INTERNSHIP/FIELD EXPERIENCE ORIENTATION

1. 1 INTERNSHIP/FIELD EXPERIENCE ORIENTATION • Revised 9/2013 • Dr. Joseh Hulgus, Internship Coordinator • 1 • 1

2. Orientation Index • Application Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 • Approving Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 • Approving Supervisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 • Forms (Applying/Before the Course) . . . . .8 • Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 • Signed Statement . . . . . . . . . . 10 • Proof of Liability . . . . . . . . . . .11 • HIPAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 • Transcript . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 • Resume/Vitae . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 2

3. Orientation Index cont. • Second Semester Field Information . . 15 • Requesting a Second Site . . . . . . . . . . . 16 • Second Internship Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 • Forms (During the Course) . . . . . . . . . . . 18 • Contract. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 • Weekly Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 • Counselor-Trainee Progress . . . 21 3

4. Orientation Index cont. • Choosing a Site and Supervisor . . . . . .22 • Choosing a Site and Supervisor, Cont’d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 • Choosing a Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 • Video Taping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 • Springfield Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 • Professional Organizations . . . . . . . . . .27 • Professional Ethics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 4

5. Application Process 1.Submit application packet to Tamara Flores for Dr. Hulgus. Application packets MUST include: • COMPLETED applications (NO BLANKS OR UNANSWERED QUESTIONS!) • Signed statement/attestation form that you have viewed this orientation • Current transcript (informal ones from online are OK) • Current resume/vitae 2. Submit needed info to Jessica Robertson’s office: • Proof of liability insurance • Background Check • TB test (for school only) 3. Verify with clinic director that your HIPPA is on file. • ☺ INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED ☺ 5

6. Application Process •   Once the packet is complete, Dr. Hulgus will review files for approval of the site and supervisor.  • Student’s will receive an email stating that their file is complete or indicating what other information is needed. 6

7. Approving Sites • Site Requirements: • Allows for adequate client contact for counseling (40% of time direct counseling contact) • Provides a minimum of 1 hour of individual supervision per week by an appropriate supervisor (see slide 6). • Supervisor willing to attend supervisor training. Supervisors must attend every 3 years. • Trainee will not be asked to do things they are not qualified to do • Must follow American Counseling Association Code of Ethics 7

8. Approving Supervisors • Supervisor Requirements: • Appropriately licensed/certified Internship - LPC or Licensed Psychologist School Internship - certified schoolcounselor. (If you are interested in ELE Internship, your supervisor must be a certified ELE school counselor. The same is required for SEC Internship.) • 3 years experience (post certification or licensure) • Willing to participate in Supervisor training through the MSU Counseling Dept. (Supervisor must attend to receive payment and for the student to count their hours.) 8

9. Application Packet • Internship information now available on the departmental website. Go to the School/Mental Health Internship Manual’s. http://education.missouristate.edu/counseling/Internships.htm • Access application forms and other related documents under the mental health or school internship handbook on the practicum/internship section of the website. 9

10. Application PacketApplication • The application should be COMPLETE – NO blanks (or it will not be processed) • The applying student must sign and date the document • (the instructor will sign and date at a later time) 10

11. Application PacketSigned Statement/Attestation • The Signed Statement/Attestation form can be found under “Forms” • A signature on this document indicates completion of this on-line PowerPoint training for Internship class. 11

12. Application PacketProof of Liability Insurance • Student’s obtain liability insurance through ASCA or ACA as part of their membership. This membership is required as students will utilize other information from these professional organizations as part of their program. • It is the student’s responsibility to keep their liability insurance active throughout either field or internship experience 12

13. Proof of Insurance, Background Checks and TB Testing • Student’s must contact Jessica Robertson’s office to turn in or update all needed information. • Ms. Robertson will contact Dr. Hulgus that this information is complete. • All info must be kept UP TO DATE in order to continue in internship. 13

14. Application PacketHIPAA • Student’s must contact the clinic director to ensure that their HIPPA information is on file and current from practicum. It does not need to be included in the packet. • 836-3215 14

15. Application Packet Transcript • MSU transcripts of courses completed thus far in the COU program, can be printed from the My Missouri State Information page • The Transcripts link is located under “Academics” 15

16. Application PacketResume/Vitae • An up-to-date Resume or Curriculum Vitae is the last required document for a complete application package 16

17. Second Semester School Internship Students • If a student is interested in applying for a second semester of field experience at a different site (or with a different supervisor), all newapplication materials must be submitted • If a student wishes to continue their experience at the same site (with the same supervisor) updated insurance must be submitted to Jessica Robertson and the Internship Update (under the handbooks) form must be completed. 17

18. Requesting a Second Site • Student’s are not allowed to complete two internships simultaneously. • Internship students who are not obtaining enough hours at one site may request a second site in writing to Dr. Hulgus. This can be submitted via email to: JosephHulgus@missouristate.edu. 18

19. Second Internship Site • Student’s seeking a second site must fill out a second application packet and be approved by Dr. Hulgus. • Student’s must receive an hour of face to face supervision from each supervisor weekly. • Both supervisors must be informed and agree to share the supervision of the student. 19

20. Forms • The following three forms and additional information, are required after registration/during the course • Contract • Weekly Log • Counselor Trainee Progress Assessment 20

21. FormsSupervision Contract • Agreement Forms are turned in to your instructor the first night of class • The agreement is between you (and the University) and your site supervisor (and the sponsoring agency/school) • Should specify • Contact information • That you will receive a minimum of 1 hour of individual supervision every week • What their expectations are of you (List specifically) • What your expectations are of them 21

22. Forms Weekly Progress Assessment • Your weekly log is both a way to keep track of how you spend your time and a means of communication between your site supervisor and your Internship/School Internship instructor • Also note any diversity experiences on your log! 22

23. FormsCounselor-Trainee Progress Assessment • Your site supervisor will complete a midterm and final Counselor-Trainee Progress Assessment (assessing your skills and dispositions) which they should review with you 23

24. Choosing a Site and Supervisor • Student’s should seek a site where they may gain experience working with a population they are interested in working with (Addictions, children, etc.) rather than just finding a place that will take them. • Start early by reviewing the approved site/supervisor list on our website. 24

25. Choosing a Site and Supervisor, Cont’d • Contact Dr. Hulgus for suggestions or guidance regarding sites that fit your interest, etc. • Many sites will have an interview process. Remember that you are also interviewing the site. Contact possible sites early and have a list of questions for them to see if they and their site are a good fit for you. Having a good working relationship will be vital. 25

26. Choosing a Site, Cont’d • Dress professionally and present yourself in a professional manner for your initial meetings, orientations, and as you work at your site. These may be your potential employers! 26

27. Choosing a Supervisor • Make sure the supervisor has adequate time to meet with you weekly. • Again, make sure the site and supervisor, feel like a good “fit” with your personality and for what you want to learn. 27

28. Video Taping • You must video tape your work for use in supervision • The number of videos will be at your instructors discretion • The counseling program has video equipment. Contact Dr. Hulgus to checkout a camera if needed. It is OK to film JUST YOU, if your site is somewhat hesitate to let you film • Use the permission forms for filming kids (agencies often have their own forms to use) 28

29. Springfield Schools • Any student applying for School Internship in Springfield Schools: • Must contact Rhonda Mammen, Director of Counseling • Email: Rmammen@sps.org • Ms. Mammen also has an application process that must be completed and approved. 29 29

30. Springfield Schools • Students approved for an SPS internship site MUST attend a required orientation for Springfield Schools. • Contact Ms. Mammen for the date. 30

31. Supervisor Training • All Supervisor’s are required to be trained every three years. The dates are: • December 6 • OR • December 13 • Time and place TBA 31

32. Start Date • Enrolled students may begin at their site on December 30. • They must meet weekly with their site supervisor, complete the first meeting survey’s and weekly progress reports, and your log to turn in (along with their agreement) on the first night of class. 32

33. Site Hours • You will spend approximately 20 hours per week at your site to obtain a total of 300 hours per semester. • All students must take two semesters of internship. • If you do not complete your hours in one semester, you may be assigned a Z grade. 33

34. School Internship • School interns are only allowed to spend one semester in the Springfield Public School district. • K-8 Certification seeking interns will work one semester in an elementary and one in a middle school. • Secondary certification seeking students will spend one semester in a middle school and one in a high school. 34

35. Professional Organizations:Students are encouraged to join professional organizations which will allow them to network within their future profession. Some recommended organizations are: • American Counseling Association (ACA) • American School Counselor Association (ASCA) • Association for Play Therapy (APT) • Southwest Missouri School Counselor Association (SMSCA) • Missouri Association for Play Therapy (MAPT) 35

36. Professional Ethics • Students should download the most recent version of the ACA or ASCA ethical guidelines. 36

37. Due Process • If student’s have an issue at their site, they should first talk with their site supervisor and their course instructor. • If the issue is not resolved, they should contact Dr. ‘s Arthaud and Hulgus. 37