Internship I

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This course is one half of a two part cumulative experience, which extends for a full school year. Included in the course will be application of knowledge, theories and concepts, skills and attitudes gained from previous courses (e.g. research, ethics/law, foundations). This internship experience is designed to provide the clinical mental health counseling candidates with direct experience in the mental health/psychiatric agency settings. Candidates will conduct individual and group counseling to develop their professional competences. They will also be provided with opportunities to learn firsthand about policies and procedures, paperwork and culture of their future profession. The mental health internship experience requires students to obtain a minimum of 300 hours (120 direct and 180 indirect hours) in the first semester and another 300 hours in the second semester (120 direct hours and 180 indirect hours). In addition to the 300 hours per semester, students are required to participate in a weekly structured seminar via zoom lead by their NYIT internship supervisor, weekly on site supervision with their site internship supervisor, and complete course assignments. This course is considered one of Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) Professional Practice. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: MHCO 870