Practicum Announcements

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NEW INTERNSHIP AVAILABLE- Posted 10/8/08

The Safety Center Inc. in Bloomington MN, has two immediate openings for practicum students.

The opportunities are for students who are in their second year of a program and have a thorough understanding of therapy basics.

Interns immediately begin working into the role of co-therapist by shadowing and observing an experienced therapist. Case note writing and an increasingly active role in group are followed by psychoeducation presentations and eventually by leading group sessions.

Day treatment is daily for two and a half hours. Each group member also has one family therapy session and one individual session per week. Interns are encouraged to participate as fully as their schedules allow.

Training consists of 1-1 ½ hour of weekly case consultation with the clinical staff, one hour of weekly clinical supervision with a licensed psychologist, and daily interaction with the primary group therapist. Interns also participate in bimonthly three-hour curriculum/program development sessions.

Commitment

The internship requires a 20 hour per week/9 month commitment. Under special or unique circumstances, the required commitment for the internship can be negotiated. A small stipend may also be available dependant upon qualifications.

Interested parties may contact

Janet C. Martin, Intern Coordinator -952-884-4882

Position: Animal Assisted Therapy - posted 9/3/08

Interns help develop a new Animal Assisted Therapy Program which will be part of an established comprehensive treatment program. Interns will learn to conduct therapy sessions assisted by animals, develop treatment plans, train animals, assess progress as well as develop programs. The training will also involve some limited traditional individual, family, and group therapy.

The internship takes place in an established treatment program with clients who have been diagnosed with psychosexual problems and typically developmental disabilities, mental illness or seriously impaired intellectual functioning. There may be opportunities to work with a variety of different clients in a variety of different situations.

Eligible inters must be at least in their second year of a graduate program and have a thorough understanding of therapy basics. They must have experience with animals, and experienced training animals. We accept inters who demonstrate exceptional boundaries, a strong desire to learn, the ability to accept and respond positively to supervision who have a deep personal commitment to ethical and respectful interactions with clients. The animal assisted component of the treatment program is in development and is in flux; acceptable candidates will need to be flexible and able to work within a system establishing structure.

The internship requires 20 hours per week/9 month commitment. Under special or unique circumstances, the required commitment for the internship can be negotiated.

Stipend $400/month

Contact Janet Martin, Intern Coordinator
Safety Center, Inc
952-884-4882