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Predoctoral Internship ProgramRotation DescriptionsInternal RotationsCounseling & Wellness Services External RotationsChildrens Medical CenterUpper Valley Medical CenterSouth Community Behavioral HealthSummit Behavioral Healthcare
The Internship Program offers a wide range of clinical training experiences that require interns to complete two primary clinical rotations; one internal, the other external. The Counseling & Wellness Services, the University’s student counseling center, and the General Practice Clinic, (the school’s community based training /service center) represents the internal rotation options. Currently, external rotation options include the Miami Valley Hospital Psychology Department within the Rehabilitation/Neuropsychology Unit, the Children’s Medical Center within its pediatric psychology department; South Community Behavioral Healthcare, a community mental health center, within its Brief Therapy Unit; The Glen at Joseph, a multidisciplinary extended residential treatment/educational program; and Summit Behavioral Healthcare, a public acute/chronic psychiatric forensic facility. Rotations tend to be stable from year to year, but may change as opportunities or challenges present themselves. INTERNAL ROTATIONSGeneral Practice Clinic Rotation Description The General Practice Clinic (GPC) is a community-based training and service clinic housed at the Duke E. Ellis Human Development Institute under the auspices of the WSU-SOPP. Within the context of its primary training mission, GPC provides board-based psychological services to a very diverse, but primarily underserved, low SES, and disadvantaged, clientele. GPC is primarily staffed by psychology trainees at all levels of training under the supervision of SOPP faculty. Clinical staff works across a broad range of theories and approaches in implementing effective interventions. GPC addresses a variety of problems/concerns within a generalist model and provides a variety of therapy, assessment, and consultation services within an individual, group or familial context. Overview of Intern Activities Interns gain specific experience refining their clinical, diagnostic, and conceptualization skills, as well as clinical/report writing and supervisory skills, while learning to balance the multiple roles of a psychologist. Interns are responsible for client intakes, clinical triaging, therapy, case management and treatment planning. A structured record management system for client documentation is utilized. Interns maintain a primary therapy caseload augmented with assessment cases. Assessment cases are diverse in nature with a variety of assessment instruments available, with integrative batteries and comprehensive written reports often required. Interns are required to work in GPC at least one evening a week. Interns are allotted the opportunity to provide clinical consultation and umbrella supervision to 2nd, 3rd and 4th-year student trainees. Interns are generally the first point of clinical consultation for trainees. There is also a minimum requirement that structured umbrella supervision occur over at least one quarter, where an intern directly supervises one or more cases of an assigned trainee, while concomitantly receiving umbrella supervision. This experience affords interns the opportunity to develop their supervisory skill base. Interns also expand their supervisory skills by assisting supervisors as a member of consultation intake teams. Weekly staff meeting attendance is also a requirement. Overview of Supervision Model Extensive supervision is provided through this internal rotation. All direct service contacts are videotaped and available for supervisory review. Interns are assigned a primary supervisor, but are exposed and interact with multiple supervisors, who have varied clinical interests and theoretical orientations. In addition to a primary supervisor, interns may be assigned a focus or secondary supervisor. Supervision focuses on clinical competencies, with increasing emphasis on professional development/identity issues as the training year progresses. Primary Psychological Supervisor Stephen Yerian, Psy.D., received his doctorate from Wright State University in 1996. He is currently the Director of GPC and is one of several clinical supervisors within GPC. He is also an Assistant Professor, and teaches courses in cognitive assessment, educational assessment, and chemical dependency. His primary theoretical orientation is cognitive-behavioral. He has experience and expertise with rural, military, disability and rehabilitation populations, in addition to chemical dependency and psychological/forensic assessment. He is a member of the APA and its Divisions 28 and 50, as well as OPA. Other Primary GPC Supervisors Kathleen Malloy, Ph.D., ABPP obtained her graduate degree from Ohio University in 1986. She is a Professor and has been a faculty member since 1988. She has focused expertise and experience relative to domestic violence/batters, anger management, women’s issues, multicultural diversity competency training and supervision. Theoretical focus is feminist and cognitive behavioral. She is an executive member of the National Council of Schools in Professional Psychology (NCSPP), and is involved in the Association of Women in Psychology (AWP), APA, OPA, as well as other professional organizations. Steve McConnell, Psy.D., ABPP is a graduate of Baylor University, having received his doctorate degree in 1976. He holds the rank of Professor Emeritus at WSU-SOPP. He is humanistic in orientation. He has focused clinical expertise involving interpersonal and group dynamics. He believes strongly in professional social responsibility and advocacy. He is a member of the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, Psychologists for Social Responsibility, APA, and its Divisions 49 and 12. Janeece Warfield, Psy.D., is a WSU-SOPP associate professor and Program Coordinator for the Center for Child & Adolescent Violence Prevention. She is a 1987 WSU-SOPP alumna. She specializes in therapeutic services and assessment with infants and children, developmental disabilities, and children with chronic illness. She also has expertise in violence prevention, trauma, and multicultural/diversity training. She is member of APA, ABPsi, OPA, and other professional organizations, such as the World Association of Infant Mental Health. Counseling & Wellness Serviceshttp://www.wright-counseling.com/ Rotation Description Counseling and Wellness Services (CWS) is the student counseling center for Wright State University and is located in the Student Union on the main campus. CWS provides a wide range of services including outreach programming, consultation, therapy, assessment, and training. CWS is a unit of the SOPP, and functions in cooperation with the division of Student Affairs. The mission of Counseling and Wellness Services is to promote optimal health through the provision of quality service and training to the Wright State University community in a welcoming environment that appreciates multiculturalism and diversity. Overview of Intern Activities Interns are an integral to all aspects of CWS programming, which typically occurs Monday-Friday during regular business hours (8:30 am to 5:00pm). Interns are responsible for the provision of intake assessment, individual, couples, family, and group therapy, crisis intervention, and assessment (e.g., cognitive, personality, ADHD, etc.). Interns are also involved in ongoing consultative relationships with a number of campus departments and units related to student mental health, learning, and performance. In addition, interns often make presentations to campus groups and classes. Overview of Supervision Model Intensive individual supervision is the norm. CWS integrates advanced technology through the inclusion of digital video-recording and electronic record keeping systems. All direct service contacts are videotaped and live supervision is also available. Interns are assigned a primary supervisor, but are exposed and interact with multiple supervisors and clinical staff, who have varied clinical interests and theoretical orientations. Interns also receive focused supervision relative to assessment, group, and consultation activities. In addition, interns attend a group supervision of umbrella supervision. Interns are expected to attend weekly staff meetings. Primary Psychological Supervisor Robert A. Rando, Ph.D., Ball State University, 1993, is a WSU-SOPP Associate Professor and the Director of the Counseling and Wellness Services. His clinical focus is on the treatment of men's issues and physical aggression victimization and perpetration. He has also taught courses in advanced theories of supervision. Dr. Rando maintains membership in the Association of University and College Counseling Center Directors, the American College Health Association, and the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. Other Primary CWS Supervisors Julie Williams, Psy.D., an assistant professor, is a 2003 graduate of WSU-SOPP. Her professional experience includes an internship and postdoctoral fellowship in Rehabilitation Psychology/Research and Neuropsychology at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York. Areas of expertise include disability, rehabilitation, health and neuropsychology and assessment. She is licensed in Ohio and New York. She is a member of the National Register, a member of APA and its Division 22, and OPA. EXTERNAL ROTATIONSChildren’s Medical Centerhttp://www.childrensdayton.org/ Rotation Description The Children's Medical Center of Dayton (Children’s is a not-for-profit 155-bed regional pediatric referral center and is the only facility in the region devoted to the health, safety and information needs of children and their families.) Children’s has a multidisciplinary staff. Its Psychology Department offers a wide range of services to address the behavioral and emotional needs, as well as medically related adjustment problems of children, adolescents and their families. Specialized assessments, testing and counseling are offered on an in/outpatient basis. Staff members treat/consult on various multidisciplinary teams, including trauma/abuse, pulmonary, neurology, hematology, oncology, diabetes, developmental delay, and cognitive/learning disorders. Overview of Intern Activities Approximately 40% of intern time is devoted to inpatient consultation /liaison work, 50% outpatient services, and 10% group engagement. However, this rotation offers interns the opportunity to be engaged in a vast array of services depending upon their interest. Interns provide individual, group and family psychotherapy, and are exposed to a variety of theoretical perspectives, although the primary focus of the department is Cognitive/Behavioral. In/outpatient cognitive, personality and behavioral, brief and comprehensive evaluations are conducted. Interns also provide in-service education and orientation presentations for medical staff as well as consultation to various multidisciplinary care teams and departments regarding patient management, treatment compliance and other intervention concerns. Interns are also periodically scheduled to provide 24-hour on-call consultation within the emergency/crisis department to complete risk/trauma assessments. Overview of Supervision Model Intensive individual supervision is regularly scheduled, with supervision also available on an as needed basis. In addition, live supervision is often employed, where the supervisor and intern engage as co-therapists. In addition to the primary supervisor, seven other psychologists are on staff and are available as secondary supervisors. Focused supervision is provided relative to cognitive/learning disorders. Interns on-call are supported with tele-supervisory coverage. Interns are given opportunities to attend various departmental educational rounds. Primary Psychological Supervisor Sarah A. Fillingame, Psy.D., received her doctorate degree from Wright State University in 1983. She is the Director of Behavioral Sciences at Children’s, where she has been employed since 1985. Her responsibilities are primarily administrative and supervisory, but she maintains a clinical practice primarily focused on issues of chronic pain. Her theoretical orientation is cognitive/ behavioral. Upper Valley Medical CenterRotation Description Upper Valley Medical Center (UVMC) serves the healthcare needs of semi-rural Miami County and the surrounding areas. It is located approx. 30-minutes north of Dayton within a campus like setting. State-of-the-art acute in/outpatient services are provided with a full complement of healthcare services, to include comprehensive behavioral healthcare programs. Mental health treatment for children, adolescents and adults includes outpatient community support, counseling and substance abuse programming, to include a 24-hour crisis services, through Miami County Mental Health Center. Pharmacological management is also extended. Inpatient treatment for adults is provided through Dettmer Adult Services Unit. Acute inpatient for children/adolescents is provided through the Dettmer Youth Services. Overview of Intern Activities Interns can tailor their training experience within the wide range of UVMC psychological services/patient populations. Interns are at UVMC two days per week throughout the training year, with one day devoted to outpatient, the other focused on inpatient work. In both forums, the intern functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Interns provide individual, family and group outpatient psychotherapy. Assessment opportunities abound in both inpatient and outpatient services. Interns are responsible for a full range of brief and comprehensive psychological assessments, including risk assessment, psychoeducation assessment, and personality. Interns will be expected to be, or gain, proficiency with a variety of psychological measures. Interns will conduct at least one staff in-service regarding a particular area of expertise, specialty or interest. Interns will be expected to attend multidisciplinary treatment team meetings. Overview of Supervision Model Supervision is the strength of this rotation. In addition to intensive individual supervision, interns will attend group supervision and present at least two cases. Interns will have the opportunity to provide umbrella supervision with practicum trainees, and to lead a student project with practicum trainees (such as developing/implementing new treatment groups or performance improvement initiatives). As members of multidisciplinary treatment teams, interns will collaborate and consult with other professionals regarding clinical/patient issues. Interns also have many opportunities to complete their “special project” at UVMC. Previous interns have participated in treatment outcome studies, program development, and group development projects. UVMC resources are made available to interns, including an assessment library, computer access, and office. Primary Psychological Supervisor Stephen Liptak, Psy.D., is a 1991 WSU- SOPP alumnus. He has extensive psychotherapy and mental health assessment experience. He has a focused expertise in child/adolescents issues, especially ADHD. He has extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and often conducts DBT trainings. He maintains a limited private clinical practice. South Community Behavioral Healthcarehttp://www.southcommunity.com/index.html Rotation Description South Community Behavioral Healthcare (South) is one of four large comprehensive community mental health center serving Montgomery County. It offers a full range of outpatient behavioral healthcare services and modalities, and has a large multidisciplinary staff. Major programs for adults, adolescents and children include outpatient treatment, case management/service coordination, and partial hospitalization. South has a very diverse multicultural clientele. South’s Brief Therapy Center offers services to clients with a host of presenting concerns with varying severity according to episodes of care from an organized integrative model, in conjunction with a process of change theory. Overview of Intern Activities Interns train within the Brief Therapy Center, with training opportunities being plentiful and diverse in scope. The emphasis is on individual and group therapeutic interventions, although assessment opportunities are available. Interns interested in group services have a variety of options and can tailor their experience to their preferences and interests. Interns are encouraged to develop and lead therapeutic or psychoeducational groups at their interest. Interns may also participate in dual diagnosis treatment groups, as well as other groups, such as the Mindfulness Group or Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Group. Interns can deliver individual clinical as well as organizational/community consultation services through South’s EAP Plus program. Interns oversee the delivery of group therapy and assessment cases by practicum trainees. Interns are also invited to participate in program development activities as well as participate and/or conduct staff training activities. Opportunities to conduct clinical or social research are numerous, and many interns have completed their “special project” through South. Overview of Supervision Model Supervision is rich and diverse in nature. In addition to individual supervision sessions, interns attend group supervision sessions with other doctoral psychology trainees. Integration of empirically supported treatment approaches are applied to live and videotaped case demonstrations. These meetings also include discussions of planned readings, viewing and discussing trainee and intern sessions, and live supervision and consultation sessions. Finally, interns also receive supervision surrounding their umbrella supervision of practicum trainees. Resources available for the use of interns include ample office space, video recording equipment, a play therapy room on site, and ample sized group rooms. Primary Psychological Supervisor J. Scott Fraser, Ph.D., ABPP, received his doctorate degree in 1979 from Miami University. He is a WSU-SOPP Professor, in addition to his clinical responsibilities at South Community, where he is the Director of its Brief Therapy Center. He has clinical interest and experience in systemic brief therapy, martial/family therapy, crisis intervention and time effective interventions, integrative psychotherapy, delivery of services, as well as primary care psychology. His ABPP is in family therapy. He is a member of APA and the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. Summit Behavioral HealthcareRotation Description Summit Behavioral Healthcare is the largest public state psychiatric hospital within Ohio and is located approx. 45-minutes from Dayton. It provides services to 250 patients on a daily basis, with a diverse and multicultural population. The facility was completed in 2006, and features a state of the art “treatment mall,” where patients dine, attend groups, and receive other centralized services, and then return to their residential units. Summit provides recovery-based inpatient services to civil and forensic adults with serious mental illness, with 70% of beds utilized by forensic patients who are under criminal court jurisdiction. Summit receives referrals from local mental health centers and regional acute care hospitals. Overview of Intern Activities Interns are engaged in individual and group psychotherapy, psychological assessments, and clinical consultations. Brief individual psychotherapy is provided upon treatment team referral. Group therapy, psychoeducational and process, is the preferred therapeutic modality, with interns typically conducting 3 groups per week. This is an assessment intensive rotation. Cognitive/personality evaluations are periodically requested to aid in diagnosis or treatment planning. Interns assist with competency/sanity evaluations, and work with patients to help restore competency. Risk Assessments are conducted to facilitate levels of movement and release from the hospital. Interns consult and collaborate with a multidisciplinary staff, as well as patient families. Treatment team meetings are attended on an as-needed basis. Consultation occurs through written notes in patient charts after every service provided as well as informal discussion on the unit and at unit treatment team meetings. Overview of Supervision Model Supervision is provided via a mentorship model, with supervision typically scheduled twice daily for approx. to discuss daily events and cases, as well as professional development issues. In addition to primary supervisor, secondary supervisors are always available, with thirteen psychologists employed with this facility. Group supervision is also incorporated. Didactic seminars are presented both live and via teleconference on a weekly basis. Interns are also invited to attend Behavior Therapy Conferences and other seminars that come up periodically throughout the training year. Primary Psychological Supervisor Ray Crosby, Ph.D. received his clinical and experimental psychology doctorate degree from Auburn University in 1972, with an internship at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center. He has been a WSU-SOPP clinical faculty member since 1989 and is licensed in Ohio and Mississippi. He has been a psychologist in a regional state psychiatric facility since his retirement as military psychologist in 1995. He has proficiency in chronic care, both evaluation and therapy, with an emphasis on forensic assessment and is a member of the Ohio Psychological Association. |
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