APA Accredited Internship in Clinical and Counseling Psychology
Psychology
Intern Orientation
Schedule
(August 2006)
The goals of orientation are:
§ To meet and start getting to know staff and each other
§ To self-reflect and set goals for the semester/year
§ To settle-in and begin learning the system
§ To observe screening and on-going therapy sessions
§ To begin seeing clients
§ To learn policies and procedures
§ To have fun!
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Thursday, August 10 |
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8:00-9:00 |
Interns |
Parking Permits |
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9:00-9:30 |
All Available Staff |
Welcoming Time |
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9:30-10:30 |
Ward |
Payroll, Keys, Office Assignments, etc. |
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10:30 - 11:00 |
Training Director |
Review Orientation Schedule |
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11:00-12:00 |
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Settle into offices, Complete personnel forms, Obtain Hokie Passport |
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12:00-1:00 |
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Lunch |
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1:00-2:00 |
Collier, Miller |
Email set-up, Introduction to CCC computer services |
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2:00-4:30 |
Training Director |
Training Manual, Assignment of Self-Assessment and Genogram |
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Friday, August 11 |
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8:15-10:00 |
All Staff |
Staff Meeting
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10:00-12:00 |
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Work on Self-assessments / Genograms
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12:00-1:00 |
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Lunch |
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1:30-2:30 |
Conway, Curran |
Front Office Procedures |
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2:30-4:30 |
Lynch, Epperson |
Introduction to Medicat |
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Monday, August 14 |
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8:00-12:00 |
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Research Time
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12:00-1:00 |
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Lunch |
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1:00-5:00 |
All Staff |
Resident Advisor Training
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TUESDAY, August 15 |
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8:00-9:00 |
Jeannie Baker, Janet Harer, Phyllis Smith |
Schiffert Health Center, Health Education/ Academic Relief / Dietician Scheduling |
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9:00-10:00 |
Amenkhienan |
Learning Skills Workshops and Resources |
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10:00-11:00 |
Ward, Arbuckle, Smith |
Overview of Psychiatry Clinic |
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11:00-12:00 |
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Work on genograms / self-assessments |
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12:00-1:00 |
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Lunch |
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1:00-2:00 |
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2:00-3:00 |
Any available staff |
Observe triages / intakes |
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3:00-4:00 |
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Individual Meetings with Prospective Supervisors |
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4:00-5:00 |
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Office closed for Dr. Warren retirement reception |
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WEDNESDAY, August 16 |
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8:00-12:00 |
Lynch |
Scavenger Hunt - Wear comfy shoes! |
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12:00-1:00 |
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Lunch |
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1:00-3:00 |
Training Director |
Group Supervision |
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3:00-4:00 |
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Individual Meetings with Prospective Supervisors |
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4:00-5:00 |
Valatka |
Tour of Blacksburg Hot Spots |
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THURSDAY, August 17 |
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8:00-9:00 |
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9:00-10:00 |
All Staff – Litton Reeves |
Departmental Fall Kick Off Meeting |
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10:11:30 |
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11:30-1:00 |
With Student Health |
Lunch |
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1:00-2:00 |
Betzel |
Recording / observation procedures |
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2:00-4:00 |
Any available staff |
Observe triages / intakes |
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4:00-5:00 |
Math Emporium |
Math Emporium/Self Tour |
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FRIDAY, August 18 |
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8:00-11:00 |
All Staff |
Staff Meeting / Introduction to Clinical Services |
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11:00-12:00 |
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12:00-1:00 |
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Lunch |
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1:00-2:00 |
Stef Nicholas |
Women’s Center |
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2:00-3:00 |
Robert Sebek Newman Library Lobby |
Library Orientation |
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3:00-5:00 |
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Continued intro to Clinical Services (if needed) |
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This Week: Assignment of clinical supervisors
Regular seminar schedule begins
Observation of sessions
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Monday, August 21 |
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8:00-12:00 |
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Research Time |
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12:00-1:00 |
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Lunch |
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1:00 – 2:00 |
Amy McPherson at Career Services Bldg |
Career Services |
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2:00-3:00 |
Betzel, Ward |
Orientation to Assessment Seminar and Testing Procedures |
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3:00-5:00 |
Any available staff |
Observe / conduct supervised triages |
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Tuesday, August 22 |
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8:30-10:00 |
Amenkhienan |
How to Thrive During the Internship Year |
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10:00-12:00 |
Any available staff |
Observe / conduct supervised triages / observe front office |
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12:00-1:00 |
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Lunch |
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1:00-2:00 |
Maj. Gen. Jerrold Allen 143 Brodie Hall |
Corps of Cadets |
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2:00-4:00 |
Bennett, Klein |
Psychotherapy Seminar - Ethics |
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4:00-5:00 |
Hal Brackett 1180 Torgersen Hall |
Tour Assistive Technologies |
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Wednesday, August 23 |
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8:30-10:00 |
Amenkhienan |
Introduction to Diversity Seminar |
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10:00-12:00 |
Training Director |
Group Supervision |
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12:00-1:00 |
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Lunch |
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1:30-2:00 |
Tom Brown 152 Henderson Hall |
Dean of Students Office |
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2:15-3:00 |
Susan Angle 150 Henderson Hall |
Services for Students with Disabilities |
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3:30-5:00 |
Training Director |
Individual Meetings with Training Director (Self-Assessments due) |
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THURSDAY, August 24 |
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8:30-10:00 |
Klein |
Intro to Supervision of Groups |
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10:00-11:00 |
Bennett |
Tour of Athletics satellite office |
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11:00-12:00 |
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12:00-1:00 |
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Lunch |
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1:00-2:00 |
Bennett, Zukor, Smith, Training Director |
Intro to Supervision of Practicum Students |
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2:00-3:00 |
Any available staff |
Observe / conduct supervised triages / intakes |
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3:30-4:00 |
Christy Wilson – VT Police Station |
VT Police |
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4:00-5:00 |
Steve Previll 108 Dietrick Hall |
Judicial Affairs |
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FRIDAY, August 25 |
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9:00-10:00 |
All Staff |
Staff Meeting |
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10:00-11:00 |
Gore, Smith |
Intro to Research |
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11:00-12:00 |
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12:00-1:00 |
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Lunch |
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1:00-2:00 |
Jennifer Lawrence 340 Shanks |
Writing Center |
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2:00-4:00 |
Any available staff |
Observe / conduct supervised triages / intakes |
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4:00-5:00 |
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Take A Deep Breath! |
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Suggestions for free time:
- Peruse Counseling Center website http://www.ucc.vt.edu
- Observe senior staff conducting triage / intake sessions
- Conduct supervised triage / intake sessions
- Visit available senior staff. If anyone’s door is open, feel free to drop in
- Observe front office staff
- Review Hokie Handbook http://www.hokiehandbook.vt.edu
- Visit Recreational Sports facilities – can take virtual tour online at http://www.recsports.vt.edu/facilities/index.php
- Check out the campus map page for locations of buildings you will be visiting during orientation at http://www.unirel.vt.edu/map/index.html
- Check out university dining facilities http://www.studentprograms.vt.edu/dining/diningcenters.php
- Write short professional blurb for your listing on the CC and internship websites
- Peruse the Medicat scheduling reference guide to learn more about our electronic scheduling software (Chapter 20 Appointments)
- Take a stroll in the gardens next to the greenhouses and relax. There’s a lot to assimilate!
08-10-2006