Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook

Brian Baird Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and former chair of the Department of Psychology at Pacific Lutheran University.   Dr. Baird has supervised hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students in practicum classes and field placements and has worked in treatment settings ranging from brain injury rehabilitation clinics to adolescent group homes and inpatient psychiatric hospitals.   He brings a wealth of personal clinical experience plus a strong teaching and research background to give students the real world, practical information they need to develop and succeed as people and professionals in the helping professions.    Beyond his clinical education and experience, Dr. Baird also served six terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.   In Congress Dr. Baird was known for principled stands, reaching across political divides and for strong advocacy for mental health care and science.  He retired in 2011 to return to Washington state where he makes his home with his wife Rachel Nugent, an economist specializing in global health, and their twin 8 year old sons William and Walter.  In addition to the present text Dr. Baird provides courses and training on communication skills and has published books on public policy and on how families can enjoy outdoors experiences together.   In his free time, Dr. Baird enjoys outdoor activities with his family, including skiing, hiking, climbing and camping.

Chapter 1:  Preparation

Chapter 2:  Getting Started

Chapter 3:  Internship Classes and Peer Groups

Chapter 4:  Ethical and Legal Issues

Chapter 5:  Supervision

Chapter 6:  Working with Diversity

Chapter 7:  Clinical Writing, Treatment Records, and Case Notes

Chapter 8:  Stress and Self-care

Chapter 9:  Assault and Other Risks

Chapter 10:  Closing Cases

Chapter 11:  Finishing the Internship

Chapter 12:  Frustrations, Lessons, Discoveries, and Joy

Appendix A:  Internship Selection Checklist

Appendix B:  Placement Information Form

Appendix C:  Internship Learning Agreement Record Form

Appendix D:  Intern Evaluation: Supervisor Form

Appendix E:  Intern Evaluation: Intern Form

Appendix F:  Emergency Contact and Procedures Information Intern

Appendix G:  Ethical Guidelines

Appendix H:  Treatment Agreement and Informed consent

Appendix I:  Supervisor Evaluation Form

Appendix J:  Clinical Activities Record Sheet

Appendix K:  Placement Evaluation Form

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