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 overall goal of the Youth Services Department Training Program is to support the development of graduate students into professional psychologists. The mission of the Youth Services Department is to "Administer programs and initiatives of the Board of County Commissioners to ensure the healthy growth, development, education, and transition of children and youth to young adulthood and the workforce." The clinical training program at the Youth Services Department is offered through the Residential Treatment and Family Counseling Division, which offers specialized programs for families who need professional support in their efforts to raise healthy functioning children. Through compassionate, caring and comprehensive services, the Division maintains and strengthens the integrity of families. Practicum students will work primarily out of the Education and Training Center, providing outpatient services. There may also be opportunities to provide services at Highridge Family Center, a residential treatment program that serves youth and their families. The Education and Training Center provides free services to families, parents, children, school personnel, and mental health professionals in Palm Beach County. The Education and Training Center also facilitates internship, postdoctoral resident, and practicum student placements for doctoral psychology students, as well as field placements for Master's level students from other mental health disciplines. Psychology trainees will be responsible for providing short-term family therapy, intake assessments, case conceptualization, treatment planning and implementation, consultation, and case management. Trainees may co-facilitate parent education/support groups and conduct outreach activities, including presentations to staff, schools, and community agencies. Psychology trainees are also expected to complete several full battery psychological evaluations over the course of the practicum placement. 2nd: 20 hours, EL: 20 hours Mandatory Training Sessions: Orientation will be Wednesday, August 9th from 9am-12pm; Students will be provided with information on how to obtain county ID badge and fingerprinting and are responsible for completing this before their start date (county pays fees). Mandatory didactic trainings take place weekly on Wednesdays 9:30am-11:30am. Mandatory group supervision meetings take place weekly on Wednesdays 1:00pm-3:00pm. Required Training Prerequisites: Coursework in intellectual assessment, intervention, and ethics (may be concurrent with practicum); at least 1 year of experience in face-to-face clinical contact (i.e., conducting intakes, biopsychosocial interviews, and some form of therapy). Attendance at specific meetings: Wednesdays1:00pm to 3:00pm for group supervision; Wednesdays 9:30am to 11:30am for didactic trainings. Other requirements: Completion of psychological evaluation batteries and integrated reports; conduct family therapy and intake assessments, and co-facilitate groups. Trainees may be required to tape sessions for review with the supervisor. When making changes to class schedules each semester, maintaining ongoing client appointments should be prioritized. List specific evening hours required: Minimum of 2 evenings until 7pm. Supervision Requirements (e.g., individual, group, time, day): Minimum of 1 hour face-to-face individual to be scheduled with clinical supervisor and 2 hours of group supervision on Wednesdays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. An additional hour of individual supervision may be provided by a postdoctoral resident. Children, Adolescents, Families Integrative, Systems, Behavioral, Cognitive-Behavioral ✔ Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Group, Parent Education, Brief (4-12 sessions), Short-term (3-6 months) Personality, Social/Emotional, Behavioral/Cognitive, Intelligence, Achievement 142