UNIVERSITY*OF*DENVER* GRADUATE*SCHOOL*OF*PROFESSIONAL*PSYCHOLOGY* INTERNSHIP*CONSORTIUM*

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1 UNIVERSITYOFDENVER GRADUATESCHOOLOFPROFESSIONALPSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIPCONSORTIUM APAAccredited InternshipTrainingHandbook 2015P2016

2 TABLEOFCONTENTS Overview 5 Introduction 5 InternshipSites 5 TrainingPhilosophy,Objectives,Goals,Competencies,Processes,and Thresholds/ExitCriteria 13 StipendandLeaves 24 HealthCareandInsurance 24 IdentificationCards 25 Facilities 25 HousingandRecreationInformation 25 TrainingStaff 26 SiteLiaisons 26 PrimarySupervisors 26 SecondarySupervisors 29 FridaySeminarLeaders 37 Selection 38 SelectionCriteria 38 SelectionProcedures 40 MultipleRelationships 42 DisclosureStatement/BackgroundChecks 42 CommunicationwithAcademicProgram 43 TrainingandSupervision 43 Orientation 43 Supervision 44 SupervisoryChecklist 45 OngoingSupervisoryResponsibilities 45 MulticulturalSupervisionGuidelines 46 FridayTrainingSeminars 48 CasePresentationGuidelines 49 Research 50 Evaluation 50 Ethics,DueProcess,andGrievanceProcedures 51 EthicalStandards 51 PolicyonSocialMediaandAnsweringMachines 52 DueProcess 53 RightsandResponsibilities 56 ContactInformation 58 Sites 58 2

3 FridaySeminarLeaders 59 ConsortiumInternssince References 63 Appendices(Allonline APADocuments APAEthicalPrinciplesandCodeofConduct(2002,AmendedJune1, APAPracticeGuidelines Including GuidelinesforthePracticeofParentingCoordination RecordKeepingGuidelines GuidelinesforChildCustodyEvaluationsinFamilyLawProceedings GuidelinesforPsychologicalPracticewithGirlsandWomen GuidelinesforPsychologicalPracticewithOlderAdults GuidelinesonMulticulturalEducation,Training,Research,Practice,andOrganizational ChangeforPsychologists PracticeGuidelinesRegardingPsychologists InvolvementinPsychopharmacological Issues GuidelinesforPsychologicalEvaluationsinChildProtectionMatters GuidelinesforPsychologicalPracticeinHealthCareDeliverySystems PracticeParameters:ScreeningandDiagnosisofAutism GuidelinesforTestUserQualifications GuidelinesforPsychologicalPracticewithLesbian,Gay,andBisexualClients GuidelinesforAssessmentofandInterventionwithPersonswithDisabilities GuidelinesfortheEvaluationofDementiaandCognitiveChange ConsortiumDocuments ConsortiumContactInformation ConsortiumAgreement/Contract(Sample ConsortiumEntranceCriteriaforSites ConsortiumLeaveForm ConsortiumRemediationForm EvaluationForms(Notethatthesearenowonlineonly InitialAssessmentofInternCompetenciesForm EvaluationofInternCompetenciesForm(completedbySupervisor EvaluationofInternasSupervisor(completedbyPracticumStudent EvaluationofSupervisor/sForm(completedbyIntern EvaluationofTrainingProgramForm(completedbyIntern PostbInternshipSurvey(completedbyIntern UniversityofDenverReligiousAccommodationsPolicy InternSupportReferralList 3

4 4 PostdoctoralandLicensureInformation AssociationofStateandProvincialPsychologyBoards: ThistraininghandbookdescribesthetrainingprogramattheUniversityofDenverGraduate SchoolorProfessionalPsychologyInternshipConsortium.Questionsabouttheprogramare encouraged.thisinformationiscurrentandaccurateatthetimeofprintingbutmaybesubject torevision. APAACCREDITEDPROGRAM (lastsitevisit2012;nextsitevisit2019 AmericanPsychologicalAssociation OfficeofProgramConsultationandAccreditation 750FirstStreet,NE Washington,DC20002b4242 (T202b336b5979(F202b336b ADDRESSQUESTIONSTO JenniferA.EricksonCornish,Ph.D.,ABPP InternshipTrainingDirector UniversityofDenverGraduateSchoolofProfessionalPsychologyInternshipConsortium 2450S.VineStreet#206 Denver,CO80208 (T303b871b4737(F303b761b NONPDISCRIMINATIONSTATEMENT:TheUniversityofDenver(Universitystrivestocreateand maintainacommunityinwhichpeoplearetreatedwithdignity,decencyandrespect.the environmentoftheuniversityshouldbecharacterizedbymutualtrust,freedomofinquiryand expression,andtheabsenceofintimidation,oppressionandexploitation.peopleinthis communityshouldbeabletoworkandlearninasafe,yetstimulating,atmosphere.the accomplishmentofthisgoalisessentialtotheacademicmissionoftheuniversity.therefore, theuniversitywillnottolerateunlawfuldiscriminationorharassmentofanykind.forfurther information,see: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AppreciationisduetoBonnieMesserandEnidRosswhowrotetheoriginalmanualandto PatriciaVijil(ColoradoStateUniversityandJeanaL.Dressel(UniversityofCaliforniaatSanta Barbara,whograciouslyallowedmetouseportionsoftheirtrainingmanuals.Manyothers deservethanksfortheireditorialassistance,particularlypeterbuirski,shellysmithbacuña, MichaelKarson,LavitaNadkarni,KimGorgens,FernandLubuguin,andallthesupervisorsand internsattheconsortiumsites. JenniferA.EricksonCornish,August2015

5 5 OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION TheUniversityofDenver(DUislocatedinDenver,Colorado,ametropolitanareaandthe largestcitywithina500bmileradius.foundedin1864,duistheoldestprivateuniversityinthe RockyMountainregionandisfullyaccreditedbytheNorthCentralAssociation.Located"amile high,"theuniversityis10minutesfromdowntowndenver,anhourineachdirectionfrom BoulderandColoradoSprings,andlessthanhalfanhourfromtheRockyMountains. TheDoctorofPsychologyprogramintheGraduateSchoolofProfessionalPsychology(GSPP wasfoundedin1976andreceiveditsinitialamericanpsychologicalassociation(apa accreditationin1979.thepsychologyinternshipprogramattheuniversityofdenver CounselingCenterwasestablishedin1984andwasgrantedaccreditationbytheAPAin1990. In1998,theinternshipmovedtoanexclusivelyaffiliatedmodelwiththeGSPP,andtransitioned toaconsortiummodelin2001.theconsortiumwasgrantedfull,sevenbyearapaaccreditation in2005. TheDUGSPPInternshipConsortiumconsistsofeightsitesintheDenverarea,operating togetherunderthedirectionoftheinternshipdirector.theconsortiumisexclusivelyaffiliated withthedugspppsydprogram,sothatonlystudentsfromtheacademicprogramareeligible toapplytotheconsortium(however,inphaseiiofthenationalinternshipmatch,theremaining Consortiumpositionswereopenednationally.InternsintheConsortiumspendfourdays/week attheirinternshipsiteandoneday/weekinsharedseminars(eitheronbcampusoratthe Consortiumsites,dependingontheFridaytaughtbyvariousGSPPfacultymembers,adjuncts, andsupervisorsfromthedifferentconsortiumsites. INTERNSHIPSITES DenverChildren shome DenverChildren shome(dchistheoldestnonbprofitagencyinthestateofcolorado.they serveanaverageofover100childrenandfamiliesdailyandover1,000childrenandfamiliesin thecommunityannually.thedchmissionistorestorehopeandhealthtotraumatizedchildren andfamiliesthroughacomprehensivearrayoftherapeutic,educational,andcommunitybbased services.theagencyoffersavarietyofprograms,including:residentialtreatment,day Treatment,IntensiveInbHome,Outreach/Outpatient,LIFEDualDiagnosis,FamilyResource Center,andDiagnosticAssessment.DCHalsohasanonbsitefullyaccreditedschool,Bansbach Academy,whichservesallofthechildrenintheResidentialandDayTreatmentPrograms. DCHserveschildrenandadolescentsbetweentheages10to18(theIntensiveInbHomeProgram servingbirthto18byearsboldandtheirfamilies.thoseenteringtheprogramsareoftenincrisis andneedtreatmentasaresultofexperiencingseveretrauma,severementaloremotional disorders,violentoutbursts,attemptedsuicide,anger,truancy,druguse,andotherdestructive behaviorsthathavemadeitimpossibleforthemtodeveloptheskillsnecessaryforlearningor

6 6 functioninginthecommunity.childrenbenefitfromabroadrangeoftreatmentservices available,including:individualtherapyandcounseling,affectiveeducation,assessment,crisis intervention,advocacy,skillstraining,academicremediationandtherapeuticrecreational services.allservicesarecoupledwithfamilytherapytoresolveidentifiedproblemsinthehome andwithinteractionsbetweenthefamilyandthechildthatcontributetothechild sissue(sof focus.variousexperientialtherapiesarealsousedtosupplementtraditionaltherapy treatments,suchas:yoga,art,equine,andpet.theultimategoalistoreturnboththechildand thefamilytoahealthierleveloffunctioning.allofthisoccursviaamultidisciplinaryteamof professionalsandparaprofessionalswhoprovidespecializedservicesandwhoseintegration takesplaceunderthedirectionofaprogramtreatmentleader. DCHoffersonefullbtimeinternshippositionfor40hours/weekfortheentireinternshipyear. Primaryrolesandresponsibilitiesoftheinterninclude: Clinical:Internswillprimarilyserveasapsychotherapistforchildrenandfamilieswhoare enrolledinvariousprograms(residential,daytreatment,inbhome,outpatient,lifedual Diagnosis,andSchoolOnly.Theywillattendallrelevantteamandclinicalmeetings,inaddition tosupervisionmeetings.theywillalsorunmonthlystaffingmeetingsforeachclientontheir caseload.internswillbeexpectedtorunanongoinggroup,thetopicofwhichcanbegeared towardtheirinterestsanddeterminedbasedonclientneedandsupervisorapproval.case managementisarequirementforallclinicalcases,asiscrisisinterventionandfrequent communicationwithvariousstaffmembersinternallyandexternallytodch.clinicalworkis expectedtotakebetween25b30hoursoftheweek. Assessment:Internswillalsobeexpectedtocompleteavarietyofassessments(educational, personalityandadaptivefunctioningthroughouttheyear.assessmentswillincludetest administration,scoringandreportwriting,aswellasprovidingfeedbacktoparents,thechild, thetreatmentteamandthoseoutsidedchwhoarealsoinvolvedinthecase(i.e.,gal, caseworker,schooldistrictrepresentative,etc..assessmentsarecloselysupervisedand reportsarethorough.assessmentsupervisionisprovidedindividually(anaverageof3hours percase;moreisprovidedperrequestoftheinternandbasedonthenatureofthecase,and mayalsooccurinagroupformat.assessmentworkisexpectedtotakeapproximately10b15 hoursperweek. KaiserPermanenteColorado KaiserPermanenteisanintegratedhealthcaredeliverysystemoperatedbyKaiserFoundation HealthPlanofColoradoandtheColoradoPermanenteMedicalGroup,P.C.,whichtogether haveprovidedcomprehensivehealthcaretokaiserpermanentecoloradomemberssincejuly, 1969.ColoradoPermanenteMedicalGroupphysiciansprovidehealthcareforKaiser Permanentemembers.KaiserPermanenteisColorado'soldestandlargestgrouppractice healthcareorganization,with515,000membersinthesixbcountydenver/bouldermetropolitan areaandsoutherncoloradoservicearea. KaiserPermanenteofferstwofullbtimeinternshippositionseachyear,bothfocusingon generalistpractice.thepatientpopulationconsistsofchildren,adolescents,adults,couplesand families.internswilltypicallyseepatientswithabroadrangeofagesandpresentingproblems. Thesplitbetweenadultandchildorientedtherapycanvaryaccordingtointerestsoftheintern, butinternswillnotseeeitherchildoradultpatientsexclusively.

7 7 ThemissionofKaiserPermanente sbehavioralhealthdepartmentistoprovidequality, culturallysensitive,behavioralhealthservicestomembers.thegoalistoprovidetreatment thatiseffective,medicallynecessary,andefficienttoensuretheappropriateuseofthe department sresources.althoughmanyofthepatientsaretreatedusingashortbterm,goalb orientedapproach,avarietyofapproachesarepossible,basedontheneedsofeachpatient. KaiserPermanente sbehavioralhealthdepartmentprovidescareforbothacuteandchronic conditions.thegrouppracticemodel(includingtherapists,physicians,nursesandintensive services/crisisteamsdeliversserviceswithinateamapproach.dependingonpatientneeds,a mentalhealththerapistmaycollaboratewithapsychiatrist,withthecrisisteam,withchemical dependency,andsometimeswiththebehavioralmedicinespecialistorprimarycarephysician inthemedicaloffices.thiscollaborationisfacilitatedthroughthesharedelectronicmedical recordsystematkaiserpermanente.treatmentstrategieswilltargetpresentdifficulties,with thegoalsofpatientsreachingasatisfactoryleveloffunctioningandmaintainingactivitiesof dailyliving.aspartofanintegratedcaresystemandtheteamapproach,anemphasisisplaced oncommunicationandcollaborationwithothertreatmentproviderswithintheorganization. TheinternshipatKaiserPermanenteconsistsofamajorrotationinoneoftheoutpatientclinics and3b4minorrotations.residentsworktwo8bhourdaysandtwo10bhourdayseachweek. Theydividethistimewith28hoursforthemajorrotationand8hoursfortheminorrotation. Mostminorrotationsareonequarter.Theoptionscurrentlyofferedfortheminorrotation include:behavioralmedicinespecialist(twoquartersspentinoneofkaiserpermanente s MedicalOffices,chemicaldependency,eatingdisorders,geropsych,painprogram,andautism program.aminorrotationinintensiveoutpatient/crisisservicesisapossibility. LegacyComprehensiveCounselingandConsulting LegacyCenterwasestablishedin2010andislocatedinParker,CO.Legacy steamincludes licensedpsychologists,licensedclinicalsocialworkers,licensedprofessionalcounselors,and registeredpsychotherapistsworkingtowardscoloradostatelicensure.legacycenterprovides competent,ethical,andevidencebbasedpsychotherapytochildren,adolescentsandadults.a particularfocusincludesconductingdevelopmentalevaluationstoassistinearlyidentification ofdisabilitiesandtoprovideappropriatefollowbuptreatmentorreferralsfortreatmentand services. Legacyspecializesinprovidingcomprehensivediagnosticevaluationstoassessforthepresence ofautismspectrumdisorders,adhd,intellectualdisabilities,mixeddevelopmentaldelays, LearningDisabilities,andMoodDisorders.Gifted&Talentedevaluationsarealsoprovidedat LegacyCenter.Theinternwillalsobeinvolvedwithpsychologicaltestingformoodandanxiety disorders.theinternwillreceivesupervisionandtrainingonallassessmentsusedatlegacy Center,whichincludebutarenotlimitedto:BayleyScalesofInfantDevelopment,WIPPSIb IV/WISCbIV/WAISbIV,ADOSb2,ADIbR,NEPSYb2,VinelandbII,LeiterbR,CPT,WoodcockJohnsonTest ofacademicachievement,woodcockbjohnsontestsofcognitiveabilities,robertsb2,million, andparentb,selfb,andteacherbreportmeasures.further,legacycoordinatestreatmentservices withthemedicalcommunitytoprovidemorecomprehensivetreatmentplansforpatientsand theirfamilies.legacyisdedicatedtoprovidingmultidisciplinaryassessmentsandtreatmentfor children.specifically,legacywilleitherprovideorcoordinatethefollowingtreatmentfromthe followingproviders:childpsychologist,masterleveltherapists,pediatricians,speech pathologists,occupationaltherapists,schoolpsychologists,andpsychiatrists.

8 8 LegacyCenteralsospecializesinworkingwithindividualswithAutism,includingdiagnostic evaluationsandappliedbehaviortherapy(aba.legacy steamofprovidersincludesclinicians whospecializeindevelopmentalpsychologyandwhoareboardcertifiedbehavioranalysts. ABAfocusesontheimprovementandunderstandingofsociallysignificanthumanbehaviorthat canbemeasuredandobserved.inordertoaddressbehavioralneedsacrosssetting,legacyaba cliniciansprovidedirectabaservicesinthenaturalsettingofthechildandfamily,includingthe homeandschoolsettings. Legacyprovidesadditionaltherapeuticservicesforchildren,adolescents,andadultsincluding individualtherapy,grouptherapy,andfamilytherapy.someofthegrouptherapyofferedat LegacyCenterincludessocialskillsgroup,selfbesteemandempowermentgroups,parenting supportgroupsofchildrenwhohavebeendiagnosedwithadevelopmentaldisability,becoming alove&logicparentclasses,andparentbchildinteractiontherapy. AuniquetreatmentofferedatLegacyCenterisParentbChildInteractionTherapy(PCIT.PCIT wasinitiallytargetedforfamilieswithchildrenages2btob7withoppositional,defiant,andother externalizingbehaviorproblems.ithasbeenadaptedsuccessfullytoservephysicallyabusive parentswithchildrenages4btob12.pcitmaybeconductedwithparents,fosterparents,or othersinaparental/caretakerrole.pcitisanevidencedbbasedtreatmentmodelwithhighly specified,stepbbybstep,livebcoachedsessionswithboththeparent/caregiverandthechild. ParentslearnskillsthroughPCITdidacticsessions,and,usingatransmitterandreceiversystem, theparent/caregiveriscoachedinspecificskillsasheorsheinteractsinspecificplaywiththe child.generally,thetherapistprovidesthecoachingfrombehindaonebwaymirror.the emphasisisonchangingnegativeparent/caregiverbchildpatterns.treatmentgenerallylasts12b tob20weeksandismasterybbasedratherthantimelimited. LegacyCenteroffersonefullbtimeinternshipposition.Primaryrolesandresponsibilitiesinclude conductingcomprehensiveevaluationstoassessforthepresenceofautismspectrum Disorders,ADHD,IntellectualDisabilities,MixedDevelopmentalDelays,LearningDisabilities, andmooddisorders.theinternwillbeexpectedtocompleteonaverageoneto1.5evaluations perweek.additionally,theinternwillalsobeexpectedcarry7to10individualcounseling clients.theinternwillcobleadandeventuallyindependentlyleadacounselinggroup.further, theinternwillattendallrelevantteam,supervision,staffing,andclinicalmeetings.lastly,the InternwillsuperviseoneExternfor9to12monthsonaweeklybasis. MentalHealthCenterofDenver TheMentalHealthCenterofDenver(MHCDisthelargestcommunitymentalhealthcenterin theregion,serving10,000+consumerseachyear,mostwithaseriousandpersistentmental illness.however,individualswhohaveinsurancearealsoabletoaccessourservices.theclient baseisrepresentativeoftheculturaldiversityindenvercounty.mhcdservestheentireage range;fromtherightstartprogramthatservesages0 5toourgeriatricprogramsthathelpthe elderlypopulation.mhcdemploysmorethan700professionalsofmanydifferentareasof expertise(suchaspsychiatrists,psychologists,neuropsychologists,licensedprofessional counselors,licensedsocialworkers,nurses,casemanagersetc..mhcdoffersservicesinmore than30locationsthroughoutdenver(includingmultipleoutpatientclinicssuchasadult RecoveryCenter,TheDahliaCampusforHealthandWellBeing,andWellshire;approximately 23residentialfacilities;4communitybbasedagenciesservingthehomeless;10publicschools; vocationalprograms;inbhomecareforfamilies;andnursinghomeservices.

9 9 ThemissionoftheMentalHealthCenterofDenveristobeacenterofexcellenceinserviceto thoseinthecountyofdenverwhohaveaseriousandpersistentmentalillness,andwhoare membersoftheunderservedcommunityofdenver.mostoftheindividualsweservehavean AxisImentalhealthdiagnosis;areonMedicaid,ChildHealthPlusorhavenoinsurance.MHCD s goalistoenrichthelivesoftheseindividualsbyfocusinguponstrengths,recovery,and wellbeing.thementalhealthcenterofdenveralsostrivestobearesourcetothegreater communityofdenverthroughvariousgrantprograms,outreachprograms,andvocational programs.inaddition,mhcdhopestocontinuallymakeapositivecontributiontoother agenciesandorganizationsinthecommunitythrougheducationandcollaboration.themental HealthCenterofDenveralsohasseveralfeeforservicementalhealthclinics,addressing psychiatricmedicationmanagement,chronicdepressionwithtranscranialmagneticstimulation treatment,andpsychologicalassessment. MHCDofferstwofullbtimeinternshippositionseachyear:onechild/familytrackpositionand oneadulttrackposition. Majorrotations:Thechild/familytrackinternwillbeplacedattheWestFederalChild&Family Centerand/orTheDahliaCampusforHealthandWellbeing(toopenapproximatelyin November2015andtheadulttrackinternwillbeplacedattheAdultRecoveryCenter.The majorrotationsareapproximately20hrs/weekfortheentireinternshipyear.clinicalservices onmajorrotationsinclude:intakes;individual,groupand/orfamilytherapy;andoutreach services.internsareanimportantpartoftheinterdisciplinaryteam,whichiscomprisedof psychiatrists,nurses,psychologists,therapists,casemanagersetc.internsattendallstaffings andteamevents,iftheirschedulepermits. PsychologicalAssessment:Theinternswillcomplete5hoursperweekofpsychologicaltesting throughouttheyearandwillcompleteaminimumof8fullbatterieswithwrittenreports.the assessmenthoursinvolvetestadministration,scoring,reportbwriting,andfeedbacksessionwith clientandtreatmentteam(ifavailable.itisexpectedthatapplicantswillhavestrongprojective, cognitiveandpersonalitytestingskillsandwillhavetakenthecognitive,projectiveand personalityassessmentclassesofferedatthegspp(includingrorschachexperience. Neuropsychologyinterestand/orexperienceisaplusbutnotarequirement. Minorrotations:Theinternswilleachchoosepreferableonesecondaryrotationthatwillbeten hoursperweekforthedurationoftheirtrainingyear.however,ifthesecondaryrotationis amenabletoasixbmonthrotation,theinternmaypossiblychoosetwosecondaryrotations. Optionsinclude:UrbanPeak(Colorado sonlylongbtermadolescenthomelessshelterforyouth ages15b21,gilliamdetentioncenter(forensicrotationinvolvingcrisisworkandassessment withincarceratedjuveniles,home9basedfamilyservices(providesintensiveinbhomeand communitybbasedmentalhealthservicestofamilies,researchandevaluation(opportunityto participateinanumberofmhcdresearchprojects,developanindividualproject,and/or participateingrantwriting,schoolbasedprogram,self9study/programdevelopment(ofthe intern schoiceifasupervisorisavailable,psychologicalassessment(thisworkwouldbein additiontothe5hourrequirement,diversityandinclusivenessprogram,andtherightstart Program(whichserves0b5yearsofageandfocusesondyadicworkbetweenthechildand caregiver.theinternwillworkwiththetrainingdirectortodeterminethebestfit. Supervision:Internswillhaveonehouraweekofindividualsupervisionwiththeirprimary supervisor,onehouraweekofsupervisionofsupervision,twohoursaweekofpsychological

10 10 assessmentgroupsupervision,andapproximatelyonehouraweekofsupervisionfortheir secondaryrotation. Presentationrequirement:Internsarealsoaskedtoprepareaprofessionalpresentationtobe includedinmhcd strainingrepertoireofferedtostaff.thetrainingdirectorwillworkwith eachinterntoidentifyanappropriatetopic. NicolettibFlaterAssociates NicolettibFlaterAssociates(NbFAisaprivateagencyspecializinginpolicepsychology,trauma, andthreatassessmentthatoffersonefullbtimeinternshipposition.themissionofthesiteisto serveasauthoritiestothelocal,national,andglobalcommunityintermsofpolicepsychology, violencedetectionanddisruption,aswellascrisisresponseandrecovery. ThesitehasatenpersonstaffthatservespoliceandfiredepartmentsintheDenver metropolitanareaandalsoservesasaconsultantonworkplaceandschool/campusviolenceon anationalbasis.inaddition,thesiteprovidespsychologicalscreeningsanddebriefingsevery yearatmcmurdostationandthesouthpoleinantarcticaaswellasinchristchurch,new Zealand.ServicesprovidedbyNbFAalsoinclude:conductingprebemploymentscreenings, assistinginhostagenegotiations,threatanalysis,educatingorganizationsondebescalation techniques,andconsultationinavarietyofareasincludingbioterrorism.thisistheonlyapab accreditedinternshipconsortiumwithapolicepsychologysiteintheunitedstates.arotationin Antarcticamaybeofferedtointernsdependingontheyear. Intermsofthesizeandcharacteristicsofthepopulationsservedatthissite,itisextremely variedandoffersawidelydiverseexperienceforinterns.fromlawenforcementofficersto communityleaderstoschoolofficialstocompanyheads,internsareexposedtoavarietyof uniquepopulationsonaweeklybasis.nicolettibflaterassociatesworksverycloselywithlaw enforcementagenciesandhascontractedwithanumberoflocallawenforcementandfire departmentagenciestoprovidecounselingservicestoofficers,theirspouseorpartners,and theirdependentchildren.issuesaddressedintherapyvary;however,someofthemost commonthemesincludedepression,griefandloss,divorce,parenting,anxiety,jobrelated stressors,andgeneralrelationshipissues. Inadditiontoprovidingcounselingservices,NicolettibFlaterAssociatesengageswithlaw enforcementaswellasgovernmentagencies,schools,andcorporationstoprovidetrainingson avarietyoftopicsincluding:stressmanagement,workplaceviolenceprevention,peersupport, andcriticalincidents.staffmembersalsoconductdebriefsfollowingcriticalincidentssuchas suicides,workplaceorschoolshootings,etc.internsareinvolvedineachoftheseareasof expertiseandalsohavetheopportunitytoworkwithindividualsfromaroundtheworldduringa rotationinantarctica.duringthistrip,staffconductspsychologicalevaluationsonwinterbover candidatesandprovidestrainingandcounselingservicestoallthosecurrentlydeployedto McMurdoStationandtheSouthPole. InternPrimaryRolesandResponsibilities: Consultation/Outreach/PublicSpeaking:Internshavetheopportunitytocobpresentworkshops ontopicssuchasworkplaceviolenceforcorporations,andcriticalincidenttrainingsforpolice officersinareassuchasverbaldebescalation,suicideandworkingwithspecialpopulations. Internsareencouragedtoconductoutreach/programdevelopmentinspecialtyareasof

11 interest.corporateconsultationforhighbrisk,highbprofilecasesoffersinternsexperttrainingin theroleofthepsychologistintheconsultationprocess.internsareencouragedtoparticipatein theadvancementoflocal/nationaleffortstowarddisasterpreparedness(naturaldisaster, terrorism,influenzaoutbreaks,etc.. CrisisIntervention:InternshavetheopportunitytoattendandcobfacilitateCriticalIncident Debriefingsandtraumascreenings.Flexibilityworkinginnonbtraditionalsettingsduringnonb traditionalhours(i.e.eveningsandweekendsmaximizestrainingopportunitiesinthisarea. Psychotherapy/Counseling:Internshavetheopportunitytocarryasmallnumberofclinical cases.clientsarereferredfromemployeeassistanceprogram(eapcontractswithlocalpolice departments,firedepartmentsandlocal/federalgovernmentalagencies.ascontractscover membersoftheimmediatefamily,ageneralistbackgroundworkingwithchildren,adolescents, couples,familiesandindividualsisbeneficial.interestorabackgroundintraumaisalsohelpful. Assessment:Themajorityofassessments(prebemploymentscreenings,prebdeployment screenings,andantarcticaonbsitescreeningsmustbeconductedbyadoctoralblevel psychologist;internsassistinthisprocess.threatassessmentsaregenerallyconductedbya mentalhealthteam.aspartofthisteam,internsoftenconductcollateralinterviews,organize collateraldataandparticipateincaseconceptualizationandreportwriting. InadditiontoatwobweekrotationinAntarcticathatmaybeofferedduringtheinternshipyear, specialtyfocusareasinclude:workingwithlawenforcement;traumaworkincludingcrisis responseandrecovery;violencedetectionandprevention. RegisUniversityOfficeofCounselingandPersonalDevelopment RegisUniversityisaCatholicprivateinstitutionwhosecommitmenttotheindividualstudentis fosteredthroughtheheritageofourvaluesbcenteredjesuiteducation.thiseducationalmodel challengesstudentstoattaintheinnerfreedomtomakeintelligentchoices,takeleadership rolesandmakeapositiveimpactinachangingsociety.theuniversityseekstoprovidevalueb centeredundergraduateandgraduateeducation,aswellastostrengthencommitmentto communityservice,whilenurturingthelifeofthemindandthepursuitoftruthwithinan environmentconducivetoeffectiveteaching,learningandpersonaldevelopment.inkeeping withtheuniversitymission,theofficeofcounselingandpersonaldevelopment(ocpdstrives tofosteradaptivepersonaldevelopmentandholisticwellbbeing. TheOfficeofCounselingandPersonalDevelopmentprovidesservicestostudentsofthe traditionalundergraduateschool,regiscollege,aswellasstudentsattendingtheaccelerated nursing,choicenursing,masterinbiomedicalsciences,doctoralphysicaltherapy,anddoctoral pharmacyprograms.theseschoolsandprogramsarecomprisedofapproximately2,800 studentsintotal.thebreakdownoftheocpdclientele(asof2015isapproximatelyasfollows: AfricanAmerican2%,American/AlaskaNative1%,Asian/AsianAmerican7%,EurobAmerican73%, Hispanic/Latino11%,Catholic40%,Female75%,Male25%. TheOCPDfunctionsasacomprehensivementalhealthagencyfortheRegisUniversitystudent community.theocpdoffersonefullbtimeinternshipposition.theocpdconsistsofseven seniorstaff,aconsultingpsychiatrist,onepsychologyintern,twograduatestudenttrainees,and onesupportstaff.studentspresenttotheocpdwithissuesrangingfromdevelopmentalstress tomoreseverepsychopathology.trainingobjectivesareforinternstobecomemoreselfbaware 11

12 12 andadeptintheirinteractionswithclients,supervisees,colleaguesandorganizationalsystems; todevelopgreaterappreciationofandrespectforhumanrights,diversityandthepublic interest;andtogainadeeperunderstandingoftheprofessionalrolesandsocialresponsibilities thataccompanytheprivilegesofacareerinclinicalpsychology. Internsatthissitewillcarrycaseloadscomprisedofafewbriefandmultiplelongerbterm psychotherapycases.individualandgrouptherapyopportunitiesarereadilyavailable;couples counselingavailabilityvaries.internswillalsoprovidebrief,solutionbfocusedassessmentand counselingformandatedalcohol/drugoffenders.additionalassessmentisanoptionbasedon interninterestandavailabilitywithafocusonusingassessmenttofacilitateongoingtherapy (i.e.personality,interpersonalfunctioning.othertrainingopportunitiesandresponsibilitieswill includeconductinginitialintakeassessments;supervisingandtrainingofagraduatelevel trainee;conductingpsychobeducationaloutreachandtrainingtovariousgroupsoncampus; participatinginweeklysupervisionofallinternresponsibilities;andattendingandactively engagingintrainingseminars,teamsupervisionsandconferences.programdevelopment(inthe formofoutreach,assessment,etc.isanoptionforthoseinterested.creativityis enthusiasticallywelcomed.religiousaffiliationorknowledgebaseisnotneededtointernat Regis;howeveraninterestandopennesstotheintegrationofspiritualityaspartofclient identity,diversityanddevelopmentwillmakeforamorerewardingandroundedexperience whilehere. TreatmentandEvaluationServices TreatmentandEvaluationServicesisprimarilyaforensicsitelocatedinAurorathatoffersone fullbtimeinternshippositionperyear.themissionoftreatmentandevaluationservicesisto protectthecommunityfromsexualvictimizationthroughevaluationandtreatmentof individualsaccusedofcrossingsexualboundaries,andtoconsultingwithandtrainingthe communityonissuesofsexualdeviancy. Thepopulationservedconsistsofreferralsfromthecriminalandfamilycourt,probation departments,mentalhealthprofessionals,andattorneys.servicesincludeassessments;group, individual,family,andcouplespsychotherapy;reunificationofvictimsandperpetrators; communityworkshops;interagencycoordination;andsupervisionofstudents.internsare encouragedtoparticipateinalloftheservicesoffered.therearealsoopportunitiestoworkon competencytostandtrialevaluations,presenttrainingworkshops,anddevelopnewprograms. TreatmentandEvaluationServiceshasapproximately100clientswhoreceiveservicesona weeklybasis.clientsareethnicallydiverseandpredominatelymale.thesitedoessome evaluationsonfemales,andthereunificationandfamilyworkconsistsofbothgenders.all clientshaveissueswithmanagingtheirsexuality.theyincludeindividualsconvictedofasexual offenseandthosewhohavesexualadditionproblems. Allstaffandinternsleadgroups,meetwithindividuals,andconductassessments.Beyondthis, theinternisencouragedtoidentifyeitherareasofstrengththattheywanttoexpandupon throughprogramdevelopment,orareasofweaknesseswheretheycanreceiveadditional supervisionandtakeextracasestoimprovetheirskills.

13 UniversityofDenverHealthandCounselingCenter TheUniversityofDenverHealthandCounselingCenter(HCCisanintegratedcenterwithHealth Services,CounselingServices,CenterforAdvocacy,PreventionandEmpowerment,andHealth PromotionServicesoperatingtogether.TheHCCoffersfourfullbtimedoctoralinternpositions withincounselingservices.thehcciscentrallylocatedoncampusintheritchiecenter(3 rd Floor.HCCCounselingServicesstaffmembersconsistoffiveseniorstaffpsychologistsand counselors,abehavioralhealthconsultant,ahalfbtimepsychiatrist,fourpsychologyinterns,a postdoctoralfellow,fivegraduatestudenttrainees,andapsychiatricresidentforeighthoursa week.counselingservicesatduhasbeeninexistenceforover30years.approximately11%of the11,000studentsatdupresenttothehcceachyearwithproblemsrangingfromtransitional developmentalstressestoseverepsychopathology.thestudentpopulationiscomposedof approximately5,400undergraduates,5,000graduatestudents,andincludesabout21%ethnic minorityandinternationalstudents.thehccalsoprovidescounselingservicestostaffand facultyemployedattheuniversityofdenver.approximately5%ofeligibleduemployees utilizeourcounselingserviceseachyear. TheHCCsupportsthelargervisionandmissionoftheUniversityofDenverandtheStudentLife division.itisthemissionofthehccto provide exceptional, inclusive, integrated health care. We promote student success and wellness through education, advocacy and outreach to the University of Denver community..asacomprehensiveandinterdisciplinaryfacility,hcc CounselingServicesfollowsadevelopmentalperspectiveandhasadeepappreciationof diversityandacommitmenttosocialjustice. TheHCCoffersuniquetrainingexperiences.Inadditiontothetraditionalservicesofferedbya universitycounselingcenterservingbothundergraduateandgraduatestudents,allinterns trainingatduwillhaveopportunitiestoworkwithclientsintheemployeeassistanceprogram. Coreactivitiesinclude:individual,couples,andgroupcounseling;crisisintervention/emergency services;prevention/consultation/outreach/organizationaldevelopment; assessment/psychologicaltesting;training/supervision;appliedresearch/qualityassurance;and psychiatricevaluationandtreatment. ThegoaloftheHCCistoprovideinternswithastronggeneralisttraining,witharangeof experiencesthatcontributetothedevelopmentofarepertoireofwellintegratedskills applicabletoavarietyofprofessionalcontexts.allinternshaverequirementsinpsychotherapy, psychologicalassessment,crisisintervention,outreach/prevention/consultation,and supervision.inaddition,interns,withguidancefromtheirsupervisor,mayselectoneminor emphasisareatofocusonduringtheinternshipyear.exampleemphasisareasinclude,butare notlimitedto:substanceabuse,eatingdisorders,behavioralhealth,couple stherapy, psychologicalassessment,outreachandconsultation,suicideprevention,andmulticulturalism. TRAININGPHILOSOPHY,OBJECTIVES,GOALS,COMPETENCIES,PROCESSES,AND THRESHOLDS/EXITCRITERIA TheInternshipConsortiumseekstobuildontheskillsdevelopedduringthedoctoraleducation andtrainingatthedugsppinordertograduatecompetententryblevelclinicalpsychologists whocanfunctioninavarietyofsettingsandcontinuetodevelopprofessionallythroughouttheir careers.thephilosophyoftheinternshipprogramconsistsofthreeparts: 13

14 14 Apractitionerbscholarmodel(Petersonetal.,2010 Anemphasisonaconsortiumapproach(sharedresources Adevelopmentalphilosophy(trainingthatissequential,cumulative,andgradedin complexity Thepractitionerbscholarmodel(e.g.,Petersonetal,2010maybedescribedasnearthe midpointofacontinuum,withpractitionerononeend,andscientistontheother.as practitionerbscholars,weemphasizetheintegrationofpracticewithscientificinquiry,theuseof existingresearch,theviewthatpsychologistsareconsumersofresearch,thevalueofreflective andcriticalthinking,andtheimportanceofevidencebbasedtreatments.tothoseends,interns devotethreehourseachweektoresearch.thistimemaybespentoncompletingthedoctoral paper,oritmaybeusedtoexploreevidencebbasedtherapies,orinotherwaysinwhichthe internchoosestointegrateresearchwithpractice.theuseofevidencebbasedtreatmentsis discussedduringaprofessionalissuesseminar,andonanongoingbasisinsupervision.interns arealsorequiredtoattendtheresearchseminarinwhichsupportisgivenforinterns doctoral papers,andasharedprojectiswrittenandpublished.thepractitionerbscholarmodelensures thattrainingintheconsortiumfocusesonthefactthatpsychologicalpracticeisbasedonthe scienceofpsychologywhich,inturn,isinfluencedbytheprofessionalpracticeofpsychology. Theconsortiumapproachmeansthatinternswillbenefitfromsharedresourcesandwillbe trainedinabroadrangeoffundamentalskills,withspecializationareasavailableatthedifferent sites.internswillusuallytrainallyearatonesite,butwillbenefitfromvicariousexposureto otherinterns,professionals,issues,approaches,andideasfromtheothersitesonaweeklybasis duringthefridayseminars.consortiumgraduateshavetakentheirbroadlybbasedskillsintoa widevarietyofjobsincludingprivatepractice,communitymentalhealthagencies,university counselingcenters,employeeassistanceprograms,managedcaregroups,teaching,andforensic settings. Thedevelopmentalphilosophyfocusesontheprofessionalgrowthofourinternsoverthe courseofthetrainingyear.internsentertheprogramwithastudentstatusbutexitas professionalcolleagues.atthebeginningoftheinternshipprogram,internscompleteaninitial AssessmentofInternCompetenciesformasastartingpointforforminggoalsandindividual trainingplansfortheyear.supervisionandfridaytrainingseminarstendtobemorestructured atthebeginningoftheyear,withanemphasisonstrengtheningexistingskillsratherthanon developingnewones.however,astheyeargoeson,theemphasischangestomoreadvanced skillsandbythespringquarter,internsareencouragedtotakeanactiveroleinchoosingtopics forseminars.thevarioussitesalsotakeadevelopmentalapproachtoadministrativeskills,with internsgivenmoreadvancedtasksastheyearprogresses.thus,thedevelopmentalapproach ensuresthattrainingforpracticeissequential,cumulative,andgradedincomplexity. TheConsortiumhas3goals,11objectives,11competencies,andrelatedoutcomesand threshold/exitcriteria.(pleasenotethattheconsortiumcompetenciesarebasedonthe CompetencyBenchmarksDocument[September,2008],AssessmentofCompetencies BenchmarkWorkGroupconvenedbytheAPABoardofEducationalAffairsinCollaborationwith thecouncilofchairsoftrainingcouncils[seefouadetal.,2009].notealsothatcompetencies consistofknowledge,skills,andattitudes/values.competenciesintheconsortiumbuildonand extendthoseinthedugspppsydacademicprogram.

15 15 Goal#1:Toproduceentryblevelclinicalpsychologistswhopracticefromafoundationofwellb developedprofessionalandrelationalcompetencies Objectives: ToproduceentryblevelclinicalpsychologistswhoarecompetentinProfessionalism (Professionalvaluesandethicsasevidencedinbehaviorandcomportmentthatreflects Thevaluesandethicsofpsychology,integrity,andresponsibility ToproduceentryblevelclinicalpsychologistswhoarecompetentinReflective Practice/Self9Assessment/Self9Care(Practiceconductedwithpersonalandprofessional selfbawarenessandreflection;withawarenessofcompetencies;withappropriateselfb care ToproduceentryblevelclinicalpsychologistswhoarecompetentinRelationships (Relateseffectivelyandmeaningfullywithindividuals,groups,and/orcommunities ToproduceentryblevelclinicalpsychologistswhoarecompetentinIndividualand CulturalDiversity(Awareness,sensitivity,andskillsinworkingprofessionallywith diverseindividuals,groups,andcommunitieswhorepresentvariousculturaland personalbackgroundandcharacteristicsdefinedbroadlyandconsistentwithapa policy ToproduceentryblevelclinicalpsychologistswhoarecompetentinEthicalLegal StandardsandPolicy(Applicationofethicalconceptsandawarenessoflegalissues regardingprofessionalactivitieswithindividuals,groups,andorganizations Competencies: Professionalism Integrity(Continuallymonitorsandindependentlyresolvessituationsthat challengeprofessionalvaluesandintegrity:articulatesprofessionalvalues; Takesindependentactiontocorrectsituationsthatareinconflictwith professionalvalues Deportment(Consistentlyconductsselfinaprofessionalmanneracrosssettings andsituations,independentlyacceptspersonalresponsibilityacrosssettings andcontexts:verbalandnonverbalcommunicationsareappropriatetothe professionalcontextincludinginchallenginginteractions;workstofulfillclientb providercontracts;enhancesproductivity;holdsselfbaccountableforand submitstoexternalreviewofqualityserviceprovision Concernforthewelfareofothers(Independentlyactstosafeguardthewelfare ofothers:communicationsandactionsconveysensitivitytoindividual experienceandneedswhileretainingprofessionaldemeanoranddeportment; Respectfulofthebeliefsandvaluesofcolleaguesevenwheninconsistentwith personalbeliefsandvalues;actstobenefitthewelfareofothers,especially thoseinneed Professionalidentity(Consolidationofprofessionalidentityasapsychologist; Knowledgeableaboutissuescentraltothefield;Evidenceofintegrationof scienceandpractice:keepsupwithadvancesinprofession;contributestothe developmentandadvancementoftheprofessionandcolleagues;demonstrates integrationofscienceinprofessionalpractice

16 16 ReflectivePractice/Self9Assessment/SelfCare Reflectivepractice(Reflectivityincontextofprofessionalpractice[reflectionbinb action],reflectionactedupon,selfusedasatherapeutictool:demonstrates frequentcongruencebetweenownandothers assessmentandseekstoresolve incongruities;modelsselfbcare;monitorsandevaluatesattitudes,values,and beliefstowardsdiverseothers;systematicallyandeffectivelymonitorsand adjustsprofessionalperformanceinactionassituationrequires;consistently recognizesandaddressesownproblems,minimizinginterferencewith competentprofessionalfunctioning Self9assessment(Accurateselfbassessmentofcompetenceinallcompetency domains;integrationofselfbassessmentinpractice:accuratelyidentifieslevel ofcompetenceacrossallcompetencydomains;accuratelyassessesown strengthsandweaknessesandseekstopreventorameliorateimpacton professionalfunctioning;recognizeswhennew/improvedcompetenciesare requiredforeffectivepractice Selfcare(Attentiontopersonalhealthandwellbbeingtoassureeffective professionalfunctioning;selfbmonitoringofissuesrelatedtoselfbcareand promptinterventionswhendisruptionsoccur: Anticipatesandselfbidentifiesdisruptionsinfunctioningandintervenesatan earlystage/withminimalsupportfromsupervisors;modelsselfbcare Relationships Interpersonalrelationships(Developsandmaintainseffectiverelationshipswith awiderangeofclients,colleagues,organizations,andcommunities:effectively negotiatesconflictual,difficult,andcomplexrelationshipsincludingthosewith individualsandgroupswhodiffersignificantlyfromoneself;maintains satisfactoryinterpersonalrelationshipswithclients,peers,faculty,allied professionals,andthepublic Affectiveskills(Managesdifficultcommunication;Possessesadvanced interpersonalskills:seeksclarificationinchallenginginterpersonal communications;demonstratesunderstandingofdiverseviewpointsin challenginginteractions;accepts,evaluates,andimplementsfeedbackfrom others Expressiveskills(Effectivecommandoflanguageandideas:Demonstrates descriptive,understandablecommandoflanguage,bothwrittenandverbal; Communicatesclearlyandeffectivelywithclients IndividualandCulturalDiversity Selfasshapedbyindividualandculturaldiversity(e.g.,Cultural,individual,and roledifferences,includingthosebasedonage,gender,genderidentity,race, ethnicity,culture,nationalorigin,religion,sexualorientation,disability, language,andsocioeconomicstatus;andcontext[independentlymonitorsand appliesknowledgeofselfasaculturalbeinginassessment,treatmentand consultation]:independentlyarticulates,understands,andmonitorsown culturalidentityinrelationtoworkwithothers;regularlyusesknowledgeof selftomonitorandimproveeffectivenessasaprofessional;criticallyevaluates feedbackandinitiatesconsultationorsupervisionwhenuncertainabout diversityissues Othersasshapedbyindividualandculturaldiversity(e.g.,Cultural,individual, androledifferences,includingthosebasedonage,gender,genderidentity,

17 17 race,ethnicity,culture,nationalorigin,religion,sexualorientation,disability, language,andsocioeconomicstatus,andcontext[independentlymonitorsand appliesknowledgeofothersasculturalbeingsinassessment,treatment,and consultation];independentlyarticulates,understands,andmonitorscultural identityinworkwithothers;regularlyusesknowledgeofotherstomonitorand improveeffectivenessasaprofessional;criticallyevaluatesfeedbackand initiatesconsultationorsupervisionwhenuncertainaboutdiversityissueswith others Interactionofselfandothersasshapedbyindividualandculturaldiversity(e.g., Cultural,individual,androledifferences,includingthosebasedonage,gender, genderidentity,race,ethnicity,culture,nationalorigin,religion,sexual orientation,disability,language,andsocioeconomicstatus,andcontext[ Independentlymonitorsandappliesknowledgeofdiversityinothersascultural beingsinassessment,treatment,andconsultation]:independentlyarticulates, understands,andmonitorsmultipleculturalidentitiesininteractionswith others;regularlyusesknowledgeoftheroleofcultureininteractionsto monitorandimproveeffectivenessasaprofessional;criticallyevaluates feedbackandinitiatesconsultationorsupervisionwhenuncertainabout diversityissueswithothers Applicationsbasedonindividualandculturalcontext(Appliesknowledge,skills, andattitudesregardingintersectingandcomplexdimensionsofdiversity,for example,therelationshipbetweenone sowndimensionsofdiversityandone s ownattitudestowardsdiverseotherstoprofessionalwork;articulatesan integrativeconceptualizationofdiversityasitimpactsclients,self,andothers (e.g.,organizations,colleagues,systemsofcare;habituallyadaptsone s professionalbehaviorinaculturallysensitivemanner,asappropriatetothe needsoftheclient,thatimprovesclientoutcomesandavoidsharm;articulates andusesalternativeandculturallyappropriaterepertoireofskillsand techniquesandbehaviors;seeksconsultationregardingaddressingindividual andculturaldiversityasneeded;usesculturallyrelevantbestpractices EthicalLegalStandardsandPolicy Knowledgeofethical,legal,andprofessionalstandardsandguidelines(Routine commandandapplicationoftheapaethicalprinciplesandcodeofconduct, andotherrelevantandethical,legal,andprofessionalstandardsandguidelines oftheprofession:spontaneouslyandreliablyidentifiescomplexethicaland legalissues,analyzesthemaccuratelyandproactivelyaddressesthem;awareof potentialconflictsincomplexethicalandlegalissuesandseekstoprevent problemsandunprofessionalconduct;awareoftheobligationtoconfront peersand/ororganizationsregardingethicalproblemsorissuesandtodeal proactivelywithconflictwhenaddressingprofessionalbehaviorwithothers Awarenessandapplicationofethicaldecisionmaking(Commitmentto integrationofethicsknowledgeintoprofessionalwork:appliesapplicable ethicalprinciplesandstandardsinprofessionalwritingsandpresentations; Appliesapplicableethicsconceptsinresearchdesignandsubjecttreatment; Appliesethicsandprofessionalconceptsinteachingandtrainingactivities; Developsstrategiestoseekconsultationregardingcomplexethicalandlegal dilemmas Ethicalconduct(Independentlyandconsistentlyintegratesethicalandlegal standardswithallfoundationalandfunctionalcompetencies:integratesan understandingofethicalblegalstandardspolicywhenperformingallfunctional

18 18 competencies;demonstratesawarenessthatethicalblegalbstandardspolicy competenceinformsandisinformedbyallfoundationalcompetencies;takes responsibilityforcontinuingprofessionaldevelopment Processes: Internsreceivetrainingintheseareasattheirsites(throughsupervisedclinical experienceandinfridayseminars(professionalissuesseminar;multiculturalseminar Outcomes: Proximal Outcomesforinternsaremeasuredbywrittenevaluationsthreetimes/year (completedbyprimarysupervisorswithinputfromsecondarysupervisorsand FridaySeminarleaders,alongwithseparateevaluationsthatarecompletedby practicumstudentsupervisees. OutcomesfortheprograminthisareaisgatheredbytheInternshipDirector whenshemeetswiththeinternsindividuallyandasagroupthreetimes/yearto receiveverbalfeedback,andduringthetwice/yearconsortiumretreatsthat includesiteliaisonsandsupervisors,andfridayseminarleaders.inaddition, supervisorsareevaluatedinwritingbyinternsthreetimes/year. Distal Outcomesforinternsaremeasuredbylicensureratesandemploymentdata. Outcomesfortheprogramaremeasuredbyanonymoustrainingevaluations giventotheinterns,sitesupervisors,andfridayseminarleadersattheendof thetrainingyear,andonanonymoustrainingevaluationsofalumnibefore everyaccreditationsitevisit. Threshold/ExitCriteria: ForinternstograduatefromtheConsortium,theymustcomplete2080hours(including leave,andreceivea 3 ( demonstratesreadinessforentrytopractice onthe5 competencyareasonthefinalwrittenevaluationbytheirprimarysupervisor(withinput fromsecondarysupervisorsandfridayconsortiumseminarleaders,including confirmationfromthemulticulturalseminarcobleadersthattheyhaveparticipatedina satisfactorymannerinthatfridayseminar.inaddition,completionofthe requirementsinanydevelopmentalorprobationplanmustbemetpriortograduation. Goal#2:Toproduceentryblevelclinicalpsychologistswhoexhibitfunctionalskillsinapplied areasofpsychology. Objectives: ToproduceentryblevelclinicalpsychologistswhoarecompetentinAssessment (Assessmentanddiagnosisofproblems,capabilities,andissuesassociatedwith individuals,groups,and/ororganizations

19 19 ToproduceentryblevelclinicalpsychologistswhoarecompetentinIntervention (Interventionsdesignedtoalleviatesufferingandtopromotehealthandwellbbeingof individuals,groups,and/ororganizations ToproduceentryblevelclinicalpsychologistswhoarecompetentinConsultation(The abilitytoprovideexpertguidanceorprofessionalassistanceinresponsetoaclient s needsorgoals ToproduceentryblevelclinicalpsychologistswhoarecompetentinSupervision (Supervisionandtrainingintheprofessionalknowledgebaseandevaluationofthe effectivenessofvariousprofessionalactivities Competencies: Assessment Measurementandpsychometrics(Independentlyselectsandimplementsmultiple methodsandmeansofevaluationinwaysthatareresponsivetoandrespectfulof diverseindividuals,couples,families,andgroupsandcontext;demonstrates awarenessandcompetentuseofculturallysensitiveinstruments,norms;seeks consultationasneededtoguideassessment;demonstrateslimitationsof assessmentdataclearlyreflectedinassessmentreports Evaluationmethods(Independentlyunderstandsthestrengthsandlimitationsof diagnosticapproachesandinterpretationofresultsfrommultiplemeasuresfor diagnosisandtreatmentplanning:selectionofassessmenttoolsreflectsaflexible approachtoansweringthediagnosticquestions;comprehensivereportsinclude discussionofstrengthsandlimitationsofassessmentmeasuresasappropriate; Interviewandreportleadstoformulationofadiagnosisandthedevelopmentof appropriatetreatmentplans Applicationofmethods(Independentlyselectsandadministersavarietyof assessmenttoolsandintegratesresultstoaccuratelyevaluatepresentingquestion/s appropriatetothepracticesiteandbroadareaofpractice:independentlyselects assessmenttoolsthatreflectawarenessofclientpopulationservedatpracticesite; Interpretsassessmentresultsaccuratelytakingintoaccountlimitationsofthe evaluationmethod/s;providesmeaningful,understandableandusefulfeedback thatisresponsivetoclientneed Diagnosis(Utilizescaseformulationanddiagnosisforinterventionplanninginthe contextofstagesofhumandevelopmentanddiversity;treatmentplans incorporaterelevantdevelopmentalfeaturesandclinicalsymptomsasappliedto presentingproblem;demonstratesawarenessofdsmandrelationtoicdcodes; Regularlyandindependentlyidentifiesproblemareasandmakesadiagnosis Conceptualizationandrecommendations(Independentlyandaccurately conceptualizesthemultipledimensionsofthecasebasedontheresultsof assessment:independentlypreparesreports;administers,scores,andinterprets testresults;formulatescaseconceptualizationsincorporatingtheoryandcase material Communicationoffindings(Communicationofresultsinwrittenandverbalform clearly,constructively,andaccuratelyinaconceptuallyappropriatemanner:writes aneffectivecomprehensivereport;effectivelycommunicatesresultsverbally; Reportsreflectdatathathasbeencollectedviainterviewanditslimitations

20 20 Intervention Knowledgeofinterventions(Appliesknowledgeofevidencebbasedpractice, includingempiricalbasesofinterventionstrategies,clinicalexpertise,andclient preferences;writesacasesummaryincorporatingelementsofevidencebbased practice;presentsrationaleforinterventionstrategythatincludesempiricalsupport Interventionplanning(Independentinterventionplanning,including conceptualizationandinterventionplanningspecifictocaseandcontext: Accuratelyassessespresentingissuestakingintoaccountthelargerlifecontext, includingdiversityissues;conceptualizescasesindependentlyandaccurately; Independentlyselectsaninterventionorrangeofinterventionsappropriateforthe presentingissue/s Skills(Clinicalskillsandjudgment:Developsrapportandrelationshipswithwide varietyofclients;usesgoodjudgmentaboutunexpectedissues,suchascrises,use ofsupervision,confrontation;effectivelydeliversintervention Interventionimplementation(Implementsinterventionswithfidelitytoempirical modelsandflexibilitytoadaptwhereappropriate:independentlyandeffectively implementsatypicalrangeofinterventionstrategiesappropriatetopractice setting;independentlyrecognizesandmanagesspecialcircumstances;terminates treatmentsuccessfully;collaborateseffectivelywithotherprovidersorsystemsof care Progressevaluation(Evaluatestreatmentprogressandmodifiesplanningas indicated,evenintheabsenceofestablishedoutcomemeasures:independently assessestreatmenteffectivenessandefficiency;criticallyevaluatesown performanceinthetreatmentrole;seeksconsultationwhennecessary Consultation RoleofConsultant:Recognizessituationsinwhichconsultationisappropriate; Demonstratescapabilitytoshiftfunctionsandbehaviortomeetreferralneeds AddressingReferralQuestions:Demonstratesabilitytogatherinformation necessarytoanswerreferralquestion;clarifiesandrefinesreferralquestionbased onanalysis/assessmentofquestion CommunicationofFindings:Preparesclear,usefulconsultationreportsand recommendationstoallappropriateparties;providesverbalfeedbacktoconsultee ofresultsandoffersappropriaterecommendations ApplicationofMethods:Identifiesandimplementsconsultationinterventionsbased onassessmentfindings;identifiesandimplementsconsultationinterventionsthat meetconsulteegoals Supervision Expectationsandroles(Understandscomplexityofthesupervisorroleincluding ethical,legal,andcontextualissues:articulatesaphilosophyormodelof supervisionandreflectsonhowthismodelisappliedinpractice,including integratedcontextual,legal,andethicalperspectives Processesandprocedures(Knowledgeofproceduresandpracticesofsupervision: Preparessupervisioncontract;Demonstratesknowledgeoflimitsofcompetencyto supervise(assessesmetabcompetency;constructsplanstodealwithareasof limitedcompetency Skillsdevelopment(Engagesinprofessionalreflectionaboutone sclinical relationshipswithsupervisees,aswellassupervisees relationshipswiththeir