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: FDC-Miami is one of the largest federal jails in the United States with a capacity to house over 1,600 detainees. The population is comprised of individuals from a wide variety of geographic, socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Psychology services are provided under three major programmatic divisions, the Mental Health Services Program, the Forensics Studies Program and the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program. These programs provide an opportunity for trainees to gain experience in intake screening and differential diagnoses, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, brief adjustment counseling, chronic case management, forensic background studies, psychological assessments, case conceptualization, report composition, and court presentation. ✔ 2nd year: 15-18 hours, EL year: 16 hours Mandatory Training Sessions: Required Training Prerequisistes: Knowledge of adult psychopathology and DSM-IV diagnoses. Neuropsychology screenings available for those interested in the Forensics Studies Program. Case conceptualization, crisis intervention, cognitive/behavioral therapy and cross cultural counseling experience is also suggested. Attendance at specific meetings: Departmental Seminar; Comprehensive Programs Unit Case Conference Other requirements: Neuropsychology screenings available for those interested in the Forensics Studies Program. Case conceptualization, crisis intervention, cognitive/behavioral therapy and cross cultural counseling experience is also suggested. Please apply early; background security clearance will delay attendance. List specific evening hours required: May be available on an individual basis. Supervision Requirements (e.g., individual, group, time, day): One primary supervisor and 4 auxiliary supervisors per student for a total of 2 hours per week of supervision. One hour of group and one hour of individual supervision will be provided. Students will also receive supervision during weekly staff meetings, weekly case conferences and when conducting research. Adults, Older Adults Eclectic, Behavioral, Behavioral Medicine, Cognitive Individual, Crisis Intervention Personality, Behavioral/Cognitive, Intelligence, Forensic, Neuropsychology 070