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Evaluation and Schedule

Intern Evaluation and Completion Requirements

• Intern evaluation focuses on the stated training goals/commitments, i.e., skill development across modalities and settings, diversity awareness and sensitivity and personal and professional growth. Interns are evaluated by their supervisors and through self-evaluation throughout the program. Written evaluations are completed at the midpoint of each term (October and April) and at the end of each semester (January and July).
• Evaluations are based on direct observations, video and audio recordings and information obtained during the process of supervision. The purpose is to help the interns monitor their progress and to allow ample time and opportunity to modify their behavior and/or goals. The intern and the supervisor both review the evaluation and then sign off after the feedback has been completed.
• A summary of the feedback the intern receives from the evaluation is sent to the Director of Training at the home institution at the midyear point. Throughout the year, the interns are requested to give feedback about their internship experience and the program. This information is forwarded to the Training Committee and contributes to continual growth of the internship program.
• Completion requirements for the program are as follows: satisfactory ratings on competencies listed on final evaluation, completion of a formal case presentation, completion of at least 4 outreach programs, completion of evaluation forms, participation on the Training Committee, supervision of Master's-level trainees, completion of activity log, and participation in professional development activities sponsored by the internship, such as retreats.

Supervision Assignments

• Interns are supervised by licensed psychologists, all of whom are Health Service Providers in Psychology (HSPP) in Indiana. Supervisors are assigned by the Training Committee, and supervisors change assignments at the midpoint of the internship.

Weekly Intern Activities

Approximate breakdown of hours at each site.

Aspire

16 hours per week/two 8-hour days

• 8 hours client contact
• 3 hours case management
• 2 hours individual supervision received from Ph.D./HSPP staff supervisor
• 1 hour psychological evaluation
• 1 hour case staffing
• 1 hour research

Butler University

16 hours per week/two 8-hour days

• 6 hours client contact
• 2.5 hours consultation and outreach
• 2 hours individual supervision received from Ph.D./HSPP staff supervisor
• 1-2 hours supervision provided to a master's-level intern
• 2 hours research (except for May, June, & July)
• 1.5 hours case management

Charis Center

16 hours per week/two 8-hour days

• 4 hours individual therapy
• 6 hours group
• 1 hour individual supervision received from Ph.D./HSPP staff supervisor
• 1 hour group supervision received from Ph.D./HSPP staff supervisor
• 4 hours of administrative time and staffing

Training Day

Each Friday

• 2 hours doctoral seminar
• 2 hours group supervision or supervision of supervision
• 1.5 hours intern support group
• 1.5 hours case staffing
• .5 hour outreach training (two hours/month)
• .5 hour staff development (two hours/month)

Other Internship Activities

Doctoral Seminars

Interns will participate in weekly two-hour topical seminars presented by internship staff and area professionals. Specific topics have included: Brief Therapy Models, Multicultural Counseling, Gender Issues, Couples Counseling, Psychopharmacology, Spirituality, GLBT Issues, Transference/Countertransference, Group Therapy, Gestalt Psychology, Trauma Recovery, Addictions, Eating Disorders, Social Class Issues and Professional/Ethical Issues.

Intern Retreat

Each year Butler Consortium interns participate in an overnight retreat with interns and training directors from several other university-based internships in Indiana. This is an opportunity for interns and training directors to connect with colleagues, take some time for self-evaluation and self-exploration and, most importantly, to relax and have fun. Interns are expected to participate in this retreat in the late spring semester.

Professional Development

Throughout the year, interns are encouraged to attend conferences that contribute to their professional development. Depending on budget limits, the internship program may also include time and funding for the interns and staff to attend a local/regional conference as a staff.

Time away from the internship for the purposes of conference attendance, employment interviewing and/or dissertation defense is considered professional development time and may be included in the hours toward completion of the internship depending on the activity. Interns can request this time by completing a form available from the Training Director. A maximum of three (3) days away from the internship is permitted for this purpose. Additional time away is approved on a case by case basis and may involve the intern using allotted vacation time.

Presentations/Publications

Center-related research or an independent research project is available during the internship year, especially for those interns who have completed their dissertation research. Both internship sites have opportunities for conducting research using data already compiled by the centers or investigating new areas. Interns have three hours of research time each week built into their schedules, except for the months of May, June, and July when the Counseling Service operates on summer hours. Release time will be made available for travel and presentations at conferences and workshops.

Staff Development

The Counseling Services staff places a high value on staff development for purposes of team-building as well as increased exposure to current professional issues and concerns. As part of that commitment, interns will participate in staff retreats in August and January. Interns will also be involved the master's-level trainees' orientation and will attend regular staff development seminars on topical areas. Local conferences, as mentioned above, can also serve as an important staff development opportunity.