Clinical Practicum in Masters/Doctoral Behavioral Health

CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN MASTERS/DOCTORAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (student)

Memphis, TN

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Job Description

Title: Clinical Practicum/Internship

Location: variable

Timeframe: September 2025-September 2026

Department: Behavioral Health

Status: part-time unpaid (Stipend paid by University of Memphis)

Position Summary

Experience healthcare for all ages of urban underserved, as you work alongside a psychologist, counselor, or social worker, in the context of distinctively Christian service. Learn what it looks like to point to Jesus as both the source of ability and the true healer by incorporating spiritual practices into healthcare. Practicum/Internship includes opportunities to participate in evidence-based clinical psychology and primary care mental health interventions.

Post-doctoral fellows--please contact us directly to discuss specific opportunities/accommodations.

Key Responsibilities

Work in clinic at least 150hrs over 12wks

Perform Mental Status Examinations, Health Behavior Assessments, and well-child evaluations

Participate in crisis therapy

Use motivational interviewing

Present and document pertinent findings

Create biopsychosocial treatment plans, in collaboration with primary care provider

Integrate selective theory with evidence-based practices

Integrate spiritual care and evidence-based interventions

Attend at least 6hrs of didactic behavioral health training (biweekly sessions)

Attend at least 6hrs of didactic spiritual health training (weekly sessions)

Shadow at least 2hrs with a Spiritual Health Advisor

Position Requirements

Education: enrollment in, or completion of, an accredited degree program (MSW, LPC, PsyD, PhD).

Skills/abilities: prolonged concentration despite multiple distractions in a fast-paced environment required; prolonged standing and maneuvering within small exam rooms required (most locations); adherence to universal, bloodborne, airborne, and sterile precautions required. Prefer experience with motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Licenses/certifications: prefer HIPAA training.

Other Requirements

Affiliation agreement between organization and program (if not already established)

Background check and drug screen (or documentation if recently completed elsewhere)

Current government-issued ID, plus wearable badge (temporary badge available if needed)

Signed confidentiality, liability and media consent forms

Immunization records including TB, HBV, and Flu (depending on season)

Personal transportation for intra-day travel between facilities

Portable personal device (PC/Mac laptop or Apple tablet)

Practicum/Internship must be for credit in an educational program