Clinical psychology & social work practicum/internship program

Therapy practicum

Therapy and advanced therapy psychology practicum positions and social work internships
are available to graduate level clinical psychology and social work students. Each trainee
has the opportunity to work with an ethnically and racially diverse population of children,
adolescents and adults in an outpatient setting. Therapeutic modalities include: individual,
family, couples and group psychotherapy. In addition to the outpatient clinic, intensive
training opportunities are offered through the following programs: Emergency
Department, Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program, School-Based Health Services.

The therapy and advanced therapy practicum are a one year, 1000 hour (20 hours per week)
commitment, beginning July 1 of each year. Each trainee receives a minimum of 2 hours of
clinical supervision each week, including one hour individual and one hour group
supervision. Training is further augmented by 1.5 hours per week of didactic/case
presentations.

The practicum training program follows ACEPT application, interviewing and notification
procedures.

How to apply:

Submit cover letter, CV and 2 letters of recommendation to:

Elizabeth Rutha, Psy.D.
Director of Training
Advocate Illinois Masonic
Medical Center
Behavioral Health Services
938 W. Nelson
Chicago, IL 60657