You may be in the process of preparing to graduate with your Master’s Degree. You might already be seeing patients, under the supervision of a licensed professional, as a trainee. Or, you may have graduated and received your Master’s Degree, and be a registered intern. As such, you face a unique set of challenges as you move toward a career in the field of psychotherapy.

What does SCV-CAMFT provide to help you?

• Networking opportunities to begin developing a network of colleagues, and help you find practicum and internship sites in agency settings or private practice.
• A bi-monthly newsletter listing current internship opportunities and other pre-licensed events.
• A list of licensed members who are willing to be a mentor to you, to provide help, support and guidance.
• Monthly pre-licensed support groups led by a trained, licensed member where issues specific to your stage of professional development can be explored; licensing exam preparation, how to evaluate internships, how to deal with problems related to being a trainee or intern, and other relevant topics. Check our calendar of events for dates and times.
• Continuing education opportunities with our monthly events and workshops.
• Discounted rates on professional liability insurance.
• Access to directory of certified supervisors throughout the state through CAMFT.
• Volunteer opportunities to assist at SCV-CAMFT events and receive discounted rates.
• An Internship directory listing available practicum and internships in our area.

One day you will have successfully passed your licensing exams and be ready for the excitement and challenges of professional practice. We hope that SCV-CAMFT can provide you with tools to make this process easier and help you in the development of your career.

We invite you to join SCV-CAMFT now.