Doctor of Clinical PNeuropsychology University of Sydney SUPERVISOR'SINTERNSHIP & SUPERVISION HANDBOOK 200220035 Doctor of Clinical Neuropsychology University of Sydney
University of Sydney Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
CLINICAL INTERNSHIP AND SUPERVISION
SUPERVISOR'S
HANDBOOK
DCN/MSc
DCN/PhD
Doctor of Clinical Neuropsychology
/ Master of Science
Doctor of Clinical Neuropsychology/ Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Doctor of Clinical Psychology/ Master of Science
Doctor of Clinical Psychology/ PhDDoctor of Philosophy
Clinical Psychology Unit
Clinical Psychology Unit
School of Psychology
Transient Building F12
University of Sydney
N.S.W 2006. Australia
Phone: 61-2-9351 2629
Fax: 61-2-9351 7328
Email:
Web: www.psych.usyd.edu.au
Clinical Psychology Unit (F12)
Department of Psychology
The University of Sydney, N.S.W. 2006
SUPERVISOR’S
HANDBOOK
Prepared by:
Louise Sharpe, PhD.
2002
Prepared by Louise Sharpe, Ph.D.
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INDEXTABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
1. INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………… …………..... 1
2.
3. Course Staff at The University of Sydney…………………………………….…2
4. GUIDELINES FOR DCP DCN INTERNSHIPS………..………………………………… ……....323
32.1. Internship component of the DCN
2.2 Year 1 Semester 1: Observational Internship
2.3 Year 1 Semester 2: Internal Adult Internships
2.4 Year 2 Semester 1: Internal Child Internships
2.5 Year 2 semester 2, year 3 semesters 1 & 2: External Internships
2.6 Summary of Internships
3. FIELDDCN SUPERVISORS
3.1 qualifications of Supervisors……………………………………………….... 34
3.2 Supervisors Workshops and Meetings
4. SETTING UP EXTERNAL INTERNSHIPS 4
4.1 Allocation
4.2 The Internship Contract
5. GUIDELINES FOR CLINICAL SUPERVISION 5
35.1.2. Supervisor Workshops and Meetings…………………………………….…3
3.3. Allocation to InternshipsFrequency and duration of supervision…………………………………………………...…... 35
35.2.4. Setting up an InternshipQuality of Clinical Supervision…………………………………………………..….. 436
35.3.5. Internship ContentClinical report writing…………………………………………………………..... 46
35.4.6. Prior Experience and Internship RotationsVerbal Communication and Reporting……………………………..…….. 47
35.5.7. Mid-Observational InternshipInternship Reviews ………………………………………………….…. 57
35.6.8. Intensive ProblemsAdult Internship………………………………………………….... 57
5.7 End of Internship Review 8
35.8.9. Intensive Record of Clinical Work Child Internship………………………………………………….... 58
6. ACADEMIC STAFF 93.10. External Internships………………………………………………………...6 5
3.11. Transition Arrangements for those transferring to DCP…………….……..65
3.12. Use of Paid Employment as External Internships…………………....…….76
5. Guidelines for Clinical Supervision………………………………………….…...878
4.1. Quality of Supervision…………………………………………………….….98
4.2. Clinical Reports and Communications……………………………………..1098
4.3. Review Meetings and Feedback…………………………………………....1098
APPENDIX 4.4. If a Problem Arises and Either Supervisor or Intern
wish to make a Complaint………………………………………………..….119
4.5. End of PlacementInternship Review Process………………………………………....11109
4.6. Monitoring of Clinical Work…………………………………………………1210
APPENDIX I: INTERNSHIP CONTRACT GUIDELINES……………………………………..…... 101311
APPENDIX II: EXTERNAL INTERNSHIP – SKELETONINTERNSHIP CONTRACT………………………………………….1815
APPENDIX III: PROCESS OF THE MID-PLACEMENTINTERNSHIP REVIEW PROCESS…………………………. 132318
APPENDIX IV: REPORT OF THE MID-PLACEMENTINTERNSHIP REVIEW FORM…………….………………....2822
APPENDIX VIII: THE END OF PLACEMENTINTERNSHIP REVIEW PROCESS……………………………….. 16 3024
APPENDIX VI: END OF INTERNSHIP REVIEW ASSESSMENT FORM GUIDELINES……………..…..27
APPENDIX VII: END OF INTERNSHIP REVIEW: THERAPY SUPERVISOR’S FEEDBACK FORM………….…………………..31 259
APPENDIX VIII: : INTERN ASSESSMENT OF INTERNSHIP FORM END OF INTERNSHIP REVIEW: ASSESSMENT FORM……..33
APPENDIX VIIIX: INTERN’S FEEDBACK ASSESSMENT OF INTERNSHIP FORM………………………………..……..464435
APPENDIX VIIIXVIII: INTERNSHIP CASE SUMMARY CLINICAL LOG OF EXPERIENCE………………………………....
APPENDIX IX : CLINICAL INTERNSHIPS SUMMARY………..……..494737
APPENDIX IV: INTERNSHIP CONTRACT 19
APPENDIX V: MID-INTERNSHIP REVIEW FORM 20
APPENDIX VI: END OF INTERNSHIP REVIEW ASSESSMENT FORM 21
APPENDIX VII: : INTERN ASSESSMENT OF INTERNSHIP FORM 25
APPENDIX VIII: INTERNSHIP LOG BOOK 27
APPENDIX IX : INTERNSHIP CASE SUMMARY 28
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Doctor of Clinical PNeuropsychology University of Sydney SUPERVISOR'SINTERNSHIP & SUPERVISION HANDBOOK 200220035 Doctor of Clinical Neuropsychology University of Sydney
University of Sydney Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
SUPERVISOR'S HANDBOOK
1. Introduction
This handbook is designed to give supervisors an introductionexplain to both students and clinical supervisors tothe placementinternship requirements for the new DoctorateDoctor in of Clinical Psychology Neuropsychology degree at The the University of Sydney. The purpose of the Handbook is to specify the our expectations of supervisors internships and interns for internships across trainingover the 3three year training program.
The Course aims to train clinical neuropsychologists who are competent to work with clients patients from a range of different backgrounds, across the lifespan and with a wide range of neuropsychological disordersdifferent presenting health and mental health problems. This means providing a broad academic, clinical and research training which builds on the strengths graduates bring with them to training. The Course aims to equip interns with the core competencies and skills deemed necessary for practise as a Clinical Psychologist.
Internships are an essential and important part of the training regimen. Internships should give interns the exposure to a range of clinical presentations, a range of different assessment and therapeutic strategies and an ability to master basic therapy and assessment skills. It is during the internshipshere that interns will learn to make theory-practice links and apply the knowledge learned during their academic teaching.
The New South Wales Psychologist’s Registration Board states the aims of supervision to be, as follows:
· To assist interns in the application of knowledge and skills gained from tertiary studies in psychology, to their work as practicing clinical psychologists.
· To protect clients and interns during the stage of learning professional skills and roles.
· To promote ethical and professional standards of conduct and service
· To support the professional development of interns in ways that will increase their effectiveness as future clinical psychologists.
2. course Staff at The University of Sydney
The University of Sydney’s Doctor ofate in Clinical Psychology program is staffed by a team of clinically qualified psychologists from different specialities. Thesese staff undertake teaching of theoretical models of common clinical disorders and evidence-based intervention strategies. The staff with other colleagues supervise early internships in an intensive manner using one-to-one observation of most clinical sessions to allow the development of a strong foundation of clinical skills amongst the University of Sydney’s interns prior to commencing external internships.
A list of the areas of practice and areas of expertise are listed below:
Course Staff
Adult Therapy
Professor Stephen Touyz (eating disorders)
Professor Alex Blascszynski (pathological gambling and disorders of impulse control)
Dr. Caroline Hunt (anxiety disorders of adulthood and childhood)
Dr. Louise Sharpe (health psychology)
Ms. Kate Baggs (eating disorders)
Ms. Alice Shires (anxiety disorders, health psychology)
Child Therapy
Dr. Deborah Erickson (disorders of childhood)
Dr. Sandra Heriot (disorders of childhood)
Ms. Sunny Lah (paediatric neuropsychology)
Neuropsychology
Dr. Diana Caine (cognitive neuropsychology)
Ms. Sunny Lah (paediatric neuropsychology)
For general enquiries about the Course content or program, please contact Dr. Caroline Hunt, Director of Clinical Training on 9351-5446.
For queries relating to Internships, please contact Dr. Louise Sharpe, Co-ordinatorCoordinator of external Internships on 9351-4558. Dr Sharpe will be on study leave from 27 January till 27 July 2003. Please direct enquiries during that period to Dr. Caroline Hunt.
For any other enquiries, Belinda Ingram, Administrative Assistant on 9351-2629 who will direct you to the appropriate member of staff.
32. GUIDELINES for dcp dcN internships
3.1. Qualifications of Supervisors
All Interns should normally be supervised by a clinical psychologist who has at least two years experience post-qualification and is eligible for membership of the Division of Clinical Psychology of the Australian Psychological Society, or a designated individual of equivalent clinical experience. More junior clinical psychologists may be involved in supplementing this supervision in limited areas at the discretion of the main supervisor. Where an Intern works in an educational, social services or other setting, it is preferable that supervision be provided by a clinical psychologist who has full service involvement in the setting concerned. Where this is not possible, day to day supervision may be provided by an experienced applied psychologist working on-site with formal supervision provided by a clinical psychologist as designated above.
Clinical Psychologists who are eligible to supervise Interns will be asked to submit a brief C.V. and complete the Honorary Clinical Associate form about their background and experience. The University of Sydney will then offer a three-year honorary appointment as an Honorary Clinical Associate of the DepartmentSchool of Psychology to suitably qualified persons. This appointment confers additional benefits such as internet Internet access and borrowing rights at The University of Sydney libraries.
3.2. Supervisors Workshops and Meetings
The Course Staff at The University of Sydney hold two meetings annually for Supervisors. Supervisors will be advised of these in advance in writing.
3.32.1. Internship Component of the DCN
The DCN comprises six internships, one in each semester of the three year program. They comprise the following:
2.2 Year 1 semester 1: Observational Internship
During the first semester of the course students observe the work of a clinical neuropsychologist or senior student at RPA Neuropsychology Unit, Westmead Hospital, Sydney or Westmead Childrens Hospitals for a thirteen week period. This is aimed at familiarising beginning students with the range of presentations seen in adult and paediatric neuropsychology practice and the role clinical neuropsychologists. Students are NOT expected to engage in any active clinical work during the observational internship.
2.3 Year 1 Semester 2: Internal Adult Internships
This internship focuses on introducing students to clinical neuropsychological practice, in the Psychology Clinic at the University of Sydney and in the Westmead Cognition Clinic at Westmead Hospital. This internship will be supervised by Dr David Horry and Dr Diana Caine.
2.4 Year 2 Semester 1: Internal Child Internships
The third internship is primarily in paediatric neuropsychology under the supervision of Dr Sunny Lah, at Westmead and Sydney Children’s Hospitals. Students with a particular interest in paediatric neuropsychology will complete the entire internship with children. Some students will also continue to work with adult patients at RPA and Westmead Hospitals. The first three internships are thus supervised by CPU staff and, as such, are designated ‘internal’ internships.
2.5 Year 2 Semester 2, Year 3 Semesters 1 & 2: External Internships
Three external internships must be completed, each of 48 days duration. The three internships should normally be undertaken at different sites in order to provide experience with as wide a range of neuropsychological disorders and patient populations as possible. Most internships will be completed two days per week over a 24 week period. If the nature of the internship is such that a more intensive timetable would be more advantageous (e.g. 3 days a week for a shorter period), this may be able to be negotiated. It would be helpful if any such requirements were to be specified on the site internship form so that interns could be made aware of them prior to an internship being allocated.
2.5 Summary of Internships
Types of Clinical Internships
Year 1 Semester 1Clinical Internship 1
Observational
78 hrs / 13 week internship period. Interns will be able to observe neuropsychological assessment of a range of clients at Westmead Cognition Clinic, RPA Neuropsychology Unit, Sydney and Westmead Children’s Hospitals.
Some adult therapy will also be observed in the Psychology Clinic.
7 MAR – 4 APR / 24 hrs / 4 wks / 1 day/wk / Clinical skills training / MON 9-4
15 APR – 10 JUN / 24 hrs / 9 wks / 1 day/wk / Child Neuropsych (obs) / TUE/ FRI (rotating)
15 APR – 10 JUN / 24 hrs / 9 wks / 1 day/wk / Adult Neuropsych (obs) / TUE/ FRI (rotating)
15 APR – 10 JUN / 6 hrs / 9 wks / 1 day/wk / Adult Therapy (obs) / TUE/ FRI (rotating)
Year 1 Semester 2
Clinical Internship 2
Internal (Adult)
210 hrs / 14 week Internship period.
Interns are allocated neuropsychology cases with with Dr Diana Caine or Dr
David Horry as supervisors at the University of Sydney Psychology Clinic.
25 JUL – 28 OCT / 210 hrs / 14wks / 2 days/wk / Adult Neuropsych / TUE/ THU
Year 2 Semester 1
Clinical Internship 3
Internal (Child+Adult)
210 hrs / 14 week Internship period. Interns will be assigned to work in pairs at Westmead Children’s Hospital and/or the University Psychology Clinic. Some adult neuropsychology may also be included in this internship for some Interns.
7 MAR – 17 JUN / 210 hrs / 14 wks / 2 days/wk / Child Neuropsych / TUE/FRI
Year 2 Semester 2
Clinical Internship 4
External
360 hrs / 24 week Internship period.
Students will have the choice of a variety of internships in hospital settings.
4 JUL – 9 DEC / 360 hrs / 24 wks / 2 days/wk / External / MON/ TUE/ FRI
Year 3 Semester 1
Clinical Internship 5
External
360 hrs / 24 week Internship period.
Students will have the choice of a variety of internships in hospital settings.
10 JAN – 1 JUL / 360 hrs / 24 wks / 2 days/wk / External / MON/ TUE/ THU/ FRI
Year 3 Semester 2
Clinical Internship 6
External + Internal
360 hrs / 24 week Internship period.
Students will have the choice of a variety of internships in hospital settings.
4 JUL – 9 DEC / 360 hrs / 24 wks / 2 days/wk / External + Internal / MON/ TUE/ THU/ FRI
DETAILS / TYPE OF INTERNSHIP
Year 1 Semester 1 13 DAYS
97.5 hours / OBSERVATIONAL INTERNSHIP :
Interns will be able to observe neuropsychological assessment of a range of clients at Westmead Cognition Clinic, RPA Neuropsychology Unit, Sydney and Westmead Childrens Hospitals. Some adult therapy will also be observed in the Psychology Clinic
1 day/13 wks rotating / Adult Neuropsych
Child Neuropsych
Adult Therapy / Psych Clinic
RPA/Westmead
Childrens Hospitals
Psych Clinic / TUE or THU or FRI
Year 1 Semester 2
28 DAYS 210 hours / INTERNAL INTERNSHIP WITH ADULTS
Interns will be assigned to work in pairs at RPA Neuropsychology Unit and Westmead Cognition Clinic with Dr Diana Caine and Dr David Horry as supervisors.
2 days/ 14 wks / Adult Neuropsych / Psych Clinic / TUE/FRI
Year 2 Semester 1
28 days
210 hours / INTERNAL INTERNSHIP WITH CHILDREN
Interns will be assigned to work in pairs at Sydney or Westmead Children’s Hospitals. Some adult neuropsychology may also be included in this internship for some interns.
2 days/ 7 wks
2 days/ 7 wks / Child Neuropsych
Adult Neuropsych
Plus either
Further Child Neuropsych
Or
Further Adult Neuropsych / Westmead or Sydney Childrens Hospital
RPA/Westmead / FRI
TUE or FRI
Year 2 Semester 2
48 days
360 hours / EXTERNAL INTERNSHIP :
Students will have the choice of a variety of internships in hospital settings.
2 days/ 24 wks / External / MON, TUE, FRI
Year 3
Semester 1
48 DAYS 360 hours / EXTERNAL INTERNSHIP :
Students will have the choice of a variety of internships in a hospital setting.
2 days/ 24 wks / External / MON, TUE, FRI
Year 3
Semester 2
48 DAYS 360 hours / EXTERNAL INTERNSHIP :
Students will have the choice of a variety of internships in a hospital setting.
2 days/ 24 wks / External
Internal - / MON, TUE, THU, FRI
3. DCN SUPERVISORS