Counseling Practicum I and/ or Practicum II

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Counseling Practicum I Student Intern

The Counseling Practicum I Intern will report directly to the Clinical Director. Duties may include the following:

• Assisting the Therapy Department with various tasks, as requested
• Assisting with organization and maintenance of education materials
• Offering administrative support for various office duties
• Helping with distribution of stuffed animals, snacks, etc.
• Assisting staff with special projects and events
• Serving as the Family Greeter when needed by:
  • Preparing and maintaining Family Waiting Room
  • Welcoming families to the center
  • Supervising and assisting children and family members with play activities, such as games, videos, reading, or coloring
• Assisting with the cleaning and restocking of therapy rooms
• Completing trainings on counseling theory, counseling modalities, child abuse, trauma, and the Child Advocacy Center model
• Reading assigned texts
• Familiarizing self with client assessment tools
• Making client follow-up calls
• Observing therapy sessions
• Attending group therapy sessions
• Attending weekly supervision meetings

Counseling Practicum II Student Intern

The Counseling Practicum II Intern will report to the Clinical Director. In addition to the Practicum I duties listed above, the Practicum II Intern duties may include the following:

• Reviewing client case files
• Completing therapy intake sessions, at Supervisor’s discretion
• Administering and scoring assessments, at Supervisor’s discretion
• Participation in client case conceptualizations

Qualifications

All interns are responsible for maintaining client confidentiality at all times. As a representative of the Ellis County Children’s Advocacy Center, interns are expected to interact positively and professionally with all ECCAC staff, board members, clients, Multi-Disciplinary Team members, and other volunteers.

In addition, each intern must meet the following minimal qualifications:

• Desire to work with children and families
• Able to work as a team member
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Must complete ECCAC volunteer application and background check

Dress Code

All staff at the ECCAC must dress in a professional manner. Jeans are allowed, however they cannot be ripped. T-shirts and flip-flops are prohibited, as well.

Emergencies

In the event of an emergency, such as someone who appears threatening or a suspected perpetrator is attempting to come in the agency, notify staff immediately. If staff is not available, contact 911 immediately.

Take Care of Yourself!

Please share with staff things that are difficult for you, or questions you may have about the process. Volunteers are a critical part of ECCAC activities, and often the first contact a child and family has with the agency.