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: This program provides psychotherapy and psychosocial rehabilitation services to adults diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness, including recurrent major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. Emphasis is placed on the principles of the recovery model used in conjunction with evidence-based practices. Treatment components may include motivational counseling to increase insight, psycho-education, collaborative goal setting, clinical case coordination, social skills training, cognitive-behavioral treatment for psychotic symptoms, dual diagnosis interventions, and the strengthening of natural support systems. 1st year: 10-12 hours, 2nd year: 15-18 hours Mandatory Training Sessions: Students must complete orientation during the second week of August prior to starting at the end of August. Required Training Prerequisites: Interest in working with clients who have severe mental illness and positive attitude regarding their potential for improvement. Attendance at specific meetings: Attend Clinic orientation and all required compliance trainings. Other requirements: Willingness to collaborate with outside providers such as psychiatrists, vocational rehabilitation providers, etc. List specific evening hours required: None; all clinics close at 5PM Supervision Requirements (e.g., individual, group, time, day): One hour each of individual and group supervision per week, plus didactic. Adults, Older Adults Integrative, psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) ✔ Individual, Crisis Intervention, Group, Brief (4-12 sessions), Short-term (3-6 months), Long-term (6+ months) Personality, Behavioral/Cognitive, Intelligence 058