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Do my Clinic hours count toward my internship?
This depends on the program in which you are enrolled. For master’s degree students, Clinic hours count towards the required hours of your internship. For doctoral students, Clinic hours will count for hours required for licensure.
Do my Clinic hours count toward my licensure?
This also depends on the program in which you are enrolled. Master’s degree students can count hours towards licensure only after they graduate from their program. Doctoral students who have started in a designated concentration (such as forensics, cognitive behavioral treatment, existential treatment or psychodynamic treatment) can begin counting their hours towards state licensure.
What are the qualifications of the supervisors?
Master’s level students receive supervision from licensed mental health professionals who hold a license in at least one of the mental health professions. Students in family therapy receive supervision from professionals who have been specifically trained in family therapy supervision. Doctoral students receive supervision from faculty who are licensed psychologists.
What type of supervision would I receive?
The answer hinges on whether you are enrolled in a course that requires you to see Clinic clients or you choose to use the Clinic as an internship site.
For courses, supervision takes place in the class and consultation with peers is encouraged. Digital video recordings can be used in class discussions. Your supervisor will be a faculty member from the School of Applied Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy.
Master’s students who use the Clinic as their secondary internship site would receive 1/2 hour of supervision for every 1 hour they see a client.
What is the benefit of digitally recorded video sessions?
At your convenience, your supervisor or you can view digital recordings of therapy sessions. Because the recordings are placed on a secured Internet site (which only you and your supervisor can access), you and your supervisor may review your session anywhere you have a high-speed Internet connection. A DSL connection is recommended over broadband connection because the bandwidth for the digital stream is less likely to be disrupted.
How many clients can I see?
This depends on whether you are enrolled in a course that requires you to see Clinic clients or you choose to utilize the Clinic as an internship site.
Most courses require from one to three clients as a caseload. As an internship site, this is based on what your supervisor and you determine.
Do I have to choose a theory for my work? If I have a theoretical orientation, can I use this with my clients?
You do not have to choose a theory to work with clients at the Antioch Clinic. If you already have a theoretical orientation or are enrolled in a class that focuses on a particular theory, you may use it with your clients.
Do I have to have a set schedule at the Clinic?
An ongoing set schedule is not required. You are free to schedule your clients at times that are convenient for both of you. Often a client’s preference will change.
Do I get paid for my Clinic hours?
You are not paid for your hours at the Clinic.
What is the client population like?
The Antioch Clinic sees a variety of clients from the local community, including students, adults, couples and families. Clinic clients are anywhere from high functioning to chronically mentally ill, across the socio-economic spectrum and ethnic and cultural groups. As more in the community hear of the Clinic, more adolescents and children are expected to utilize its services.
What kind of paperwork/documentation is involved with counseling clients at the Clinic?
Clients fill out an intake form that covers basic demographics and individual history. There is also a counseling agreement as well as a payment form. Other documentation and paperwork may be required or recommended. Progress notes and other documentation are entered electronically into the client database.
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