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Career Development and Field Placement Services identifies practicum and internship sites for the School of Professional Psychology (both masters and doctoral programs) leading toward licensure and finds training sites that satisfy both academic program requirements and students’ individual educational needs. The staff supports students in the process of career exploration and decision making, helping them to identify field placements and employment opportunities that are appropriate to their academic program, level of experience, training, theoretical orientation, goals and interests. The office is expanding to assist students in the School of Consciousness and Transformation with career development and internship opportunities.
Downloads (PDF)
 Frequently Asked Questions Relating to Marriage and Family Therapist Interns and Trainees
Marriage and Family Therapist Experience Verification
Marriage and Family Therapist Student Handbook
Practicum Tracking
PsyD Internship Agreement
PsyD Practicum Contract
Responsibility Statement for Supervisors of a MFT Trainee or Intern
Student Evaluation of Agency
Supervised Fieldwork Agreement
Weekly Summary of Hours of Experience
Career Advisor Network
The Career Advisor Network, which offers multiple benefits for both CIIS alumni and students, was created to help connect CIIS students with alumni who have similar career interests. Visit the Career Development and Field Placement Office or go to the Career Advisor Network page for more information.
Consultation
Appointments with Career Development and Field Placement Office staff
are available to assist you in identifying
fieldwork, practicum and internship sites,
resume development and interviewing practice,
and exploration of career opportunities
relevant to CIIS degrees.
For practicum and internship questions, call Becky McGovern, Director of Career Development and Field Placement, at 415.575.6117 or email bmcgovern@ciis.edu.
Handouts on Job Search Topics
Several handouts developed by the Career Development and Field Placement Office are available to assist students
in their job search. The Resume and Curriculum
Vita Guide helps students design resumes
and cover letters, and provides samples
of different resumes, cover letters and
CV's. The Interview Guide includes sample
interview questions, and suggestions on
effective preparation for fieldwork or job
interviews.
Internship/Practicum Listings
Over 100 listings for the School of Professional
Psychology are available for students to
choose from, in order to meet specific program
requirements. See also the Clinical/Counseling
FAQS section of our website.
Library of Career Information
An assortment of reference books are available for review, covering topics related to career development, job searching in the Bay Area, etc. Additionally, see our website links to valuable internet Career Development and Job Search Sites.
Licensing Information
The Career Development and Field Placement Office provides information
on licensing requirements for counseling
and clinical students from the Board
of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and the
Board
of Psychology (BOP).
Organizational Directories
A variety of resources are available to
assist students of both the School of Consciousness
and Transformation and the School of Professional
Psychology in identifying fieldwork and
prospective employers.
Position Openings
Specific job listings are posted in the
Career Development and Field Placement Office on a regular basis. In
addition to these listings, information
has been compiled on resources/organizations
that specialize in assisting individuals
in the job search process.
Professional Development Workshops
Workshops on a variety of skills are offered to students free of charge. Basic topics such as resume writing and job interviewing, as well as specialized presentations such as academic teaching are offered each year. Schedules are posted at the beginning of fall and spring semesters. |
