Overview
The Psychology Department
at CBM offers a limited number of openings for students desiring Psychology
Practicum opportunities. Psychology Practicum students may choose from a wide
range of training experiences in adult inpatient treatment.
Adult Inpatient Units: The Adult Inpatient Units at CBM provide care
and treatment for patients needing extended acute inpatient hospitalization and longer
term inpatient hospitalization. Patients’ presenting problems include psychosis,
suicidal behavior, affective disorders, substance abuse, and severe personality
disorders.
Components of the Psychology Practicum
Practicum
Student Activities:
Psychology Practicum students, depending
on their training and experience, may participate as members of a multi-disciplinary
treatment team and, under supervision, provide psychological services including
diagnostic interviewing, psychological testing, individual therapy and group therapy.
Supervision
Practicum students will receive at least one hour of individual weekly
supervision from a licensed doctoral level Psychologist, Postdoctoral Psychology
Resident, or Predoctoral Psychology Intern. A formal evaluation of the Practicum
student will be completed in accordance with the requirements of the student’s
University.
Practicum Schedule
The Practicum requires a two semester commitment, typically beginning
in the Fall. Students must be able to be on site approximately 16 to 20
hours per week.
Application Procedure
Preference is given to applicants from Clinical
or Counseling Psychology, APA-accredited doctoral programs. However, applicants
from other programs will be considered. Applications should include: statement
of training interests and goals; curriculum vita; and copies of graduate program
transcripts. Applicants chosen for an interview will be invited for an on site
visit to meet with Psychology Staff members and potential supervisors.
Upon acceptance to the Psychology Practicum students will be expected to complete
orientation requirements at CBM. Additionally, an affiliation agreement between
CBM and the student’s University will need to be completed.
Inquiries
can be made to Shawn Anderson, Ph.D.; shawn.anderson@dmh.mo.gov.
Submit application materials to: Department of Psychology, Center for Behavioral Medicine, 1000 E 24th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64108.