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Practicum Training Program |
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Counseling Services - The University of Texas
at San Antonio |
Program
Description |
The University of Texas At San Antonio Counseling Services offers a
clinical practicum/internship experience for trainees in Psychology,
Social Work, and Counseling.
Clinical Activities:
→ Individual counseling
→ Intake interviews (triage)
→ Consultation with clinical staff
→ Group co-facilitation may be available
Hours:
The training program requires a commitment for the summer
orientation and the fall semester. Preference is given to
students who are interested in a placement for both the fall and
spring semesters.
Summer:
→ 20 to 35 hour orientation program, depending on the
trainee's experience, coursework, and progress during orientation
→ Flexible schedule
Fall:
→ 13 to 20 hours per week
→ Must be available every Friday from 9:30am to 12:30pm
for case consultation and trainings
Spring:
→ 13 to 20 hours per week
→ Must be available every Friday from 9:30am to 12:30pm
for case consultation and trainings
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Program
Objectives |
Practicum and intern trainees participate in a variety of activities
intended to develop knowledge and skills in the following areas:
> Counseling skills
> Comprehensive intake interviews (triage)
> Case conceptualization
> Treatment planning
> DSM-IV diagnoses
> Clinical documentation/SOAP notes
> Theoretical orientation
> Cultural competency
> Issues unique to a university population
> Professional ethics and behavior
> Effective use of supervision
> Participation in a multidisciplinary team
> Incorporate objectives from specific field of study or program
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Supervision
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Trainees receive the following supervision:
> Individual supervision (one hour weekly)
> Group supervision (one hour every two weeks)
> Case consultation (one hour weekly)
> Live supervision during initial triage
> All counseling and triage sessions are recorded using webcams
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| Training |
All
trainees receive orientation training to prepare them for providing
services at Counseling Services and on-going training throughout the
practicum experience.
Orientation training:
= Basic counseling skills
= Triage training including role-plays
= Treating the college student
= Depression
= Anxiety
= LD/ADHD screening
= Risk assessment/management (suicide, homicide, self-injury, child/elder
abuse, severe alcohol/drug abuse)
= Diversity (cultural, GLBT, etc.)
= Psychotherapeutic models
= Community/campus resources
= Termination
In-service training:
All trainees participate in weekly in-service trainings attended by
all clinical staff.
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Application Materials and
Deadlines |
The
following materials are required of all applicants:
• A current vita or resume
• A personal statement to include:
- Reason for wanting to be a counselor
- Reason for wanting to work at UTSA Counseling
Services
• An unofficial transcript from all graduate programs attended
• One letter of recommendation from a clinical supervisor or a
faculty member
• Finalists will be given an on-site interview
Application deadline:
All application materials are due to Dr. Richard Blask in Counseling
Services by 5:00pm on Friday, June 11, 2010.
Positions available:
- Counseling/Psychology (1 to 2 positions)
- Social Work (1 to 2 positions) |
| Location |
Counseling
Services
The University of Texas at San Antonio
RWC 1.810
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, Texas 78249
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| Contacts |
Thomas Baez, Ph.D. -
Director of Counseling Services
Melissa Hernandez, LCSW
- Assistant Director of Counseling Services
Richard Blask, Ph.D. -
Coordinator of Training |
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