Doctoral Practicum Training
The Practicum Program at the Old Dominion University 咨询 Center provides training in collegiate mental health for doctoral students. Practicum counselors are typically students in their third or fourth year of their doctoral program in counselor education, clinical psychology, or counseling psychology.
The practicum is a 9-12 month training program that focuses on: (a) becoming an effective practitioner who is guided by knowledge of clinical theory, (b) developing an increasing awareness of ethical/legal/professional standards of practice, (c) developing sensitivity to 个人 differences while integrating the significance of multiculturalism and diversity, and (d) developing an openness to learning. We strive to meet you where you are as a trainee and encourage you to develop your own therapeutic orientation during your year here as a practicum counselor.
Practicum clinicians work with Old Dominion University students who present with a wide variety of issues, ranging from adjustment disorders, difficulties in managing stress and affective concerns, relationship and developmental problems, crisis intervention, to issues of self-esteem and self-worth and challenges in transitioning to college life. Our staff and training program is multidisciplinary, involving licensed clinical psychologists, licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers, and psychiatric services. We value a range of therapeutic perspectives within our staff and hope that our training environment enriches the professional development of our trainees. 咨询 服务s encourages an "open-door" policy which helps form a productive working alliance between staff and trainees in our Center.
Practicum Training Responsibilities & 活动
Practicum counselors are expected to spend approximately 20-24 hours each week at the 咨询 Center. 在方向, practicum clinicians are given an overview of the policies and procedures of the Center as well as the opportunity to meet the staff in a relaxed, 学院的设置. An introduction to key 办公室s that we often interact with regularly (such as the Student 健康 服务s, 学生接触 and 支持, and the Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity) as well as an introduction to issues in college/university life is also provided during Practicum Orientation.
In addition to providing 个人 therapy, trainees are expected to co-lead a interpersonal process therapy/themed group with a senior staff member. Opportunities for couples psychotherapy, and university community 外展 activities are available for practicum clinicians who express an interest in participating in these areas. An important aspect of our program is attention to the learning needs of each practicum clinician. While you are part of "the practicum clinicians" as a group, we attend to your 个人 learning goals as a beginning therapist as we integrate you into the collaborative setting of the 咨询 服务s.
小时
春天 & 下降:
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
星期五:上午8点.m. - 5 p.m.
夏天 & 优惠:
Monday-星期五:上午8点m - 5 pm
- 个人 Psychotherapy
Trainees will provide short term treatment using a 10 session model. Typically trainees will see about 6-8 个人 clients per week. Trainees are required to record 个人 counseling sessions with clients. Sessions will be reviewed as a part of the supervision process. - 团体治疗
Trainees will co-lead a interpersonal process therapy/themed group with senior staff. Additional opportunities to co-lead a structured psycho-educational or discussion groups may be available depending on the center's needs and the trainees' interests. Trainees receive at least one hour of supervision for their group work each week.
- 夫妻治疗
Trainees have an option to work with one or more couples. - Crisis/After Hours On-Call
咨询 服务s provides 24 hour crisis on-call services to all ODU students. Each trainee provides crisis on call services during the week they are scheduled to be the on call counselor, during their second semester on site. Their direct supervisor will serve as the immediate back-up for the trainees, and from there other senior staff members are available to all trainees when consultation is needed. - Urgent Care/Walk-in 任命
Trainees will be assigned weekly urgent care/walk-in appointments, on their late days. 有时, based on number of students requiring assessment, trainees will be assigned additional walk-in appointments at the behest of the assistant director and/or the trainee's clinical supervisor.
- 外展
Our staff and trainees are actively involved in 外展 to the ODU community. Trainees are expected to participate in and develop mental health 外展 activities to the campus community. Trainees and staff also meet requests for 外展 activities from ODU students, faculty, and staff.
- Liaison to ODU 社区
Most of our staff has an on-going liaison relationship with a department and/or residential hall. Trainees are encouraged to become involved in these consultation and liaison activities.
- 情况会议
Case Conference provides an opportunity to create a space to facilitate a dynamic exchange of ideas and foster professional growth to better help the students we serve. There are numerous aspects of clinical practice that can be discussed during these meetings including case conceptualizations, 文化的多样性, awareness of self as a counselor, treatment planning and interventions, 灵性, integration of knowledge of theories and practice, and crisis intervention skills to name a few. - 培训研讨会
Trainees will meet weekly for the training seminar that will highlight clinical topics and activities relative to working in a college counseling center. The primary subjects with focus on: group therapy, 外展, cultural competence, and professional development. - 训练教学法
Trainees will meet weekly with the clinical training coordinator and various staff members for discussions on various mental health topics related to university mental health. 每个月, 1 didactic will be dedicated to exploring different dimensions of diversity and intersectionality. Twice during the spring and fall semester trainees will participate in interactive didactic workshops regarding theoretical orientation, to provide more exposure to different approaches to psychotherapy. Didactics are designed to be instructional as well as interactive and trainees are encouraged to engage actively.
- Trainee 监督
Practicum supervision provides an opportunity for therapists-in-training to acquire new skills; hone on-going theoretical orientations; and support and challenge self and fellow trainees in a supportive environment. - 组织监督
Trainees' group work will be supervised by the senior staff member with whom they co-lead group. In addition to providing trainees with feedback directly after the group meeting, all trainees and staff leading groups will meet for one hour per week to discuss group issues and topics such as group development, 团体动力学, group interventions/techniques, co-leadership issues, diversity awareness, and ethic and professionalism.
| Approximate # of Hours per Week | ||
| 临床服务 | 秋天 | 春天 |
| 1. 个人 | 6-8 | 6-8 |
| 2. 集团 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| 3. 摄入 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| 4. Urgent Care/ Consultation | 1-2 (or more as needed) | 1-2 (or more as needed |
| 外展 | ||
| Psycho-educational program | 1 +(必需) | 1 +(必需) |
| Open House/Saturday Functions | 2(必需) | 2(必需) |
| OCS 外展 Presentations | 2(支持) | 2 (Trainee Initiated) |
| Professional Training | ||
| 说教的研讨会 | 1 | 1 |
| 培训研讨会 | 1 | 1 |
| 评估研讨会 | 1 | 1 |
| 行政 | ||
| 病例管理 | 3 | 3 |
| Post 集团 Process Meeting | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 监督 | ||
| 组织监督 | 1 | 1 |
| 个人 监督 | 1 | 1 |
|
总计 |
20-24 |
20-24 |
*额外的注意: All trainees will be required to provide proof of malpractice/liability insurance.