Doctoral Practica

Written By Office Manager

Kaleidoscope Counseling & Assessment is a mental health center that provides services to children, adolescents, young adults, couples, and families. The population of the Center is approximately 60% young adults/adults, and 40% children/adolescents, with opportunities to work with couples and families. Kaleidoscope also provides group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of diagnoses, including Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and social skills needs. Practicum placements are 12-15 hours per week.

The following is a list of activities in which practicum students are expected to participate:

  • Delivery of psychotherapy services to clients, including individual, family, and group therapy with a minimum of 6 clients per week (often 6 clients plus 1 group)

  • Individual Supervision: minimum of 1 hr/week with individual supervisor

  • Group Supervision: 2 hrs/week; this will consist of case reviews as well as more structured seminars by professionals in the community; students will also be expected to make one presentation in group seminar on a topic of their choice. Group supervision meets Tuesdays 9-11.

  • Other practicum hours are expected to be filled by administrative duties (such as progress note writing, case management, and community outreach).

  • Students must have at least two afternoon/evenings (or Saturday) available for clients.

  • Students are required to carry student liability insurance at the time of practicum.

Preferred applicant qualities:

  • Applicants are not required to have prior experience to complete a placement at the center.

  • Applicants should have interest in learning systemic approaches combined with cognitive-behavioral therapy.

  • Applicants should have an interest in working with children and families as well as adults.

  • Preference is given to applicants who have taken or are enrolled in the Family Therapy and Group Therapy courses.

Location:

Kaleidoscope Counseling & Assessment is located at 1715 S. Capital of Texas Hwy, Ste. 201, Austin, TX 78746

Supervisors:

Allison Sallee, PhD, LMFT; Fabianna Laby, PsyD; Sarah Griesemer, PhD; Victoria Mueller, PhD

Office Manager