CAPS Professional Training Program

CAPS offers a comprehensive training experience in the practice of psychology/counseling/social work We have four different training tracks depending on a student training needs. We are focused on contributing to quality and multi-disciplinary focused graduate training.

Our developmental, practitioner-scholar model views learning as cumulative and sequential with an emphasis on providing a level of training appropriate for each individual’s learning needs and style.   We believe that professional growth requires expanded awareness of oneself, increased awareness and understanding of others, and acquisition of effective clinical skills grounded in psychological theory. We are committed to providing a supportive, collaborative environment for the progressive advancement of trainees’ clinical skills and practice.  

Our 10/20 Hour Training Placement opportunities include mental health clinical counseling, social work , doctoral practicum, and assessment interns/trainees. This training placement is intended to support counseling, social work, and psychology interns as they transition into increasingly independent practice and professional identity.  Trainees are provided guidance and support, while also being challenged to hone their skills in individual and group therapy, along with some crisis counseling.

Click here for more information regarding our 10/20 Training Placement opportunities.

The psychology internship program is intended to gradually facilitate interns’ transition from trainee to a more independently functioning professionals. Interns receive a broad base of training that includes individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, assessment, provision of supervision, and outreach experiences.

Click here for more information regarding the Psychology Doctoral Internship Program. 

The post-internship fellowship program is intended to welcome fellows into all elements of university counseling center work.  Fellows are treated as fully functioning staff members, while also receiving supervision and support as they immerse themselves in this role.  

The application review process for the 2025-2026 training year has started and will be ongoing until the position is filled. If offered an interview, interviews will begin 3/17/2025. The position is posted in UC jobs and the link to apply is below.

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Click here for more information regarding the Post-Internship Fellowship Program. 

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If you have any questions regarding the 10/20 Hour Training Placements for counseling and social work students, please call (513) 556-0648 or email Amy Blankenship, LPCC-S, TRCC, Practicum and Internship Coordinator.

For information around Doctoral internships, assessment placements, and post-internship fellowships please call (513) 556-0648 or email Kea Brown, Psy.D, Assistant Director of Training.