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 Behavioral Health Clinic provides outpatient mental health services to veterans who manifest a broad range of psychiatric disorders and levels of daily functioning. The clinical issues range from chronic and persistent mental illness to short-term adjustment disorders (i.e., maladaptive response to civilian life after military discharges). A number of these veterans are medically compromised, which lends complexity to their psychological and functional presentation and ongoing treatment needs. Trainees on this rotation will conduct biopyschosocial interviews and have opportunities to conduct psychological assessments geared toward treatment planning. Most importantly, trainees will provide individual, couple, or group psychotherapy, including specialized groups, such DBT Skills Group. Trainees may also have the opportunity if available to conduct tele-mental health services if prior approval and training are obtained. ✔ 16 hours (At least 2 days) Mandatory Training Sessions: Online TMS training required. Required Training Prerequisites: Completion of 1 year of practicum prior to start date Attendance at specific meetings: N/A Other requirements: N/A List specific evening hours required: None Supervision Requirements (individual, group, time, day): Individual/group to be determined by trainee and supervisor's schedule Adults, Older Adults Primarily CBT and IPT Short-term individual and group counseling Brief screening measures (e.g., MMSE, Folstein, PHQ9, C-SSRS) 110