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: Jewish Community Services of South Florida is a private, non-profit outpatient agency serving the needs of children, adolescents, adults and seniors in individual, group, marital, family and therapeutic and psychoeducational group modalities. A broad range of diagnostic problems are treated. We have 3 outpatient sites located in Aventura, Miami Beach and Dadeland (Kendall area). Outpatient clients will be seen primarily at the Aventura location. Additionally, there are opportunities for students to work in area high schools with LGBTQ teens (individual and group work) and to do assessments for clients mandated to therapy because they have received a DUI. 2nd year: 15-20 hours, EL year: 15-20 hours Mandatory Training Sessions: Agency Orientation - 2 hours, DUI program training- 4 hours Required Training Prerequisites: Experience in therapeutic relationships and maintaining case records is required. Prerequisites: Basic coursework in conceptualization and treatment as well as coursework in clinical diagnosis. Experience in therapy with children is preferred. Attendance at specific meetings: Monthly in-service trainings and quarterly staff division meetings both held on Friday mornings. Other requirements: List specific evening hours required: M-Th until 9:00 (at least one evening per week may be required) # Direct clinical contact hours/week: 2nd Year practicum: 10-12 hours, Elective practicum: 10-12 hours Supervision Requirements (e.g., individual, group, time, day): Individual supervision 1-2 hours per week Children, Adolescents, Adults, Older Adults Interpersonal, Cognitive, Cognitive-Behavioral, Behavioral, Humanistic, Systems ✔ Individual, Family, Crisis Intervention, Group, Couples, Brief (4-12 sessions), Short-term (3-6 months), Long-term (6+ months) Personality, Behavioral/Cognitive and/or Intelligence optional for therapy cases assigned 088