Practicum
Framework is a thriving group practice based in Los Angeles. We were founded on the principles of providing affordable, accessible psychological services from highly qualified therapists. Current marketing strategies attract high functioning clients in their 20s, 30s, and 40s who are experiencing phase of life issues, relationship concerns, or striving to achieve work/life balance.
Framework accepts advanced practicum students from local PsyD/PhD programs.
If you are currently enrolled in a Master’s program, we invite you to consider us once licensed as an associate.
Duties: Our 12-month, 750-hour therapy practicum focuses on building your skills with low-to-moderate severity adults in an outpatient setting. Practicum students will gain experience working with a diverse clientele who present with depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, and/or identity development.
Hours: Practicum counselors work 16 hours per week. The next practicum cohort will start August 15, 2024.
Location: You may select from either our North Hollywood or Santa Monica locations.
Supervision: We honor the wealth of experience you bring to your postdoctoral fellowship, so our supervision is grounded in a strengths-based relational approach that seeks to promote a collegial atmosphere. You will receive individual supervision, group consultation, and didactic presentations.
To be considered, you MUST:
Be currently enrolled in a Psy.D. or Ph.D. program.
Have successfully completed at least 1 prior therapy practicum before the start date.
Have at least 1 year of prior experience providing outpatient services to adults.
Provide culturally sensitive services that are affirming of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, and ability status.
Value the therapeutic relationship and strive to build strong rapport with each client, with the ability to retain referred clients in ongoing treatment.
Have experience providing clinical services from at least one of the following theoretical orientations: Interpersonal, Relational, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Provide efficient clinical services with timely documentation.
How to apply:
The deadline to apply is 2/23/24. Priority will be given to completed applications. Incomplete applications may not be reviewed.
Please email the following materials to Dr. Leal (EL@FrameworkPsych.com):
Cover letter
CV
2 Letters of recommendation
De-identified sample of your clinical writing (progress note, case report, etc.)
Testimonials:
Our former practicum students have matched for APA-accredited pre-doctoral internships in various settings: Academic Medical Centers, College Counseling Centers, VA’s, and Correctional Facilities. Practicum students applying for internship are offered mentorship throughout their application, interview, and match process.
Testimonials are collected from trainees after the conclusion of their training experience.
“I cannot say enough good things about my experience as a practicum student with Framework. I thoroughly enjoyed the diversity in client backgrounds, diagnoses, and treatment needs that I was exposed to throughout my practicum year. I also appreciated the varied supervision, individually and within group, and the desire to foster a sense of community even if we were working out of different offices. Additionally, one of the benefits of working within a group practice was the ability to consult with professionals who had expertise in different areas. Overall, my practicum experience with Framework helped me to grow professionally throughout the year, as well as helped shape the clinician I am today.” Lauren Mead, Practicum Counselor (2020-2021)
“My training experience at Framework Associates was the best practicum experience I had throughout my graduate school training. I was able to work with different populations and diagnoses, with couples, and co-facilitate groups. The supervision I had at framework really encouraged me to develop my own style as a clinician and consider what I want the beginning of my career to look like. My placement here facilitated my growth as a clinician the most out of all of my practicum sites.” Elizabeth Quintero, Practicum Counselor (2021-2023)
“My practicum at Framework Associates was an invaluable training experience! [My supervisors] were always supportive of my learning and growth as a student clinician. I was really pleased with the balance between supportive feedback and respect for my own autonomy and style, as well as with the diversity of clients I was able to work with!” Chris Costanza, Practicum Counselor (2021-2022)