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: Henderson Behavioral Health provides counseling services for the student body of Nova Southeastern University through Henderson Student Counseling Services. The center provides treatment to a broad array of adult students across the age spectrum who present with problems ranging from mild/moderate impairments and situational issues to severe mental illness. The Counseling Center employs a non-diagnostic model due to the population served. The treatment model is a bio-psychosocial approach utilizing individual, family, and couples psychotherapy. Psychiatric services are also available. ✔ 2nd year: 15-17 hours, EL year: 15+ hours Mandatory Training Sessions: Four - Five days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and half day Friday) of the second week of each month there is a new employee orientation. All students must complete this training prior to beginning practicum at the end of August. Required Training Prerequisites: Permit the student to tape sessions No longer an option due to confidentiality laws. Attendance at specific meetings: None – but there is a staff meeting once monthly on a Thursday morning from 8a – 9a. Other requirements: Expected to participate in doing intake at their assigned centers one day per week. List specific evening hours required: None – but every Tuesday and Wednesday from 5p – 8p is open for students to complete availability. Supervision Requirements (individual, group, time, day): One to two hours per week. College Students - Undergrad and Graduate, Adults Eclectic, Cognitive, Behavioral, Systems, Humanistic Individual, Family, Crisis Intervention, Couples, Brief (10 sessions) Behavioral/Cognitive 074