Practicum/Internship

Students completing graduate studies in any of the following fields that have a practicum and/or internship component to their training:

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Marriage and Family Therapy
• Addiction Counseling
• Clinical Social Work
• Clinical Psychology

1. Meet academic prerequisites and receive permission from your program to apply for practicum/internship.
2. Submit a resume and two professional letters of recommendation (e.g., professor, employer, pastor) to Dr. James Honeycutt at CAPS@liberty.edu. These letters must either be emailed directly from the recommender or be a scanned letter with a legitimate hand-written signature, if sent from the student.
3. You will be contacted to schedule an interview. Those living outside of driving distance may be permitted to interview via teleconference. All applicants will be notified prior to their academic program’s deadline regardless of outcome.

• Stepped Model: In order to ease students into the therapeutic process, CAPS utilizes a gradual method of exposure. Initially, practicum/intern students observe several sessions conducted by a supervisor with a client. Next, students undertake sessions with a supervisor present in the room to observe and offer subsequent feedback. Finally, students begin meeting with clients individually.
• Clinical field education within our office exposes practicum/intern students to a variety of direct practice opportunities including:
  • Intake interview
  • Case management
  • Individual psychotherapy
  • Couples and group therapy
  • Educational workshops
  • Diagnostic assessments
  • Related documentation
  • And more.
• Practicum/Intern student training is led by Dr. James Honeycutt, assisted by licensed supervisors with diverse educational backgrounds. Students will also be working alongside a team of clinicians, support staff, and fellow students who represent a range of disciplines, cultures, and specialties.