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Potential Practicum Sites for CPCP Students
February 1, 2009
Listed below are potentially available sites for practicum placement for CPCP students.
Students are not restricted to the following sites and in fact are encouraged to consider other sites
of interest. If there is a site of interest to you that is not included on this list, please contact the
practicum instructor (for a required practicum) or your advisor (for a supplemental practicum)
for guidance.
Regardless of whether sites of interest are or are not on this list, students seeking a site
for a required practicum should stay in touch with their practicum instructor regarding their site
plans and interests. Required practica are as follows:
3750: 795 - students in their third year in the Department of Psychology
5600: 702 – students in their second year in the Department of Counseling
3750: 796 - students in their fourth year in the Department of Psychology
5600: 796 – students in their third year in the Department of Counseling
The timeline for all sites is roughly: application material due the end of February, review
of material and interviews through the beginning of April (sites know when spring break is, but
they may forget), with offers made around April 13. An exception to this timetable is Baldwin
Wallace which is currently accepting applications and will probably make selections well before
April.
Students seeking a site for a supplemental practicum should first gain the approval of
their advisor, with whom the field experience would be registered. Typically, the advisor will
discuss with the student his/her interests, goals, and progress toward other program requirements,
as well as consult with the student's most recent practicum supervisor about readiness for the
desired placement. With advisor approval, students may apply to sites that are eligible for
supplemental practicum only at any time. *However, students may not apply to sites eligible for
both required and supplemental practicum (EXCEPT for CTCC, with whom we have a special
arrangement) until they have received clearance to do so by the Practicum Coordinator, Dr.
Hardin. The reason for this is to allow students’ required practica needs to be met before
supplemental ones.
When you have accepted a practicum site, please immediately inform Dr. Hardin and
your practicum supervisor (required practicum) or advisor (supplemental practicum). If you
accept a required or supplemental practicum placement at one site before hearing back from
another at which you have also applied, please contact the remaining site to withdraw your
application. Finally, remember that accepting an offer for practicum placement is a professional
commitment. As in the internship and job market, once you've accepted an offer you should not
back out. This is important both for students' own professionalism and for maintaining our
positive relationships with practicum agencies, whose planning is contingent upon the number
and characteristics of the incoming practicum cohort.
Entries below include the following:
SITE NAME AND LOCATION
ELIGIBLE PRACTICA
ANTICIPATED OPENINGS
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
CONTACT INFORMATION (NAME, NUMBER, E-MAIL)
APPLICATION PROCESS
PREVIOUS STUDENTS AT THAT SITE (RECENTLY)
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NOTE: I AM STILL WAITING TO HEAR BACK FROM SOME SITES EITHER
REGARDING THEIR AVAILABILITY THIS YEAR OR THEIR APPROVAL OF THE
SUMAMRY INFORMATION. I ALSO HAVE INQUIRIES OUT TO A FEW SITES AND
AM WAITING FOR REPONSES. MY PLAN IS TO SEND OUT PERIODIC UPDATES AS I
HEAR BACK FROM SITES.
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY COUNSELING CENTERS
The University of Akron
The Counseling Center (formerly the CTCC)
Student Affairs Building
Hezzleton E. Simmons Hall 304-306
277 E. Buchtel Avenue
Akron, OH 44325-4303
http://www3.uakron.edu/counseling/
Eligible Practica: 3750:795, 5600:702, 3750/5600:796, *supplemental
Anticipated Openings: up to 7
Brief Description: The Counseling Center is a comprehensive university counseling center
providing services to a diverse student body. Staff members are strongly committed to
training and to fostering the personal and professional growth of trainees. Practicum
counselors provide individual psychotherapy, career and educational counseling,
assessment, and programming to the university community. Students receive intensive
supervision from senior staff psychologists and interns from the APA-accredited predoctoral internship program. Training sessions are held to familiarize practicum
counselors with issues that are relevant to a college population and to prepare them for
activities they will be engaged in during practicum. Requires about 12 hours per week.
Contact Person: Dr. Donna McDonald, Practicum Training Director, 330-972-7082
Application Process: Submit a curriculum vita (including detailed information on all clinical
practica [types of clients seen, numbers of sessions, presenting concerns, interventions
used, psychological assessment used, etc] and a full listing of courses taken at the
graduate level) and a cover letter discussing your relevant clinical training, interest in the
practicum program, and academic/career goals by Friday February 27.
Previous Students: Kati Hutchinson, Erin Armoutliev, Nick Joyce, Liesl Glover, Sarah Chessar,
Elena Yakunina, Morgan Van Epp, Stephanie Cunningham
Baldwin-Wallace College
Health & Counseling Services
275 Eastland Road
Berea, Ohio 44017
http://www.bw.edu/resources/counseling/
Eligible Practica: 3750:795, 5600:702, 3750/5600:796, supplemental
Note: They want 16-20 hours
Anticipated Openings: 2
Brief Description: The site offers opportunities to provide individual and group counseling,
preventive/outreach programming, consultation, and crisis intervention services. Students
participate in two hours each week of group supervision that includes case presentations,
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informal case conferences, and training seminars. A unique feature of the training
program is a collaborative relationship with the Baldwin-Wallace Health Center.
Contact Person: Dr. Gerald Hayes, 440-826-2180; [email protected]
Application Procedure: Send letter of interest, a current resume, names of 3 references and a
graduate transcript ASAP as they are currently reviewing materials.
Previous Students: Steve Graef, Haley Downing
Case Western Reserve University
University Counseling Services/Center for Collegiate Behavioral Health
Sears 201
Cleveland, OH 44106
http://www.cwru.edu/stuaff/ucs/index.html
Eligible Practica: 3750:795, 5600:702, 3750/5600:796, supplemental
Anticipated Openings: 2
Brief Description: The clinical placement involves 15-20 hours per week of supervised
experience in individual, couples and group psychotherapy, neuropsychological assessment and
psychoeducational programming. Student trainees carry approximately 5 psychotherapy cases
and receive training in neuropsychological assessment of learning disabilities and attention
deficit disorder. Trainees are expected to complete 2 neuropsychological assessments per
semester and conduct 2 psychoeducational programs per academic year. Trainees have the
opportunity to co-lead therapy groups. Weekly face-to-face, individual supervision is provided
for psychotherapy. In addition, weekly group supervision is provided for psychotherapy and
testing. Supervision is provided by licensed psychologists and a neuropsychologist. Weekly
attendance at clinical case conferences, held on Thursday mornings from 9:00-10:30 am, is
expected for a minimum of one semester.
Application Procedure: Send a letter indicating your interest, a vita/resume and one
recommendation to Dr. Joy Wyatt ([email protected]).
Previous Students: Erin MacDougall, Erin Armoutliev, Jennifer Wilson
Cleveland State University
Counseling Center
2121 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
http://www.csuohio.edu/counseling/Internship.htm
Eligible Practica: 3750:795, 5600:702, 3750/5600:796, *supplemental
Anticipated Openings: 2 (or more)
Brief Description: The CSU Counseling Center's mission is to provide "effective counseling and
related psychological services to members of the CSU community. . . [which] . . .are
intended to assist students, faculty and staff to achieve their academic, vocational and
personal goals.” This mission is accomplished by employing a variety of approaches
including: individual psychotherapy, couple counseling, group psychotherapy, workshops
and seminars, academic and educational programming, outreach programming,
consultation, crisis intervention, and referral. Thirty-three percent of the persons served
by the CSU Counseling Center identify themselves as belonging to a racial or ethnic
minority.
Contact Person: Jan Wheaton, Ph.D., [email protected]
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Application Procedure: Send cover letter, vita, and names of 3 references by Friday March 13.
Previous Students: Taneisha Buchanan, Erin MacDougal, Tom Rankin
Ohio State University Counseling and Consultation Service
4th Floor, Younkin Success Center
1640 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210-2333
http://ccs-server.ccs.ohio-state.edu/
Eligible Practica: 3750:795, 5600:702, 3750/5600:796, *supplemental
Note: They would prefer students who can be there for at least 1.5 consecutive days
(Thursday and Friday are best). OSU operates on a quarter system, with fall semester
beginning in late September. Arrangements would need to be made with the UA
practicum instructor to accommodate the OSU quarter timelines.
Anticipated Openings: 1-5
Brief Description: This setting offers individual counseling and outreach/workshop experience in
a large university counseling center with an APA-accredited internship program; 1.5-2
hours of individual and 1-2 hours of group supervision are provided each week.
Contact Person: James H. Hodnett, Ph.D., 614-292-5766
Application Procedure: Please submit the following to the Coordinator, Practicum Program, at
the address above (contact the site for current deadlines): (a) Brief cover letter addressing
your interest in the practicum; (b) Updated vita; (c) Transcript; (d) *Rating form from
two individuals -- one from your advisor and one from a practicum clinical supervisor;
(e) *Practica Experience Description form. A short interview will be scheduled with
each applicant.
*These forms can be obtained by contacting the Practicum Coordinator, at 614-292-5766
or by accessing the CCS website at www.ccs.ohio-state.edu/pracapp.htm
Previous Students: Jill Hendrickson, Janette Mance, Devon Whitehead, Karmen Garrett, Steve
Graef
Denison University
Counseling Services
P.O. Box M
Granville, OH 43023
http://www.denison.edu/counseling_health/
Eligible Practica: 3750:795, 5600:702, 3750/5600:796, supplemental
Anticipated Openings: 1?
Brief Description: The psychology practicum has an emphasis on clinical service delivery and
comprehensive supervision. Practicum counselors are fully integrated into the operations
of Counseling Services and truly become a member of our small, friendly, supportive
staff.
Additional Site Details Available: The practicum position is from September through May (two
semesters) 8-16 hours per week. The hours are 8:30-4:30, which may vary depending on
outreach programs or groups.
Contact Person: Alena C. Betton, Ph.D., 740-587-6647; [email protected]
Application Procedure: Send cover letter, vita, and names of 3 references by e-mail ASAP.
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GENERAL COMMUNITY PRACTICE CENTERS
Clinic for Individual and Family Counseling
College of Education
University of Akron
Akron, OH 44325-5007
Website: http://www.uakron.edu/colleges/educ/Counseling/clinic.php
Eligible Practica with instructor’s permission: 3750:795, 5600:702, 3750/5600:796,
supplemental
Anticipated Openings: up to 5
Brief Description: This site offers individual counseling experience with community individuals
representing a broad range of ages, backgrounds, and presenting concerns. Both
individual and group supervision would be provided by the practicum instructor.
Contact Person: Practicum Instructor
Application Procedure: Talk to Practicum Instructor, and then Instructor should talk with Dr.
Karen Desmaris to discuss details
Previous Students: Jeanette Biermann, Stephanie Cunningham
Coleman Professional Services
5982 Rhodes Road
Kent, OH 44240
http://www.colemanprof.com/contact.htm
Eligible Practica: 5600:702, 3750:795; 3750/5600:796, *supplemental
Anticipated Openings: up to 2
Brief Description: This site offers assessment, diagnosis, and therapy experience with
individuals with a wide range of problems.
Additional Site Details Available? Yes
Contact Person: Frank Gorbett, Ph.D., 330-673-1347
Application Procedure: Send cover letter, vita, and names of 3 references by Friday February 23.
Previous Students: Melissa Plaufcan, Shannon Schmidt, Megan Shiles, Brigette Shy, Mindi
Thompson, Devon Whitehead
Cornerstone Comprehensive Psychological Services
221 West Liberty
Medina, OH 44256
http://www.cornerstonetoday.com/practice.html
Eligible Practica: 3750:795, 5600:702, 3750/5600:796, *supplemental
Note: The focus for this placement is on adolescents and children.
Anticipated Openings: 2
Brief Description: This site is a professional mental health group providing clinical services that
include individual, family, and group psychotherapy for a wide range of psychological
problems. Cornerstone also has highly specialized services for children and adolescents.
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Contact Person: Suzanne LeSure, Ph.D., 330-722-4166
Application Procedure: Send cover letter, vita, and names of 3 references by Friday February 27.
Previous Students: None in last several years
Free Medical Clinic of Greater Cleveland
12201 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106
[roughly a 45 mile, 60 minute, drive from Akron]
http://www.thefreeclinic.org/
Eligible Practica: 3750:795, 5600:702, 3750/5600:796, *supplemental (BECAUSE OF SOME
CHANGES AT THE SITE, THIS IS PROBABLY NOW BEST AS SUPPLEMENTAL;
SEE PRAC COORDINATOR)
Anticipated Openings: ??
Brief Description: This site provides a variety of services for people without insurance including:
relationship problems, victimization issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, codependency, and
anger management problems. Individual, couple, family, and group counseling is
provided.
Contact Person: Buddy Bailey, Ph.D. (216-707-3478)
Application Procedure: See Prac Coordinator.
Previous Students: Adriane Bennett, Jennifer Wilson, Jessica Richmond, Laura Turner-Essel
Portage Path Behavioral Health
340 South Broadway
Akron, Ohio 44308
portagepath.org
Eligible Practica: 3750:795, 5600:702, 3750/5600:796, supplemental
Anticipated Openings: 1to 2
Brief Description: Portage Path Behavioral Health is the largest mental health provider in
Summit County. It offers a wide range of mental health services including inpatient treatment
and outpatient treatment (psychiatric, psychotherapy, groups psychological testing). Students
receive testing and interviewing experience with supervision provided by licensed psychologists.
There are are also ancillary training opportunities including in-services and group/team meetings.
Contact Person: Dr Phil Scozzaro, 330-253-4118 ext 130; [email protected]
Application Process: Submit a curriculum vita (including detailed information of all clinical
practica) and a list of courses taken at the graduate level as well as a cover letter discussion your
relevant clinical training, interest in the positions and academic/career goals by Friday, February
27.
Previous Students: None; this is a new site.
MEDICAL CENTERS
Akron General Medical Center Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
400 Wabash Avenue
Akron, OH 44307
http://www.akrongeneral.org
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Eligible Practica: Supplemental
Anticipated Openings: at least 1
Brief Description: Site offers training and experience in activities such as assessment (cognitive
and personality), consultation, and research-related clinical interviewing with in- and outpatient populations. Other activities, such as group therapy, may be possible. Individual
therapy experience is currently unlikely at this site.
Additional Site Details Available? Yes
Contact Person: Alan D. Gilbertson, Ph.D., Clinical Supervisor, Chief, Psychology Service,
330-344-6115
Application Procedure: Send cover letter, vita, and names of 3 references by Friday February 27.
Previous Students: Taneisha Buchanan, Tim Rogers, Melissa Plaufcan
SPECIALIZED COMMUNITY SETTINGS
EMERGE Ministries, Inc.
900 Mull Avenue
Akron, OH 44313
http://www.emerge.org
Eligible Students: 3750:795, 5600:702, 3750/5600:796, *supplemental
Anticipated Openings: possibly 1
Brief Description: This is a religiously-oriented counseling organization that sees a variety of
clients presenting with a variety of issues. There are specific times when you would have
to be available, see the additional details material for more information.
Contact Person: Still checking; see prac coordinator
Application Procedure: Send by Friday February 27: A vita; transcript; and a cover letter stating
when you would be available, how many hours you need, and what type of clinical
experience you are seeking, also include a paragraph on the integration of spirituality and
counseling.
Previous Students: Mike Benoit, Brigette Shy
Neurology and Neuroscience Associates, Inc.
130 West Exchange Street
Akron, OH 44302
http://www.nnadoc.com
Eligible Practica: Supplemental
Anticipated Openings: up to 4
Brief Description: Neurology and Neuroscience Associates is a medically based practice
providing a continuum of care for individuals with neurological disorders ranging in age
from adolescence through adulthood. This is an assessment-only site where students will
receive training and supervision from a neuropsychologist who has worked with CPCP
students in the past. Neuropsychological assessment services are provided for a wide
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variety of neurological diagnoses such as brain injury, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease,
Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, seizure disorders, sleep disorders and attention
deficit disorder and psychiatric disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder and
schizophrenia. The student will be expected to spend at least one full day a week (i.e., 95) doing testing and scheduling additional time for supervision. To be eligible, students
MUST have completed Objectives and Intelligence Testing prior to starting the
placement; preference will be for more advanced students. Students who complete this
practica will learn how to administer a variety of neuropsychological tests.
Contact Person: DeAnna Frye, Ph.D., [email protected]
Application Procedure: E-mail cover letter and vita to Dr. Frye, who will then set up interviews,
by Friday February 27.
Previous Students: Taneisha Buchanan, Danelle Fields, Brigette Shy, Janette Mance, Erin
Armoutliev, Jessica Richmond
Trumbull Correctional Institution
5701 Burnett Road
Leavittsburg, Ohio 44430-0901
http://www.drc.state.oh.us/Public/tci.htm
Eligible Practica: Supplemental
Anticipated Openings: up to 4
Brief Description: This site, located about 35 miles east of Akron, offers a variety of
opportunities including individual, group, family, and substance abuse counseling as well
as assessment with male and female offenders. The amount of time per week is flexible.
Contact Person: Paul Goodwin, Ph.D., 330-898-0820, ext. 2161; [email protected]
Application Procedure: Send cover letter, vita, and names of 3 references by Friday February 2.
Northeast Pre-Release Center
This is a women’s correctional facility which will be available for at least supplemental pracs.
Lisa is providing more info and it may work for required pracs. Scheck with prac coordinator
after Feb 10. Megan Shiles and Erin MacDougal did pracs there.
UPDATES (as of 2/25/2009)
Northeast Pre-Release Center
2675 E. 30th St.
Cleveland, OH 44115
http://www.drc.state.oh.us/Public/neprc.htm
Eligible Practicum: TBA
Anticipated Openings: 1-2
Brief Description: NEPRC is a minimum/medium security women’s prison located in
Cleveland. The mental health department is fully staffed with three psychologists, three
psychiatric nurses and two prescribers (a psychiatrist and clinical nurse specialist). NEPRC is a
unique practicum site due to the richness of clinical experiences encountered. The mental health
problems range from adjustment disorders to schizophrenia, with a particular focus on dual
diagnosis and trauma issues. There is also the opportunity to gain considerable experience in
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group therapy as it is the treatment of choice for this population. Other clinical opportunities
include individual counseling, interdisciplinary treatment teams, consultations to security staff,
psychological assessments and evaluations and crisis intervention.
Additional Site Details Available? Yes
Contact Person: Lisa Drogosz, Ph.D., 216-771-6460 x2401; [email protected]
Application Procedure: Send cover letter, vita and names of 3 references by .
Summa Health System (Akron City Hospital and St. Thomas Hospital)
Akron, Ohio 44310
Eligible Practica: 3750/5600/796, Supplemental
Anticipated Openings: 1 for this year
Brief Description: Site offers two components. The first is individual out-patient psychotherapy
training seeing patients with a variety of presenting problems. The second component offers
training and experience in consultation-liaison psychology in an in-patient hospital setting seeing
a wide range of general and health psychology related patients for assessment, consultation, and
interventions.
Additional Site Details Available? No
Contact Person: Christina Kraft, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, 330-379-8121, [email protected]
Application Procedure: Send cover letter, vita, and names of 3 references by Friday February 23
Previous Students: None yet
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