Department : Counseling Center

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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 1590
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Texas State University
Department: Counseling Center
Address: LBJSC 5-4.1
601 University Drive
San Marcos, Texas 78666
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
Distance from Major City: 30 miles south of Austin, TX and San Antonio, TX
Phone: 512-245-2208x
Fax: 512-245-2234
Email: cmd101@txstate.edu
Web Address: http://www.counseling.txstate.edu
Brochure Website's Address: https://www.counseling.txst.edu/internship.html
Primary Agency Type: University Counseling Center
Additional Agency Types:
Member of APPIC since:
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Clare Duffy
Chief Psychologist: B. Lynne Reeder
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 7
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 0
Position Information
Start Date: 08/05/2024
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 3
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 36620
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Comp Time , Dissertation Release Time, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Licensing Exam Release Time, Life Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): Optional dental and vision, wellness release time, disability and dependent insurance at intern's expense; travel funds to attend state counseling center intern conference.
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site Individual and group therapy; crisis intervention; intake/initial consultations; didactic seminars; supervision
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
Masters Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
Do Psychology Interns/Postdocs Have the Opportunity to Supervise Practicum Students?Yes
Is this program fully affiliated with one or more doctoral programs? No
Is this program partially affiliated with one or more doctoral programs? No
Internship Application Process
Accepting Applicants: Yes
Application Due Date: 11/01/2023 11:59 PM EST
Interviews at this site are: Not Offered
A Virtual Interview is:
Interview notification date: 12/11/23
Tentative interview date: N/A
Interview process description:

Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted via email to schedule a virtual interview. Interviews will be December 11, 2023 through January 12, 2024. Virtual interviews with the entire selection committee typically last 1 1/2 hour, followed by an opportunity to speak with current interns.

 

How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: Our Lady of the Lake University (18), Texas A & M University (4), University of Southern Mississippi (6) ,The University of Texas at Austin (3), University of North Texas (2), Florida State University (2), New Mexico State University (2), Florida Institute of Technology (2), Illinois School of Professional Psychology (2) University of Kansas (2), Baylor University, Brigham Young University, Wheaton College, George Fox University, The Philadelphia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Pacific Graduate School of Psychology at Palo Alto University, University of Oklahoma, Alliant, Fuller Graduate School of Psychology, The New School for Social Research, Oklahoma State University, Boston College, University of Indianapolis, George Fox University, Regent University, Georgia School of Professional Psychology, Azusa Pacific University, California School of Professional Psychology (Alameda), University of Northern Colorado, Miami Institute of Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University- Los Angeles, CA, Tennessee State University, Long Island University, Post., The Wright Institute (2), The Chicago School Professional Psychology at Xavier University of Louisiana, and The Chicago School Professional Psychology, The University of Indianapolis, Northwest University
Internship Applicant Requirements
US Citizenship Required: No
If NOT a U.S. Citizen, Authorization to Work or to Engage in Practical Training (CPT or OPT) in the US is Required: Yes
Canadian Citizenship Required: No
If NOT a Canadian Citizen, Authorization to Work in Canada or to Engage in Practical Training (CPT or OPT) in Canada is Required: No
Masters Degree Required: No
Comprehensive Exams Passed: Yes, by ranking deadline
Dissertation Proposal Approved: Yes, by ranking deadline
Dissertation Defended: No
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable): 350
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable):
Minimum Number of Combined Intervention and Assessment Hours (if applicable):
Minimum Number of Years of Grad Training Required (if applicable): 4
Accepted / Not-Accepted Program Types
Clinical Psychology Accepted
Counseling Psychology Accepted
School Psychology Not Accepted
APA-Accredited Accepted
CPA-Accredited Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited
Non-Accredited Not Accepted
Ph.D Degree Accepted
Psy.D. Degree Accepted
Ed.D. Degree Accepted
This institution, department, internship, or postdoctoral program requires trainees to sign a statement about personal behavior and/or religious beliefs as a condition of admission and/or retention in the program: No
How to obtain text of statement:
Other Requirements: Background checks for criminal history and sexual exploitation of clients must be passed by each intern matched to our program.
Program Description

The Texas State University internship program in Health Service Psychology is designed to prepare interns to function as generalist psychologists by providing them with broad skills that are applicable in a variety of outpatient settings. Training at the Texas State Counseling Center is based on the belief that a competent practitioner in the field of psychology should be guided by knowledge of clinical theory and applied research, awareness of ethical/legal/professional standards of practice, sensitivity to individual differences within a diverse society, and openness to lifelong learning. We incorporate this philosophy into our training program through the use of a practitioner-apprenticeship training model in which didactic and experiential learning are combined.The content and training methods of the Texas State internship program are determined by the following overarching goals: to provide training and opportunities for skill development in the areas of counseling/psychotherapy, crisis intervention,trauma, assessment, psychoeducational programming, consultation and supervision, to promote knowledge and understanding of the impact of cultural issues and individual differences in working with diverse clients and colleagues, to facilitate interns' professionalism and integration of ethical/legal/professional standards into all areas of practice, and to assist interns in the process of developing a professional identity as a psychologist.

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations

Infants:
Toddlers:
Children:
Adolescents: Yes
Adults: Yes
Family:
Older Adults:
Inpatients:
Outpatients: Yes
Gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender: Yes
Ethnic minorities: Yes
Spanish-speaking: Yes
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired: Yes
Students: Yes
International Students: Yes
Rural:
Urban: Yes
Low income: Yes
Homelessness:
Other:

Treatment Modalities

Assessment: Experience (21% to 30%)
Individual Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Couples Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Family Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Group Therapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Community Intervention: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Consultation/Liaison: Experience (21% to 30%)
Crisis Intervention: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Brief Psychotherapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Long-term Psychotherapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Cognitive Rehabilitation: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Primary Care: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Evidenced Based Practice: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidence Based Research: Experience (21% to 30%)
Supervision of Practicum students : Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Other:

Experience

Health Psychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Women's Health: Experience (21% to 30%)
HIV/AIDS: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Eating Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sexual Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sports Psychology: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Rehabilitation Psychology: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Physical Disabilities: Experience (21% to 30%)
Learning Disabilities: Experience (21% to 30%)
Developmental Disabilities: Experience (21% to 30%)
Assessment: Experience (21% to 30%)
Neuropsychology-Adult: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Neuropsychology-Child: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Serious Mental Illness: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Anxiety Disorders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Trauma/PTSD: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Sexual Abuse: Experience (21% to 30%)
Substance Use Disorders: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Forensics/Corrections: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sexual Offenders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Geropsychology: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Pediatrics: Exposure (1% to 20%)
School: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Counseling: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Vocational/Career Development: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Multicultural Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Feminist Therapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Religion/Spirituality: Experience (21% to 30%)
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Public Policy/Advocacy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Program Development/Evaluation: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Supervision: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Research: Experience (21% to 30%)
Administration: Experience (21% to 30%)
Integrated health care - primary: Experience (21% to 30%)
Integrated health care - specialty: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Other:

Outreach/psychoeducational programming; training for health service psychology and integrated health care

Additional information about training opportunities: Not all rotations or training experiences may be available as described in the APPIC Directory. Please consult the program's application materials or their website at: www.counseling.txstate.edu  for a complete description of the training opportunities available at this training site. IF the site has not updated their information by August 1, feel free to contact the Training Director for additional information.

Summary of the Characteristics of the Specified Internship Class
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Number of Completed Applications: 65 52 56 52 50 32 52
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 23 19 25 27 30 30 32
Total number of interns: 3 3 2 3 3 3 3
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 3 3 2 3 3 3 3
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 1 3 1 1 1 0 0
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 2 0 1 2 2 3 3
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 1 1 1 1 1 2 2
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 2 2 1 2 2 1 1
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 1 1 2 1 1 1 1
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 17 7 3 12 12 7 12
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023
Academic teaching:
Community mental health center: 0
Consortium: 0
University Counseling Center: 2
Hospital/Medical Center: 0
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 0
Psychiatric facility: 0
Correctional facility: 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0
School district/system: 0
Independent practice setting: 1
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0