Graduate Practicum and Internship Handbook

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2021 – 2022

Graduate Practicum and Internship Handbook

College of Applied Behavioral Sciences Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology 1400 E. Hanna Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46227

http://uindy.edu/applied-behavioral-sciences/psyd

APA-accredited* Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program *For questions or information regarding accreditation, please contact:

Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation American Psychological Association

750 1st Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242/ (202)336-5979 http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation /[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation

http://uindy.edu/applied-behavioral-sciences/psyd

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Table of Contents

Quick Look-up Table for Practicum Information .................................................................................4

PRACTICUM ..........................................................................................................................................6 Description and Nature of Clinical Practica________________________________________..................... 6

Professional Practice Seminar ..........................................................................................................................................6 Training Sites....................................................................................................................................................................8 Practicum Site Phone Contact and Visitation Policy........................................................................................................8

CLINICAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................. 9 Prerequisites for Assignment to Clinical Practica ............................................................................................................9 Course Credit Hours .......................................................................................................................................................10 Liability Coverage ..........................................................................................................................................................11 Hours and Scheduling.....................................................................................................................................................11 GPSY 651: Advanced Practicum/Seminar .....................................................................................................................13 GPSY-652: Supplemental Practicum/Seminar...............................................................................................................13 GPSY-653: Advanced Traineeship ................................................................................................................................13 GPSY-654: Elective Practicum/Seminar........................................................................................................................13 Diversity of Placements (PsyD Students).......................................................................................................................14 Traineeship .....................................................................................................................................................................14 Supervisors and Supervision ..........................................................................................................................................14

PRACTICUM PLACEMENT PROCESS ............................................................................................15

EVALUATION OF CLINICAL PRACTICA.......................................................................................16 Site and Supervisor Ratings of Students.........................................................................................................................16 Student Ratings of Sites and Supervisors .......................................................................................................................16

DEPARTMENTAL POLICIES RELATED TO PRACTICUM..........................................................16 Practicum Between Summer and Fall Semesters ...........................................................................................................17 Practicum Orientation Guidelines ..................................................................................................................................17 Clinical Supervisor’s On-Site Presence..........................................................................................................................17 Suitability of Practicum Activities .................................................................................................................................18 Paid Practica ...................................................................................................................................................................19 Transportation of Client Materials .................................................................................................................................19 Practicum at the Site of Employment .............................................................................................................................19 Communication Between the Director of Clinical Training, the Department, and the Site...........................................19 Ending Practicum or Changing Practica.........................................................................................................................20 Practica without Summer Hours.....................................................................................................................................20 Students with Emotional or Behavioral Difficulties.......................................................................................................21

........................................................................................................................................................................................22 Informing the Program of Legal Issues that Might Affect Employment, Clinical Training Placements, and Licensure:

PRE-DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP........................................................................................................22 APPLICATION PROCESS ........................................................................................................................... 23

Applying for Predoctoral Internship: Dissertation & Comprehensive Examination Prerequisites ................................23 Background Reading and Preparation ............................................................................................................................24 Finding and Choosing Sites ............................................................................................................................................24 APA Accreditation and APPIC Membership Policy......................................................................................................25 Application for Psychology Internship (AAPI)..............................................................................................................25 Interviewing....................................................................................................................................................................25 APPIC Matching Process ...............................................................................................................................................25

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INTERNSHIP .......................................................................................................................................28 Course Credit and Liability ............................................................................................................................................28 Supervisor Ratings of Students.......................................................................................................................................28 Internship Completion and Graduation ..........................................................................................................................28

PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL COMPORTMENT ON-SITE.....................................................29 Grievance Procedure ......................................................................................................................................................29 Support On Internship ....................................................................................................................................................29

APPENDIX A: PRACTICUM PLACEMENT.....................................................................................30 Practicum Application Checklist................................................................................................................... 30

APPENDIX B: PRACTICUM GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE...........................................................31 Problem Encountered by Student: ..................................................................................................................................32 Problem Encountered by Supervisor: .............................................................................................................................32 Problem Encountered with DCT: ...................................................................................................................................32

APPENDIX C: PRE-DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP.............................................................................33 Predoctoral Internship Application Checklist (May - February) .............................................................. 33

Checklist Part II: Letter of Readiness and Part 2 of the AAPI .................................................................. 34

Petition to Apply for Internship (Completed by Student)........................................................................... 35

GPSY 650 Requirements (6 semesters) Completed ..................................................................................... 35

Petition to Apply for Internship (Completed by Student)........................................................................... 38

Early Petition: GPSY 650 Completion Not Met........................................................................................... 38

Petition for Non-APA Accredited Pre-Doctoral Internship ........................................................................... 43

APPENDIX D: MISCELLANEOUS ...................................................................................................46 Elective Practicum Guidelines…………… …………………………………………………….…………45 Policy on Training at the Same Site During First Two Years of Practicum.............................................. 47

Information and Paperwork Needed for Licensure..................................................................................... 48

APA Direct Observation Requirement for Practicum FAQ and Guide .................................................... 48

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Quick Look-up Table for Practicum Information

PSYD Standard

PSYD Elective

PSYD Trainee

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS When? Tuesday, Thursday, (m b Friday)

Fall, Winter, Summer. 2 required, advanced strongly recommended

Flexible Fall, Winter, Summer

Recommended Student Hours:

16-24 hrs/wk (24 hr max)

8-10 hrs/wk (10 hr max)

At least 12 (20 hr max)

Minimum Patient Contact Hours (at le st 40%): Total Hours

Approximately 6.5 hrs/ week

600 per year

3 hrs/wk

120 per semester

N/A

600 per year

SITE REQUIREMENTS Minimum Supervision Hours

1.5 hrs/week, at least one of which is individual with a doctoral level psychologist.

1 hr per week with doctoral level supervisor

1.5 hrs/week, at least one of which is individual with a doctoral level supervisor.

SECONDARY SUPERVISOR Supervisors Presence

Supervisor presence preferred. If not present, then a licensed MA or doctoral level clinical professional can substitute if they are aware the student is conducting clinical work and agree to supervise. Off-site activities permitted if supervisor or designated replacement are present.

Presence needed when providing direct services

Paid Practica Sites can (and are encouraged to) pay students, but only as a stipend (set monthly amount). Students cannot receive a fee anchored to work productivity, such as a certain fee per hour for therapy or a fee per assessment.

Recording Audio recording and/or video recording of at least one ongoing patient is required of students who are conducting psychotherapy and/or diagnostic interviewing. Supervisors are expected to periodically review selections from the recordings.

Preferred but not required

Preferred but not required

Direct Observation

Suggested at least once per semester via in person or real-time video observation

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GRADUATE PRACTICUM AND INTERNSHIP HANDBOOK

The Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology (GDCP) within the College of Applied Behavioral Sciences (CABS) at the University of Indianapolis has adopted a practitioner-scholar model of professional education. The curriculum has been designed within the guidelines for professional psychologists established by the American Psychological Association (APA) and the competency-based training tradition of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP; Peterson, et al., 1997). The goal of the NCSPP model for professional psychologist training is the development and refinement of core clinical competencies. These competencies focus on the applied professional practice of psychology and the accumulation of knowledge in particular content areas. Thus, a major focus in the Doctoral training program at the University of Indianapolis is on “preparing individuals for professional practice in psychology to aid in the prevention and treatment of human problems, as well as the enhancement of human functioning and potential. The doctoral program is designed to train students for the general, integrative practice of professional psychology through a broad-based exposure to a variety of psychological approaches and modalities” (Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology Mission Statement).

The GDCP faculty established the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology with the intention of training students in the skills, knowledge, and attitudes as necessary for the assessment, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of psychological and psychosocial problems experienced by persons in a variety of contexts. The emphasis of the graduate program is on the practical application of clinical knowledge. To achieve this end, the faculty has incorporated practicum and internship experiences into the doctoral program’s training model as an integral component of the curriculum. Practicum courses and placements complement students' academic coursework, which focuses on the conceptual understanding of psychological theories and therapeutic techniques. Such experiences provide students with opportunities to work under the direct supervision of practicing professional psychologists and other professional healthcare professionals, and to learn how to apply the knowledge and information they gain from their coursework.

The Graduate Practicum and Internship Handbook (GPIH) was designed to assist doctoral students applying to and participating in clinical practica and internships. The body of the document describes Department policies related to the practicum and internship experiences.

Forms that are pertinent to obtaining a placement, documents that are needed when a student is on practicum, such as the supervisor and student evaluation forms, forms that are completed by sites and supervisors that are interested in creating a practicum training relationship with the GDCP, the petition students may use when requesting a change in practicum experiences, such as requesting a second practicum to supplement a primary practicum or other issues related to practicum are electronically submitted via CORE Elms; please contact the Director of Clinical Training (DCT) for links to electronic submissions of forms. All contact for forms from the DCT or the DCT’s graduate assistant is to be emailed to [email protected] explicitly. Any emails that are sent directly to the DCT’s email will not be answered.

Documents that are related to the predoctoral internship are to be sent directly to the DCT’s email at [email protected]. Internship forms or questions that are sent to the clinical training email will not be answered.



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PRACTICUM

Description and Nature of Clinical Practica________________________________________

Clinical practica are conducted at approved clinical training sites located throughout Indiana and surrounding areas. These practica typically involve the student acquiring supervised experiences in psychological testing and assessment, diagnostic interviewing, psychotherapy with a diverse range of clients, collaboration and consultation with interdisciplinary treatment teams, treatment planning and case management, case presentations, educational seminars, and other aspects of the professional practice of psychology. Students may not be exposed to all of these activities and experiences when completing either a practicum or internship; nor should any one training site be expected to provide all of them in one placement.

The PsyD program is designed to reflect a generalist approach that provides exposure to a variety of experiences, orientations, and professionals skills. Thus, practicum and internship experiences will range in training opportunities and students may find that his or her site differs in significant ways from his or her peer’s experiences. Students are encouraged to identify their own interests and goals for training, consistent with his or her previous clinical experience, current level of skill, career interests, and the needs of the available sites. Students must take responsibility for defining their personal training goals and needs. Further, they should work closely with their academic advisor to identify their long-range career interests and, in consultation with the DCT, attempt to find the most appropriate training sites and experiences to help meet those goals. Students should discuss their personal training goals with their clinical site supervisor at the onset of the practicum/internship in order to establish appropriate expectations and provide a framework for meaningful training experiences.

Professional Practice Seminar

Students on a practicum or traineeship must participate in a weekly Practicum Seminar facilitated by core program faculty and/or qualified adjunct faculty. Attendance is required even if the practicum site is located outside of Indianapolis. The seminar is designed to address a variety of topics important to the practice of psychology and the development of a professional identity. Issues related to, but are not limited to, assessment, diagnosis, conceptualization, and management of cases will be discussed in the seminars. Other topics may include client gender, racial, sexual orientation and ethnic diversity issues; the selection and evaluation of effective treatment strategies; working with interdisciplinary treatment teams; consultation and supervision issues; program development and evaluation; professional ethics; and other relevant aspects of professional psychology. Review and evaluation of recordings (audio or video) of student assessment and psychotherapy activities are central to the purpose of the seminars. However, there are some sites that present with recording limitations, that are considered on an individual practicum placement basis. All graduate students are required to complete case presentations in these seminars.

Placement of students into a Practicum Seminar group is based on several factors, including, but not limited to: variability in faculty facilitators across years of practicum and appropriate mix of first, second, and third-year practicum students. This requires considerable coordination efforts.

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Therefore, students will not be permitted to switch their Seminar groups, except under very unusual circumstances. A change in group needs to be approved by the DCT and Program Director, and would require a letter from the student’s practicum supervisor stating that there is a conflicting activity that is a requirement for the student’s practicum placement, as well as a detailed description of the activity, time of the activity (beginning and ending times), professional staff who are involved in the activity, and the student’s role in the activity. Do not make requests unless all these criteria are met.

On or before the Tuesday of examination week each semester, in order to receive a satisfactory grade in or 650/651/652/653/654, Doctoral students must complete all required forms:

Required Forms

A. Beginning of Year (2 weeks into semester I) 1. Letter of Understanding Between the Student and Site 2. Practicum Learning Objectives-Semester I

B. End of Semester I (Tuesday of finals week; OR student gets an Incomplete) 1. Practicum Student Evaluation Form (Completed by Supervisor) 2. Mid-Year Practicum Site Evaluation Form 3. Supervisor Evaluation Form 4. Outcome Assessment Tracking Form 5. Evaluation Review Signature Form

C. Mid-Year (2 weeks into semester II) 1. Practicum Learning Contract-Semester II

D. End of Semester II (Tuesday of finals week; OR student gets an Incomplete) 1. Practicum Student Evaluation Form (Completed by Supervisor) 2. End of Semester/Year Practicum Hours Form 3. Supervisor Evaluation Form 4. Outcome Assessment Tracking Form 5. Evaluation Review Signature Form

E.***End of Summer semester (Tuesday of finals week; OR student gets an Incomplete) 1. Practicum Student Evaluation Form (Completed by supervisor) 2. End of Year Site Evaluation Form 3. Supervisor Evaluation Form 4. Outcome Assessment Tracking Form 5. Evaluation Review Signature Form

*** This final set of forms (E), will be required for students who will be engaging in practicum through the end of the academic year. Students who complete their practicum at the end of Semester II will complete forms listed for Semester II (D) and disregard the completion of Summer Session (E).

Forms are completed online using Core ELMS. Forms will be reviewed in order to address any practicum related performance concerns. Failure to submit practicum forms in a timely manner may

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constitute reason for PCE review.

** All petitions must be received by the last day of the month, in order to be reviewed by PSTC, in the upcoming month. If petitions are not received at this time, the petition will not be reviewed by PSTC until the following month. No petitions will be reviewed after June of the Summer Semester until September of Semester I of the following academic year (i.e., The last date for petition submission for the academic year will be May 31st). Please be mindful of this policy as you plan for class registration. Please note there is no guarantee that petitions will be approved.

Training Sites

Practicum and internship placements are available in a variety of clinical settings such as inpatient mental health units, partial hospitalization programs, community mental health centers, correctional facilities, outpatient clinics, residential treatment programs, and private practices. The DCT maintains a Core ELMS system that contains information about the specific experiences a student may obtain at each site. This information is available, upon request, to students should they require a record of experiences.

The GDCP strives to develop and maintain exemplary training experiences provided by outstanding clinical supervisors. The Psychological Services and Training Committee (PSTC) at the University of Indianapolis must approve all training sites and supervisors (see Appendices). The PSTC periodically reviews sites and supervisors for continued approval, review of approval status, or discontinuation of approval and submits recommendations to the DCT. If a student wishes to obtain a placement at a site not currently approved, they should approach the DCT to discuss the necessary procedures for obtaining approval.

Practicum Site Phone Contact and Visitation Policy

New Sites The DCT will visit each new site, which is required prior to any student beginning a practicum experience and provide a detailed site description for PSTC review.

Practicum Contacts All practicum sites with current graduate student placements will be contacted by phone (or e-mail) at least once per year by a member of the faculty. The faculty member will discuss the phone/e-mail contact with the PSTC in the event of any concerns. The form will be used by the DCT for site tracking and review by PSTC.

Site Visits In-person site visits will typically be conducted by the DCT. Sites will then be scheduled for visit based on the following guidelines.

• Any site where a student is experiencing difficulty will be contacted by phone and visited if warranted.

• Any site that a student identifies as being problematic or not in compliance with practicum policy will be visited.

• The remainder of sites will be visited on a rotating basis. Results of all site visits will be kept

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on record.

CLINICAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Prerequisites for Assignment to Clinical Practica

1. The graduate student must have successfully completed the following graduate courses with at least a grade of B-, pass, or satisfactory:

• GPSY-565 Advanced Psychopathology • GPSY-541 Foundation Skills for Psychotherapy • GPSY-560 Cognitive and Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches to Treatment • GPSY-542 Cognitive and Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches to Treatment Lab • GPSY-520 Ethics, Professional Standards, and Legal Issues • GPSY-511 Fundamentals of Psychological Assessment • GPSY-556 Fundamentals of Psychological Assessment Lab • GPSY-512 Cognitive and Intellectual Assessment • GPSY-557 Cognitive and Intellectual Assessment Lab • GPSY-513 Comprehensive Personality Assessment • GPSY-558 Comprehensive Personality Assessment Lab • GPSY-627 Clinical Interviewing

2. The student must be in good academic standing in the program with an average GPA above 3.0 (B) after 12 hours of graduate coursework;

3. The student must submit the Practicum Prerequisites Form (see Appendix A) to the DCT and receive their signed approval to apply for a clinical practicum; and

4. The student must be registered for graduate Practicum Seminar (GPSY 650/651/652/653/654) credit hours before starting the practicum.

If a student does not meet one of the above criteria (e.g., currently on probation, missing a prerequisite course, etc.) due to some unique circumstances, they may petition the PSTC to be allowed to begin practicum. It is the student's responsibility to demonstrate that lacking the prerequisite will not seriously decrease the quality of the clinical training experience or hinder their clinical effectiveness in working with clients. The PSTC rarely approves exceptions to the above prerequisites.

Practicum paperwork must be completed and turned in to the DCT before a student may begin training at the site. Students are not covered by malpractice insurance until they are enrolled in Practicum and their sites are approved. Paperwork includes:

● Practicum Request Form

For new sites or supervisors (not previously approved by the DCT): ● Practicum Supervisor Approval Form ● Practicum Supervisor CV and review of credentialing ● Agreement of Affiliation Between the Site and the University

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Course Credit Hours

Students must be officially registered with the University for the appropriate number of practicum or internship course credit hours during any semester in which they are completing a practicum (see table below). Students must enroll in the full number of credit hours until they receive passing grades on their required number of practicum credit hours. After having received passing grades for their required number of credit hours, students may continue to enroll in practicum by signing up for two-four credit hours for each semester. If a student must repeat a semester due to a failed grade, the make-up semester will be considered required credit hours (and the two-credit hour rule does not apply).

This practicum course credit policy applies to: 1. Students wishing to obtain extra practicum experiences or traineeships beyond what is required

by their program. 2. Students who have taken less than the typical number of practicum hours during a prior semester.

These students should enroll for the usual number of credit hours until they receive passing grades on all required practicum hours and then enroll in two-four credit hours for each additional semester regardless of weekly hours spent on practicum.

Program

Clinical Psycholog y

Year 2

3

4

4

4 or above

Post intern

Semester F, W, S

F, W, S

F, W, S

F, W, S

F, W, S

F, W, S

Course Credit GPSY 650 Practicum (4F, 4W, 4S) 12

GPSY 650 Practicum (4F, 4W, 4S) 12

GPSY 651 Advanced* 6-12

Practicum (2F, 2W, 2S) 6-12

Traineeship

GPSY 698 Internship (6F, 6W, 6S) (unless 18 defended, students also enroll in 1 credit hour of dissertation per semester)

(unless defended, students enroll in 3 credit hours of dissertation per semester)

Note: PsyD students may acquire practicum credit hours beyond the required 24 hours. After the first 24 practicum credit hours have passed, students may enroll for two to four credit hours for each semester of advanced practicum and are assigned to a practicum seminar.

*Students who are departing for internship sometimes decide not to do practicum over the summer session. As long as this is discussed in advance with the practicum site and the practicum site agrees to this, the student may elect not to be on practicum during the summer session and not enroll in GPSY 651/653/654. Students who do not register for 651/653/654 during the Summer semester cannot engage in any clinical contact.

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Liability Coverage

In order to ensure liability coverage for students engaged in practicum experiences, PsyD students are required to pay for liability coverage as part of their professional practice course fees. The fees pay for a group student professional liability insurance policy. The insurance company is Maxum Indemnity Company and the limits of liability are $2,000,000/$4,000,000. A copy of the policy summary can be attained from Breanna Young at [email protected].

Hours and Scheduling

Time Expectations: Students are responsible for keeping a detailed account of hours worked. All practicum hours and activities must be documented in the Core ELMS system and submitted to the DCT throughout the training year and will then be finalized by the DCT at the end of the year. These forms will be utilized by GDCP for verification of hours on application for licensure. Students will not receive a satisfactory grade in their practicum unless this documentation of clinical training hours is submitted by the appropriate deadlines. Students are responsible for keeping track of their hours each semester.

On average, PsyD students are expected be on practicum 16-24 hours per week with a 24-hour per week maximum cap. If the cap is frequently being exceeded, the student must inform the DCT to explain the circumstances and request permission for the cap to be raised. A petition to the PSTC is required for any hour increase beyond the cap.


Students will be involved in a variety of clinical activities (e.g., record reviews, treatment team meetings, therapy sessions, charting, report writing, observing other staff members, etc.) while at their practicum sites. Although many of these activities do not constitute direct client contact, they are nonetheless an important part of the overall clinical training experience. Students are required to spend at least 40% of their time providing direct services to clients. This may include both individual and group settings where clients are present. It is expected that sites provide adequate time for non-direct service activities to be completed within the 16-24 hours a week. While it is likely activities may take a bit longer and go above the expected hours in the beginning of the year as students are learning site expectations, it is expected that after the initial learning period that students are able to complete all practicum activities within the allotted time periods.

Please note that the expected hours are based on 15-week fall and winter semesters and a 7-week summer semester. Estimates are provided such that working the minimum number of required hours per week for only the weeks of the semester should meet or come close to the student graduation requirement. Students may at times continue to work at practicum outside of the University semester


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(e.g., Winter break- see below). These hours are included in the total hours worked and apply to the minimum. However, reaching the minimum required numbers does not mean that the student is finished with practicum. It is the student’s responsibility to monitor their hours throughout their practicum experience and adjust appropriately, if needed, in order to reach the minimum required number of hours. Although students may at times exceed the minimum number of hours, students are expected to fulfill their agreed upon time commitments and are not released from practicum when the minimum number of hours is reached.

Expectations for attendance during university vacations or holidays should be discussed with the supervisor at the beginning of the practicum. Breaks should be planned considering client care, site needs, and student needs. Students are not guaranteed a break from practicum for the full winter holiday break. However, it is expected that students are not on practicum during the University Wide Holiday Break (5-7 days between the Christmas and New Year’s Holiday, exact dates vary by year). Advanced doctoral students who apply for internship will likely need time off during the internship interview periods (December and January). Given the competitive nature of securing an internship, it is expected that students be allowed to attend internship interviews.

Scheduling: Graduate students will typically arrange a schedule with their practicum site that details the days and times that they will be present. Students are expected to promptly arrive at their site and to remain for the entire time they are scheduled. Most practica occur during daytime hours and are on weekdays. Alternative time arrangements may be possible depending on the needs of the both the student and the sponsoring practicum site. On occasion, students will be required to attend a University or program function during a time when they are normally scheduled to be at their practicum site. Although every attempt will be made to keep this to a minimum, it is impossible to arrange for University or program functions that will fit with all of the various students' practicum schedules. On these infrequent occasions, students will need to rearrange their practicum appointments and scheduled activities. To minimize potential time conflicts, all students should consult with their academic advisor and the DCT when scheduling their practica times.

Students are not be permitted to be employed at their practica, in any capacity.

Doctoral Program: Students in the PsyD program must complete a minimum of 1,200 hours, 600 per year, of practicum (24 credit hours) to meet graduation requirements. Full-time PsyD students will typically complete their required practica (GPSY650) during their second and third years in the program. Many students elect to complete an additional practica or traineeship during the fourth year of their program. Part-time students should schedule practicum hours into their curriculum plan with the consultation of their academic advisor and the DCT.

PsyD students should expect to spend 16-24 hours per week at their practicum sites in order to secure the required 600 hours of practicum experience. Additional hours may be negotiated, if the PSTC approves this deviation from normal policy. Please see Appendix D for policy on training at the same practicum site for the second and third years of the program.

In addition to GPSY 650: Standard Practicum/Seminar, the following courses have been added in order to meet the needs of students who are either remediating identified deficiencies or looking to accrue additional practicum hours beyond those required as part of their degree program:

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GPSY 651: Advanced Practicum/Seminar

Involves a supervised field experience at an approved placement site. Emphasis is on the refinement of various skills involved in therapy, consultation, diagnosis, assessment, program management, and supervision. The advanced doctoral practicum consists of 16-24 hours per week on site. Students must concurrently participate in a weekly practicum seminar. The seminar groups provide opportunities for students to address issues related to clinical practice, ethics, case management, diversity, treatment strategies, consultation, supervision, program development, and other aspects of professional psychology. Students are required to make case presentations in the seminars. Prerequisite: 24 credit hours of GPSY-650 (2-4 hours)

GPSY-652: Supplemental Practicum/Seminar

The Supplemental Practicum and Seminar is a supervised field experience that assists the student in remediating deficiencies that have emerged in prior field placements; and/or as assessed in the Psychotherapy Proficiency Examination, of the Comprehensive Examination sequence. The specific nature of the practicum and its foci vary and are tailored to meet the specific training requirements of the student. It may include a mixture of psychotherapy and psycho-diagnostic assessment responsibilities. Specifics of the Supplemental Practicum vary, depending on the requirements of the Remediation Plan. Participation in a Practicum Seminar under the direction of the DCT or designated faculty member is required. (2-4 hours)

GPSY-653: Advanced Traineeship

This advanced, elective course involves a supervised field experience at an approved placement site. Emphasis is on securing advanced levels of skills involved in some domain within professional psychology apart from the direct provision of clinical services to treatment populations. Traineeships may involve directed experience in supervision, program development, program evaluation, consultation, and/or other non-clinical services as approved by the program. The Traineeship consists of a minimum of 12 hours per week on-site. The Traineeship provides opportunities for students to further refine and hone professional competencies related to administration, management, program development, program evaluation, consultation, and supervision, in which clinical psychologists often are involved. Trainees are required to attend an accompanying professional practice seminar. 24-credit-hours of GPSY 650 (2-4 hours)

GPSY-654: Elective Practicum/Seminar

Involves a second supervised field experience at an approved placement site, concordant with a required (Second-year of required GPSY 650: Practicum/Seminar), or elective (GPSY 651: Advanced Practicum/Seminar, or GPSY 653: Advanced Traineeship) clinical training field placement. Please note that students in their first year of a practicum placement are ineligible to complete elective practicum placements, with the exception of students who are planning for the 3 + 1 track or are planning to complete a case study dissertation. The two aforementioned students must contact the DCT to petition for consideration to be approved. This petition will be discussed and reviewed by PSTC. Emphasis is on the refinement of skills involved in psychotherapy, consultation, diagnosis,

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assessment, program management, and supervision by obtaining additional clinical hours above-and-beyond program requirements in areas of limited experience or proficiency, to enhance clinical effectiveness.


The elective practicum consists of a maximum of 8-10 hours per week on site. Students must concurrently participate in a weekly practicum seminar. The seminar groups provide opportunities for students to address issues related to clinical practice, ethics, case management, diversity, treatment strategies, consultation, supervision, program development, and other aspects of professional psychology. Students are required to make case presentations in the seminars. Seminar also allows faculty to provide clinical oversight of student practicum placements. Prerequisites: GPSY -511, GPSY -512, GPSY -513, GPSY -520, GPSY -541, GPSY -542, GPSY -556, GPSY -557, GPSY -558, GPSY -560, GPSY -565, GPSY -627, Successful completion of 12 credit-hours of GPSY -650 (1-2 hours). Please see Appendix D for additional guidelines for elective practica.

Diversity of Placements (PsyD Students)

In order to encourage both breadth and diversity of experience in their professional training, PsyD students are required to complete a minimum of two separate placements at two different training sites, please see Appendix D. Wherever possible, the DCT will attempt to ensure that students receive opportunities to conduct a full range of clinical activities (e.g., testing and assessment, psychotherapy, consultation) while on their different practica.

Traineeship

PsyD students may complete an optional traineeship after they have met all their practicum requirements (1200 hours). A traineeship offers specialized training in leadership, supervision, administration, or consultation and the PSTC must approve the site as a traineeship. Students participating in traineeships are required to enroll in seminar.

Traineeships will likely involve a 12-15 hour/week time commitment with 1.5 hours of supervision per week. Not all advanced practica are designated "traineeships". Any advanced students wanting to have an experience approved as a traineeship must consult with the DCT for approval.

Supervisors and Supervision

A doctoral-level HSPP psychologist must supervise doctoral students. At times, students may be supervised by unlicensed doctoral level supervisors (i.e., post-doctoral fellows) as long as the unlicensed individual is receiving supervision by a licensed HSPP individual. Allied licensed

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professionals in related fields (e.g., psychiatrist) may also supervise on site in the event the student’s primary supervisor is absent or unavailable.

Practicum supervision involves activities that focus on the development, enhancement, and evaluation of a supervisee's skills, knowledge, and behavior related to the clinical practice of psychology. On-site supervisors (clinical faculty) are required to provide between 1 and 1.5 hours of supervision per week to students depending on the type of practicum placement the student is engaged in (see quick look up table for a breakdown). In addition to the discussion of clinical services and case management, audio-or video-recordings, and/or direct observation are required as part of the supervisory process. See Appendix D for information about the direct observation requirement for practicum. Supervisors may also require that students participate in on-site group supervision (in addition to the seminar groups at the university).

PRACTICUM PLACEMENT PROCESS

During their first academic year, the DCT will meet with students preparing to enroll for their first graduate practicum. These meetings will frequently take place during GPSY 501: Professional Orientation Seminar as well as additional forums held to prepare practicum application materials. During these meetings, the DCT will review the application, interviewing, and practicum placement process. Additional meetings can be arranged as desired. Lists of sites that have communicated intentions to accept practicum students from the University of Indianapolis will be provided. Initial lists will be posted at the start of the Winter semester of Year One and be updated regularly as information is available. Please note that lists are based on sites’ expressed interest to interview and accept students; however, being included on the list does not guarantee that a site will take a student. Students will be required to electronically submit a list of practicum placements they plan to apply to by the second week of the Winter semester unless otherwise specified by the DCT.

Student interviews will primarily take place in the Winter semester and will continue until all students have been placed. Students are expected to be thoughtful about missing class for practicum interviews and schedule around class time wherever possible. It is the student’s responsibility to navigate the interview process in a mature and professional manner that takes into consideration set obligations and commitments. After student interviews are complete, students are encouraged to follow up with the interviewer. Students are able to accept a practicum placement as soon as they are offered by the practicum placement. Students and/or practicum supervisor will then send an email to [email protected] to inform the DCT of the accepted practicum placement.

Students that desire to create a new practicum site development must email the DCT at [email protected] for discussion. The DCT will discuss the requirements of the practicum and do a brief overview of this option. The DCT will then make contact with the site and conduct an interview with the potential supervisor. Once these requirements have been fulfilled, the DCT will work with the site supervisor to complete a new affiliation agreement, assessment of credentialing, and complete a required site visit to ensure this is an appropriate placement for students. Results of this evaluation will be shared with members of the PSTC.

The DCT will maintain ongoing contact with practicum sites to identify potential practicum openings and share with students. By the end of Semester II, students who have not secured a practicum



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placement will work with the DCT discussing available options. Students are welcome and encouraged to build practicum sites themselves based on their interests in consultation with the DCT.

EVALUATION OF CLINICAL PRACTICA

Site and Supervisor Ratings of Students

Students will be evaluated each semester by their site supervisor(s) based on on-site professional comportment and performance, which will be collected electronically via the Core ELMS system. These evaluations will play a significant role in assessing a student’s level of professional competency. Satisfactory supervisor ratings of students should indicate that the student demonstrated in his or her practicum a good grasp of the psychological concepts, skills, attitudes, and modes of thinking necessary for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of persons with psychological problems.

Supervisor ratings should reflect positively on the student’s receptivity to, and ability to profit from, positive and negative feedback from peers and supervisors, and should indicate that the student was able to promote positive interpersonal relations with clients and co-workers. Additionally, practica seminars are associated with various assignments. Satisfactory performance in and completion of practica seminar requirements are also necessary to satisfactorily complete a practicum experience. The competent student will be seen as being willing to take appropriate risks in order to grow as a professional.

Students who do not receive satisfactory site supervisor or Practicum Seminar evaluations will be reviewed by the PSTC. These students may receive an unsatisfactory grade for Practicum Seminar and brought forward for remediation. Remediation plan development and monitoring will be conducted by the PSTC. Continued clinical concerns following remediation may result in probation and/or program dismissal per the PsyD Graduate Student Handbook.

Student Ratings of Sites and Supervisors

Students are required to provide regular reports and evaluations of their practicum activities and experiences. They will be asked to report on and evaluate the amount and quality of, the clinical activities and experiences they receive at their practicum placements each semester and they will provide regular assessments of their on-site supervisory experiences (see Supervisor Evaluation Form and Year-End Site Evaluation Form on ACE). These reports and evaluations play a central role in the GDCP’s ongoing program evaluation.

Information gained from student evaluations of practica sites will be utilized by the GDCP to ensure that students are receiving the type and quality of training intended in the graduate programs’ mission.

DEPARTMENTAL POLICIES RELATED TO PRACTICUM

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Practicum Between Summer and Fall Semesters

Generally, practicum activities are restricted to the time between the start of the Fall semester to the conclusion of the Summer semester exam week. However, there is approximately 1.5 weeks at the end of December and the beginning of January, where students are not permitted to be on practicum. There is NO EXCEPTION to this rule and students are not covered by the University’s liability insurance during this time period. Students may be able to conduct practicum activities between the Summer and Fall semesters but require petition approval by the PSTC to do so. If approved, the DCT must be notified of planned practicum activities semesters and a designated faculty member must provide oversight.


Note: This policy does not apply to activities that exclusively involve orientation to the site and other non-clinical activities. Direct client contact is strictly prohibited without PSTC approval.

Practicum Orientation Guidelines

1. Several practicum sites ask students to attend a pre-practicum orientation. Please note that shadowing/observing does not constitute an orientation activity. As such, if a student wishes to begin shadowing/observing prior to the start of the semester, then the student needs to petition to do so. First year students will not be approved to begin these types of activities early. Students are not permitted to provide direct contact, to clients, at their practicum placement until the 1st day of Semester I.

2. Orientation activities cannot interfere/overlap with current classes or current practicum activities.

3. Students and sites should adhere to the agreement made during the match regarding the nature and extent of orientation activities.

4. Any other negotiation of orientation activities should occur between the student and the site, but students are advised that excessive and/or unreasonable negotiations at the beginning of a practicum may lead to their being viewed in a negative manner by the site (such as the case with employers in general).

The GDCP may also elect to hold an internal pre-practicum orientation. If this occurs, students for whom this is applicable are expected to attend.

Clinical Supervisor’s On-Site Presence

Students are occasionally asked to perform clinical activities in situations where their supervisor of

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record is not physically present. These activities may occur in homes, institutions, or at their assigned clinical site. The paramount concern in such situations is the availability of on-site crisis management assistance/supervision from a licensed mental health professional that ensures the safety of the students and clients. Students are expected to adhere to the policies listed below:

1. Clinical Site: Students may conduct clinical work at their own training site when their designated supervisor is present. If their supervisor of record is not present, a licensed masters- or doctoral-level clinical professional must be present at all times while the PsyD student is conducting their clinical work. If this activity is expected to occur regularly, it is expected that the DCT be made aware of, and approve, this arrangement and the secondary supervisor complete a supervisor approval form if needed.

2. Home visits: Students may accompany their clinical supervisors to home visits. During these visits the students may observe or perform clinical work as they would at their training site. If their supervisor of record is not present, a licensed masters- or doctoral-level clinical professional must be present at all times while the PsyD student is in the home.

3. Institutional Setting (schools, prisons, nursing homes, etc.): Students may accompany their clinical supervisors to institutions. During these visits the students may observe or perform clinical work as they would at their training site. If their supervisor of record is not present, a licensed masters- or doctoral-level clinical professional must be present at all times while the PsyD student is conducting their clinical work. Further, the licensed practitioner must be aware that the students are conducting clinical work and agree to serve as consultants/supervisors if the need arises.

Students in institutions that have intermittent visits by such licensed professionals will need to schedule their clinical work to correspond with such visits. In exceptional cases, a student may be permitted to perform clinical work at an institution with the availability of onsite trained personnel that are not licensed masters- or doctorate- level practitioners (e.g., licensed special needs teacher); however, they must petition the PSTC to gain approval. The petition must include an explanation of how such on-site personnel will assist in the event of an emergency.

If an arrangement is made in which a student will regularly be providing services when the supervisor of record is not present and a different, licensed individual will be on site as the consultant/supervisor, the on-site supervisor’s information should be submitted to the DCT to be kept in the site’s file. In all cases, weekly clinical supervision with their primary supervisor is expected to continue uninterrupted.

Suitability of Practicum Activities

Training activities may be wide-ranging involving psychotherapy, assessment, consultation, research, etc., but should not diverge from a clinical psychology learning experience. However, please be aware that a wide variety of activities make up a clinical training experience. It is expected that some amount of training time may be spent doing administrative or training tasks, such as record keeping or studying treatment manuals. Additionally, students may at times find that they have time during their practicum hours that is unscheduled (such as in the case of failed appointments). Students are recommended to use the time engaging in professional development activities. It is expected that

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students identify some activities they can engage in when they have extra time on site. These activities, as long as they are professionally relevant, can count towards indirect hours. If a practicum student is asked to conduct an activity that seems unrelated to clinical psychology training, the student should consult with the DCT. Some examples of activities that are not suitable for practicum students or interns are actions designed primarily to generate practice referrals or transporting patients to and from therapy sessions.

Paid Practica

Some practica provide students with a paid stipend for providing clinical services while in training and under supervision. Payment arrangements should be decided upon before beginning the practicum experience. Students may be paid a set amount for the practicum experience (e.g., X amount per year) or a set amount per hour (not to exceed the expected practicum hours). A paid practicum may not be a fee-for-service or productivity-based arrangement that could create possible dual relationships. Students participating in a paid practicum must complete a signed agreement with the practicum site before beginning their practicum experience (see Practicum Placement Agreement and Letter of Understanding Between the Site and Student in CORE Elms) and the DCT must approve the placement.

Transportation of Client Materials

It is expected that all clinical information be held to high standards of privacy and confidentiality. Students and supervisors should discuss the expectations regarding transportation of client materials at the beginning of the practicum experience. It is recommended that transportation of material with identifiable client information be limited only to situations in which it is absolutely necessary. Whenever possible, we recommend de-identifying materials that need to be transported. For example, if data scoring or report writing is to occur away from the administration site it is recommended that de-identified copies of materials be used. It is also recommended that electronic files be encrypted.

We recognize that client information, including recordings, will at times be transported from clinical sites to places such as the University of Indianapolis or a student’s home (for example, when client recordings are used for case presentations or comprehensive exams). In these instances, it is expected that the client material will remain with the student at all times between locations. It is expected that students will not intentionally or regularly place confidential material at risk. Students are encouraged to consult with seminar instructors or the DCT with questions regarding these practices.

Practicum at the Site of Employment

Students are not be permitted to be employed at their practica, in any capacity.

Communication Between the Director of Clinical Training, the Department, and the Site

The DCT will inform the site of changes in the student’s academic status that may have an impact on training. For example, if a student is dismissed or withdraws from the program, the DCT will

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communicate this information to the site training director. Additionally, if a student is involved in a remediation plan designed to ameliorate problems related to clinical practice, a copy of this plan may be shared with the site or remediation items communicated. Regular, ongoing communication amongst the student, clinical site, and the program is required in such a situation. In addition to the DCT, the student’s Practicum Seminar instructor may be involved in these communications.

Similarly, it is expected that the site supervisor will communicate with the DCT regarding student performance issues that may impact the student’s preparedness for professional training and performance. The GDCP relies upon site supervisors to evaluate students’ clinical performances and to assist the GDCP in serving as gatekeepers for the profession. While we strongly encourage informal resolution of concerns before enacting more formal processes. The GDCP strives to provide high quality training of students and will assist sites as needed in the resolution of concerns related to students.

Ending Practicum or Changing Practica

Students are expected to remain at the site for the entire academic year. It is encouraged that students who are preparing to attend internship should discuss this with their practicum supervisor at the start of the year and prepare their ending date. This will help the student and practicum placements plan for the training year, as well as the students need for accommodations in preparing for internship (i.e., relocation, etc.). Any request for a change in ending date or change in practicum site must be petitioned and contain agreement by both the student and supervisor. Site supervisors will be required to submit a written verification of their support of the petition. Also, students must clearly provide an explanation for the necessity of the change. Students should append this request to a petition and submit the petition to the via CORE Elms. Please note there is no guarantee that petitions will be approved.

** All petitions must be received by the last day of the month, in order to be reviewed by PSTC, in the upcoming month. If petitions are not received at this time, the petition will not be reviewed by PSTC until the following month. No petitions will be reviewed after June of the Summer Semester until September of Semester I of the following academic year (i.e., The last date for petition submission for the academic year will be May 31st). Please be mindful of this policy as you plan for class registration.

Students who will be attending predoctoral internships often must leave during the Summer semester to begin their clinical training experiences in new cities. Students may leave before the end of the training year for internship, but they are expected to discuss this with their site supervisor prior to informing the DCT. Please note, if students stay to do any clinical work past the Winter semester, they need to register for GPSY 651/653/654 and attend seminar for as long as they are completing practicum.

Practica without Summer Hours

Some practica, such as those at University Counseling Centers or schools, have only two semesters of placement for students. Students accepting these practicum placements need to prepare ahead to ensure that they receive enough hours to meet program requirements. Early and ongoing consultation with the DCT and site supervisor is recommended to ensure that potential difficulties are avoided.

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Note: Students must take 6 semesters of GPSY 650, normally taken over the course of the 1st two years of practicum. If a student is on a practicum that does not have summer hours, students are still expected to register and attend seminar in the Summer semester while enrolled in GPSY 650.

Students with Emotional or Behavioral Difficulties

The GDCP considers the student as a whole person and realizes a student may have emotional or behavioral problems underlying or related to academic and clinical difficulties. These issues may be recognized by the student, faculty member, clinical field supervisor, and/or fellow students. Such difficulties may include, but are not limited to:

1. Offering to provide or providing services that are beyond the scope of the student's training, experience, and/or emotional functioning.

2. Conviction of a crime that has a direct bearing on the student practitioner's ability to practice competently.

3. Continued enrollment or practice by a student who has become unfit to continue with courses or to practice under supervision due to:

a) Failure to keep current with current professional theory or practice; b) Inappropriate behavior in academic and/or clinical settings; or c) Addiction to, abuse of, or severe dependency on alcohol or other drugs which endanger the

public by impairing the student practitioner's ability to practice safely.

4. Lewd or immoral conduct by a student in connection with the delivery of services to patients.

5. Academic or clinical deficits owing to the interference of emotional or behavioral difficulties which may be disruptive to or endanger the GDCP community or the public by impairing the student’s ability to function adequately and/or safely.

6. Rude, demanding, or threatening behavior toward another member of the GDCP, CABS or the University of Indianapolis (student, faculty, staff or administration).

When such difficulties are identified and come to the attention of faculty, other students, or administration, the student’s ability to continue practical experiences may be assessed by the program for clinical competency and appropriateness. If the student’s difficulties are severe, the student may be placed on an emergency leave of absence (LoA) and/or removed from the practicum placement and/or program.

During an emergency LoA, the program faculty will conduct an assessment of the circumstances and severity of the student's impairment in a timely fashion. This assessment may include:

1. Evaluations submitted to the DCT by the student's own consultant and/or outside consultants as needed or recommended.

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2. The opinions of individuals with expertise on the academic faculty, clinical training faculty, and/or persons acting as consultants to the program.

3. The student's willingness to obtain remediation for existing problems.

4. The extent to which continued enrollment of the student will place unreasonable or excessive demands upon other students or faculty of the academic institution or clinical training site.

5. The student's ability to function as a trainee who has contact with clinical treatment populations.

The program takes seriously its responsibility for student’s evaluation, and will use the assessment information to determine an appropriate course of action. Possible outcomes include: advisement, remediation, probation, and dismissal.

Informing the Program of Legal Issues that Might Affect Employment, Clinical Training Placements, and Licensure:

It is the student’s responsibility to notify the program of any pending legal matter[s], excluding non-criminal offences, that the student is facing or might expect to face. Such legal matters may have preceded the student’s matriculation in the program.

All students are expected to provide the program with information pertaining to any complaints, charges, or investigations which may be pending or may result in any professional liability claim or suit being brought against them.

If either of the above circumstances exist, it is the student’s responsibility to provide the full particulars to the DCT. The DCT will meet with the student to ascertain additional circumstances and the context regarding the matter. A determination will be made in concert with the student and the Program Director on the course of action to be taken, including notification of the Dean of CABS, the program’s malpractice carrier, and/or university administration.

PRE-DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP

The clinical internship is the culmination of all clinical training experiences required of all doctoral students. The internship provides an integrative experience for students where they provide a wide range of psychological services under supervision. Most internships are independently operated outside of doctoral training programs and provide the student with a stipend. Students normally complete a one-year, full time (2,000) hour internship during the fifth year of study after all other program requirements have been met. A half-time internship for two consecutive years is also possible, although these are less commonly offered. The DCT, the student’s Faculty Advisor, and various members of the faculty assist students in the internship planning and application process.

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APPLICATION PROCESS

Applying for Predoctoral Internship: Dissertation & Comprehensive Examination Prerequisites

1. Dissertation proposal must be passed by the last date of the Summer semester in the year they wish to apply: Refer to the Dissertation Handbook for deadlines. Please note that this means all proposal requirements and paperwork must be completed, not just the oral proposal. Students are recommended to schedule meetings in advance in order to have time to complete any required revisions.

2. Comprehensive examinations must be passed: Both Parts A and B of the comprehensive examinations must be passed before applying for internship.

3. Students must complete a Petition to Apply for Internship (see Appendix C). Students who have followed the standard curriculum will have completed two years of practicum. At times, students may wish to apply for internship before completing two years of practicum (i.e., in the case of a 3 + 1 program or if a student was required to complete a supplemental practicum). Students seeking to apply for internship early or without completion of their GPSY 650 requirement must complete a separate petition. Students applying early will be reviewed for preparation to apply for internship. Factors that influence competitiveness for internship, including accumulated practicum hours, fit for targeted type of internship site, and feedback from supervisors and academic advisors will be considered.

Prior to beginning internship, students must have met the requirements for coursework, practicum hours, and residency.

All students who plan to apply for predoctoral internship must successfully complete GPSY 502: Professional Orientation II, which is a preparatory seminar typically taken the Summer before internship application.

Petitions for internship are due to be submitted on the 1st Monday of class in Semester I.

GPSY 502: Professional Orientation II

This course addresses more advanced issues in professional development within psychology. It focuses on the transition from doctoral student to professional psychologist. This course is designed to support students as they matriculate to pre-doctoral internships, and may provide some information on post-doctoral fellowships and early post-graduate careers. Specific structure and guidance are provided to help students successfully obtain clinical positions in an increasingly competitive environment. (0 credit-hours)

By the end of the course students will have: - gained an understanding of the predoctoral internship application process - gained an understanding of the policies and procedures involving internship - developed a draft list of internship sites to which you will apply - produced responses to all four required essays included in the AAPI

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- produced an effective vitae - produced a sample cover letter - become familiar with strategies for obtaining interviews - become familiar with techniques for successful presentation of one’s self during interviews

Background Reading and Preparation

For an overview of the application process, review the Internship Application Checklist (see Appendix C) and visit the website http://www.psychzone.com/. Also, many articles have been written on the internship application process. Additional information will be provided when students take GPSY 502.

APPIC Website: http://www.appic.org/

Finding and Choosing Sites

Think about what your goals are for internship: What kinds of clinical and/or academic experiences would you like to obtain? What type of setting? What theoretical orientation? What location? What are your priorities?

It is highly recommended to complete an APA-accredited internship, listed in the APPIC Membership Directory, and/or meet criteria specified by the “APPIC Doctoral Membership Criteria and Clarification Document” in the most current edition of the APPIC Directory. If a student is interested in applying to a site that is not accredited by the APA, but is an APPIC member, the student should submit a petition to the DCT (see Appendix C). Students must receive approval in order to apply to sites without APA-accreditation. Separate petitions are needed for each site. Students should carefully consider what types of internships will satisfy their professional goals and apply accordingly.

The APPIC site has a directory on line (DoL) for gaining information about specific training experiences offered at internships. To access the DoL, go to www.appic.org and click on "Access the Directory Online" in the menu. Before applying to an internship program read the program’s APPIC Directory listing to find out how to receive more information about the program. In the directory, refer to the field “How to obtain application info?”

It is strongly recommended that you apply to an equal number of A, B, and C sites:

“A” sites are those that you would love to accept but risk receiving a low ranking (competitive sites, poor estimated match).

“B” sites are those that sound good and you have a good chance of being highly ranked.

“C” sites are those where you are very confident that you will be highly ranked, and consider to be acceptable.

When ranking sites as A, B, and C, it is expected that you consider available data regarding success of prior students from UIndy at the site. Having sufficient numbers of A, B, and C sites is more important than the overall number of sites to which you apply.

www.appic.org

http://www.appic.org

http://www.psychzone.com

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Most students should plan on applying to 15 or more sites, depending on the competitiveness of the site type and specialty students applying to competitive specialties are recommended to apply to 20-25 sites. Deviations from this suggestion should come after consultation with the DCT.

The profession of psychology is very mobile. It may be impossible to predict in which state one will eventually practice. Students should check to see whether your internship would meet the requirements for licensure in various states. The following APPIC site provides this information: http://www.apa.org/practice/refer.html

APA Accreditation and APPIC Membership Policy

This policy is designed to ensure the quality of students' internship training experiences and best prepare them for licensure as clinical psychologists. The GDCP awards academic credit to students completing predoctoral internships at APA-accredited APPIC member organizations. Academic credit will not be awarded for pre-doctoral internship experiences acquired at sites that are not APA-accredited unless the student has previously received permission to rank the site. Students will not be awarded credit for non-APPIC member sites. If a site is adversely sanctioned (e.g., is placed on probation or loses its accreditation/ membership status) when a student is completing their internship, the DCT will review the situation to determine whether the student’s training requirements have become compromised and whether the student may receive academic credit for the internship. Consistent with APA’s Standards of Accreditation, students are expected to apply for and attend APA-accredited internships.

Application for Psychology Internship (AAPI)

As of the Fall of 2009, all students must complete the Application for Psychology Internship (AAPI) electronically. For a full discussion of the application process, and for the application itself, please visit the following website: http://www.appic.org.

Interviewing

Our program strongly encourages students to apply to internship sites around the country as doing so maximizes their chances for obtaining internship placements. The GDCP understands that students do not have complete control over when an interview is to take place, and sometimes the costs and logistics of travel necessitate interviews occurring on certain days. To facilitate this interviewing process, students are permitted to miss doctoral psychology classes in order to travel to attend predoctoral internship interviews. However, students are expected to communicate with instructors and make up missed work from any such absences. Students must also communicate with site supervisors early and regularly regarding missed time on practicum sites. Students are responsible for making arrangements for client care while interviewing for internship positions.

APPIC Matching Process


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The best source for information about the match process can be found at http://www.appic.org. An overview of this information is provided below:

How Does the Matching Program Work?

1. Students apply to the internship programs and are interviewed by the sites. 2. Students submit a Rank Order List of desired programs through the APPIC portal. There is no

limit to the number of sites ranked. Couples have the option of submitting a combined Rank Order List of paired internship sites. By doing so, a couple can request to be matched with the same internship or within the same geographical area. The internship sites also submit a Rank Order List of students. All lists are submitted to NMS via the internet and are kept confidential.

3. The Matching Program uses a computer algorithm to find matches that most closely approximate the preferences of students and sites.

4. Students and the sites are notified of matches by email and on the internet.

TWO-PHASE MATCH PROCESS: The APPIC Match is conducted in two phases with each involving the submission of Rank Order Lists by programs and applicants to determine the placement of applicants into internship positions.

Phase I of the Match: Applicants and programs will submit Rank Order Lists for Phase I of the Match, and a matching process will be carried out using those Rank Order Lists. The results of Phase I of the Match will then be distributed.

Phase II of the Match: A second selection process will begin immediately upon the conclusion of Phase I with the goal of placing applicants who did not obtain a position into positions that remained unfilled in Phase I. Programs with positions left unfilled in Phase I will offer those positions to applicants in Phase II of the Match. Applicants who registered for Phase I but did not obtain a position in Phase I will be eligible to participate in Phase II. Those applicants will use the AAPI Online service to submit applications to programs with unfilled positions from Phase I. Applicants and programs will submit new Rank Order Lists for Phase II of the Match. A second matching process will be carried out using those Rank Order Lists, and the results of Phase II of the Match will then be distributed.

No additional fees will be charged to applicants and programs that participate in Phase II of the Match.

While it is anticipated that Phase II will fill the vast majority of positions that remain available from Phase I, APPIC will operate a "Post-Match Vacancy Service" that begins upon conclusion of Phase II and will allow programs to announce unfilled or newly-funded positions that become available into the Spring and Summer.

Academic programs that are APPIC Associates (formerly called "APPIC Subscribers") will be sent lists on both APPIC Match Days showing the Match result information for each of their students. Extensive information about both phases of the Match and the APPIC Post-Match Vacancy Service will be distributed in the coming months via the APPIC MATCH-NEWS e-mail list, the NMS Match web site, and the APPIC web site.


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Registering for the Matching Program

Students should register for the Matching through the NMS website once they have received official approval to apply for internship from the DCT. You will be assigned a “Match ID Number” when you register and you should include this ID number on the space provided on the Application for Psychology Internship (AAPI). You will need to receive your Match ID Number prior to the application deadline for internship sites (i.e., October, November, or December).

You can request an application package by completing a form on the internet. Go to the National Matching Service web site: http://www.natmatch.com/psychint and click on “Applicant Registration.” If you not having luck with the internet, you can request the application package by phone (416) 977-3431. There is a fee for using the Match service.

You are NOT registered for the match until you have (a) returned your completed application materials, (b) paid the required fee, and (c) have received your Match ID number from NMS.

Note that you will be asked for your graduate program’s APPIC subscriber number. The number is 271.

(Your Match ID is a separate number)

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INTERNSHIP

Course Credit and Liability

Students must be officially registered in GPSY 698: Internship for six credit hours during each of three semesters (i.e., Fall, Winter, and Summer of their Internship year). Some students may begin their internship in the summer before their full year of internship. Students should not register for internship for the summer before internship unless unusual circumstances necessitate it and they have received approval from the DCT. Note that there is a reduced cost for these credit hours, and the 6 hours that students enroll in each semester for the internship are equivalent to 4 credit hours at the usual rate. Liability coverage is included as part of the GPSY 698 fees. The fees pay for a group student professional liability insurance policy. The insurance company is Gregory & Appel Insurance and the limits of liability are $2,000,000/$4,000,000. When on internship, students who have not completed dissertation must also enroll in one dissertation hour credit per semester (at the usual tuition fee). After internship is completed, students no longer enroll in practicum or internship hours but must be enrolled in 3 credit hours of dissertation per semester until the dissertation has been completed.

Supervisor Ratings of Students

The GDCP no longer requires the completion of additional evaluation forms of students while they are on internship. Students are to forward copies of any site-specific evaluations to the DCT for review. Additionally, students must ask the Director of Internship to submit a letter of completion to the GDCP DCT and Graduate Program Advisor at the conclusion of internship in order to satisfy graduation requirements. This letter must be on site letterhead and indicate the inclusive dates of the internship experience.

Internship Completion and Graduation

If the dissertation is completed prior to the required date (See the Dissertation Handbook), students will be eligible for graduation at the August graduation in the year of their internship. As the University of Indianapolis performs doctoral hooding during the May ceremony, PsyD students on internship are permitted to participate in the May graduation ceremony. However, graduation dates and degree conferrals are consistent with the August University of Indianapolis graduation date and not the May date. Some students may be required to attend internship past the August graduation date. In these cases, students will be given an incomplete in their summer internship course. The grade will be changed after receipt of the letter of completion from the site.

Please note that letters must be sent from the Director of Internship to the GDCP DCT and the Graduate Program Advisor. Copies sent by students do not meet the requirement. Once all internship duties are complete, degrees will be conferred and will be back dated with the August graduation date. If dissertation requirements are not completed when internship is completed, the student will be expected to enroll in dissertation credits until all requirements are completed and graduation will not occur until that time.

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PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL COMPORTMENT ON-SITE

Students are expected to conduct themselves professionally and ethically at practicum and internship sites and to abide by the terms of the agreements between the university, training site and the regulations of the agency hosting University of Indianapolis students.

Ethical conduct includes, but is not limited to the following: ● Program requirements, including the internship and dissertation. ● Students should present themselves to other site staff and their patients as graduate students in

training and identify their supervisor to their patients. ● Failing to attend scheduled sessions with patients is unethical and constitutes patient

abandonment. ● Students must refrain from entering into dual relationships with patients and supervisors. ● Romantic and/or sexual relationships with patients and/or supervisors are unethical and strictly

prohibited. ● The use of the title “Doctor” either orally or in writing in the absence of an earned doctorate is

unethical. The doctoral degree is awarded following the satisfactory completion of all program requirements, including the internship.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

If a student believes that they have been treated unethically or unprofessionally at a practicum or internship site, the GDCP and University of Indianapolis have established procedures to follow in making a formal grievance. These procedures are presented and described in more detail in the University of Indianapolis Student Handbook (also see Practicum Grievance Procedure in Appendix B).

SUPPORT ON INTERNSHIP

Students are active University of Indianapolis and GDCP students while on internship. Students may find it useful to inform the program of any extenuating circumstances that occur while on internship. The program may be able to support the student and/or correspond with the site regarding training needs, if appropriate. Internships organized by or through the University of Indianapolis are a part of your educational experience and, therefore, Title IX protections apply.

If you feel you are being harassed based on your sex at your internship site or by people you work with from the site, please report that information to the UIndy Title IX Coordinator. You can also report your concerns to the Human Resources Department at your placement site. Despite the fact that the accused party might not be a member of our UIndy community, the Title IX Office can provide you with resources and can work with other entities to ensure that appropriate responders receive your concerns.

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APPENDIX A: PRACTICUM PLACEMENT

Practicum Application Checklist

❑ Semester I- The DCT will utilize part and/or all of the first Professional Development seminar, of the semester, where all student is REQUIRED to attend, in order to orient students to practicum expectations and processes

❑ September: In the first meetings with your supervisor, the Letter of Understanding and Practicum Learning Contract must be completed and submitted to the practicum seminar instructor. This form is the contract between you, GDCP, and the site and is submitted via CORE Elms.

❑ November to March: Consider developing a new site, by scheduling a meeting with DCT by email at [email protected].

❑ November-December: Learn about the different practicum sites. Talk to fellow students. Read the site descriptions on the Core ELMS Site. Update your vitae and write a cover letter that can be tailored to each site. Have your vitae and cover letter proofread by fellow students, your advisor, and the Director of Clinical Training. This is not mandatory, but suggested.

❑ November-December: Workshops on vitae, cover letters, and interviewing.

❑ January: Attend practicum fair, weather permitting, will be the 1st Wednesday of the semester. After practicum fair, students should begin sending out practicum application materials. Send your letters/vitaes to sites expressing your interest in obtaining placements. Call the sites to follow-up regarding receipt and status of your materials.

❑ January: Director of Clinical Training will post initial list of sites accepting applications.

❑ January- April: Site supervisors will contact you for interviews. Follow-up with sites you have not heard from. Read a book on interviewing. Go on interviews. The DCT will assist with the process, as needed.

❑ April until necessary: The DCT will work with students who did not obtain a practicum placement to help them find a site.


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APPENDIX B: PRACTICUM GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

The GDCP views practicum agreements as serious commitments and strives to remediate problems and maintain the placement whenever possible. The remediation process, therefore, will generally include a probationary period. Given this is not a quick process, we request that concerns that have escalated beyond the initial problem-solving stage be communicated to the DCT as early as possible. Open communication throughout the problem-solving process will facilitate the resolution of the situation, whether through remediation or termination of a placement.

In the event that a student encounters any problems during the training experience, (s)he is expected, in most circumstances, to address the concerns directly and promptly with the person(s) with whom the student has encountered those difficulties. It is strongly encouraged that students addressed their concerns, informally with verbal or written correspondence. If this fails to resolve the problematic situation, the student is then to contact the site supervisor for assistance in resolving the problem. If the problem persists (or the student feels uncomfortable addressing the problem at the site), the student is responsible for discussing the situation with the seminar facilitator, as well as written documentation should be emailed to the DCT regarding the situation. If a solution cannot be identified, the DCT to arrange an appointment to discuss the situation. The DCT will attempt to resolve the difficulty informally. This may include arranging an appointment at the site with all parties involved. If an informal resolution is not accomplished and it is deemed to be a practicum-related matter, the DCT will bring the issue to the attention of Program Director for additional consultation and problem solving. If these interventions do not resolve the problem, the student may then proceed to file formal grievance procedures via the regular GDCP Grievance Procedures as found in the GDCP Handbook. In all cases, the student must keep their seminar facilitator and the DCT informed of the status of the complaint.

In the event that a site supervisor encounters any problems with a student, the site supervisor is expected, in most circumstances, to address the concerns directly and promptly with the student. If the problem persists (or the supervisor feels uncomfortable addressing the problem with the student), the supervisor is responsible for contacting the DCT to arrange an appointment to discuss the situation, with written documentation that should include but is not limited to, details surrounded the identified problem, attempts to address the situation, and potential plans for moving forward. The DCT will attempt to resolve the difficulty informally. This may include arranging an appointment at the site with all parties involved. If an informal resolution is not accomplished and it is deemed to be a practicum-related matter, the DCT will bring the issue to the attention of Program Director. If these attempts at intervention do not resolve the problem, the supervisor may then proceed to request the student be removed from the practicum site.

In case of a student or site supervisor having any difficulty with the DCT, the student or supervisor is to directly address the issue with the DCT. If the issue remains unresolved, the student or supervisor is then responsible for contacting the Program Director for resolution. If intervention by the Program Director does not resolve the problem, the student may then proceed to follow Grievance procedures as found in the University of Indianapolis Student Handbook.

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Problem Encountered by Student: Student progresses sequentially through each step until problem is resolved.

For example, if the problem gets resolved at step 1, the process ends; if step 1 does not resolve the problem, the student progresses to step 2.

Step 1: Student deals directly with the issue, either verbally and/or in writing Step 2: Student addresses concern with site supervisor Step 3: Student addresses concern with seminar facilitator and written contact with the DCT Step 4: DCT may schedule an appointment to further discuss with the student Step 5: DCT brings issue to Director of the PsyD Program Step 6: Submit petition per GDCP grievance procedures

Problem Encountered by Supervisor: Supervisor progresses sequentially through each step until problem is resolved.

For example, if the problem gets resolved at step 1, the process ends; if step 1 does not resolve the problem, the supervisor progresses to step 2.

Step 1: Supervisor addresses concern directly with student, either verbally and/or in writing Step 2: Supervisor addresses issue with DCT with written documentation Step 3: DCT brings issue to Director of the PsyD Program Step 4: Supervisor files formal petition per GDCP grievance policy

Problem Encountered with DCT: Student or supervisor progresses sequentially through each step until problem is resolved.

For example, if the problem gets resolved at step 1, the process ends; if step 1 does not resolve the problem, the student or supervisor progresses to step 2.

Step 1: Student or supervisor addresses concern directly with the DCT Step 2: If persists, student or supervisor addresses issue with PsyD Program Director Step 3: If still persists, student or supervisor files formal grievance with Dean, College of Applied Behavioral Sciences

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APPENDIX C: PRE-DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP

Predoctoral Internship Application Checklist (May - February)

May: Complete Part A of the comprehensive examinations (if not previously completed). Schedule dissertation proposal (if not previously completed; see Dissertation Handbook for deadlines)

Summer Semester: Complete GPSY 502. Purchase the APAGS Internship Workbook from http://www.apa.org/apags/edtrain/interns.html. Visit the APPIC site (http://www.appic.org). Choose whom you will ask for letters of recommendation. Subscribe to the APPIC lists. Update your CV. Note: You cannot apply for internships unless your dissertation has been proposed by the end of summer semester (see Dissertation Handbook for deadlines). Search the APPIC Online Directory. (Please check that the directory is current and has been updated from the previous year.) The directory listing will explain how to obtain brochure and application information from each site. Always request and/or obtain information using the site’s preferred method (e.g., letter, email, web, phone). Write drafts of application essays.

July: Revise application essays, cover letters, vita, and site list based on feedback received from GPSY 502. July/August- send essays for review by additional readers.

August: Ask potential letter writers if they could write you a strong letter. Choose 3 – 5 writers (some familiar with your clinical work some with your academic work) and give them any information they need (e.g., cv, what types of sites you are applying to, etc.).

September: (1) Complete and pass remaining part of the comprehensive examination (if not previously completed), (2) register for the Matching Program after receipt of Approval to Apply for Internship, (3) Continue revising materials. Make sure you meet the minimum requirements for each site (e.g., citizenship, dissertation, practicum hours, years of graduate training, etc.). Request transcript be sent to NMS. Give your letter writers a list of sites to which you are applying. Provide them with the instructions as to how to post letters using the electronic service.

September/October- complete individual meeting with the DCT. Submit Part I of the APPI for DCT verification.

October: All application materials must be submitted electronically through the AAPI online portal. Send all of your applications a few weeks before the deadlines.

October to November: Remind letter writers of deadlines as needed. Sites will not consider late applications.

December to January: Interview at sites.

End of January: Submit your rank order list to NMS.

February: Please see the NMS web site (http://www.natmatch.com/psychint/) for the specific timeline of this year's Match.

If needed, participate in Match II

Post-Match: Submit information about interview results and complete internship survey. Data will be used to prepare future applicants.

http://www.natmatch.com/psychint


http://www.apa.org/apags/edtrain/interns.html

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Checklist Part II: Letter of Readiness and Part 2 of the AAPI

A) Complete your Petition to Apply for Internship. Ask you advisor to review and sign the petition.

B) Complete questions 1-8 of Part 2 of the AAPI. The answers are as follows: 1) Your Name 2) Clinical Psychology 3) University of Indianapolis, Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology 4) Charla M. Davis, M.S., Psy.D.

1400 E. Hanna Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46227 (317) 788-3274 [email protected]

5) Complete this information (similar to Petition to Apply for Internship information) 6) Describe Practicum Hours

C) Email to the DCT by the 1st Monday of Semester I after completing GPSY 502: Petition to Apply for Internship

September to October: 1) Submit materials prior to individual meeting. 2) Complete AAPI Part 1 and submit for DCT approval at least 2 weeks before your first deadline.

D) The DCT will do the following: 1) review your materials and provide feedback 2) complete the rest of Part 1 and verify the application, including submit a letter of readiness


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Petition to Apply for Internship (Completed by Student) GPSY 650 Requirements (6 semesters) Completed

Name of Student:

Student Phone and Email:

1. Total semester credit hours earned as of this date: ___________________________

2. List all required and elective courses not yet completed (including practicum and dissertation) and expected completion dates (attach additional sheets if necessary):

Course Title Date Completion Expected Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours:

Note: The total earned credit hours listed in items 1 and 2 should be at least 111 excluding extra dissertation credits (those done above the standard requirements. Required dissertation hours are included in the total).

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3. Cumulative GPA (3.0 minimum):

Attach a copy of your most recent graduate transcripts with your current GPA circled. You can print this from the web. Also, review the copy for errors.

4. Total Doctoral Practicum Hours (Direct and Indirect) Anticipated by Nov 1:

a. Total Intervention Hours:

b. Total Assessment Hours:

5. Additional Practicum Hours (Total Direct and Indirect) Expected Between November 1 and Start of Internship:

(Note: items 4 and 5 must total at least 1200 hours)

6. Date you passed Parts A and B of Comps (if waiting for results, write “pending”):

a.

b.

7. Dissertation Status Date Completed/Expected

a) Proposal Approved

b) Data Collected

c) Data Analyzed

d) Defended

8. Residency Requirement (mo/yr to mo/yr) to

(List a 9-month period when you completed at least 18 PsyD credit hours at UIndy)

9. Please answer YES or NO to the following questions. If you answer NO to (a) or YES to (b-e), please explain on the back. Yes/No

a) I am in good standing in the program.

b) I am currently on probation.

c) I am currently on remediation.

d) I was on probation (if yes, attach explanation and date completed).

e) There are complaints currently pending against me.

f) There have been complaints filed against me in the past.

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10. My concentration area is: Child Adult Health None

I request approval to apply for internship. I certify that I have completed the requirements as stated above, and that I have no physical or mental conditions that would impair my abilities to perform my duties while on internship.

I understand that my further participation in the match process and commencement of internship is dependent upon my successful completion of program requirements and demonstration of acceptable performance of duties between this date and the commencement of internship. I understand that if I fail to meet program expectations, approval to participate in the internship process may be removed.

Student’s Signature: Date:

I have reviewed the above information and it is correct. Advisor’s Signature: Date:

APPROVED/DISAPPROVED DCT:

Date:

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Petition to Apply for Internship (Completed by Student) Early Petition: GPSY 650 Completion Not Met

Name of Student:

Email:

1. Total Semester Credit Hours Earned as of This Date:

2. List required and elective courses not yet completed (including practicum and dissertation) and expected completion dates (attach additional sheets in necessary).

Course Title Date Completion Expected Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours:

Note: The total earned credit hours listed in items 1 and 2 should be at least 111 excluding extra dissertation credits (those done above the standard requirements, required dissertation hours are included in the total).

3. Cumulative GPA (3.0 minimum):

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Attach a copy of your most recent graduate transcripts with your current GPA circled. You can print this from the web. Also, review the copy for errors.

4. Total Doctoral Practicum Hours (Direct and Indirect) Completed Currently: a. Total Intervention Hours Current:

b. Total Assessment Hours Current:

5. Anticipated Total Doctoral Practicum Hours Completed as of November 1: a. Total Intervention Hours:

b. Total Assessment Hours:

6. Additional Practicum Hours (Total Direct and Indirect) Expected Between November 1 and Start of Internship:

(Note: items 5 and 6 must total at least 1200 hours).

7. Date you passed Parts A and B of Comps (if waiting for results, write “pending”):

a.

b.

8. Dissertation Status Date Completed/Expected

a) Proposal Approved:

b) Data Collected:

c) Data Analyzed:

d) Defended:

9. Residency Requirement (mo/yr to mo/yr) to T

(List a 9-month period when you completed at least 18 PsyD credit hours at UIndy).

10. Please answer YES or NO to the following questions. YES / NO: If you answer NO to (a) or YES to (b-e), please explain on the back.

a) I am in good standing in the program.

b)I am currently on probation.

c)I am currently on remediation.

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d)I was on probation (if yes attached explanation and date completed).

e)There are complaints currently pending against me.

f) There have been complaints filed in the past.

11. My concentration area is: Child Adult Health None

12. Please attach a document describing your internship application strategy. State your reasoning for wishing to apply for internship early. Please include the following: a) type of sites you intend to apply for, b) the relation between your previous practicum experiences and the types of sites you intend to apply for, c) information you believe makes you a strong candidate for your intended sites, d) your anticipated completed hours by Nov 1 and how this compares to the minimum hour requirements listed by the type of site you intend to apply for, e) your intended letter writers, f) state whether or not you intend to restrict your site selection in any way (e.g., location restriction), and g) indicate any known additional factors that might increase your risk of not matching.

I request approval to apply for internship. I certify that I have completed the requirements as stated above, and that I have no physical or mental conditions that would impair my abilities to perform my duties while on internship.

I recognize that the established standard GDCP curriculum includes applying for internship in the fourth year of study and after having completed two full years of practicum. I am aware that there is currently an imbalance in number of internship positions available, such that there are fewer positions than there are applicants which results in many qualified applicants each year ending up without positions. I understand that applying for internship before the recommended time in the curriculum further increases my risk of not being successful in the internship match. I recognize that although the GDCP has created a petition process to apply for internship early, being granted permission to apply for internship does not in any way guarantee success. Furthermore, I recognize that any early application for internship is at high risk for not matching. I indicate that I have considered these risks and remain interested in applying for internship early.

I understand that my further participation in the match process and commencement of internship is dependent upon my successful completion of program requirements and demonstration of acceptable performance of duties between this date and the commencement of internship. I understand that if I fail to meet program expectations, approval to participate in the internship process may be removed.

Student’s Signature: Date:

I have reviewed the above information and it is correct. Advisor’s Signature: Date:

Received by DCT:

Date:

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Please note that the advisor signature above indicates that the advisor has reviewed the above information and verifies that it is true to the best of his/her knowledge. Advisors will be contacted by the DCT separately to obtain the advisor’s opinions regarding the student’s readiness for internship.

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Director of Clinical Training Completes this Section:

Date Reviewed:

DCT Signature:

Status: • Approved • Partially Approved • Rejected

Comments/Explanation:

Distribution of Completed Petition:

Original: ❑Original to be placed in student’s file

Two copies: ❑Student ❑Director of Clinical Training

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Petition for Non-APA Accredited Pre-Doctoral Internship

This form is completed by students petitioning to apply to a non-APA accredited internship site for the purpose of evaluating the quality of non-APA accredited internship training sites. Please turn completed form in to the Director of Clinical Training. The Psychological Services and Training Committee will review the completed form and verify information. This form reflects University of Indianapolis policy in accordance with APA SoA standards and requirements.

1. GENERAL INFORMATION Responses Student name:

Today's date: Internship Year: Name of internship site: Internship accreditation status (APA, CPA, APPIC, CAPIC, other), note if changes:

Internship start date: Describe briefly the populations served at your training site (ages, gender, ethnicities, etc.):

Describe briefly the types of interventions you will perform at your internship. (psychotherapy, testing, consultation, etc.):

2. NATURE AND APPROPRIATENESS OF TRAINING ACTIVITIES Responses

Direct Service: At least 25% of your time during internship should be in face-to-face psychological services to clients; do you believe that you will meet this requirement?

□YES □NO

Training: Will you participate in regularly-scheduled didactic training experiences such as training meetings or seminars, grand rounds, or case conferences?

□YES □NO

Frequency: How often do these trainings take place? (once a week, every other week, etc.) Cohort Interaction/Support: Number of pre-doctoral psychology interns on- site (or in related collaborative sites), including yourself: Orientation: Will you have an orientation process at the beginning of training? □YES □NO Policy Manual: Does your internship site have policy and procedure manuals including materials that provide a clear description of the nature of the training program, due process and how to deal with concerns/grievances?

□YES □NO

3. Supervision Responses What type(s) of supervision would you receive? Select all that apply: □Individual □Group Would you receive weekly individual supervision that focuses primarily on the psychological services that you are providing to clients?

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□YES □NO How many hours of individual supervision would you receive per week? How many hours of group supervision would you receive per week? How many total hours of supervision would you receive per week?

4. Supervision Credentials Responses Internship Training Director Name:

Does the Internship Director have a doctoral degree in psychology? □YES □NO Is the Internship Director a licensed psychologist? □YES □NO

Primary Supervisor Name: Does the primary supervisor have a doctoral degree in psychology? □YES □NO

Is the Primary Supervisor a licensed psychologist? □YES □NO Professional Support: Number of licensed psychologists on staff?

6. Additional Comments/Feedback About Your Internship Comments and feedback regarding your internship training:

Student Verification of Accuracy ___________ Checking here verifies that all information provided here is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Student Name:

Return completed forms to Director of Clinical Training, Dr. Charla Davis

REVIEW AND VERIFICATION BY DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL TRAINING 5. Evaluation of Intern Policies Evaluations: My clinical performance will be formally evaluated twice a year by my supervisors via direct and indirect observation of my clinical, administrative and professional work using the University of Indianapolis Supervisor Evaluation of Intern Competency Form (or equivalent agency form). Demonstration of my clinical performance will be evaluated by my supervisor at the appropriate level of internship training in the following competencies: Research; Ethical & Legal Standards; Individual and Cultural Diversity; Professional Values & Attitudes; Communications and Interpersonal Skills; Assessment; Intervention; Supervision; and Consultation and Interprofessional/Interdisciplinary Skills as well as any other agency-specific competencies. Process/File: Supervisor evaluation of intern forms (and other documentation) must be completed for each training period (minimum of twice a year) and returned to the Director of Clinical Programs, and will be placed in my student file. Agreement: I have been informed of and understand the above evaluation policies regarding internship evaluations. □YES □NO

Internship has met all expected quality criteria for non-APA accredited internships based on

________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

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University of Indianapolis policies and APA CoA guidelines described in this document.

□YES □NO

Comments or Communications with students and agencies:

Director of Clinical Training Name Date

Signature Date

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APPENDIX D: MISCELLANEOUS

Elective Practicum Guidelines

An elective practicum involves a second supervised field experience at an approved placement site, in addition to the student’s normal field placement. The intent is to allow students to obtain additional refinement of skills involved in psychotherapy, consultation, diagnosis, assessment, program management, and supervision by obtaining additional clinical hours above-and-beyond program requirements in areas of limited experience or proficiency, to enhance clinical effectiveness.

1. The student must currently be in good academic standing in the program. 2. The elective practicum must be taken concurrently with another clinical field

placement (GPSY 650: Practicum/Seminar, or GPSY 651: Advanced Practicum/Seminar, or GPSY 653: Advanced Traineeship).

3. The elective practicum is intended for students in their second or third year of field placement, not for students completing their first year of practicum (successful completion of 12 credit-hours of GPSY 650 is a course prerequisite for enrolling in an elective practicum). Students enrolled in their first practicum placement will not be approved to complete an elective placement as it is not developmentally appropriate. This is a firm policy, regardless of background or previous experience.

4. The elective practicum consists of a maximum of 8-10 hours per week on site. 5. Students must concurrently participate in a weekly practicum seminar. The seminar

groups provide opportunities for students to address issues related to clinical practice, ethics, case management, diversity, treatment strategies, consultation, supervision, program development, and other aspects of professional psychology. Students are required to make case presentations in the seminars.

6. Students must petition to enroll in an elective practicum. Because elective practica involve significant additional hours above what students normally take, the program requires that students have the capacity to handle this additional workload without having their academic progress suffer. Student advisors must sign the petition indicating that they believe the additional workload will not impede the students’ progress in the program (e.g., maintaining an acceptable GPA, receiving good PCEs, making progress on the dissertation, passing comps, etc.).

7. Students interested in arranging an elective practicum for the Fall Semester of the following year with a site that is involved in the UIndy match process must first receive approval from the DCT.

To petition for an elective practicum: 1. Complete the elective practicum petition form, by contacting the DCT for the

electronic request form. 2. Review your rationale for wanting additional practicum experience with your advisor,

and have her/him sign the petition to approve or not approve. Also, provide any additional information (i.e., supportive letter from potential supervisor) that may be helpful in processing the petition.

3. Submit the petition form to the DCT and will be reviewed with PSTC 4. Receive approval from the DCT before proceeding.

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5. Elective practica do not go through the match process, it is the student’s responsibility to identify a site that is willing to provide the required supervision and needed clinical experiences. Once a site is identified, the supervisor should send a letter or email to the DCT indicating that they have accepted the student for an elective practicum.

6. The student must enroll for 1 to 2 hours of GPSY 654 during each of the semesters during which they are completing the elective practicum.

7. Students must complete and submit to the DCT all of the forms normally required for any practicum (e.g., letter of understanding signed by supervisor; practicum learning contract). Additional forms will be needed for a new site that has not been used before.


Policy on Training at the Same Site During First Two Years of Practicum

The practicum policies for the doctoral program involve a student completing at least two different year-long practica at two different sites. Most students complete a third practicum or possibly a traineeship during the year that they are applying for internship. However, this third practicum/traineeship experience is not completed by the time internship applications must be made. Internships thus base their decisions primarily on what has been completed in the first two years of practica. Completing both of the first two years of practicum at the same site (even if there are some variations in patients at the site) does not typically provide sufficient exposure to a broader variety of patient populations, which is the goal of our generalist model of training. This broader exposure to various kinds of patients also helps make the student more attractive to a wider variety of internship sites and broadens the student's clinical skills. This broader exposure also includes exposure to different supervisors, supervisory styles, and treatment approaches, which make the student more skilled and competitive for internships and later employment opportunities.

In addition, students need to obtain a balance of assessment and intervention hours in order to round out their clinical skills and be competitive for internship placement. Completing practica at different sites allows for a greater variety of assessment experiences, and typically allows students to obtain sufficient assessment hours that are often not available at a single site.

Internship sites also place significant emphasis on letters of recommendation. Having more than one practicum site allows students to have multiple options for letter writers and thus provides more options to select from. In addition, this can help to protect the student since attending only one practicum site and having the same supervisors does not allow for a backup plan should something go wrong at the site or problems arise.

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Information and Paperwork Needed for Licensure

It is the responsibility of students to keep detailed and accurate records of their clinical hours during practicum and internship. This includes the number of hours on site, the number of hours of direct service to clients, the types/hours of services provided (group, individual, family, assessment, etc.), the name/address of the site, the name/credentials of the site supervisor(s). The State Board will request that the University of Indianapolis verify hours of clinical service and hours of supervision as part of the process involved in applying for licensure. However, it is the student’s responsibility to have documented their hours in case there is any question or discrepancy between what the program has in its records and what the student has recorded. Before submitting a request for hours verification, students are expected to complete as much information as possible in the application.

APA Direct Observation Requirement for Practicum FAQ and Guide

APA DIRECT OBSERVATION REQUIREMENT FOR PRACTICUM

The APA Standards of Accreditation requires that evaluation of practicum students and interns be based in part on direct observation as part of supervision of practicum students.

● What are the reasons for this new requirement? The direct observation requirement is intended to increase the quality of training, increase public confidence in the training and practice of psychology, and support students in their professional development. Note that other professions are being required to do the same in their training models.

● What qualifies as direct observation? There are many ways to meet this supervisor direct observation requirement including: supervisor visual observation of student in therapy, intake or evaluation, observing videotape of student work, one-way mirror observation, co-therapy in room with student, or co-leading group therapy with student.

● How often must direct observation of students be done? Direct observation of students must be done at least once per evaluation period (which is usually once a semester).

● What about other forms of observation of student work? APA and the CoA continue to support other types of supervision including audiotape, student verbal report of cases, review of written work, case presentations, mock therapy/evaluation with volunteers, and so forth, however, this particular direct observation requirement is not met by these types of observation.

● Does everyone need to comply with this requirement? All APA-accredited doctoral programs must comply with this requirement. This means that all practicum sites utilized by APA doctoral programs must meet this standard. The University of Indianapolis GDCP expects that all sites use direct observation with trainees in the PsyD program. Many sites already do this type of direct observation and supervision. However, this may be a challenge for some sites and we want to communicate that we realize this and are supportive

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of your endeavors to meet this requirement. Note that accommodations may be made for students and supervisors with certain disabilities.

If you are encountering difficulties with implementing this new requirement, please contact the DCT.

Graduate Practicum and Internship Handbook

Documents

Transcript of Graduate Practicum and Internship Handbook