
Become A PCIT Trainer
Learn more about the process to become a PCIT trainer.
Become a PCIT Trainer
WHO IS THE BEST FIT TO BE A TRAINER?
Ready to take the next step in your PCIT journey? Becoming a Within Agency Trainer empowers you to teach and supervise PCIT therapists within your own program or agency. Ideal candidates include independently licensed mental health providers-such as psychologists, clinical social workers, counselors-or psychology trainees in their doctoral internships or postdoctoral fellowships. You must have successfully led at least four PCIT cases to graduation, including a minimum of three where you were the primary or equal co-therapist, and two within the past two years.
Candidates begin by completing an 8-hour training course led by a Global or Regional Trainer, focusing on coaching, fidelity, and supervision skills. Over the next 12 months, you'll receive monthly supervision as you observe, coach, and guide at least one therapist-in-training through a full PCIT case.
This role is a perfect match for seasoned PCIT therapists who are passionate about mentoring others, maintaining high-quality PCIT practice within their agencies, and ensuring consistent, model-adherent delivery of care.
Specific Requirements for Trainers
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To become a Certified PCIT International Trainer, professionals must meet specific education, training, and competency requirements. Trainers must have a master’s degree in a mental health related field and be an independently licensed mental health provider or a doctoral student currently on internship or completing a post-doctoral fellowship.
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Training requires instruction with a PCIT International certified Regional or Global Trainer, covering the provision of training and consultation. Training may be conducted in person or virtually.
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Trainers-in-training must successfully train at least one PCIT therapist to the requirements set for PCIT International therapist certification [link to PCIT therapist certification requirements]. Throughout this process, trainers-in-training will receive ongoing consultation and skills review from their trainer.
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Trainers must demonstrate competency in training PCIT therapists with strong fidelity to the PCIT model. Once certified, PCIT International certified trainers must stay current by completing at least six hours of approved PCIT continuing education every 2 years.
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