Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship

Catalog description

Supervised internship experience counseling clients in selected clinical settings. This course is taken after the completion of Practicum (COUN 690-001) and typically begins the third or fourth semester of the student’s program. The internship runs concurrently with other courses or may occur after coursework is completed. Students are supervised by the course instructor and a field supervisor and receive feedback from supervisors in order to enhance their counseling skills. Internship is arranged with the Practicum and Internship Experiences Coordinator in the semester prior to beginning the internship. A minimum of 600 clock hours in an approved facility under the supervision of an appropriately trained and licensed mental health professional is required. A minimum of 240 of those hours must be direct contact with clients. Liability insurance is required. Prerequisites: