Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families engaging the culture advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our Branson Retreat Center has helped transform thousands of marriages. Join our team where the work is meaningful the culture is rewarding and the purpose is eternal.Graduate InternshipPracticum Student Job DescriptionFocus on the Familys Hope Restored FOTF HR Marriage Intensive program provides intensive therapy to couples in 2 primary ways-group therapy or a one-couple therapy experience. The therapy is provided at FOTF retreat centers and is guided by Focus Marital Therapy FMT delivered in a multi-hour multi-day format. FMT is a faith-based integrative approach to treating couples. The environment is all-inclusive providing lodging meals and therapy to the couples. Sites include Branson MO Greenville MI Cave Creek AZ Wimberley TX.General PurposeSummary StatementThe Graduate InternPracticum Student position is an unpaid training and learning opportunity based on a students level of trainingexperience and school requirements as well as the needs of FOTF HR. This role exists to support graduate students in experiencing direct andor indirect services in therapy with couples as part of their becoming professionals. Direct services may include providing co-therapy in one-couple Intensives to married couples in distress. This position also provides non-direct services including observations training attending meetings involvement in ministry projects andor other learning opportunities. FOTF HR will make every attempt to meet the student and graduate school needs for the required training. Time Commitment To be determined by the specific needs of the intern applicant and FOTF HR specific site. The goal is to reach a mutually rewarding time agreement for both the intern and FOTF HR site.Supervision FOTF HR Site Clinical Director or designated supervisorEssential DutiesResponsibilitiesThe Graduate InternPracticum student may engage in any of the following depending on graduate program requirementsObserve at minimum 1 group IntensiveEngage in one-couple Intensives as co-therapist traineeParticipate as 3rd chair" trainee in group Intensive Review relevant files in preparation for IntensivesComplete appropriate progress and other notesJoin in therapeutic processing with therapists Participate in weekly supervision with onsite supervisorAttend monthly clinical team meetings and didacticsRead or view relevant training materials books articles videos etc.Complete training workshops to learn and teach the Focus Marital Therapy modelComplete training workshops related to providing therapy to couples in an intensive format The Graduate Practicum StudentIntern will be provided opportunities toLearn grow and apply theory and therapeutic strategiesGain experience in co-therapyUse various assessments and other relevant information to form diagnostic impressionsGenerate treatment plansEngage in therapeutic rationale and strategy discussionsJointly participate in planning and pacing therapeutic interventionChallenge personal beliefs and theoryApply confidentiality standardsIntegrate Christian faith and professional practiceLearn the theory principles and tools of FMT Graduate InternPracticum Student QualificationsCharacterSpiritual Agrees to the Focus on the Family Statement of FaithAligns with FOF core valuesStrong Christian faith expressed in daily behaviorsPersonal CharacteristicsPunctual dependable responsibleMature and responsiveWarm kind helpful sensitive and firm or directive presence as appropriateWillingness to work in a co-therapy settingHas strong if imperfect relationshipsTeachableopen to critical feedbackIntent to pursue career in therapyWillingness to self-disclose when appropriateKnowledgeExperienceEarning a Masters or Doctorate degree Some understanding of the integrative process as it relates to faith and practiceGeneral grasp of scripture as it relates to counselingRelevant life experienceSkills Abilities and Special TalentsGiftsAble to engage in basic rapport building with clientsDemonstrates aptitude for understanding and applying theoretical knowledge to clients and the therapeutic situationAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingCounseling skills integrated with Biblical valuesWilling to self-exam learn and growHelping Families Thrive in Christ Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.