Graduate Clinical Training Program

Welcome and thank you for your interest in completing your graduate clinical training with Belmont University Counseling Services!

The training program at Belmont Counseling Services prepares graduate students for the full spectrum of clinical acuity in a University setting. We focus primarily on brief solution-focused therapy, groups, crisis management, and stabilization. Training in this fast-paced environment will prepare clinicians to be generalists, as there is an opportunity to work with a diversity of presenting issues.

Applicant Requirements:

This training opportunity is open to graduate students in counseling, social work, and marriage and family programs. Doctoral psychology students may also apply at the practicum level. At least one year of supervised clinical training is highly recommended prior to applying.

Program Expectations:

Interns and practicum students are expected to spend three days a week (approximately 24 hours) at Counseling Services during the academic year from mid-August to May. We currently do not offer summer internships.

A typical intern training experience will include:

• Intake / triage coverage
• Short-term solution-focused therapy
• Group therapy facilitation
• Outreach educational programming
• Weekly individual supervision
• Monthly group intern meetings

Application Timeline:

Applications will be accepted January 1st through February 15th of each year. Interviews will follow in late February/early March. Intern selection will be completed by mid-March.

If you have any questions about our program, please contact counseling@belmont.edu.

Thank you again for your interest in BUCS. We look forward to hearing from you!

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