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Outcome 6 : Demonstrates entry level counseling and interviewing skills a . Develops therapeutic relationships through the use of core counseling skills , values and attitudes b . Utilizes theoretical models to conceptualize client / student presentation and selects appropriate counseling interventions c . Assists students / clients in developing and implementing change strategies to achieve goals d . Manages counseling procedures effectively
Outcome 7 : Demonstrates entry level group leadership skills a . Designs and implements small groups for counseling purposes b . Knowledgeable of group dynamics , processes and developmental stages c . Demonstrates effective group leadership and facilitation d . Demonstrates competency at managing conflict and emotions in group settings
Outcome 8 : Works effectively within the clinical mental health delivery system a . Understands continuum of care service delivery options for prevention , crisis management and intervention with children , adolescents and adults b . Demonstrates competency in the treatment process , including clinical intake , evaluation , assessment , history-taking , case conceptualization and treatment planning c . Demonstrates proficiency and ethics in documentation d . Understands diagnostic principles , uses diagnostic tools and demonstrates proficiency in diagnosing e . Provides evidence-based treatments for mental and emotional disorders , including substance use and addictive disorders f . Knowledgeable of psychopharmacological treatments and processes
Outcome 9 : Utilizes a variety of assessment and evaluation approaches a . Selects , administers and interprets appropriate standardized instruments for groups and individuals , consistent with ethical guidelines b . Utilizes behavioral observation , testing and interview skills to formulate diagnostic statements c . Considers culture , age , language and other relevant factors in the process of assessment d . Explains evaluation results to clients and families in understandable terminology
Outcome 10 : Utilizes research and evaluation in practice a . Reads and evaluates current research to stay informed of best practices in clinical mental health counseling b . Finds and utilizes research to improve counseling effectiveness c . Designs and implements action research , needs assessments and program evaluations d . Is knowledgeable about current issues and trends in counseling
Field Experiences Two specific field experiences are included in the Master of Arts degree program . The first is the Counseling Field Practicum , CMH680 , offered in fall of the third year of study . The second is Internship which is comprised of CMH683 , Internship 1 , and CMH684 , Internship 2 , offered in winter and summer of the third year of study . The practicum is comprised of 100 clock hours ( 40 contact hours ) of supervised experience in a counseling setting , while the internship is an intense experience comprised of 600 clock hours ( 240 contact hours ) of supervised experience in a counseling setting . Practicum must be completed at one ( 1 ) site , and internship at no more than two ( 2 ) sites . The student may or may not do the practicum and internship at the same counseling site .
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling student is supervised at the site by a qualified counselor ( preferably with the licensed professional counselor credential ) familiar with the roles and responsibilities of counselors at the site and with the dynamics of counseling supervision .
The practicum and internship require the student to file the appropriate application forms and proof of liability insurance to the Program Coordinator , on the Adrian campus . Failure to comply with documentation requirements result in postponing the registration for the participation in the practicum and / or internship . Clinical Mental Health Counseling faculty determine the student ' s readiness for the practicum and internship experiences . The student , who does not satisfy the expectations for beginning the practicum , meets with an assigned faculty
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