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About the Role

Howard University's Counseling Service (HUCS) offers an APA-accredited doctoral internship training program designed to prepare psychologists for work with diverse and underserved populations using a practitioner-scholar model. The program provides extensive supervision and training in various areas of psychology, fostering a collaborative and professional learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual counseling and psychotherapy
• Lead group counseling sessions
• Perform psychodiagnostics
• Conduct intake interviewing
• Participate in university outreach programs
• Complete rotational placements in inpatient psychiatry and forensic assessment
• Engage in direct service activities
• Participate in training activities
• Undertake administrative activities
• Engage in professional development
• Teach and supervise practicum students
• Co-teach a graduate-level counseling skills laboratory
• Conduct psychological assessments, including the Rorschach
• Write integrative reports for assessments

Requirements

• Enrollment in an APA-accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology
• Completion of required doctoral practical and comprehensive examination
• A minimum of 600 intervention hours is required
• A strong background in psychological assessment, including the Rorschach, is preferred
• Degree of self-disclosure during supervision and training seminars is expected

Skills

• Individual Counseling and Psychotherapy
• Group Counseling
• Psychodiagnostics
• Intake Interviewing
• University Outreach Programs
• Rotational Placements in Inpatient Psychiatry and Forensic Assessment
• Psychological Assessment
• Rorschach assessment
• Brief and long-term therapy models
• Group counseling and therapy
• Crisis intervention
• Supervision of practicum students
• Didactic seminars (group, psychoanalytic, research, psychopharmacology)
• Cultural competency

Location

• Washington D.C.

Work Type

• Full-time
• Internship

Experience Level

• Doctoral level

Education Level

• Doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology

Salary/Compensations

• $39,000 - $43,888

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health support
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• 403(b) with company match
• Ongoing training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement paths
• Wellness programs
• Commuter benefits
• Funding for three required conferences
• Diversity/cultural competency workshop
• DSM-V Workshop

About the Company

• Howard University is committed to hiring staff that contribute to its overall strategic success and mission.
• The Howard University Counseling Service (HUCS) is dedicated to the training of doctoral level interns in psychology.
• The internship training program at HUCS prepares psychologists to work with racially and culturally diverse and underserved populations.
• The program is APA accredited and offers depth and diversity in training.
• The faculty, staff, and student population provide a culturally rich learning environment.