The USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity (KCLC) will offer a two-semester, 20-hour-per-week psychoeducational counseling practicum, and fieldwork experience program for USC’s Rossier School of Education  Master’s of Marriage and Family Therapy Program from May to May.

ELIGIBILITY

1.  Enrollment in USC’s MFT Program
2. Be able to fulfill a full three-semester commitment (Summer, Fall, Spring)
3. Completion of coursework in the fundamentals of counseling, development, and learning and individual differences

This is an excellent opportunity for a psychoeducational counseling experience with undergraduate students seeking services for learning differences, ADHD, and learning disabilities.

Successful candidates will:

1. Advance knowledge of basic cognitive and behavioral learning theories, educational learning theories, and organizational skills.
2. Gain skills in providing enhanced academic support to undergraduate students at USC
3. Utilize a strength-based focus and multidisciplinary approach for understanding individual learning differences
4. Gain interpersonal psychoeducational counseling skills in one-on-one meetings
5. Increase personal knowledge in the realm of learning disorders, dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences

The following are regular weekly activities required for participation in the Practicum Training Program (subject to change):

• Attendance at All Supervision meetings
  • Group on Monday afternoons
  • Individual on Tuesday afternoons
• Attendance at All Professional Development Seminars on Monday mornings 
• Attendance at Training Curriculum on Tuesday mornings
• Attendance at the Assessment Seminar on Tuesday mornings 

Please note: The Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity is unable to offer employment or fieldwork placement to any students who have been involved in academic supports, such as academic coaching, groups, or psychoeducational testing at our center.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Each trainee (Academic Coach):

• Receives two hours of group supervision and one hour of individual supervision with a licensed Psychologist
• Receives 2 hours of professional development each week and extensive training in the Summer
• Carries a caseload each semester of between 8-10 students
• Given the opportunity to facilitate psychoeducational groups and conduct psychoeducational assessments
• Practices administrative component with files, paperwork, progress/process notes, and client logs
• Has flexibility in working hours (open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00) and follows the University Academic Calendar
• Works in a relaxing and welcoming environment
• This is a stipend-eligible position (3000 for the year; 1500 per Fall and Spring semester)

Work Dates

• KCLC follows all University holidays as listed on the Academic Calendar
• Summer-work Monday-Thursday (hybrid for 20 hours)
• Fall and Spring semester-Monday, Tuesday and one other day of the week

Covid Protocols:

All the above responsibilities may be performed in person, online, or in a hybrid environment, depending on California State, LA County, and/or campus restrictions/rules. 2024-2025 has been hybrid. 

 APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit the following application materials:

• Letter of interest/intent
• Resume/CV

The priority deadline for all materials is Friday, Feb 14, 2025. If you apply for priority, your interview will be scheduled within 1-2 weeks and we will have a decision by 2/28/2025. 

Applications after the priority deadline will be rolling and subject to openings. 

Application materials can be emailed to:  jrcalhou@usc.edu.