2017-2018 Practicum Brochure - Doctoral Program

Can students tape sessions with clients using an intervention (not assessment or testin J ) with an informed consent? Yes No . 7 he referring agency must also provide written consent to permit the student to tape sessions. Number of hours per week required: DESCRIBE SPECIFIC SITE REQUIREMENTS: SHORT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION (250 words or less): CLINICAL DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM Client Population(s): Treatment Modality: Assessment Types: Theoretical Orientation: The Rehabilitation Psychology rotation is focused on improving the health, independence, and quality of life of people with disabilities, from acute care throughout the lifespan. Trainees participating in this rotation will follow veterans on the Comprehensive Inpatient Intensive Rehab Program (CIIRP) unit which provides a broad exposure to disability populations in short-term inpatient rehabilitation. These veterans are often recovering from TBI, stroke, amputation, orthopedic problems, neuromuscular disorders, and/or debility. Trainees will conduct rehabilitation-oriented assessments, focusing on the psychological, social, and environmental variables that affect adaption to disability, such as coping strategies, cognitive and psychological functioning, social skills, substance abuse, personality traits, sexuality, family dynamics, and cultural background. Trainees will provide brief treatment that incorporates disability-specific knowledge and seeks to maximize the individual's participation in the rehabilitation process. Trainees will develop interdisciplinary team consultation skills by functioning as an integral team member, assessing veterans who have been admitted to the unit, addressing psychological barriers, and attending interdisciplinary rounds. Trainees will facilitate psychotherapy groups for veterans with amputations, TBIs, neurological disorders, and/or stroke survivors. ✔ 2nd: 16-20 hours, EL: 16+ hours Mandatory Training Sessions: Trainings vary, but are easily completed online. Require Medical Center mandatory training, most of which can be completed online prior to training. Required Training Prerequisites: Attendance at specific meetings: Arranged with each supervisor. Placement specific Other requirements: Must abide by federal VA requirements and guidelines especially with regard to patient privacy and confidentiality. List specific evening hours required: None Supervision Requirements (e.g., individual, group, time, day): Individual supervision for minimum of 1 hour. One hour group supervision depending on rotation and hours on site. Veterans (Adults, Older Adults) Cognitive-Behavioral Medicine Brief Psychotherapy, Brief assessments, Psycho-education Rehabilitation 122