The UAH Counseling Center is comprised of LPCs and ALCs in addition to other interns with a variety of backgrounds and fields of study. The Center offers individual, couples and some group counseling. We are open Monday-Friday with a few possibilities of after-hours and weekend outreach events. As an intern, you are required to work from the start to the end of OUR semester. If an exception must be made, this will be worked out between you and your supervisor if possible. The placement is unpaid. You are required to work the pre-determined schedule that is agreed upon between you and the site. Being timely, organized and efficient is key to a smooth practicum/internship experience.

We see a variety of clients ranging from international, LGBTQ, depression/anxiety, school stress, and crisis assessments etc., if you have concerns about seeing a type of client or issue, this needs to be brought up immediately in your interview. There are times that we must stretch our learning experience and work with issues we do not know much about, however there are limitations to this that must be discussed. Outside training will be provided at the discretion of your on-site supervisor. You will be required to attend an orientation session that will include in-house training prior to beginning your placement.

All practicum and internship students MUST record their sessions when seeing clients independently. We keep these videos on a secure and protected server. ALL students and staff MUST adhere to their ethical standards and high levels of confidentiality. We understand that students must complete a case conceptualization and present a case during their class; however, the UAH Counseling Center does not allow the students to take home (or to class) any confidential information, including but not limited to tapes of your sessions. ALL students must be knowledgeable of HIPAA and FERPA regulations along with specific code of ethics.

The University of Alabama in Huntsville Counseling Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The University of Alabama in Huntsville Counseling Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The University of Alabama in Huntsville Counseling Center expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of The University of Alabama in Huntsville Counseling Center’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

We reserve the right to request an alcohol and/or drug screening at any time.