Intern-Child-Adol Therapy

Catalog description

Students will learn individual, group and crisis intervention therapy techniques from a broad spectrum of approaches including cognitive, behavioral, psychodynamic, ecological/systems, etc. Students will learn about school crisis plans and teams, bullying/harassment policies, and abuse/neglect referrals to the Division of Youth and Family Services. Students will use clinical interviewing and data based assessment skills to make an accurate DSM-IV-TR diagnosis, develop and monitor treatment plans, and complete progress notes with a multicultural diverse population. Students will need to obtain a field placement to observe/participate in individual and/or group counseling experiences. Student Liability Insurance is required. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the School and Community Ed.S. Program; and concurrent enrollment in CPSY 7501 /8501.