Program Overview

M.S.W. Field Practicum

Mental Health First Responders (MH1) is looking to provide field education and a stipend for two M.S.W. students. Because MH1 is a newer program, students will have opportunities to contribute to program development.

Criteria

• Must be a second-year M.S.W. student
• Must pass a background check
• Vehicle required
• Self-motivated and self-directed during down time
• Able to work in intense crisis situations
  • First-year M.S.W. students may be considered depending on program demand

Supervision and Training

• Individual supervision: 1 hour per week
• Group supervision: 30-60 minutes per week
• In-service training: once per month as needed through University Counseling Center
• Orientation: 15-20 hours of on-boarding/training at the start of the practicum
• Staff development: Weekly staff meeting and once a month as needed through the University Counseling Center
• Risk management training
  • 8 hours of crisis intervention training
  • 8 hours of mental health officer training
    • Not all practicum students will be eligible for this training/certification

Learning Experiences Available

Types of Counseling

• Individuals
• Families
• Couples
• Groups
• Consultation
• DSM-V diagnosis
• Trauma informed care

Types of Community Work

• Supervision
• Team relationships
• Staff development
• Research/evaluation
• Community practice

Types of Practice with Organizations

• Program development
• Policy development
• Organizational practice
• Case management
• Collaboration

Types of Practice

Individuals

• Individual therapy
• Assessment
• Extensive crisis intervention/management with individuals
• Referrals to appropriate resources (both on and off campus)
• Assistance with in-patient placement
• Assistance with admission to the Receiving Center
• Training and assistance with involuntary commitment

Families

• Family case management
• Coordination of care via family members
• Therapy issues related to the family system

Groups

• Psychoeducational groups and process groups

Communities

• Campus community
• Campus stakeholders
• Coalition building

Organizations

• State certified crisis intervention training
• Mental health officer training
  • Not all practicum students will be eligible for this training/certification
• Curriculum development
• Counseling center staff training