As of 8/1/26: The MH1 Field Practicum Placement has been postponed. No new interns will be selected until further notice. We appreciate your understanding.
M.S.W. Field Practicum
Mental Health First Responders (MH1) is looking to provide field education and a stipend for two M.S.W. students. Because MH1 is a newer program, students will have opportunities to contribute to program development.
Criteria
- Must be a second-year M.S.W. student*
- Must pass a background check
- Vehicle required
- Self-motivated and self-directed during down time
- Able to work in intense crisis situations
*First-year M.S.W. students may be considered depending on program demand
Supervision and training
- Individual supervision: 1 hour per week
- Group supervision: 30-60 minutes per week
- In-service training: once per month as needed through University Counseling Center
- Orientation: 15-20 hours of on-boarding/training at the start of the practicum
- Staff development: Weekly staff meeting and once a month as needed through the University Counseling Center
- Risk management training
- 8 hours of crisis intervention training
- 8 hours of mental health officer training**
**Not all practicum students will be eligible for this training/certification
Learning experiences available
Types of counseling
- Individuals
- Families
- Couples
- Groups
- Consultation
- DSM-V diagnosis
- Trauma informed care
Types of community work
- Supervision
- Team relationships
- Staff development
- Research/evaluation
- Community practice
Types of practice with organizations
- Program development
- Policy development
- Organizational practice
- Case management
- Collaboration
Types of practice
Individuals
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Families
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Groups
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Communities
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Organizations
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**Not all practicum students will be eligible for this training/certification
Questions?
For questions or more information on how to apply, please email Torrence Wimbish at torrence.wimbish@utah.edu.