Practicum in Eating Disorders Program SLBMI

Job Description

Responsibilities

St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute offers a clinical practicum in mental health. All practicum are nine-month training experiences.

The approximate start date is September th and the approximate end date is May th, subject to some variation based on the student’s academic schedule.

Practicum experiences are typically 9- hours per week. We do not offer a three-month or one-semester practicum.

Practicum in Eating Disorders Program : The Eating Disorders Program at SLBMI is a specialized eating disorder treatment program that utilizes evidence-based therapies.

It offers state-of-the-art, comprehensive treatment including medication, cognitive and behavioral therapies, and other adjunctive interventions.

Training within both Adolescent and Adult IOPs are offered. The Eating Disorders program is led by Mishell Hashmi, Psy.D.

Practicum students work in program's Intensive Outpatient Program and are typically supervised by a postdoc / post Master's staff member, who is supervised by a licensed provider.

Practicum student application deadline is February , 4, with a notification date of March , 4.

Qualifications

• Qualifications : Students must be currently enrolled in a graduate program in clinical or counseling psychology, clinical social work, or another mental health discipline.
• Number of Positions : One to two
• Hours / Schedule : Placement requirement is nine to ten hours per week. Attempts are made to devise schedules that accommodate each student’s additional academic commitments.
• Starting / Ending Dates : All practicum are nine-month training experiences. The approximate start date is September th and the approximate end date is May th, subject to some variation based on the student’s academic schedule.

We do not offer a three-month or one-semester practicum.

Clinical Responsibilities : Students will administer psychological interventions under the direction of a licensed psychologist and other licensed mental health professionals.

In addition, students may co-lead therapy groups, attend and participate in group supervision and clinical rounds, and conduct intake screenings.

Students are also invited to attend all continuing education programs provided at the Institute.

Supervision : All students will receive one to two hours, per week, of group supervision by a licensed psychologist. Regularly scheduled individual supervision is typically provided by postdoctoral fellows in clinical psychology.

The hours and frequency of supervision depend upon the number of hours involved in the student’s practicum. Students will also receive input and supervision from a multidisciplinary team of professionals on a case-by-case basis.

• Funding : SLBMI does not provide a stipend for students. Occasionally, students have been able to obtain outside funding.
• Research Opportunities : The practicum is a clinical experience and research is not required. However, opportunities are available for participation in research for those who are interested.
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