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ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAM DELAWARE GUIDANCE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH INC.
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ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAM
DELAWARE GUIDANCE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
AND YOUTH INC.
To provide quality mental health services for children, youth and
their families. We believe that all children have a right to good
mental health and should have access to quality therapeutic care,
regardless of their ability to pay.
Our Mission
ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAM
RATIONALE:Shortage of Behavioral Health Professionals in DE
Most severe in Kent and Sussex Counties
Diversity of clinicians also an issue (Race, Ethnicity, Language, etc.)
Newly licensed clinicians often lack adequate training/experience/competence in clinical work
ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAM
GOALS: Create two year Advanced Training Program for
clinicians graduating with a masters degree
Provide Clinical Seminars, Intensive Supervision, and Clinical Experience to develop knowledge, skills, competencies and breadth of clinical experience
Program Graduates are ready to become licensed and practice competently in Delaware’s provider system
ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAM
PROGRAM DETAILS:Trainees recruited from area graduate schools. Diversity and interest in long-term employment in Delaware considered in selection process.
6-10 new trainees admitted to DGS Advanced Training Program each year
Trainees employed by DGS on full time basis (salary, benefits, etc.) at our five sites in Wilmington, Newark, Dover, Lewes and Seaford
Trainees carry a caseload of 18 clients per week
ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAM
Training Activities:
Seminars: 3-5 hours per week
Ind. Supervision: 1-2 hours per week
Group Supervision: 1.5 hours per week
Supervision includes live supervision, supervision of recorded work, role plays, description of work
Supervisors participate in Supervisors Group to ensure quality of supervision and refine program process
Trainees receive ongoing evaluation and regular feedback. At end of first year, trainees in good standing are invited for second year
ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAM SEMINAR SCHEDULE
YEAR ONE- SEMINAR A TITLE OF SEMINAR WEEKS DURATION WEEKS TIME PERIODOrientation 4 1-4Systems Concepts/Family Evaluation 4 1-4Therapeutic Alliance 5 1-5Human Development/Family Life Cycle 3 6-8Suicidality/Risk Management 6 9-14Attachment (Theory/Schemas/Parenting) 14 15-28Family Therapy 12 29-40 Affect Regulation Skills 6 41-46Behavior Management 6 47-52
YEAR TWO - SEMINAR ACognitive Behavior Therapy 7 1-7Psychoeducation 2 8-9Case Management TBD TBDPractice Management TBD TBDSpecial Topics TBD TBD
YEAR ONE & TWO - SEMINAR BDiagnostic Assessment/Trauma Conceptualization/Treatment Formulation 1-104
ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAM
RESULT:
Every year 6-10 clinicians graduate and enter the workforce ready for licensure and employment in Delaware’s behavioral Healthcare System
ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAM
Program Needs:Medicaid reimbursement for trainees’ work
under signature of Licensed SupervisorEducation Loan Repayment Program
eligibility for trainees during their training at DGS Advanced Training Program
Start up funding
