Master’s-Level Psychotherapy Practicum

Overview

Relational | Systemic | Developmentally Grounded Training

Lorenz Clinic of Family Psychology

Lorenz Clinic is a family psychology and relational mental health organization committed to restoring wholeness in individuals, families, and systems. We approach clinical care, training, and leadership through a systemic, developmental lens—and we treat practicum as a core institutional responsibility, not a peripheral training requirement.

Our practicum programs are designed to form psychotherapists
, not simply place students.

Master’s-Level Psychotherapy Practicum

Lorenz Clinic is accepting applications for its Master’s-level Psychotherapy Practicum for students seeking immersive outpatient psychotherapy or intensive outpatient group training within a relational, systemic, and developmentally grounded model of care.

This placement is best suited for students who want more than task-based clinical repetition and who are interested in developing the capacity to think clearly, ethically, and systemically under real-world complexity.

• Start Dates
  :
  January, June, or September
• Duration
  : 9 or 12 months (year-long placements preferred for continuity of care)
• Time Commitment
  :
  Minimum 20 hours/week, including at least two evenings
• Setting
  :
  Outpatient Psychotherapy (individual, couples, and/or family therapy) or Intensive Outpatient Group Program (mental health; group therapy)
• Compensation
  : $19 per hour
• Location
  :
  In-person clinical work at one of Lorenz Clinic's suburban locations

Year-long placements are strongly preferred, as they provide clients with continuity and allow students to develop depth, confidence, and coherence in their clinical work.

Formation-Focused Training at Lorenz

At Lorenz Clinic, psychotherapy training emphasizes:

• relational and systemic thinking
• developmental understanding of symptoms and change
• reflective practice and ethical judgment
• moving beyond “what” is happening to why it makes sense in context

Supervision is developmental and reflective, with the explicit goal of helping students learn how to think as clinicians
, not just how to perform clinical tasks.

Many of our practicum students go on to apply for post-graduate roles at Lorenz Clinic, including our Post-Master’s Fellowship, making this practicum an important early step in a longer professional pathway.

• Provide in-person psychotherapy services under supervision, including diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, ongoing psychotherapy, and discharge planning
• Maintain an in-person psychotherapy caseload appropriate to training level
• Provide crisis assistance as needed, under supervision
• Participate in individual and group supervision, case consultation, Grand Rounds, and required clinic meetings (as schedules permit)
• Complete clinical documentation in compliance with DHS, insurance, and clinic standards
• Adhere to licensing board rules and professional ethical codes (e.g., APA, AAMFT, NASW, as applicable)
• Maintain professionalism in all interactions with clients, families, staff, and partners
• Accurately complete required billing and documentation tasks with support and supervision
• Participate in peer review activities as appropriate
• Carry out additional responsibilities consistent with training and supervision

This practicum is a strong fit for students who:

• are enrolled in a master’s program in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, Early Childhood / Infant Mental Health, or a related field
• are interested in relational, systemic, and developmental models of psychotherapy
• are ready to engage deeply in supervision and reflective practice
• value formation, coherence, and ethical clarity over speed or volume
• have completed (or are close to completing) the majority of academic coursework

In our experience, the educational quality of a practicum is negatively correlated with excessive concurrent academic load. Students are encouraged to begin practicum after completing most degree requirements.

• Ethics
• Counseling Theories
• Counseling Skills

Lorenz Clinic is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable training environment. We encourage applications from students of all backgrounds and identities. Lorenz Clinic is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action organization, and all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This posting is for the Master’s-Level Psychotherapy Practicum only
. Learn more and apply via our Practicum Opportunities page, where you’ll find:

• supervision structure
• application instructions
• information about our post-master s fellowship for after practicum

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, aligned with academic program timelines.