Overview
Acknowledging, anticipating, and addressing the everyday questions, anxieties, fears, and concerns of interns, this practical handbook bridges the gap between academic coursework and the knowledge, skills, and emotional challenges that are found in the real world of the helping professions. Incorporating the newest version of the APA ethics code, the federal HIPAA regulations, and the applications of technology to treatment and record keeping, this book contains the most recent research and literature pertaining to internship training, ethics and legal issues, supervision, self-care, record keeping, risk management, and more. Professionals and interns involved with internships, practicums, and field placements in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, and related helping disciplines.
Disc. ethical/legal issues, record keeping, super- vision, diversity issues, stress, dangerous clients, etc.
Synopsis
Students, instructors, and field supervisors in the helping professions can use this book as a resource on performing responsibly and safely in field placements. Ethical and legal principles, record keeping, report writing, supervision, diversity, and dealing with dangerous clients are covered in detail in an accessible style. Appendices provide forms for field learning agreements, evaluation, and informed consent. This third edition adds new exercises and incorporates new discussions of managed care, student portfolios, and career planning. The author teaches at Pacific Lutheran University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)