Scissortail Therapies is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year.  

Position Overview:

This placement is ideal for students currently enrolled in an APA-accredited clinical or counseling psychology doctoral program (PhD or PsyD), who have completed foundational coursework and are ready for supervised clinical experience, with a strong interest in both psychological assessment and therapy.

As a Practicum Student, you'll gain valuable supervised experience and mentorship in conducting assessments and providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in a supportive outpatient private practice setting. You'll build core competencies in evidence-based interventions, diagnostic evaluations (including ADHD, autism, cognitive/personality testing), and case conceptualization while learning about the day-to-day operations of a successful independent practice. As a key member of our dynamic, collaborative team, you'll receive structured supervision (individual and group) to support your growth toward becoming a competent, ethical psychologist.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Communication: Engage with clients to gather relevant background information and set expectations.

• Intake Process: Complete comprehensive intake assessments for new clients.

• Assessment Administration: Determine appropriate assessments to administer, and conduct assessments with clients.

• Data Integration and Diagnosis: Analyze assessment data to make accurate diagnoses.

• Treatment Plans and Recommendations: Develop treatment plans and recommendations based on assessment results.

• Evaluation Reports: Write detailed evaluation reports and provide feedback to clients.

• Therapy (Optional): Provide therapeutic services, as desired and based on your skillset.

• Billing Notes: Complete billing notes for all services rendered.

Additional Opportunities:

• Attend training sessions on various assessment tools and therapeutic techniques.

• Opportunity to stay with Scissortail Therapies after PostDoc completion with a flexible schedule, and continued opportunities to provide therapy, conduct evaluations, or both.

Ideal Candidate:

• Recent graduate of a clinical counseling psychology APA-accredited doctoral program and predoctoral internship.

• Strong interest in both psychological assessment and therapy.

• Ability to integrate assessment data and generate comprehensive reports.

• Comfortable providing therapy to a diverse client base.

• Willingness to learn and work in a private practice setting.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Why Scissortail Therapies?

• Mentorship from experienced providers in both assessment and therapy.

• Flexible schedule after PostDoc completion.

• Hands-on experience in a thriving private practice.

• A supportive, collaborative team environment.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV, a cover letter detailing your interest and experience, and three professional references to apply@scissortailtherapies.com