Social Work Internship - Counseling Services - University of Utah Counseling Center

Thank you for your interest in the University Counseling Center (UCC) as a training site. The UCC is part of Student Affairs which is comprised of over 20 departments focused on supporting student well-being and success with the ultimate goal of assisting students in discovering their passion, people, and purpose. The clinical and training services of the UCC support this mission through counseling, crisis services, macro projects, skills sessions and workshops, and outreach to all students at the University of Utah. Social Work students who train with us gain a broad set of skills, receive guaranteed weekly supervision, and have opportunities for specialized training in areas such as Feminist Multicultural Therapy and working across differences in clinical work.

We invite all Second-Year and Advanced Standing students from the University of Utah’s College of Social Work who are interested in training with us to apply. You will be followed up with by phone or email once your application has been received and reviewed.

Deadlines:

2nd Year/Advanced Standing MSW Applicants: Applications are due by 12 PM on Monday, February 10^th 2025.

If you have any questions please contact Josh Newbury, Associate Director of Training, at 801-581-6826 or jnewbury@sa.utah.edu.

Social Work Practicum Application

First and Last Name

University of Utah Email

I am...

A Second-Year MSW student at the University of UtahAn Advanced Standing MSW student at the University of Utah

What excites you about training at the UCC? How does training with us align with your educational and professional goals?

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The UCC serves all students of the University of Utah through individual counseling, relationship counseling, group therapy, and case management. The experiences, needs, and priorities of our students are varied. What skills, knowledges, and ways of being have you found helpful when working with a broad array of individuals, groups, and communities?

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Experiences

Please use this section to tell us about any relevant experiences from volunteering, interning, or work that have shaped how you approach your work with individuals, groups, and communities.

Experience 1

Type of experience

Organization

Length of time with the organization

Please provide a brief summary of this experience

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Experience 2

Type of experience

Organization

Length of time with the organization

Please provide a brief summary of this experience

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Experience 3

Type of experience

Organization

Length of time with the organization

Please provide a brief summary of this experience

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References

Please use this section to provide contact information for two professional references.

Professional Reference 1

Name of reference

Relationship of reference to you

Phone number

Email address

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Professional Reference 2

Name of reference

Relationship of reference to you

Phone number

Email address

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I understand that if I am offered a practicum placement at the UCC I will be required to take Feminist Multicultural Therapy (ED PS 7240) during summer semester.

Yes

I understand that if I am offered a practicum placement at the UCC I will be required to attend 40 hours of orientation and onboarding the week prior to the start of fall semester.

Yes

Contact Information

Welcome!

Social Work Practicum Application