Program Details

Eugene Center for Anxiety and Stress, LLC (ECAS) has two openings for advanced graduate students seeking externship opportunities starting in Fall 2023. 

ECAS is a group practice in Eugene, Oregon founded on two pillars: a commitment to (1) anti-oppression and culturally-inclusive practices; and (2) the scientist-practitioner model, utilizing evidence-based treatments with our clients.

Practicum students are offered diverse clinical experiences in treatment of Anxiety, OCD, and PTSD, with a commitment to training in evidence-based treatments (with opportunities for training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy) and cultural humility (focusing on building a multicultural lens).

We are looking for advanced graduate students (with at least two years of clinical training in a doctoral program) in a Clinical or Counseling Psychology Ph.D. program who are curious and eager to continue growth in their clinical work by developing skills in evidence based treatments (like Exposure and Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy) while engaging in multicultural engagement through monthly meetings to develop skills and knowledge and practice self-awareness around areas of privilege and oppression.

Responsibilities:

The externship student would provide psychotherapy to adults seeking treatment for anxiety, OCD, and PTSD using evidence-based practices, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. In addition, an emphasis is placed on case conceptualization that includes multicultural factors and utilizing evidence-based practices in a multiculturally competent manner.

Expectations:

• Externship students are expected to make a minimum one year commitment, from September 2023 to September 2024, and would see 6-10 clients each week. Two year commitments are preferred.
• Practicum students are expected to attend weekly ECAS meetings.
• Practicum students will be W-2 employees and be compensated for their time seeing clients.

Required Qualifications: Students should be advanced graduate students with at least two years of providing individual therapy at the graduate level.  Students should also have some experience providing evidence-based treatment.

Supervisors: Shannon Henry, Ph.D., Michael Carrizales, Psy.D.
Start Date: Fall 2023

Application Process:

If you are interested, please submit:

• a letter of interest that includes what you are most excited to learn from the opportunity, and what skills you have that would be a good fit for the position.
• your CV
• two references (with email address and phone number)

Please submit your materials via email to admin@eugeneanxiety.com.

DUE DATE: Applications are due no later than February 24, 2023. However, applications will be reviewed in the order received, so it is possible that positions may be filled prior to that date.

Program Details

Eugene Center for Anxiety and Stress, LLC (ECAS) has one opening for advanced graduate students seeking externship opportunities starting Summer or Fall 2023.  POSITION FOR 2023-2024 HAS BEEN FILLED.

 ECAS is a group practice in Eugene, Oregon founded on two pillars: a commitment to (1) anti-oppression and culturally-inclusive practices; and (2) the scientist-practitioner model, utilizing evidence-based treatments with our clients.

Practicum students in the Psychological Assessment Track are offered diverse clinical experiences in assessment, with our most common referrals for diagnosis of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disorders, and psychological clarification.  Educational opportunities will focus on our commitment to training in evidence-based assessment methods and cultural humility. 

 We are looking for advanced graduate students (with at least two years of clinical training in a doctoral program) in a Clinical or Counseling Psychology Ph.D or PsyD program who are interested in developing skills in psychological assessment while engaging in multicultural engagement through monthly meetings to develop skills and knowledge and practice self-awareness around areas of privilege and oppression.

Responsibilities:

Externship students at our site would be involved in all aspects of psychological testing, including interviewing, testing, interpretation, report writing, and feedback, under the supervision of  psychologist Colleen Comeau, PsyD Evaluations would be for ADHD, Autism, learning disorders, and cognitive difficulties related to psychological issues for clients across the lifespan.

Expectations:

• Commitment to the practicum position from Summer or Fall 2023 to Summer or Fall 2024.
• The externship student would be required to spend one full day in person at ECAS, which includes intake, test administration, organization, supervision, and scoring.
• By the second half of the practicum year, students would be expected to be writing at least one comprehensive integrated report each month.
• You would attend Monthly ECAS consultation meetings

 Required Qualifications: Students should be advanced graduate students with at least two years of clinical experience at the graduate level. Some experience with testing (WAIS, WIAT, PAI, MMPI, etc) and report writing is preferred.

Supervisor: Colleen Comeau, PsyD
Start Date: Summer or Fall 2023- We are flexible with start date if needed

2023-2024 Assessment Externship has been filled.