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Counseling services
offers a half-time (25 hours/week)
internship program for
graduate students working toward doctoral degrees in
clinical and counseling psychology. We are a member of
the California Psychological Internship Council (CAPIC).
Our program
provides
training and supervised experience
in individual, couples, and
group psychotherapy, psychological assessment, crisis
intervention, consultation,
outreach and education. Although clinical services are
primarily short-term, all interns are required to carry
several longer-term therapy
cases. Interns have the opportunity to work with a diverse
client population who represent the diagnostic spectrum
and present with a wide range of concerns.
Professional Development Goals
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Training is
organized around Professional Development Goals
representing five major areas of functioning:
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Sensitivity to Diversity: Gains
competency in adapting assessment and intervention to
the client’s culture, psychosocial history, values, and
presenting problems.
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Theoretical/Conceptual Knowledge & Application:
Gains knowledge and competency in integrating and
applying different theories and models of psychological
development, intervention, prevention, and health
promotion.
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Therapeutic Modes:
Gains
competency in applying basic clinical knowledge and
skills in different therapeutic modes (individual,
couples/family, group psychotherapy; short-term and
long-term psychotherapy).
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Personal Awareness
& Functioning: Strives to identify
and address personal issues or concerns that may impact
professional functioning.
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Professional Ethics:
Is
cognizant of and abides by the legal and ethical
guidelines governing the practice of mental health
professionals.
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Professional
Conduct: Demonstrates professional conduct and meets professional
responsibilities.
These
Professional Development Goals are operationalized through
required service, supervision, and training activities
(see
Weekly Activities
table below). Interns receive
weekly individual and group supervision,
and attend a weekly training seminar. Individual
testing supervision is also provided when an intern is
engaged in psychological testing. All supervision is
provided by licensed psychologists.
Interns
develop an Individualized Training Plan (ITP),
identifying Professional Development Goals
that represent areas of special
interest or need for more in-depth training, and
specific objectives and activities designed to meet
these goals.
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WEEKLY ACTIVITIES |
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Hours/week |
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Direct Services (15 - 16
hours/week) |
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Intakes |
2 |
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Therapy,
Testing |
8 -
9 |
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Emergency Coverage |
1 |
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Administrative (e.g. charting) |
3 -
5 |
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Supervision & Training (5 - 7 hours/week) |
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Individual Supervision |
1 - 1.5 |
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Group Supervision |
1 |
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Intake Meeting/Supervision |
.5 |
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Testing Supervision |
As needed |
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Training Seminar |
1.5 |
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Outreach and Education
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1 |
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Miscellaneous
Administrative Activities (e.g., staff meetings,
scheduling) |
2 - 3 |
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TOTAL |
25 |
Qualifications:
Candidates must be fully enrolled in a doctoral program in
clinical or counseling psychology (or related field) and
have completed at least 600 hours of supervised practicum.
Stipend:
Interns receive a stipend of $1500.
Time
Commitments:
The internship begins in mid August and ends in
mid July. Interns must be available 25 hours/week
and be on-site a minimum of three days/week. In addition
to two weeks vacation, interns will have one week off in
late December when the University is closed for the
holidays.
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