Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Concentration Coordinator
Eraina Schauss, Ph.D., LPC-MHSP, NCC
Patterson Hall 123C
901.678.3347
eschauss@memphis.edu
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The Masters level Clinical Mental Health (CMH) Counseling program at The University
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to work in a variety of settings including:- Private practice
- Substance abuse programs
- Hospital-based treatment programs
- Community-based correction programs
- Veteran's Administration medical centers
- Educational settings (high school and college/university)
- Employee assistance programs
- Community non-profit organizations
The program is approved by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Our Masters of Science degree (M.S.) is designed so that upon completion of the program, students will have met Tennessee's Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) educational requirements as well as the State's Mental Health Service Provider (MHSP)educational requirements.
The mission of the CMH Counseling program faculty is to prepare counselors who
will ethically promote the emotional well-being of :
- Individuals (childhood through adulthood)
- Families
- Diverse client populations located in urban, rural and international settings.
Individuals admitted into the program learn in a dynamic, experiential environment which affords students opportunities to achieve academic, professional, and personal success
The program requires completion of a minimum of sixty (60) graduate hours of academic coursework, and includes the successful completion of a practicum (3 graduate hours/150 clock hours) a clinical internship (9 graduate hours/600 clock hours) and successfully passing a written comprehensive examination. Clinical mental health courses are held both in the daytime and evenings, as many students work part-time or full-time while pursuing their degree.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Certificate
The University of Memphis's Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is intended for individuals who are currently pursuing a Master's degree in School Counseling at the University of Memphis or have obtained a Master's degree in School Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, or College Counseling from a CACREP/ CORE program. The certificate will allow students to complete Tennessee's Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) educational requirements as well as the State's Mental Health Service Provider (MHSP) educational requirements.
Who should apply?
- School Counselors, Rehabilitation Counselors, and College Counselors who have graduated from a CACREP/ CORE program
- The University of Memphis's School Counseling students interested in Clinical Mental Health Counseling designation.
CACREP
In an ongoing effort to maintain excellence, please take a few moments to peruse the most recent CACREP On-site Visiting Team report related to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.
Faculty
- Pamela Cogdal, Ph.D., LPC-MHSP, Associate Clinical Professor (Director of Counseling Programs)
- Eraina Schauss, Ph.D., LPC-MHSP, NCC, Assistant Professor (Coordinator of Clinical Mental Health Program)
- Leigh Falls Holman, PhD, LPC-MHSP, RPTS, NCC, LSC, AMHCA Diplomat, CMHC, Assistant Professor
- Chi Li, Ph.D., NCC, Assistant Professor
- Patrick Murphy, Ph.D., LPC-MHSP, NCC, Assistant Professor
Program Deadlines
- Fall Semester Application Deadline: March 1
- Spring Semester Application Deadline: October 1
You must apply and be admitted as a graduate student in the College of Education as well as the CMH Counseling program. See the Graduate Policies and Regulations and the Graduate Admission page.
Professional Organizations
- American Counseling Association (ACA)
- American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
- Chi Sigma Iota International Honor Society for students, professional counselors and counselor educators (CSI)
- Tennessee Counseling Association (TCA)