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 Broward Sheriff's Office Department of Detention operates the twelfth largest local jail system in the nation, with four fully accredited facilities. One facility, the North Broward Detention Center, operates a 340-bed Mental Health Unit for inmates experiencing acute symptoms of their mental illness and who may require specialized housing and treatment services. The In-Custody Behavioral Services Division (ICBSD) is responsible for providing psychological services to the inmates housed on the Mental Health Unit. BSO’s practicum program provides an integrated, flexible, and diverse learning experience necessary for the emergence of a competent professional psychologist. The ICBSD provides a comprehensive learning experience in a multidisciplinary not-for-profit institutional setting emphasizing correctional and forensic work. Practicum students will have an opportunity to practice and enhance previously acquired skills, develop new skills, and develop competence in psychological assessment, intervention, and consultation. In addition, practicum students will have an opportunity to provide evidenced-based treatments while conducting individual and group therapy, psycho-educational programs, and crisis-intervention. The practicum students will work with a broad range of disorders and challenging behavior management issues. Outside of their clinical work, practicum students will have the opportunity to engage in curriculum development and program evaluation activities. Additionally, practicum students will have the opportunity to provide mental health education and training for Department of Detention and Community Program staff. ✔ Elective: 10 - 20 hours Mandatory Training Sessions: Must attend BSO Security Orientation session. Required Training Prerequisites: Experience conducting individual and group therapy, experience and interest in forensic or correctional psychology preferred. Familiarity with cognitive-behavioral theory and treatment strategies/approaches. Suggested prerequisites: Attendance at specific meetings: If possible, attend multidisciplinary treatment team meetings (Wednesday 2:30-4:30pm), at least one Special Needs Management Meeting (Thursday) and/or Inmate Management Meeting (Thursday 8:30-9:00am) Other requirements: Willingness to initially read about, understand, and interact with detention staff within a correctional facility. List specific evening hours required: None Supervision Requirements (e.g., individual, group, time, day): A minimum of one (1) hour supervision per week, individual or group format depending on how many students are working on the same day. Adults, Older Adults Mostly Cognitive-Behavioral, but other orientations are utilized as well Individual, Crisis Intervention, Group, Brief (4-12 sessions), Short-term (3-6 months), and Long-term (6+ months) Forensic, Personality, Behavioral/Cognitive, Intelligence, Malingering, Program Evaluations 046