Psychology Practicum Program

UTHealth Houston Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center (UTHealth Houston-BSC) Psychology Practicum Program

The Louis A. Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston offers the Psychology Practicum Program at UTHealth Houston Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center (UTHealth Houston-BSC). UTHealth Houston-BSC is inclusive of two hospital buildings: Harris County Psychiatric Hospital and the John S. Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center.  UTHealth Houston-BSC is the training home for psychiatry residents, medical students, psychology interns, and psychology postdoctoral fellows of the Faillace Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The hospital is a multi-disciplinary setting that provides a rich environment for collaborative learning and growth.

Students participate in all programs offered by Psychology Services at UTHealth-BSC under the supervision of licensed psychologists. Students are expected to log a minimum of 17 on-site hours at UTHealth Houston-BSC per week for the duration of the practicum experience and attend at least 1 hour of individual supervision, as well as 1 hour of group supervision/case conference per week. This practicum is a 12-month training program.

This clinical practicum program is intended to be an advanced training experience. Eligible students are currently enrolled in a PhD/PsyD program in clinical, counseling, or school psychology at an affiliated university. Completed coursework relevant to adult psychopathology, psychotherapy, and test construction/psychological assessment is preferred. Prior clinical experience using evidence-based modalities is preferred. Preferred candidates will have earned their master’s degree and possess psychological intervention and assessment experience at the time of their application.

Please note applications open in December of each year and the application deadline is typically in February of each year. Inquiries about the practicum program, including specific tracks, eligibility, the application link and deadlines for the current cycle, should be sent directly to Dr. Elaheh Ashtari: [email protected].