Counseling & Psychological Services
MASTER’S-LEVEL TRAINING POSITIONS FOR 2016-2017
http://caps.wcu.edu
Requirements
CAPS Clinical Staff
Kimberly Gorman, Ph.D., HSP-P
Director/Psychologist
Michelle Cooper, Ph.D., HSP-P, LCAS-A
Clinical Director/Psychologist
Michael Jay Manalo, Ph.D., HSP-P, NCC
Training Director/Psychologist
Betsy Aspinwall, Psy.D., HSP-P
Psychologist
Arika Morrison, M.S., LPC-S
Counselor/ Sexual & Interpersonal Violence
Care Coordinator
Christy Newell, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CSI
Social Worker/Substance Use Specialist
Keysha Alston, M.S., LPC-A
Counselor/Biltmore Park & Cullowhee
Sam Pranger, M.S., LPC-A
Counselor
About CAPS
Counseling and Psychological Services offers individual and
group counseling and related services to the campus community.
CAPS works closely with Student Health Services and psychiatric
clinicians to provide integrative care for our students. Our staff
includes psychologists, counselors and social workers, which
makes for a truly interdisciplinary training experience. Each year,
CAPS offers 3 training positions for graduate students in
Counseling, Psychology, and Social Work programs.
The Training Experience
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Individual counseling with clients whose presenting problems
range from developmental or adjustment concerns to serious
mental illness and/or personality disorders.
Co-leadership of counseling groups and/or ongoing workshop
series.
Walk-in/triage consultations, initial assessments, specialized
services and crisis intervention services.
Outreach and consultation services for the campus community.
Supervision utilizing digital video and audio equipment, case
presentations, training & professional development.
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Endorsement of graduate program in Counseling,
Psychology or Social Work for readiness to participate in
two semester practical training experience during academic
year.
Coordination with member of graduate faculty to establish
experience objectives, evaluation criteria, and feedback
procedures.
Successful completion of core graduate level course work; it
is strongly recommended that coursework on Advanced
Psychopathology, DSM 5, Counseling Skills, Ethics/Legal
Issues is completed prior to the start of training.
Masters-level Training Positions
We expect an academic year (two semester) commitment,
preferably with at least 20-24 hrs/wk. Trainees cannot receive
CAPS counseling services once they begin their training
experience at CAPS and must participate in orientation/training
activities prior to the start of the semester. In addition to
becoming strong mental health generalists, inter-professional
collaboration, outreach, consultation, campus programs and
related projects / specializations may be available. We have a
long-standing history of excellence in clinical supervision and a
strong investment in training / professional development .
Application Deadline Fri March 11th, 2016
Please direct all inquiries to Jay Manalo using the contact
information below. Applications should include:
 Application form
 Vita
 2 Reference Letters
Emailed or faxed copies are acceptable.
Jay Manalo, Ph.D., HSP-P, NCC
WCU CAPS
225 Bird Building
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC 28723
(828) 227-7469 tel
(828) 227-7004 fax
jay.manalo@wcu.edu
Review of applications will begin March 11th, 2016