Practicum Site - Children, Teen & Family

Practicum Student – Children, Teens Site Request Job Description

Eddins Counseling Group (ECG) in Central Houston, Texas, is an established outpatient group practice with locations in Houston Heights & Montrose neighborhoods. We offer counseling services for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. 

Founded in 2013, our purpose is, through care and compassion, to add value, hope, and healing to the lives of adults, children, teens, couples, and families. Our counseling services amplify and hone the strengths and resources we all serve.

Our Core Values:

·         Empathy

·         Authenticity

·         Growth

·         Impact

·         Community with Autonomy

We are seeking a motivated Practicum Student eager to gain hands-on experience working with children and teens. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with our team to develop professional skills and contribute to real-world initiatives. Ideal candidates are proactive, quick learners, and passionate about providing exceptional customer service and going above and beyond clients' needs. 

Students will gain practical work experience and receive a broad range of experiences including:

• Practice clinical skills by working with clients in the community in offices.


• Work collaboratively with other therapists and your clinical supervisor to create treatment plans with clients.


• Learn and utilize the clinical documentation process, including progress notes, consultation notes, treatment plans, and diagnostic assessments.


• Conduct assessments.


• Understand compliance with billing and clinical documentation policies.


• Benefit from individual and group supervision.


• Attend ECG case consultation meetings.


• Enjoy opportunities for internal educational seminars.


• Participate in outreach activities.
  

Successful candidates will:

• Be passionate about providing excellent client care and using their clinical skills.


• Be open and accepting of constructive feedback.


• Have the desire to learn and grow.


• Willingness to go above and beyond to assist clients needs


• Strengthen their knowledge in the mental health field


• Want to be part of an amazing team long-term.

Employment Type:

·         Master’s Student Intern

·         Entry Level

Job Location:

·         On-site at Houston Office in Montrose or Heights location

·         802 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77006 or 5225 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77007

Experience:

·         Related Professional Experience Preferred

Interested applicants, please submit a resume and cover letter, and 3 references with Full Name, Company, Email Address, and Phone Number. If we have an opening, we'll get back to you to set up an interview. 

Please be sure to add [email protected] to your contact list to ensure delivery of all correspondence from us.

*Unfortunately we are not able to employ former clients for admin or clinical positions.*

EEO Statement:
Eddins Counseling Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from unlawful discrimination in any of our programs or activities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.