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 West Palm Beach VAMC provides primary and secondary level health care to eligible veterans in a seven-county area along Florida's Treasure Coast. The pre-doctoral psychology practicum training experience at the WPB VAMC occurs within the context of the Primary Care-Behavioral Health Program (PC-BH). The trainee will function as a member of the PCBH team and will be working under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. PC-BH clinicians provide psychological assessment and interventions to veterans seen at the WPB VAMC Primary Care Clinics, including specialty care clinics and programs such as: Infectious Disease/HIV Clinic, Renal & Dialysis Clinic, Hepatitis C Clinic, Pain Clinic, Post Deployment Clinic, Diabetes Program, and Women's Clinic. Clinical experience in PCBH also involves consulting with Primary Care providers and other sub-specialty providers on the team (e.g., clinical pharmacists, dietitians, nurse care managers). The trainee will gain experience in initial assessment and triage of patients presenting with a wide array of presenting problems including: mood disorders, anxiety and PTSD, substance abuse, sleep disorders, chronic pain, grief and loss, compliance issues, and other life stresses. Treatment in PC-BH is delivered in both group and individual format, with most patients engaging in 1:1 psychotherapy. PC-BH services also include a behavioral health component. It is expected that the trainee will complete at least 3 assessment cases. The trainee will participate in case conferences, team meetings, and didactics when available. A trainee working in this program will have the opportunity to gain experience in providing consultation and support to other providers on the team, and to gain experience in dealing with ethical and professional issues and challenges that psychologists address working in this “non-traditional setting.” 15-20 hours Mandatory Training sessions: 1-2 days individualized orientation during first semester of practicum Required Training Prerequisites: Course work and some at least minimal experience in conducting initial interviews and assessments, developing treatment plan and providing individual and group counseling. Attendance at specific meetings: Team and clinical meetings for rotation Other requirements: None List specific evening hours required: Not required. Supervision Requirements (e.g., individual, group, time, day): 1-3 hours/week in individual format with 1 supervisor Adults, Older Adults Eclectic, Cognitive, Behavioral Medicine, Behavioral ✔ Individual, Family, Crisis Intervention, Group, Couples, Brief (4-12 sessions), Short-term (3-6 months), Long-term (6+ months) Personality, Behavioral/Cognitive, Intelligence, Physiological 158