Placement Particulars for each level of student

Medical Resident- placement is for a one-month psychiatric rotation only.  Non-recurring.

Post-Doctoral Resident- has completed a doctoral degree (PhD/ Psy.D/ Ed.D) and considered a full-time staff member in the program they are assigned (with all the benefits & responsibilities thereof).  Residents will provide clinical services of at least 900 hours yearly. They must meet licensure requirements of 2 hours of weekly supervision.

NOTE: Any clinical position (not requiring licensure) posted here can qualify as a Postdoc Residency.  Recurring.

Psychology Intern- is considered a full-time staff member in the program they are assigned (with all the benefits & responsibilities thereof).  They must meet APPIC guidelines: for supervision (2 hours weekly) and for didactic activities (2 hours weekly).  Didactic activities include in-services, treatment teams etc.  APPIC requires a minimum of 10 hours weekly be in direct client care.  Recurring.  Click on this link for more information.

Medical Student- is pursuing an M.D. /D.O. in medicine who is placed for a one-month psychiatric rotation only. During that placement, they observe the work of the Staff Physicians and participate in all staffings/grand rounds/ treatment teams.    Recurring. Click on this link for current medical student Information.

Psychology Trainee (Therapy) –has completed a Masters Degree in psychology and works a set schedule in the program(s) that they are assigned. They must be engaged in providing direct clinical services; Psychological assessments are not generally conducted. They get approximately 3 hours of supervision weekly. They must meet school requirements of having 50% of their time in clinical services.  The school informally requires them to see at least two adult/adolescent clients for at least 8-12 sessions in order for them to pass their competency requirement.  The average practicum is 20 hours for 40 weeks, their average productive time is 17 hours weekly. Recurring.

Physician Assistant- completes a clinical preceptorship as part of the completion of their degree requirements. During this preceptorship, they can take medical histories, perform physical examinations, order/analyze laboratory tests, and implements a treatment plan. These are done with supervision of the supervising physician and other health professionals involved in client care. A preceptorship is usually 40-50 hours weekly during a semester. Non-recurring.

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Intern -is a nurse that works a set schedule in either/both of our outpatient and inpatient settings. Depending on the type of practicum, they may merely observe our ARNP or may actively treat clients under appropriate supervision. They generally get two hours of supervision weekly.  School requirements vary, but many ARNP students need to provide service from 12-20 hours weekly during their semester-based practicum. Semi-recurring

Registered MSW/MFT/MHC Intern- works a set schedule in the program(s) that they are assigned. They must be engaged in providing direct clinical services and supervised by an approved supervisor in their discipline. They are required to get regular supervision (usually 3 hours weekly).  Non-recurring.

NOTE: Any clinical position (not requiring licensure) posted here can qualify as a Registered MSW/MFT/MHC Internship.

MSW/MFT/MHC/MRC Intern- is a student that works a set schedule in the program(s) that they are assigned. They must be engaged in providing direct clinical services and supervised by a licensed individual from their discipline.  Their school dictates the amount of supervision and particulars, so there is variability to their duties and requirements.  Some students are required to do 800 hours of direct service, but the time period for this is flexible. Others will need to accumulate 1,000 hours over 2 years. Non-recurring.

Psychology Trainee (Diagnostic) - is a student that works a set schedule in the program(s) that they are assigned.  They get approximately 3 hours of supervision weekly. They must meet school requirements of having 50% of their time in specific & limited clinical services.  They are restricted to intakes, screenings, interviews and any activity that could be defined as “assessment” rather than “treatment”.  The school requires them to have at least one full battery assessment monthly (9 per year) in order for them to pass their competency requirement.  The average practicum is 20 hours for 40 weeks.  Recurring.

Psychology Trainee (Specialty or Pre-Practicum) - is a student that works a set schedule in the program(s) that they are assigned. As they are outside the regular requirements of their school, they provide services as dictated by the program and their competency level (MA vs. BA).  The amount of supervision is flexible and the length of the practicum has great variability.  Non-Recurring.

BSW/BA Intern- is a student that works a set schedule in the program(s) that they are assigned. They should be engaged in providing direct case management services and supervised by a licensed individual from their discipline.  Their school dictates the amount of supervision and particulars, so there is variability to their duties and requirements.  Some students are required to do 800 hours of direct service, but the time period for this is flexible.  Non-recurring.

M.C.C. Health Science Students- are students that work in specific programs in the corporation.  Nursing students complete observational rotations on in-patient units for periods of less than one month.  Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) -1 students complete observational rotations in in-patient or out-patient programs for 6-8 weeks. OTA-2 students complete clinical rotations in in-patient or out-patient programs for the length of a semester (up to 12 weeks).  M.C.C. provides the supervisors for all these students and provides some needed documentation for them to observe clients.  Recurring.

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