HW Wellness Center Practicum Details

The Harold Washington College Wellness Center Team welcomes Master’s graduate students in clinical/counseling psychology or social work seeking a Therapy practicum placement and Doctoral graduate students seeking a  Diagnostic, Therapy, or Advanced practicum placement.

Ideal applicants:
  • ​Personal characteristics include empathy, humor, intelligence, initiative, and a social justice mindset.
  • Invested in professional growth for themselves and the intern group
  • Enjoy being around an environment that emphasizes and celebrates cultural diversity
  • The ability to accept constructive criticism
  • Desire to be a part of a treatment team and the ability to support all their team members
  • Flexible enough to try different methods of therapy or to develop groups/build workshops/give presentations
  • Will take tasks through to completion