Common Practicum Site Questions
What type of site are you?
FCCS is an outpatient mental healh 501 (c)(3) non-profit facility.
Are you in person, online, or hybrid?
We are fully online. Any students needing in-person hours can do community-based services.
What types of activities so students participate in?
Practicum students have the opportunity for the following:
- Individual therapy
- Family therapy
- Couples counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Court-ordered therapy
- Psychoeducation
- Groups (coming soon)
Social Work students can also:
- Engage in outreach activities
- Assist clients with resource and referral
- Review policies
- Develop curriculum for groups
Who Provides Supervision?
- We accept LPCC, LMFT, and LCSW track students.
- We have an onsite (primary) LMFT, Melinda Haynes, as well as an off-site LMFT supervisor for additional supervision
What is the Practicum Like?
We provide a rigorous practicum experience. It is very common for former trainees to stay connected and express appreciation for the depth of training they received while in our program.
Our program is fully online. Students must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a group supervision model. Intrinsically motivated self-starters thrive here.
This is not a laid-back or “easy A” practicum. We intentionally prepare students for their next professional step: Associateship.
All of that being said, we are a friendly and supportive group. Questions are welcome. Students often form strong bonds and warmly welcome newcomers. It is a place to be both challenged and supported.
What is the Application Process?
- Acceptance is not guaranteed. We require an interview with our Intern Coordinator. We look for practicum readiness, and availability to attend supervision and see clients.
- To apply, send a resume to [email protected]
- After acceptance, trainees must pass a background check, complete onboarding / training and participate in at least four supervisions before getting clients.
- Trainees will get clients through FCCS referrals, and agency-supported outreach and marketing efforts. We emphasize a gradual, developmentally appropriate caseload build rather than an immediate full caseload.
You can browse our bios here and reach out to our Intern Coordinator with any further questions.
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