Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) provides the opportunity to work within a fast-paced environment, where students train in a supportive environment, under supervision of a licensed behavioral health staff member. Students will treat an underserved patient population. The practicum year provides students the exposure to a broad clinical experience through individual and group therapy.
Program Highlights
Program Highlights
Child Track
Trainees will participate in the program highlights and these track-specific elements
Generalist Track
Population Lifespan
Setting Integrated, primary care with medical, dental, and behavioral health services
Locations Danbury, Meriden, Middletown, New Britain, New London, Norwalk, Stamford, Waterbury
Trainee eligibility
3rd-5th year doctoral students only – Dual Assessment and Therapy placement (Middletown)
Child Track
Population Children, adolescents and young adults
Setting Integrated, primary care that offers medical, dental, and behavioral health services*
Outpatient**
Locations
Hartford – Connecticut Pediatrics @ CHC*
Stamford – Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut (CGC)**
Trainee eligibility
All years
Program Schedule
Master’s students should adhere to their school’s required hours and start times. The placement requires a minimum of two consecutive semesters.
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Doctoral students must complete a minimum of 20 hours a week with a July or August start for onboard training. The placement ends in alignment with a school’s spring semester.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must complete the online application. Prepare to submit:
Note: References must complete the reference form, letters of recommendation are not accepted.
The program is still accepting applications. Interested candidates may submit an application; applications will be reviewed until all spots are filled.
Email [email protected] for clarification or questions.