Community Counseling Center (CCC) of San Luis Obispo County

(805) 543-7969

Application Process

# of Predoctoral internship applicants in current training year: 4

Training Year: 2019 - 2020

# of Predoctoral internship applicants in current training year: 4

Please specify your application procedure:

1. An electronic application document is found on the website or can be obtained at the San Luis office at 676 Pismo Street in San Luis Obispo. 2. The interns must supply transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, CV/resume, insurance, volunteer responsibility statement, and our agency therapist profile form. Once all materials have been submitted, an interview with the clinical committee is scheduled. Applicants will be reviewed for minimal qualifications. Those meeting minimum standards will be scored along desired characteristics including: -Prior experience in community-based or educational settings -Prior experience with diverse populations -Desire to serve the target population (economically disadvantaged) -Ability to speak, read and write in Spanish -Special skills or experiences relevant to agency settings. Note: The clinical committee contains the following: Director of Clinical training, Clinical Program Manager, and other licensed volunteer members. Each interview is scored and evaluated and candidates are taken to the clinical committee to discuss placement or are referred to other agencies in the area.

REQUIRED FOR INTERN APPLICATION:

Additional documents does your program required (if any)

Experience, Transcripts - Graduate, Specify Course Work, Supplement Application Form
The interns must supply transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, CV/resume, insurance, volunteer responsibility statement, and our agency therapist profile form. Once all materials have been submitted, an interview with the clinical committee is scheduled.

Required/Desired Experience (e.g., specific populations, testing, etc):

Desired Experience: -Working with low income adults, children, couples and families in community-based settings -Working with school-aged children, in a school-based settings -Prior experience with case management and system navigation -Prior testing/assessment experience

Letter of intent content (submitted to CAPIC as part of the complete student application to internship):

Please see attached polices and rubric regarding letter of intent content.

Please briefly describe the clinical and educational experience necessary to be considered for acceptance into your training program:

Education: A high level of performance at a state accredited institution, some field experience with children, families, or individuals. At minimum the applicant must have a BA/BS from an accredited school or college (terminal master's/doctoral degree preferred). Desired for applicants to have 3.0 grade point average or better in graduate level course work. Experience: 2+ years previous clinical experience in a similar setting, with a minimum of 1 year experience providing psychotherapy. Language Skills: Spanish/English bilingual/bicultural preferred.

Specific Coursework (e.g., Neuropsychology, child Development, etc): Indicate if coursework is required or preferred below:

Child Development Required
Assessment Testing Required
Law and Ethics Required
Cultural Competency Required
Neuropsychology Preferred

Describe the interview process for your agency (individual or group interview, role playing required, case presentation required, etc):

The interview is conducted with two or more licensed clinical committee members including the Director of Clinical Training and Clinical Program Manager. 72 hours prior to interview a case study is sent to the interviewee with the expectation of a 5-10 minute case conceptualization/explanation and subsequent treatment plan based on their client profile. Applicants may be asked to engage in a fishbowl role play to demonstrate one or more clinical skills. Questions for the candidate include their background, current interests, educational and professional goals.

Describe what you are looking for in an applicant:

We are looking for applicants that are competent, committed, clinically savvy, adaptive, intuitive and community-minded.

Other information not covered above:

Please briefly note any additional comments about the application process here:

Please upload your agency's supplemental documents, including your Brochure, Training Manual, Certificate of Completion, and CVs of all supervisors, as well as any other supporting documents you may have, such as a Syllabus, or Didactic Schedule, etc.

When you first login, you will see the link to "Manage documents" next to your agency name. Please click on that link, or simply click here, and it will instruct you on how to upload documents from your computer to your agency profile.

These documents will only be seen by CAPIC Administration, not students or other agencies. They are required as important aspects of our Quality Assurance program. Please upload your documents even if you have previously submitted them to CAPIC in another form. We now need them in electronic form as part of your online profile.

Have these files been uploaded? Yes

Please upload the agency's formalized written due process/grievance procedures which includes notice, hearing, and appeal processes for interns.

When you first login, you will see the link to "Manage documents" next to your agency name. Please click on that link, or simply click here, and it will instruct you on how to upload documents from your computer to your agency profile.

These documents will only be seen by CAPIC Administration, not students or other agencies. They are required as important aspects of our Quality Assurance program. Please upload your documents even if you have previously submitted them to CAPIC in another form. We now need them in electronic form as part of your online profile.

Have these files been uploaded? Yes

Is office space available for trainees? Yes

Yes, we have community-based offices located in San Luis Obispo, Grover Beach, Santa Maria and Paso Robles. Additionally, CCC maintains offices for counseling and other services at all contracted School District locations.

Is your program accredited by the American Psychological Association? No

If yes, please what is the status of your accreditiation?

Is your training program a current member of the Association of Predoctoral and postdoctoral Internship centers (APPIC)? No

Do you have concerns about the stability of your agency and/or training program? No

If yes, please what is the status of your accreditiation?

Does your agency agree to adhere to the timetables, policies and procedures of the CAPIC application/selection process? Yes
  • County - San Luis Obispo
  • Contact Person Title - Executive Director
  • Contact Person - James Statler, MA
  • Dir. of Training Title - Dr.
  • Dir. of Training - Steve Kadin, PhD

  • Last Updated - 19 November 2020

  • Number of Applicants Last Year - 4

  • Participating in CURRENT Match process - Yes

  • CAPIC Program ID - I-375
  • CAPIC Member Since - 2017
  • Region - Mid Coast
  • Internships Status - Half/Full
  • Statuses approved by CAPIC
    • Half-Time 1 Year - Yes
    • Half-Time 2 Years - Yes
    • Full-Time 1 Year - Yes
  • CAPIC Internship Types Available:
    • Half-Time 1 Year - Yes
    • Half-Time 2 Years - Yes
    • Full-Time 1 Year - Yes

Primary Location

  • Executive Director - James Statler M.A.
  • 676 Pismo Street
  • San luis obispo, CA 93401
  • Phone - (805) 543-7969
  • Fax - (805) 543-7969

Training/Clinical Services Offered

  • Assessment
  • Brief
  • Couple
  • Crisis
  • Family
  • Group
  • Individual
  • Long Term
  • Outpatient
  • Psych. Testing