Title: Doctoral Externship/Advanced Therapy Practicum
Department: Student Counseling Services
Campus Location: Normal, IL
Job Summary
Student Counseling Services (SCS) offers a 10-month Externship/Advanced Therapy Practicum beginning August 1, 2026, and ending on May 31, 2027. Our focus is to provide a strong clinical experience for our externs that integrates the development of clinical competence and ethical practice with professional growth and development in a supportive environment. Externs will be exposed to a full range of clinical services, therapeutic perspectives, and interdisciplinary skills within a University Counseling Center. While clients we serve may request to engage in services via telehealth, externs will only provide telehealth services while working on-site, as interns will not be able to provide clinical services while off-site.
Additional Information
Applicants are carefully selected based on their prior clinical experience, strong recommendations from their home program and/or previous practicum supervisors, and an in-person interview with the dedicated staff at Student Counseling Services. This thorough process ensures a collaborative and enriching training experience tailored to support each extern’s growth and success.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$15 per hour
University Benefit Highlights
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
Required Qualifications
1. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Ph.D. or Psy.D. program in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
2. Successful completion of at least one doctoral-level therapy practicum prior to the start date.
Work Hours
The office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Wednesday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Practicum students are expected to work 17–20 hours across 2-3 days per week. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are mandatory.
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis
Proposed Starting Date
August 1, 2026
Required Applicant Documents
A cover letter detailing your interest in and goals for the Externship/Advanced Therapy Practicum.
Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be requested upon hire).
Three letters of recommendation from professional references.
A current resume/CV.
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Contact Information for Applicants
Nicole E. Anderson, Practicum Coordinator
[email protected]
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.