Wesleyan CAPS Extern Trainees will provide individual psychotherapy to college-aged students presenting with a full range of psychiatric difficulties. The trainees will gain experience providing both long-term and time-limited therapy with this population. Additionally, they will regularly conduct clinical intake sessions which include comprehensive risk assessments. While individual therapy comprises the majority of the trainee’s clinical hours, they also have the opportunity to co-lead clinical groups with the professional clinical staff. Group offerings change from semester to semester and year to year according to staff interest and availability. Trainees will also have the opportunity to participate in various outreach and education efforts presented by the office. Finally, CAPS offers a limited cognitive assessment program in which pre-doctoral trainees have the opportunity to conduct cognitive assessments with Wesleyan students suspected of having a learning disability. This is an on-campus position. Minimum Qualifications:Master's level trainees. Preferred Qualifications:Doctoral students who will be in their 3rd through 5th years of training at the time of their placement. Additional Applicant Instructions Position is opened until filled. Applicants must upload a cover letter and resume. Work Location: On Campus All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening (https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/pdfs/Wesleyan%20University%20Background%20Check%20Policy\_.pdf) to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University. Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator. Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University’s Clery Act Report are available on request and online at https://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html . Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify. Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html . We welcome your interest in Wesleyan’s diverse, energetic community of employees who, by their creativity, innovative thinking, and generosity of spirit, help make Wesleyan a great place to work. In this open-minded and inclusive environment, our faculty and staff foster a liberal arts experience characterized by boldness, rigor, and practical idealism. + Working at Wesleyan (https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/index.html) + Benefits + FAQs (https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/faq.html) + Internal applicants If you are currently employed at WES, you must apply for positions through Job Hubs in your Workday (http://workday.wesleyan.edu/) portal. There you will find an abbreviated application form making this process much easier for you!