Training ProgramCAPS offers extensive practicum training for qualified graduate students in the CSUF Departments of Counseling and Psychology, as well as doctoral students in psychology from local universities. MFT Interns from CSUF programs may also be considered. CAPS also offers a paid 12-month post-doctoral position for persons who have completed a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in counseling or clinical psychology. Since CAPS provides services to all registered students at CSUF, we are able to provide trainees with a wide variety of professional experiences within the clinical and educational services of the center. OverviewThe CAPS training program emphasizes training experiences and development of competence in providing brief, time-limited individual therapy, crisis intervention, working with a diverse and multicultural population, and working with developmental issues that are common to undergraduate and graduate students. Trainees at CAPS gain experience working with a wide range of psychological disorders and are exposed to a variety of therapeutic modalities and styles. Our trainees can expect to have a variety of professional opportunities including providing clinical services, receiving individual and group supervision, participating in training seminars, providing outreach services, attending clinical assessment team meetings, and participating in center-based projects. Trainees are also offered the opportunity to gain experience in group therapy. Through these experiences, our trainees are exposed to a variety of professional issues in psychology and engage in an ongoing process of professional and ethical development. All professionals-in-training are required to attend a multi-day orientation during the week before fall semester classes begin. Orientation consists of:
All professionals-in-training will have some core meetings, training and group supervision that they are expected to attend weekly:
Application ProcessMFT Trainees and InternsGraduate students in the Master-degree programs in the Counseling and Psychology departments at CSUF and local universities with whom CAPS has established a training relationship are eligible to apply as MFT or Psychology trainees. Counseling and Psychology graduates may apply as MFT interns. Minimum Requirements:
Desired Qualifications:
Application Procedure: Applications are available from the CAPS office beginning in January for the upcoming training year. No application materials will be accepted prior to January. Completed applications must be submitted no later than 5:00pm on the due date printed on the application form for full consideration. All applicants must submit:
Applications are due mid-Spring. Interviews and notification will occur in mid- to late-Spring. Application materials should be directed to: Christina Carroll-Pavia, Ph.D. Training Coordinator Counseling and Psychological Services California State University, Fullerton P.O. Box 6830 Fullerton, CA 92834-6830 Advanced Doctoral TraineesCAPS welcomes applications from doctoral students in psychology from local universities. The department training director must have a training agreement with CAPS in order for students to be eligible. Minimum Requirements:
Desired Qualifications:
Application Procedure: Applications are available from the CAPS office beginning in January for the upcoming training year. No application materials will be accepted prior to January. Completed applications must be submitted no later than 5:00pm on the due date printed on the application form for full consideration. All applicants must submit:
Applications are due mid-Spring. Interviews and notification will occur in mid- to late-Spring. CAPS observes the standard SCAPTP notification day. Application materials should be directed to: Christina Carroll-Pavia, Ph.D. Training Coordinator Counseling and Psychological Services California State University, Fullerton P.O. Box 6830 Fullerton, CA 92834-6830 Post-Doctoral TraineesCAPS welcomes applications for post-doctoral training positions from students around the country. Post-doctoral training positions are paid and the successful candidate is selected through the formal CSUF hiring process. Minimum Requirements:
Desired Qualifications:
Application Procedure: Both CAPS and CSUF Human Resources (HR) are involved in the selection process. Applications are available online at: www.fullerton.edu. Click on “Jobs” and follow instructions for using Brass Ring. Job information about this position is typically posted in the late fall. After the required materials are submitted, applications are pre-screened by HR. Applications meeting the minimum requirements will be forwarded to the CAPS search committee and it is from this group that a pool of candidates will be chosen for a personal interview. ContactFor additional information about the training program or the various training opportunities at CAPS, please contact the Training Coordinator via post, phone, or email: Christina Carroll-Pavia, Ph.D. Training Coordinator Counseling and Psychological Services California State University, Fullerton P.O. Box 6830 Fullerton, CA 92834-6830 (657) 278-3040 (phone) ccarroll@fullerton.edu |
