Training

The Training Philosophy and Model:

The Center's philosophy is that each clinical or counseling psychology intern is a unique professional in training. As such, there is a core of expected competencies, but there is also an opportunity for individualized experiences and study to remediate learning or experiential gaps or to strengthen already developed expertise in a given area. The core competencies are developed from the view that interns should be trained as generalists who can function in a broad range of counseling/therapy activities and counseling/mental health settings.

Core competencies include:
- individual counseling and psychotherapy skills
- assessment & treatment planning
- consultation
- ethics
- supervision
- multicultural sensitivity
- career testing/counseling
- crisis management
- integration of research and practice
- personal/professional stability
- psychiatric/medical collaboration
- outreach/teaching

Additional training experiences include:
- holistic health
- eating disorders treatment
- thematic group therapy
- health and wellness rotation
- multicultural affairs rotation
- sexual assault treatment
- suicide prevention rotation
- substance abuse screening

Supervised experiences, readings, consultations, presentations and seminars are provided to develop skills in these areas.

The Center employs a Scholar-practitoner model with a "reflective" component that encourages the interns to examine how evidenced-based psychological theories and interventions actually apply to the clients with whom they are working. Diverse and unique needs and learning styles of the clients are taken into consideration, and interns are supported in developing treatment plans which will most effectively meet these needs and styles. Interns are also encouraged to reflect upon the role they play in the therapeutic relationship.

Throughout the training program emphasis is placed on ethical issues and ethical conduct. A major program goal is to provide interns with individualized support and direction to further the development of their professional integrity and ethical behaviors as established by the American Psychological Association.

Candidates will find themselves a good fit with our program if they are open to self-reflection and to processing the material and experiences that are presented. We look for flexibility and enthusiasm. We prize an openness to learning and sincerely believe that mistakes can provide the best opportunity to learn more about an issue and about the self.

Our program makes every effort to support the professional and personal development of each intern.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Goal #1:
Interns will demonstrate competency in individual counseling and psychotherapy skills.

Objectives:
a) Demonstrate the ability to establish a working relationship with clients;
b) Demonstrate the ability to appropriately explore client behaviors, affect, and cognition;
c) Demonstrate a sensitivity to client issues;
d) Demonstrate the ability to administer appropriate interventions to address client problems;
e) Demonstrate the ability to incorporate contextual issues, such as life circumstances and
diversity needs, when intervening with clients;
f) Demonstrate the ability to adhere to developed treatment plans in the provision of service;
g) Demonstrate the ability to appropriately confront clients;
h) Demonstrate the awareness of the impact of “self” in the therapy relationship;
i) Demonstrate the ability to recognize the need for consultation or supervision;
j) Demonstrate the ability to integrate supervisory feedback into therapy sessions;
k) Demonstrate the ability to monitor and evaluate the efficacy of treatment;
l) Demonstrate the ability to facilitate appropriate termination activities.

How Outcomes are Measured and Minimum Thresholds for Achievement for Expected Competencies

Outcomes are measured by the End of Semester Evaluation form completed by the primary supervisor and the End of the Year Case Presentation Evaluation form completed by the Training Committee. Interns will achieve the following level of proficiency for each goal: at the end of fall semester a 4 average, at the end of spring a 5 average, and at the end of internship a 6 average on the End of Semester Evaluation form. Interns must receive a PASS on the End of the Year Case Presentation form.

Goal #2:
Interns will demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment planning.

Objectives:
a) Demonstrate the ability to use a structured interview in obtaining appropriate assessment information;
b) Demonstrate the ability to identify and administer appropriate and culturally sensitive psychological tests and methods when necessary to obtain information that will facilitate assessment;
c) Demonstrate awareness of and competency in using culturally sensitive methods when assessing clients;
d) Demonstrate the ability to interpret psychological tests, recognize their limitations, and integrate the findings with clinical observations;
e) Demonstrate the ability to identify developmental issues;
f) Demonstrate the ability to integrate relevant data into meaningful conceptualizations, keeping in mind the individual and cultural differences that may influence these conceptualizations;
g) Demonstrate the ability to appropriately apply DSM IV schema to specific clients;
h) Demonstrate the ability to meaningfully and sensitively inform clients about the results of the assessment and how these results inform treatment;
i) Demonstrate written and verbal skill in reporting assessment findings;
j) Demonstrate the ability to develop appropriate treatment plans based on the assessment findings;
k) Demonstrate the ability to apply own theoretical orientation to the treatment process and determine its efficacy.

How Outcomes are Measured and Minimum Thresholds for Achievement for Expected Competencies

Outcomes are measured by the End of Semester Evaluation form completed by the primary supervisor and the End of the Year Case Presentation Evaluation form completed by the Training Committee. Interns will achieve the following level of proficiency for each goal: at the end of fall semester a 4 average, at the end of spring a 5 average, and at the end of internship a 6 average on the End of Semester Evaluation form. Interns must receive a PASS on the End of the Year Case Presentation form. Interns are also given feedback by their cohort and Training Director on the assessment report that they each complete at the end of the Assessment Seminar.

Goal #3:
Interns will demonstrate competency in providing clinical and programmatic consultation services.

Objectives:
a) Demonstrate the ability to distinguish between therapy, supervision, teaching, information dissemination, advising and consultation;
b) Demonstrate the ability to recognize the situations in which consultation is the appropriate service to provide;
c) Demonstrate the capacity to shift from one function to another to meet the needs of the individual/program;
d) Demonstrate cultural sensitivity skills in gathering all necessary information in order to appropriately respond to a referral question;
e) Demonstrate the ability to clarify the initial referral question based on the results of the information that is gathered and analyzed;
f) Demonstrate the ability to engage the individual/program identifying culturally appropriate goals related to the referral question;
g) Demonstrate the ability to engage the individual/program in identifying culturally sensitive strategies that may achieve the goals;
h) Demonstrate the ability to make meaningful recommendations that address the identified problem;
i) Demonstrate the ability to draw from culturally appropriate literature the sources that support the recommendations;
j) Demonstrate the ability to implement recommendations when appropriate to do so;
k) Demonstrate skills in preparing a comprehensive consultation report.

How Outcomes are Measured and Minimum Thresholds for Achievement for Expected Competencies

Outcomes are measured by the End of Semester Evaluation form completed by the primary supervisor. Interns will achieve the following level of proficiency for each goal: at the end of fall semester a 4 average, at the end of spring a 5 average, and at the end of internship a 6 average on the End of Semester Evaluation form. Interns must receive a PASS on the End of the Year Consultation Project Evaluation form.

Goal #4:
Interns will demonstrate competency in clinical supervision.

Objectives:
a) Demonstrate an understanding of the supervisory process;
b) Demonstrate awareness of the stages of counselor development;
c) Recognize the importance of providing Supervisory Disclosure Statements to supervisees;
d) Demonstrate the ability to establish a supervisory relationship and differentiate it from a therapeutic or teaching relationship;
e) Demonstrate an ability to provide constructive and timely feedback;
f) Demonstrate the ability to assist trainee to conceptualize about their client;
g) Demonstrate knowledge regarding diversity and multiple identity aspects when assisting supervisee with conceptualizations;
h) Demonstrate an ability to assist trainee to determine culturally appropriate treatment plans;
i) Demonstrate the ability to assist trainee in implementing appropriate interventions and termination;
j) Demonstrate the ability to assist trainee in exploring ethical issues appropriate to their clinical work;
k) Demonstrate the ability to facilitate trainee self assessment when necessary;
l) Demonstrate sensitivity to the diverse aspects of the trainee and address those, as necessary, during supervision;
m) Demonstrate ability to model own behavior as a supervisor in a culturally sensitive way;
n) Demonstrate the ability to obtain for/refer to appropriate materials to assist trainee in their therapy session;
o) Demonstrate the ability to provide an evaluation of the trainee’s counseling skills.

How Outcomes are Measured and Minimum Thresholds for Achievement for Expected Competencies

Outcomes are measured by the End of Supervision of Supervision Evaluation form completed by the Training Director. Interns will achieve the following level of proficiency for each goal; at the end of the Supervision of Supervision Seminar a 4.5 average. Interns will also be evaluated by their supervisee on the Supervisor Evaluation form and must average a 4.

Goal #5:
Interns will demonstrate competency in working cooperatively with other health care providers.

Objectives:
a) Demonstrate an understanding of the interface between psychology, social work, medicine, ancillary services, and psychiatry;
b) Demonstrate the ability to make appropriate referrals for psychiatric/medical/ancillary/social work evaluations;
c) Demonstrate knowledge about use of and indications for psychopharmacology;
d) Demonstrate skills in preparing for consultations with psychiatrist/medical staff/other health care providers;
e) Demonstrates ability to collaborate with other health care providers including medical personnel and psychiatry.

How Outcomes are Measured and Minimum Thresholds for Achievement for Expected Competencies

Outcomes are measured by the End of Semester Evaluation form completed by the primary supervisor. Interns will achieve the following level of proficiency for each goal: at the end of the fall semester a 4 average, at the end of spring a 5 average, and at the end of internship a 6 average on the End of Semester Evaluation form. Interns must receive a 4 on the 360 Degree Evaluation completed by all staff – including Sindecuse Health Center staff.

Goal #6:
Interns will demonstrate competency in understanding and applying ethical standards.

Objectives:
a) Have knowledge of, and be able to, apply APA Ethical Guidelines, including guidelines for working with special populations;
b) Have knowledge of, and be able to, apply other regulating professional practice statutes;
c) Show concern for client welfare;
d) Form and maintain appropriate client – therapist boundaries in the therapy/supervisory/teaching relationships;
e) Abide by professional and UCTC standards in record keeping.

How Outcomes are Measured and Minimum Thresholds for Achievement for Expected Competencies

Outcomes are measured by the End of Semester Evaluation form completed by the primary supervisor and the End of the Year Case Presentation Evaluation form completed by the Training Committee. Interns will achieve the following level of proficiency for each goal; at the end of fall semester a 4 average, at the end of spring a 5 average, and at the end of internship a 6 average on the End of Semester Evaluation form. Interns must receive a 4 on the 360 Degree Evaluation form completed by all staff – including Sindecuse Health Center staff.

Goal #7:
Interns will demonstrate increased awareness of diversity issues and basic competency of providing services to diverse clients.

Objectives:
a) Demonstrate an awareness of, and respect for, differences in special populations (i.e., ethnic, gender, religious, sexual orientation, disability, age, etc.);
b) Demonstrate an increased awareness of their own attitudes regarding differences and how these affect the counseling process;
c) Demonstrate a willingness to examine specific personal attitudes where they interfere with counseling effectiveness;
d) Demonstrate theoretical knowledge relevant to counseling diverse populations;
e) Demonstrate an understanding of how differences impact a client’s perception of counseling and testing;
f) Demonstrate an ability to plan and implement effective interventions based on this understanding.

How Outcomes are Measured and Minimum Thresholds for Achievement for Expected Competencies

Outcomes are measured by the End of Semester Evaluation form completed by the primary supervisor and the End of the Year Case Presentation Evaluation form completed by the Training Committee. Interns will achieve the following level of proficiency for each goal; at the end of fall semester a 4 average, at the end of spring a 5 average, and at the end of internship a 6 average on the End of Semester Evaluation form. Interns must receive a PASS on the Diversity Portfolio Presentation form.

Goal #8:
Interns will demonstrate competency in planning and providing outreach services.

Objectives:
a) Demonstrate ability to assess and define culturally sensitive service needs through both formal and informal methods;
b) Demonstrate the ability to plan and execute culturally appropriate methods of intervention;
c) Increase awareness of relevant literature and practice standards;
d) Demonstrate effectiveness in culturally appropriate presentation skills;
e) Demonstrate ability to appropriately evaluate outreach activities.

How Outcomes are Measured and Minimum Thresholds for Achievement for Expected Competencies

Outcomes are measured by the End of Semester Evaluation form completed by the primary supervisor. Interns will achieve the following level of proficiency for each goal; at the end of fall semester a 4 average, at the end of spring a 5 average, and at the end of internship a 6 average on the End of Semester Evaluation form. Interns must receive a 4 on the Outreach Presentation Evaluation form.

Goal #9:
Interns will demonstrate competency in career counseling and assessment in order to assist clients in making occupational and/or curriculum choices.

Objectives:
a) Demonstrate ability to provide culturally sensitive career counseling and assessment as a beginning career counselor;
b) Demonstrate ability to interpret assessment information during career counseling session from assessment profiles;
c) Demonstrate ability to administer, understand, and select appropriate personality, values, interests, and achievement/aptitude instruments for utilization in career counseling;
d) Understand the ethical implications involved in career assessment and counseling;
e) Show increased awareness of career counseling theories and their application;
f) Demonstrate ability to facilitate and/or teach career exploration class;
g) Demonstrate skills in contributing and inputting during career case review group session;
h) Demonstrate awareness of career resources and occupational information including computerized guidance programs and use of the Career Resource Center;
i) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of designated literature in the area of career development.

How Outcomes are Measured and Minimum Thresholds for Achievement for Expected Competencies

Outcomes are measured by the Career Counseling Evaluation form completed by the primary supervisor. Interns will achieve the following level of proficiency for each goal; at the end of fall semester a 4 average, at the end of spring a 5 average, and at the end of internship a 6 average on the End of Semester Evaluation form. Interns must receive a 4 on the Student Evaluation form.

Goal #10:
Interns will demonstrate competency in integrating research and practice.

Objectives:
a) Demonstrate ability to perform lit review on given clinical issues;
b) Demonstrate ability to apply information from reviews to professional practice or clinical issues;
c) Demonstrate ability to conceptualize research projects which might respond to clinical questions;
d) Provide peers with information on clinical applicability of own research;
e) Demonstrates awareness of the importance of consulting with knowledgeable others when applying research findings to individuals who were not represented in the original research;
f) Evaluates the progress of own activities – therapy, teaching, etc. – and uses this information to improve effectiveness;
g) Demonstrates the ability to describe how outcomes of activities are measured.

How Outcomes are Measured and Minimum Thresholds for Achievement for Expected Competencies

Outcomes are measured by the End of Semester Evaluation form completed by the primary supervisor and the End of the Year Case Presentation Evaluation form completed by the Training Committee. Interns will achieve the following level of proficiency for each goal; at the end of fall semester a 4 average, at the end of spring a 5 average, and at the end of internship a 6 average on the End of Semester Evaluation form. Interns must receive a 4 on the 360 Degree Evaluation form.

Goal #11:
Interns will demonstrate competence in providing Crisis Assessments.

Objectives:
a) Demonstrate ability to immediately establish rapport;
b) Demonstrate ability to obtain as thorough assessment information as possible within the assessment hour;
c) Demonstrate ability to screen for suicidal ideation;
d) Demonstrate ability to screen for violence;
e) Demonstrate ability to screen for risk to others;
f) Demonstrate ability to screen for thought disturbance;
g) Demonstrate ability to remain calm and facilitative;
h) Demonstrate ability to be familiar with available and culturally sensitive resources and make appropriate referrals;
i) Demonstrate ability to determine immediate and culturally appropriate treatment plan;
j) Demonstrate ability to engage client in implementing the plan;
k) Demonstrate ability to establish appropriate follow-up plan;
l) Demonstrate ability to document assessment plan;
m) Demonstrate ability to seek out supervision when necessary.

How Outcomes are Measured and Minimum Thresholds for Achievement for Expected Competencies

Outcomes are measured by the End of Semester Evaluation form completed by the primary supervisor. Interns will achieve the following level of proficiency for each goal; at the end of fall semester a 4 average, at the end of spring a 5 average, and at the end of internship a 6 average on the End of Semester Evaluation form.

Goal #12:
Interns will demonstrate increased development of their professional identity and stability in their personal functioning.

Objectives:
a) Increase awareness of professional issues relevant to the field;
b) Increase awareness of licensure regulations;
c) Increase confidence in competence;
d) Increase awareness of, and comfort with, professional limitations, including working with diverse populations;
e) Increase understanding of, and skills in, networking;
f) Increase awareness of own professional demeanor;
g) Establish professional affiliations;
h) Improve and apply job search skills;
i) Demonstrate ability to prevent personal stress/issues from impacting clinical work;
j) Demonstrate ability to prevent personal stress/issues from impacting relationships with colleagues;
k) Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills;
l) Demonstrate behaviors outside of the work setting that reflect positively on the profession of psychology and this agency;
m) Demonstrate ability to maintain own emotional stability;
n) Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with peer group;
o) Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at UCTC;
p) Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with professionals outside of UCTC;
q) Demonstrate ability to receive and make use of feedback in a constructive way.

How Outcomes are Measured and Minimum Thresholds for Achievement for Expected Competencies

Outcomes are measured by the End of Semester Evaluation form completed by the primary supervisor and the End of the Year Case Presentation Evaluation form completed by the Training Committee. Interns will achieve the following level of proficiency for each goal; at the end of fall semester a 4 average, at the end of spring a 5 average, and at the end of internship a 6 average on the End of Semester Evaluation form. Interns must receive a 4 on the 360 Degree Evaluation form completed by all staff – including Sindecuse Health Center staff.

ROTATION/SPECIALITIES

Goal #13:
Interns will increase their awareness of the role of health promotion/wellness programming in the maintenance of psychological and emotional well-being, and be able to demonstrate skills necessary to provide such programming.

Objectives:
a) Interns will increase their understanding of the continuum of prevention, early intervention and treatment of mental health issues;
b) Interns will increase their recognition of the role of emotional distress in contributing to physical illnesses and the role physical illness plays in development of emotional distress and symptoms and how this appears in different racial/ethnic groups;
c) Interns will increase their awareness of different ways that professional disciplines address professional issues;
d) Interns will gain experience in providing Health Education programs;
e) Interns will increase their awareness of the role of psychologists in Health Education/Promotion.

How Outcomes are Measured and Minimum Thresholds for Achievement for Expected Competencies

Outcomes are measured by the End of Semester HPE Evaluation form completed by the primary supervisor. Interns will achieve the following level of proficiency for each goal; at the end of fall semester a 4 average, at the end of spring a 5 average, and at the end of internship a 6 average on the End of Semester Evaluation form. Interns must receive a 4 on the 360 Degree Evaluation form completed by all staff – including Sindecuse Health Center staff.

Goal #14:
Interns will increase their awareness of and skills in providing services to multicultural students.

Objectives:
a) Increase their knowledge regarding the needs of multicultural students;
b) Demonstrate ability to provide effective services to multicultural students;
c) Increase self-awareness regarding attitudes and beliefs about multicultural students.

How Outcomes are Measured and Minimum Thresholds for Achievement for Expected Competencies

Outcomes are measured by the End of Semester MC Evaluation form completed by the primary supervisor. Interns will achieve the following level of proficiency for each goal; at the end of fall semester a 4 average, at the end of spring a 5 average, and at the end of internship a 6 average on the End of Semester Evaluation form. Interns must receive a 4 on the 360 Degree Evaluation form completed by all staff – including Multicultural Affairs staff.

Goal #15:
Interns will increase their knowledge and skills in planning and implementing suicide prevention strategies and activities.

Objectives:
a) Demonstrate an increase in their understanding about suicide: incidence, risk and protective factors, prevention strategies, assessment and management of suicidal individuals and multicultural considerations of suicide;
b) Demonstrate ability to producing, editing or evaluating social marketing messaging to reduce the stigma of mental illness and help seeking;
c) Demonstrate ability to create, modify and/or present suicide prevention educational programming and informational materials;
d) Demonstrate ability to collaborate with campus and community constituents to address the problem of suicide by engaging in research, evaluation, surveillance, and/or programming;
e) Demonstrate skill in using electronic technological resources to disseminate suicide prevention information/training.

How Outcomes are Measured and Minimum Thresholds for Achievement for Expected Competencies

Outcomes are measured by the End of Semester Suicide Evaluation form completed by the primary supervisor. Interns will achieve the following level of proficiency for each goal; at the end of fall semester a 4 average, at the end of spring a 5 average, and at the end of internship a 6 average on the End of Semester Evaluation form. Interns must receive a 4 on the 360 Degree Evaluation form completed by all staff – including other Student Affairs staff.

Goal #16:
Interns will increase their awareness of Holistic Health approach for working with clients with psychological and emotional concerns, and be able to demonstrate basic skills necessary to provide Holistic services.

Objectives:
a) Increase their understanding of the concepts and interventions related to Holistic Health care;
b) Demonstrate an ability to assess a client using a holistic approach;
c) Demonstrate an ability to provide holistic health interventions to selected clients.

How Outcomes are Measured and Minimum Thresholds for Achievement for Expected Competencies

Outcomes are measured by the End of Semester HH Evaluation form completed by the primary supervisor. Interns will achieve the following level of proficiency for each goal; at the end of fall semester a 4 average, at the end of spring a 5 average, and at the end of internship a 6 average on the End of Semester Evaluation form.

Goal #17:
Interns will increase their awareness and basic skills in the area of substance abuse assessment.

Objectives:
a) Increase their understanding of the impact of alcohol and other drugs on individual functioning;
b) Increase their ability to appropriately assess substance abuse problems with clients;
c) Increase their understanding of effective treatment interventions for substance abusers and addicts;
d) Increase their skills in motivating substance abuse clients to obtain appropriate treatment;
e) Increase their confidence in their ability to consult with other professionals in the substance abuse field.

How Outcomes are Measured and Minimum Thresholds for Achievement for Expected Competencies

Outcomes are measured by the End of Semester SA Evaluation form completed by the primary supervisor. Interns will achieve the following level of proficiency for each goal; at the end of fall semester a 4 average, at the end of spring a 5 average, and at the end of internship a 6 average on the End of Semester Evaluation form. Interns must receive a 4 on the 360 Degree Evaluation form completed by all staff – including Sindecuse Health Center staff.

Goal #18:
Interns will increase their awareness and basic skills in the area of eating disorders assessment and treatment and multi-disciplinary teaming.

Objectives:
a) Increase their understanding of the impact of eating disorders on individual functioning;
b) Increase their ability to appropriately assess eating disordered problems;
c) Increase their knowledge of appropriate treatment interventions for anorexia, bulimia, and other disordered eating patterns;
d) Increase their skills in working with eating disordered clients;
e) Increase their confidence in consulting with other health care professionals around eating disordered issues.

How Outcomes are Measured and Minimum Thresholds for Achievement for Expected Competencies

Outcomes are measured by the End of Semester ED Evaluation form completed by the primary supervisor. Interns will achieve the following level of proficiency for each goal; at the end of fall semester a 4 average, at the end of spring a 5 average, and at the end of internship a 6 average on the End of Semester Evaluation form. Interns must receive a 4 on the 360 Degree Evaluation form completed by all staff – including Sindecuse Health Center staff.

Goal #19:
Interns will increase their awareness of and basic skills necessary for the provision of group therapy.

Objectives:
a) Demonstrate the ability to distinguish between a socio-process and a psycho-process group;
b) Demonstrate the ability to determine criteria for group membership;
c) Demonstrate the ability to appropriately screen clients for admission to the group;
d) Demonstrate the ability to appropriately plan for the group environment, being sensitive to cultural differences;
e) Demonstrate the ability to initiate and facilitate group process in a culturally appropriate way;
f) Demonstrate the ability to recognize and appropriately respond to group dynamics;
g) Demonstrate the ability to plan for any didactic presentations to the group;
h) Demonstrate the ability to facilitate termination of the group;
i) Demonstrate the ability to maintain appropriate group records;
j) Demonstrate the ability to integrate supervisory feedback into group sessions;
k) Demonstrate the ability to be an effective co-therapist (if this opportunity is available).

How Outcomes are Measured and Minimum Thresholds for Achievement for Expected Competencies

Outcomes are measured by the End of Semester Group Evaluation form completed by the primary supervisor. Interns will achieve the following level of proficiency for each goal; at the end of fall semester a 4 average, at the end of spring a 5 average, and at the end of internship a 6 average on the End of Semester Evaluation form.

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