M.S. in Applied Psychology Clinical/Counseling Option
Orientation Slide 2 Program Overview Page 7 of Handbook Typical
program is 52+ credit hours 2 years Practicum placements the first
2 years Internship the last semester Fulfills educational criteria
for LPC licensure in S.C. It is up to you to know criteria for
licensure in other states. Slide 3 CAMPP Council of Applied
Master's Programs in Psychology Training criteria for
masters-level, applied psychology training programs Advocacy and
recognition of these programs Goals: Establishing general standards
of education and training; Encouraging and helping training
programs to meet these standards; Certifying compliance with the
standards; Communicating with the public about these standards;
Advocating for CAMPP programs to the professional psychology
community. Slide 4 CAMPP Training Standards A.Knowledge of general
and theoretical psychology (5 specified areas) B.At least one
course in methodology and/or statistics C.Applied psychology
programs must include: Courses in theory, history, and application
of principles 700 supervised hours with at least 40% client contact
A course in ethics D.Knowledge of cultural and social diversity
E.Training in assessment F.Students should have the intellectual
and personal capabilities to be competent professionals. Admissions
requirements Ongoing assessment of competence and aptitude
G.Evaluation of students' competence H.Sufficient and adequate
faculty Slide 5 MPCAC Masters in Psychology and Counseling
Accreditation Council Accredits applied masters programs in
psychology Objectives: To promote high standards in masters-level
programs To assist faculty, staff, and administration with
resources and planning To use measured outcome criteria to evaluate
programs To encourage improvement in the programs To cooperate with
other agencies to encourage preparation for a variety of placements
APA does not accredit masters programs Slide 6 Program History Page
8 in Handbook 1976 Paraprofessional Option at FMU Development of
M.S. program at FMU CAMPP was established in 1986. MPCAC developed
later; FMUs program was the first accredited program. Slide 7
Course of Study Page 9 in Handbook Requirements Pages 10-12 Course
descriptions (reprinted from FMU Catalog) Slide 8 To stay
up-to-date Fmupsychology.com Slide 9 Academic Advisor: Wattles or
Murphy Program Coordinator: Wattles Practicum/Internship
Coordinator: Murphy Advising and Your Advisor Pages 13-15 in
Handbook Program of Study stick to model program outlines (pages
16-17) Potential delays and Program Progress Mid-semester advising
is mandatory (dates are in FMU course schedule) CPI Training Be
familiar with the FMU Catalog and the FMU Student Handbook. Slide
10 Practicum Page 18 in Handbook Register for an intervention
practicum each semester (600-C) 50+ clock hours Assessment courses
also require a practicum (600-B) Intervention practica the same
placement for two semesters (= one placement each year) Role of
Practicum Coordinator Required Paperwork Slide 11 Internship Pages
18-24 in Handbook Read this section carefully! PSY 699-A, after all
coursework is completed Individualized placement 600+ clinical
hours (at least 40% direct client contact) Role of Internship
Coordinator Requirements of site and supervisor Seminar Required
Paperwork Slide 12 Internship Pages 22-24 in Handbook Student
liability insurance (next slide) Resources available to interns
Graduation Must complete the FMU graduation application (procedures
on p. 24) Slide 13 Student Liability Insurance APA www.apait.org
$55/year for student membership + $35/year insurancewww.apait.org
ACA www.counseling.org $92 for the length of graduate program
(includes liability insurance)www.counseling.org NAMP www.enamp.org
$23-$35/yearwww.enamp.org HPSO www.hpso.com SC rate approx
$37/yearwww.hpso.com American Professional Agency
www.americanprofessional.com
$23-41/yearwww.americanprofessional.com * Prices are subject to
change. Slide 14 Recording Clinical Hours Page 24 in Handbook Paper
logs Time2Track www.time2track.com Access key = QASF-4378-XPHJ-6275
Slide 15 Applying for SC Licensure Pages 25-27 in Handbook LPC-I
application LPC application National Counselor Exam (NCE) YOU are
responsible! Slide 16 Professional Ethics Pages 28-30 in Handbook
M.S. program ethical guidelines for Clinical/Counseling Option FMU
Student Handbook FMU Catalog American Psychological Associations
(2002) Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct
American Counseling Associations (2005) Code of Ethics SC Code of
Regulations and Code of Ethics for LPCs Slide 17 Professional
Ethics Professional ethics is not a matter of minimal compliance
with codes and laws It represents a deep, personal commitment to be
a virtuous clinician who strives for the ethical ideal. Slide 18
Five Fundamental Ethical Principles Beneficence Nonmaleficence
AutonomyJusticeFidelity Slide 19 Nonmaleficence Do no harm For
example, the duty to use only interventions that are not likely to
harm clients Professionals use their power wisely so that clients,
students, or research participants leave the experience at least no
worse off than they began. Beware of damaging the publics view of
our profession, as folks might not seek services in the future!
Slide 20 Beneficence The responsibility to do good The duty to help
not only clients, but also society in general Upholding
professional ethics encourages the public to utilize our services.
Professionals work within the boundaries of their competence and
strive to promote the public welfare. Slide 21 Autonomy Respect for
the inherent freedom and dignity of each person The right to
privacy Duty to obtain informed consent and to maintain
confidentiality Limit: A persons actions or intended actions cannot
interfere with the freedoms of others. Slide 22 Justice Obligation
to: be fair and nondiscriminatory avoid bias be sure services are
accessible to the public protect the public welfare and to actively
combat discrimination Slide 23 Fidelity Faithfulness to promises
made Allegiance to the truth Placing clients interests ahead of
your own Loyalty to clients and the profession Slide 24 Codes of
Ethics American Psychological Association (APA) The codes represent
the official statements of the profession about what is expected of
members American Counseling Association (ACA) The codes guide the
professional through the most common pitfalls in practice Slide 25
University Academic Information Slide 26 Financial Assistance Pages
31-35 in Handbook Departmental assistanceassistance Assistantships
and scholarships Complete the form EACH semester Student Loans
Become friends with the Financial Assistance personnel!Financial
Assistance FAFSA Residency (Admissions office) On- and off-campus
job opportunities NHSC Loan Repayment ProgramLoan Repayment Program
Slide 27 Student Organizations Page 36 in Handbook Psychology
Graduate Student Organization (PGSA) Psi Chi Online Slide 28
Faculty Slide 29 Appendices Appendix A: MSAP Forms (pp. 39-59) You
must download the most recent forms from the websitethe website
Appendix B: APA Ethics Code (pp. 60-76) Appendix C: ACA Ethics Code
(pp. 77-101) Appendix D: SC Ethics Code for LPCs (pp. 102-106)
Slide 30 Signature Page Due by September 15 Due by January 31 for
spring admissions Slide 31 An Introduction to Professional Ethics
Slide 32 Your Professional Face Save the jeans and mini dresses for
the club No low cut tops No flip flops Undergarments are meant to
be under your clothing Refer to the dress code at your placement
site Be neat and tidy Dress for success! Dress as if for church
ADVICE FROM STUDENTS! Slide 33 Social Media Never post anything
online about a client!! Use the strongest privacy settings, but
even then ALWAYS be careful what you post because you never know
who will see it. You are always a professional, so no photos of
drunken nights out, looking seductive, or kissy faces (no duck
face!). Avoid checking your sites while on the job. ADVICE FROM
STUDENTS! Slide 34 Social Media It can be a slippery slope! Do not
friend request clients or accept friend requests from clients (or
friends/family of clients). Do not even go searching for clients on
social networking sites. No creeping. Just say no to any form of
relationship, romantic or otherwise, outside of the therapy
relationship. Abstinence from Self-Gratification ADVICE FROM
STUDENTS! Slide 35 Avoid Multiple Relationships According to the
American Psychological Association : A multiple relationship occurs
when a psychologist is in a professional role with a person and: is
also in another role with that person, is in a relationship with
someone closely associated with or related to that person, or
promises to enter into another relationship in the future with that
person or someone closely associated with or related to that
person. ADVICE FROM STUDENTS! Slide 36 Avoid Multiple Relationships
Multiple relationships can affect the therapeutic relationship and
be harmful to clients. Professionals judgment and objectivity are
compromised: Power imbalance; Threat of self-interest;
Conflict-of-interest Clients responses are altered - undue
influence: Emotional attachment; Trust; Confidence in mental health
professional Examples: Friend and Counselor Business partner and
Counselor Employee/Employer and Counselor Dating Partner and
Counselor ADVICE FROM STUDENTS! Slide 37 Confidentiality Definition
An ethical duty to keep client identity and disclosures secret
Legal duty to honor the fiduciary relationship with the client
(Welfel, 2013, p. 118). Even minor details must be kept private.
Limits Suspicion of child/elder abuse (any vulnerable individual)
Clear and imminent danger to client or others ADVICE FROM STUDENTS!
Slide 38 Informed Consent Definition Explanation of the counseling
process (Disclosure) Clients understand that they have the right to
decide whether they want to receive those services (Voluntariness)
It is a process, not simply something that happens at the outset of
treatment. **Must explain limits to confidentiality during the
consent process** ADVICE FROM STUDENTS! Slide 39 Supervision
Face-to-face contact between a supervisor and trainee in which the
diagnosis and treatment of each client is reviewed. The supervisor
provides guidance in treating, diagnosing, and dealing with
clients. The supervisor reviews the trainees performance. ADVICE
FROM STUDENTS! Slide 40 Two Types of Supervision 1. Group
supervision a) a regularly scheduled meeting of not more than 4
supervisees and a supervisor b) no less than 1 hours 2. Individual
supervision a) a meeting of 1 or 2 supervisees with a supervisor b)
at least 1 hour Slide 41 Benefits of Supervision You have a
lifeline! You can provide better care to clients under the guidance
of an experienced professional. Building skills: Working closely
with another professional allows you to try and be introduced to
other techniques. You can get your license! Completing required
supervision hours helps you obtain your license. Take notes and
actively participate in all supervisory experiences. In your
supervision notes, there should be NO identifying data. Request
that your supervisor look over them to insure that confidentiality
and anonymity are protected. ADVICE FROM STUDENTS! Slide 42 Slide
43 GRADUATION!! Always look ahead, toward
