Marriage and Family Therapy - Counseling Practicum and Internship | HDAL 5570, Study notes of History of Education

Download Marriage and Family Therapy - Counseling Practicum and Internship | HDAL 5570 and more Study notes History of Education in PDF only on Docsity! 1 Practicum and Internship Handbook HDAL 5570 and 5880 Fall/Spring/Summer Marriage and Family Therapy Master's in Counseling Department of Human Development and Learning East Tennessee State University Revised 8/03 Goals and Objectives of the Marriage and Family Therapy Concentration 2 Goal: The goal of the Marriage and Family Therapy concentration is to provide academic and clinical training to equip students to function as knowledgeable, ethical, and effective marriage and family therapists. Objectives: - Students will have an understanding of a broad range of approaches to marriage and family therapy - Students will have a commitment to ongoing learning and growth - Students will have an understanding of a systemic orientation - Students will have an understanding and commitment to the AAFMT Code of Ethics - Students will have developed a philosophy of therapy - Students will have competence in clinical ability - Students will have appreciation for and sensitivity to diversity in our culture and client populations 5 offices. All internship sites must be approved by the student's professor who will establish contact with the on-site supervisor who provides weekly supervision. It is the student's responsibility to make certain that their internship setting(s) meet(s) the standards of the license they are ultimately seeking. Occasionally students may desire to use their current job or work site for their internship. Employment sites can be used for internship sites if 1) the work is of an appropriate type for the student's program concentration, 2) there is an adequate amount of concentration-appropriate work at the site; that is, the specific requirements of the internship can be completed at that setting, 3) there is appropriate on-site supervision, 4) new experiences will be available, and 5) the site has been approved by the program faculty. Evaluation Procedures Grades will be determined by the university supervisor based on the degree to which the student displays the skills, professional behaviors, and ethics appropriate for a graduating master's MFT student. Grades will not be given until internship time logs are completed and handed in. Professional and Ethical Conduct Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and to follow the ethical codes of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) throughout internship. Issues of professional conduct or concerns about ethical violations should be brought to the attention of your supervisor immediately. 6 Field Site Selection Selecting a internship site is an important component of your internship experience. At your internship site you will be offered a unique opportunity to obtain experience in the type of setting in which you may eventually be employed. The internship site will offer you opportunities to work with clients; interact with other professionals; attend team meetings; and learn much about the day-to-day workings of an agency or institution. This section offers guidelines for you to use when selecting an internship site. Commonly asked questions When do I select an internship site? It is recommended that you select and arrange for a internship site several months before you begin your internship. A general guideline is to begin the selection process during the preceding semester. So, if you plan to enroll in internship during the Spring of2005, make arrangements for your site during the Fall 2004 semester. How do I select an internship site? Selecting an internship site consists of the following basic steps which are discussed in more detail below. * Arrange to meet your faculty supervisor to discuss how he or she prefers that you select a site. * Identify the names of one or more internship sites along with the name and phone number of the contact person. * After making contact with your faculty supervisor, call the contact person at the site for an appointment and meet with him or her to discuss a possible placement. * Decide if the internship site meets your expectations. * If you receive an offer from the site, check with your faculty supervisor before accepting. * Inform your faculty supervisor of your site selection when it is confirmed and have the director of the site sign the Field Site Contract and return it to your faculty supervisor. Contacting the site Once you have selected possible sites, you will need to call the internship site contact person to arrange a meeting to see if the placement will be a good “fit” for you as well as for them. The meeting will either be with the contact person at the site or with the person who will be supervising you (internship site supervisor). Interviewing at the site The following are guidelines to assist you in interviewing with the internship site contact person or site supervisor: * Treat your contact with the internship site supervisor/contact person as though you were approaching them about a job interview. When you meet with the contact person or internship site supervisor, follow the general rules for job interviewing. * Obtain as much information as you can about the internship site, so that you are able to ask intelligent questions. * Prepare to answer questions about yourself, your background, and your reasons for selecting the internship site for internship. * Prepare questions to ask the contact person or internship site supervisor regarding the site. * Provide the contact person with the list of Site Coordinator/Supervisor expectations which is printed on the next page of this handbook. * Dress appropriately for the type of setting and position for which you are applying. * Arrive at the meeting early. 7 If you have any other questions regarding internship site selection, please discuss them with your faculty supervisor or your advisor. After the interview It is a good idea to follow job search protocol by sending a thank you note to the people with whom you interviewed. In the note indicate a date on which you will contact them if you have not heard from them. Then follow up with a phone call. It is also a good idea to accept or reject the placement offer in writing, outlining what specifically you have agreed upon regarding days, hours, expectations, etc. The Field Site Contract must be signed by the appropriate site director and returned to your faculty supervisor. Informing your faculty supervisor As soon as you have selected an internship site, notify your faculty supervisor of your choice, and let him or her know any specifics. Now is a good time to ask questions about internship that have come up as well. Internship site selection criteria When choosing an internship site, it is important for you to keep in mind your own needs and interests, as well as the requirements of the program and the requirements of the MFT licensing board that you will eventually need to satisfy. Consider the following: * What is your preferred work setting? - Community Mental Health Center - Large or small community agency - Agency with a wide variety of experiences or one that is more specialized - Inner city, suburb, or rural - Inpatient, outpatient, or long-term, residential care facility * What is your preferred clientele? - What age group? Young children, older children, young teens, older teens, young adults, middle-aged adults, older adults? - With what type of socio-economic group do you want to work? - With what type of cultural group do you want to work? - Do you want to work with people with specific presenting issues such as eating disorders, grief, survivors of sexual abuse, substance abuser, etc.? Counseling Internship Experience Counseling Program - Marriage and Family Therapy East Tennessee State University 10 1. to assign an internship supervisor who has appropriate credentials, time, and interest for working with the internship student; 2. to provide training activities (checked below) for the student in sufficient amounts to allow an adequate evaluation of the student's level of competence in each activity; 3. to provide the student with adequate work space to conduct professional activities; 4. to provide one (1) hour of supervision each week which involves case conferencing, review of audio/visual tapes, live observation, co-counseling, and/or role-playing; 5. to provide a written evaluation of the student based on criteria established by the MFT faculty of the Counseling Program. Internship Activities 1. Individual Therapy - Personal/Social ___ 2. Marital Therapy ___ 3. Family Therapy 4. Group Counseling (minimum of one group) - Co-leading, Leading 5. Intake Interviewing ___ 6. Testing - Administration, Analysis, Interpretation of Results 7. Counseling/Educational Activities - Parent Conferences, Outreach Client Orientation, Contact with other Agencies, In-services, etc. 8. Report Writing - Case notes, Treatment Plans, Counseling Goals, and Summaries 9. Individual Supervision 10. Group or Peer Supervision 11. Case Conferences of Staff Meetings 13. Other (Please list) Internship Site Supervisor:_______________________________ License: _____ Date _________ Intern: ________________________________________________________________ Date _________ Faculty Supervisor: ______________________________________________________ Date _________ 11 Memorandum of Agreement By and Between Appendix B Students' Contract As a practicum or intern student placed at __________________________________________ Agency I understand the following to be my rights and responsibilities: A. To be in attendance at _______________________________________________________ Agency for _ hours; _ days during each week of internship. B. To report my absence at least 48 hours in advance, disregarding emergencies, to ________________________ . Agency Absence of more than two (2) days may result in removal from practicum/intern experience. C. To abide by the Professional Standards of Ethics as outlined by the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). D. To receive evaluation upon completion of the internship. E. To have identified _______________ as my supervisor on site. On-site Supervisor F. To have identified __________ as my supervising professor during the E.T.S.U. Counseling Faculty internship. _______________________________ ________________ Practicum/Intern Student Date 12 Evaluation for Internship – HDAL 5880 Counseling Student: Supervisor: _______________________ Site: Date: _______________ As the counseling student's supervisor, please rate the student counselor on the following scale. 1 2 3 4 NA DK Ineffective Minimally Effective Very Effective Not Applicable Do Not Know Effective I. Professional Conduct A. Conducts himself/herself in an ethical manner 1 2 3 4 NA DK B. Is on time for appointments 1 2 3 4 NA DK C. Dresses and acts appropriately as a professional 1 2 3 4 NA DK D. Has good rapport with agency personnel 1 2 3 4 NA DK II. Family Therapy Skills A. Helps the family define their needs 1 2 3 4 NA DK B. Stops chaotic interchanges 1 2 3 4 NA DK C. Shifts approach when one way of gathering information is not working 1 2 3 4 NA DK D. Uses short, specific, and clear communications 1 2 3 4 NA DK E. Asks open-ended questions 1 2 3 4 NA DK F. Clarifies own and client’s expectations of therapy 1 2 3 4 NA DK G. Explicitly structures or directs interaction among family members 1 2 3 4 NA DK H. Is able to stay focused, does not get sidetracked 1 2 3 4 NA DK I. Is able to think systemically 1 2 3 4 NA DK