What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Practicum in Masters/Doctoral Behavioral Health position at Christ Community Health Services?
CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN MASTERS/DOCTORAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (student)
Memphis, TN • Education
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
Requirements
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
Memphis, TN • Education
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
Requirements
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