Clinical Counseling Psychology Practicum

Practicum Opportunity

Are you a first-year Clinical-Counseling Psychology (CCP) master's student looking for a high-quality, paid practicum in a community-based mental health setting? The Baby Fold is excited to partner with Illinois State University to offer a part-time, paid practicum designed to support your professional development while meeting ISU practicum expectations.

What You'll Gain

Practicum students will receive supervised, hands-on clinical training, including opportunities to:

• Provide individual and group counseling in our new community clinic
• Assist with intake, assessment, and treatment planning
• Complete clinical documentation
• Participate in multidisciplinary case consultations
• Support the development of mental health programming
• Build core professional skills in ethics, collaboration, and boundaries

All clinical activities are conducted under licensed supervision and aligned with academic requirements.

Supervision

• Weekly individual supervision (minimum 1 hour)
• Ongoing case consultation and feedback
• Supervised by a Licensed Psychologist and Board-Certified Pediatric Neuropsychologist with extensive clinical experience
• University-required evaluations provided

Requirements

Time Commitment

• 20 hours/week
• August 16 – May 15 (aligned with the academic year)
• Schedule coordinated with university requirements

Compensation

• $21.00/hour
• Paid as a temporary part-time employee

Eligibility

• Current enrollment in Illinois State University's master's-level Clinical-Counseling Psychology program
• Completion of foundational counseling coursework
• Eligible for supervised client contact
• Commitment to ethical and professional practice

Inclusion Statement:
The Baby Fold is committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion, where each individual feels empowered and where our differences are celebrated. We encourage each other to engage in meaningful conversations, seek out different perspectives, and continually work to cultivate an environment where all ideas are valued.