Mental Health trainees are an integral part of DRES. Trainees provide individual and group therapy to registered students. In addition, psychologist trainees can gain experience conducting psychological assessment for University of Illinois degree-seeking students who have had no prior diagnosis/testing and are experiencing significant academic distress. All trainees receive individual and group supervision from a licensed mental health professional.
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Opportunities for Graduate Students in Mental Health
DRES is a training site for all levels of graduate students in the mental health field. Every year, we recruit trainees from the following University of Illinois programs:
- Clinical/Community Psychology
- Counseling Psychology
- Master’s of Social Work
- Master’s of Science in Mental Health Counseling
Opportunities for MSW Field Placement
DRES is a site for MSW Interns. Clinical experiences include opportunities for individual therapy, group therapy, and training.
How Do I Get More Information?
Please contact Dr. Suzanna Challen or Joanna Lewis for more information about:
- Clinical/Community Psychology practicum placements
- Counseling Psychology practicum placements
- Master’s of Science in Mental Health Counseling internships
- MSW field placements