CAPS Practicum InternshipAt — Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) CSU, Stanislaus
Direct Clinical Experiences ● Individual counseling: Individual counseling with Stan State students, including intake assessments and crisis evaluations ● Groups: Lead/Co-lead psychoeducational groups in specific topic areas as determined by clinical need. (e.g., Depression, Anxiety, DBT, Grief & Loss, Parenting) ● Multidisciplinary consults: Participation in consultations with medical professionals at the Student Health Center, University Faculty, and other campus departments on the mental health needs of students ● Outreach: Participation in psychoeducational presentations and outreach activities for the Stan State campus
Initial Orientation to go over Policies and Procedures of CAPS, learn ERS, and how to deal with any crisis/traumatic situations student/clients are dealing with. Training is ongoing throughout internship with direct supervisor meeting weekly with student. Students are also part of CAPS team meetings and two case consultation meetings per week.
Interns receive training on how to deal with emergencies at CAPS as well as COVID-19 protocols.