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INTAKES

Trainees will have the opportunity to develop clinical interviewing skills, case conceptualization, and diagnostic formulation skills in order to conduct intakes independently.

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING

Each trainee will carry a weekly caseload of approximately 8-12 clients. Client cases are considered short-term (1-12 sessions per academic year). Caseloads can be discussed with the assigned supervisor to meet the specific training needs of the trainee and inform case assignment.

SUPERVISION

Supervision will consist of one hour per week of individual supervision with either an assign supervised doctoral intern or licensed senior clinician. In addition, trainees are required to attend case consultation, which provides an opportunity for group supervision once per week (Friday mornings, 830-10am). Case consultation is an opportunity to develop case conceptualization, present cases, share best practice, problem solve with peers, and reflect on personal experiences during clinical work to enhance trainees’ growth and effectiveness. Case consultation is attended by all trainees and supervision is provided by a senior clinician, which rotates on a monthly basis, thereby exposing all trainees to various clinical expertise at the UCC.

COUPLES/PARTNERED, GROUP COUNSELING

Trainees have the possible option to be involved in the provision of couples/partnered and/or group therapy at the UCC. Opportunities to gain these experiences depend on the availability during the semester, and are dependent on the trainee’s past training and experience, and readiness as assessed by supervisors. Doctoral interns have first priority on available opportunities.

OUTREACH

Outreach and consultation programming are integral parts of the preventative and developmental emphases of counseling services. Depending on availability, trainees have the possible opportunity to be involved in outreach programs during the training year where trainees can develop and present programs in areas of special interest and/or to work with new topics and populations. Trainees and senior clinicians often work in teams to present programs, provide training for resident advisers, or work directly with groups of students on specific issues, such as grief counseling. Doctoral interns have first priority on available opportunities.

PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING

Trainees may have the possible option to provide psychoeducational assessments to clients, dependent on the trainee’s past training and experience, readiness as assessed by supervisors, and availability based on center and other trainee needs. Doctoral interns have first priority on available opportunities.