Post-Doctoral Training Program

Post-Doctoral Training Program

Florida International University

The Counseling and Psychological Services Center

South Campus: Biscayne Bay Campus: University Park, UHSC 270 WUC 320

Miami, Florida 33199 North Miami, Florida 33181

Phone No: (305) 348-2434 (305) 919-5305 Fax No: (305) 348-3950 (305) 919-5207

Email Address: [email protected]

Website: http://www.fiu.edu/~psychser Metro Area: Miami Metro Area

Coordinator of Post Doctoral Training: Raysa C. Richardson, Ph.D. Director: Cheryl S. Nowell, Ph.D. Number of staff who are licensed: 13

Fringe Benefits: 2 weeks vacation Stipend: $25,000

Florida International University

Counseling and Psychological Services Center

Florida International University is located in Miami, Florida. Miami is a beautiful city which is famous for its tropical and cosmopolitan ambiance. Miami is considered the gate to the Caribbean and Latin American world. Florida International University is an urban

multicultural/multiethnic academic institution with more than 32,000 students. This is a majority minority institution; 10% of our students are international. The Psychological and Counseling Services Center is a department within the Division of Student Affairs. It operates at two locations; the University Park Campus and the Biscayne Bay Campus, and is funded by the Student Health Fee. The Center’s goal is to support the University’s academic mission by enhancing the social development and emotional well-being of students. The Counseling and Psychological Services Center trains future psychologists and mental health counselors and offers them the opportunity to work with diverse populations. It is a practicum site for several major university graduate programs, as well as a pre-doctoral internship and a post-doctoral fellowship training site. The training philosophy emphasizes treatment within the matrix of cultural differences. The

professional staff is comprised of eight licensed psychologists and one licensed clinical social worker. The staff is from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and maintains a wide spectrum of theoretical and psychotherapeutic approaches. The Counseling and Psychological Services Center is a member of the Association of Counseling Center Training Agents (ACCTA). All professional activities and services are governed by Florida State Statutes and adhere to the American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct.

Clinical Services:

• Individual and Couple Psychotherapy • Group Psychotherapy

• Crisis Intervention

• Psychological Evaluations

• Neuropsychological Assessments • Health and Wellness

• Consultation • Referral Services

Training Focus:

• Population: Registered Florida International University students.

• Treatment Modalities: Outpatient Individual therapy, couples therapy, crisis intervention, consultation/liaison.

• Specialty Areas: Brief Psychotherapy, Outreach, Crisis, Supervision, Administrative, Diversity Administration, Psychological Assessments.

Treatment Approach:

The Center offers time-limited, focused psychotherapy. Treatment plans are individualized to reflect the cultural and developmental needs of the students.

The Post-Doctoral Psychology Fellowship Training Program:

Admission requirements for the Post-Doctoral Psychology Fellowship Training Program include completion of all professional doctoral degree requirements (either Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology) from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. In accordance with the Florida Statutes and Administrative Code, Psychology, Part E, Chapter 64B19-11.005, the Fellow must complete at least 2000 hours of Post-Doctoral experience over the course of 52 weeks, no more than 40 hours a week. Nine hundred hours are to be spent in service-related activities.

This program meets the requirement for the 2,000 hours of supervised experience required for licensure in the State of Florida.

Application deadline and starting date may fluctuate from one year to another. Candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, official graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. A certificate will be granted at program completion. The Florida International University Counseling and Psychological Services Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

Philosophy of Training:

The Counseling and Psychological Services Center stresses its strong commitment to training. The post-doctoral fellowship-training program is designed to reflect the

geared toward providing an organized, planned, programmed training experience for the Fellow to further develop into a professional clinician capable of functioning successfully and independently in various employment settings. To attain this goal, the Fellow will be required to integrate diversity principles, theoretical, research, and ethical/legal issues into his/her conceptualization and provision of licensed clinical services.

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Training Experiences and Methods:

Supervision

Supervision is based on a developmental approach to learning. Educational goals are individualized to integrate the Fellow’s strengths and own interest with the CPSC clinical and research needs. Mutual collaboration, respect and appreciation for cultural and diversity issues are an integral part of the program. The postdoctoral program provides a minimum of two hours per week of regularly scheduled, face to face individual supervision with the specific intent of reviewing the psychological services rendered directly by the Fellow. The supervisor retains clinical and legal responsibility for cases by co-signing reports and participating in the treatment plan. Treatment plans are revised regularly. At least one hour of clinical supervision is provided by the primary supervisor. Supervision is also provided by psychologists specializing in areas of rotation. Rotation

responsibilities change during the post-doctoral year. This system enhances the Fellow’s clinical experiences and exposure to different supervisory and theoretical approaches.

Curriculum

Orientation Program

To help the Fellow become more proficient in his/her adaptation and functioning within the CPSC. He/she will be asked to read and become very familiar with the CPSC Policy and Procedures. Manual as well as with the Post-Doctoral Training Handbook to help the fellow become familiar with general procedures. An Orientation Program consisting of a full day overview of the CPSC forms, policies, and expectations will be conducted. Orientation and extended supervision hours will be provided until the necessary proficiency is reached.

Florida International University Overview

• Personnel Policies • Sign-on Contracts

• Sexual Harassment Workshops • Computer Ethics Education • Public Safety Information • Technology/Library

Student Affairs Division Overview

Vice President welcome and overview of all departments • Division Mission

Counseling and Psychological Services Center Overview

• Policies and Procedures • Clinical Services

• Counseling and Psychological Services – Forms

Post-doctoral Program

• Overview of the program

• Research opportunities/overview • Discussion of Grievances Procedures

Training Seminar

The Training Seminar is an integral part of the clinical training. Seminars are offered on a weekly basis and attendance is required. The post-doctoral Fellow assists with the coordination of this program. The CPSC professional staff, FIU faculty and community mental health professionals conduct these seminars. Discussions regarding ethical, legal, and clinical issues are held within a multicultural matrix. Topics of conferences include behavioral medicine, diversity issues, eating disorders, brief psychotherapy, chemical dependency, issues of identity, the therapeutic relationship, rape treatment and post-traumatic stress disorder. Advanced psychosocial skills and psycho-cultural assessment are also taught. Each year the trainees select the seminar topics for the Spring and Summer semesters based on their specific interests.

Professional Development

The postdoctoral Fellow will participate in:

• CPSC administrative meetings and clinical staffings • Conferences offered by the CPSC staff or community • Professional development e.g., lectures and workshops

• Departmental, Division, or University-wide committees i.e., Martin Luther King Program, Anxiety/Depression Screening, Health Fair

• Mentorship and Administrative Activities • Independent study

• Clinical staffing

Grand Rounds Participation

Professional conferences are offered iin conjunction with the medical staff at the Student Health and Wellness Center, FIU. Grand rounds are offered biannually.

MAJOR PROGRAM COMPONENTS

Direct Services

At least 70% of the Fellow’s time is spent in provision of direct professional, clinical, and psychological related services. A licensed psychologist is on site during hours when clients are scheduled. Problems addressed range from developmental/transient issues to several characterological disorders. This includes anxiety and mood disorders, phobias, relationship concerns, self- esteem issues, general adjustment issues, academic

problems, gender and identity issues, cultural adjustment, family conflicts and health wellness concerns.

Psychoeducational Programs

The clinical staff of CPSC serves as psycho-educators to the university community. These workshops or workshop series are designed to enhance the social, academic, and

emotional well-being of FIU students.

Research Opportunities

The Counseling and Psychological Services Center participates in areas of research related to retention, treatment outcomes, and psychocultural factors in psychotherapy. Other areas of interest are explored on an individual basis. The post-doctoral Fellow is recommended to contribute to at least one research publication and be part of the Research Committee.

Supervisory Experience

Opportunities to give individual supervision to practicum students are provided. Responsibilities will be based on the post-doctoral Fellow’s proficiency in all areas of clinical interventions.

Group Supervision is offered weekly for practicum students and interns. Practicum students/interns present on-going cases to be discussed in a group supervision format. The sessions provide an opportunity to expand clinical experience and to review current literature in cultural and psychological theories. The post-doctoral Fellow and the CPSC clinical staff actively participate in this training. Diverse perspectives are valued and appreciated.

GOALS FOR THE POST-DOCTORAL TRAINING

Goals and objectives for the Post-doctoral Fellowship Program are based on Florida International University mission which supports diversity and multiculturalism. This program will enhance previous training and will reinforce competencies necessary for the independent practice of psychology in a university counseling center. The training values a collaborative effort in which the Fellow and the supervisors facilitate professional growth.

Core training experiences will focus on the provision of psychotherapy, psychosocial assessments, crisis management, educational programming and supervision. Areas of specialty include behavioral medicine, neuropsychological and psycho-educational testing, research and administrative skills. Specialty rotations are selected by the Fellow during Orientation. The Fellow is expected to participate in at least three rotations. The Fellow will have at least one primary supervisor and will work with at least two supervisors in the areas of specialty.

Psychotherapy and Crisis Intervention Rotation

Psychotherapy

Goal

To increase the Fellow’s proficiency in the effective use of a broad range of clinical interventions within a university setting.

Objective

To advance the Fellow’s use of effective interventions in individual and couples psychotherapy.

Objective

To enhance the Fellow’s skills in assessment and case conceptualization through diagnostic interviewing.

Objective

To increase the Fellow’s proficiency in multicultural counseling by providing the opportunity to work with a very diverse cultural/ethnic and gender orientation university population.

Objective

To increase opportunities for the Fellow to refine ethical considerations in all areas of conduct and clinical services provision.

Objective

To provide structured and supervised clinical intervention experiences. Supervision will be conducted in a regular and structured manner. The Fellow will be encouraged to actively participate in his own professional development and supervisory experience. Bibliotherapy, case conceptualization, diagnosis, and therapeutic process is conducted in an open format.

The Fellow is expected to research those clinical areas in which he/she may need to strengthen his/her skills.

The Fellow will increase proficiency in multicultural counseling by acquiring information about the client’s cultural identity through different sources of information.

Objective

The Fellow is also to increase proficiency in brief psychological treatment.

Opportunities will be provided to increase knowledge about community resources to refer those clients who do not meet the criteria for brief psychological treatment.

Crisis Intervention

Objective

The post-doctoral Fellow will receive clinical training and supervision in procedures related to crisis intervention, debriefing, and acute stressmanagement.

Outreach Rotation

Goal

To increase expertise in all areas related to outreach activities for university students.

Objective

To increase proficiency in the delivery of relationships and/or couples workshop and seminars.

Objective

To increase expertise in designing and participating in grand rounds, conferences, presentations and in-service training.

Objective

To increase proficiency in activities requiring education and consultation for outreach purposes, e.g., Depression Screening, Wellness Fair, Career Fair, Orientation, and Freshman Experience.

To enhance proficiency in the implementation and delivery of outreach programs, such as Personal and Academic Success Strategies (P.A.S.S.), a workshop series.

NEUROPSYCHOLOGY ROTATION

Goal

To increase proficiency in all areas related to psychological, psycho-educational, and neuropsychological assessments.

Objective

To increase proficiency in the selection/administration, scoring, interpretation and integration of neuropsychological assessment. Skills will be developed through a process of observation, supervised administration, scoring, and interpretation. The Fellow will also research testing hypotheses using current literature.

Objective

To increase understanding of the ethics and laws governing

psychological/neuropsychological testing. The Fellow will research ethics and legal issues, complete appropriate paperwork, take measures ensuring confidentiality and test security consistent with legal standards.

Objective

To increase proficiency in understanding and interpreting test results under the supervision of psychologists who are trained to interpret test protocols. Provide test results to students under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS ROTATION

Goal

To obtain proficiency in the area of health and wellness by increasing resident’s skills and training in areas such as, stress management, anger management, and by collaborating with the Student Health and Wellness Center in the clinical treatment of FIU students.

Objective

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Psychotherapeutic Protocols

Objective

Individual Therapy: The Fellow will develop and implement research-based

treatment plans. The Fellow will identify and discuss with client(s) the accomplishment of mutually agreed upon treatment goals. The focus of the treatment will be to increase the emotional functioning and physical awareness of students e.g., restore or increase patient’s control over perceived level of anxiety and its physiological impact.

Seminars: The Fellow will develop specific theory and research-based psycho-educational seminars to raise patient’s awareness on topics related to health and wellness, e.g., anger management, and stress management.

Supervision Rotation

Goal

To increase proficiency in functions and responsibilities related to supervision of practicum students and/or interns in individual or group setting.

To increase proficiency in administrative responsibilities necessary to manage a counseling center.

Objective

A protocol will be established by the supervisor to assist the Fellow in his or her performance as a supervisor of practicum students and/or interns.

Objective

The Fellow will increase proficiency in the following areas: • Understanding the supervisory relationships • Choosing a developmental supervisory style

• Setting goals and objectives based on the supervisee’s level of training • Developing structured supervisory training goals in collaboration with the

supervisee through a supervisory contract

Objective

The Fellow will also be trained in techniques for evaluation and termination in supervision. Supervisory responsibilities will be gradually increased according to the Fellow’s proficiency. The Fellow’s supervisory experience will be monitored by a licensed psychologist. A licensed psychologist will be on the premises when supervision is

conducted.

Administrative Rotation

Goal

To increase proficiency in administrative responsibilities necessary to manage a counseling center.

Objective

The Fellow will assist the Director or Associate Director of the Counseling Center with projects and/or administrative reports.

Objective

The Fellow will assist with the coordination of the weekly Training Seminar which is offered for practicum and interns at the CPSC.

Research/Scholarly Contributions

Goal

To provide opportunities for the post-doctoral Fellow to refine and expand his/her research skills and/or scholarly skills.

To provide opportunities work with research mentors in areas related to retention, treatment outcome, and other areas related to psychology or mental health.

The Fellow will assist in the research and data analysis related to the Counseling and Psychological Services Center current studies.

The Clinical Practicum Program

The Clinical Practicum Program was established in 1988. We have approximately three Practicum students each year. Practicum students are admitted from Florida International University Counseling Psychology Program. These students undergo a rigorous selection process.

The Pre-Doctoral Internship Program

The Pre-Doctoral Internship program began in the 2000 Academic year. This program is APPIC accredited. We currently have three interns. The interns are recruited nationally and the internship program is coordinated by Dr. Heidi von Harscher. This program is approved by A.P.A.

The Post-Doctoral Program

Dr. Raysa C. Richardson coordinates the Post-Doctoral Program. Dr. Richardson has coordinated this program since 1999.

Dr. Richardson’s duties include:

• Organizing the Post-Doctoral Training Program activities, and schedules. • Chairing the Post-Doctoral and Clinical Practicum Committees.

• Assigning supervisory duties to staff psychologists.

• Coordinating logistics of the program such as office space, hours, documentation. • Participating in the grievance process when necessary.

• Supervising the Post-Doctoral Fellows in activities related to the provision of psychotherapy, clinical assessment and multicultural counseling.

• Co-leading the Training Seminar with the Coordinator of the Internship Program.

PROGRAM EVALUATIONS

METHODS FOR FELLOW’S EVALUATION

• The Fellow’s supervisors provide ongoing verbal evaluation through weekly supervision sessions.

the primary supervisor and secondary supervisors twice within the year. • Satisfactory presentations of cases during staffing conference and Training

Seminar.

• Client Satisfaction Questionnaire. This questionnaire is a tool used to assess FIU students’ satisfaction with services offered by the CPSC. It is administered to all clients during the third psychotherapy session.

• Movement towards Licensure. Monthly review of clinical services and non-direct services log. A Fellow is required to complete a monthly log to assess progress toward the 2,000 hours State of Florida Licensure requirement.

PROGRAM OUTCOME EVALUATION

• Supervision is a collaborative effort and the Fellow’s feedback is part of this process.

• The Fellow is given the opportunity to evaluate and provide feedback on his/her supervision and training experiences at midyear.

• The Fellow is introduced to due process procedures during Orientation Program. A copy of due process is given to the Fellow in the Post-Doctoral Handbook.

• The Fellow will evaluate the training site upon completion of the training experience.

• Exit interview with the Director of CPSC to review training experience and to make recommendations for the program.

POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP SELECTION PROCESS

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

The post-doctoral Fellow must have completed a doctorate degree in clinical psychology or counseling from an accredited APA program. Previous multicultural experience is preferred. Research and grant writing experience is desired.

Advertisement of positions are usually listed in the APPIC server and local newspapers (see page 15).

APPLICATION PROCESS

The Fellow must have completed the above-stated requirements. Application process includes: • Curriculum vitae • Letter of interest • Letters of reference • Copy of transcripts • Copy of degree

SELECTION PROCESS

Beginning date varies according to budget availability. Only complete applications are considered for interview.

• The applicant will be interviewed by members of the Post-Doctoral Committee. • A structured interview is conducted by committee members.

• Questions and Answers period for the post-doctoral Fellow to inquire and evaluate our program.

Methods

• Criteria for Selection of post-doctoral Fellowship Manual. • Criteria for Selection of post-doctoral Fellowship Scoring Form.

• Critical Incidents. Structured and standardized scores evaluating the responses regarding case conceptualization and treatment.

• Decision-making stage. The post-doctoral Fellow training committee matches the post-doctoral Fellow goals to the CPSC goals and needs.

Post-doctoral Fellows are notified within a month or less of the interview regarding the final decision. Advertisement of positions are usually listed in the APPIC server, and the local newspapers. FIU non-discriminatory and equal opportunity policies are enforced in the selection process.

The Counseling Psychological Services Center reserves the right to interview and select the most appropriate candidates for the positions available.

Professional Staff

Cheryl S. Nowell, Ph.D.

Raysa. C. Richardson, Ph.D. Tshai M. Bailey, Ph.D. George Shepeard, Psy.D. Lianne Dornheim, Ph.D. Carlos Gomez, Ph.D. Seth Grossman, Ph.D. Andrea Pellegrini, Psy.D. Rowena Ramnath, Psy.D. Kathleen Robinson, Ph.D. Anita Sahgal, Ph.D. Teresa Finch, Ph.D.

MAILING INSTRUCTIONS

COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE (INCLUDING CURRICULUM VITAE, COPY OF DEGREE, LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONS AND TRANSCRIPTS) NEED TO BE POST- MARKED BY MARCH 6th 2007. DO NOT E-MAIL THE APPLICATION.

INCOMPLETE PACKAGES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

PLEASE MAIL COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE TO:

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11200 S.W. 8

Street

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MIAMI, FLORIDA 33199

ATTENTION: RAYSA C. RICHARDSON, Ph.D

COORDINATOR OF

POST DOCTORAL PROGRAM

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL DR. RAYSA RICHARDSON, COORDINATOR OF POST DOCTORAL PROGRAM OR GISELLE DI SANTIS, OFFICE MANAGER AT (305) 348-2434.