The Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook - Softcover

Brian N. Baird

 
9780131181168: The Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook

Synopsis

A core text/reference for Internships, Practicums, and Field Placements in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, and related helping disciplines.

 

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.

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From the Back Cover

New for the 4th Edition

  • Incorporates the most recent research and literature pertaining to internship training, ethics and legal issues, supervision, self-care, record keeping, risk management, and other topics
  • Addresses the latest versions of professional ethics codes, including the 2002 update of the American Psychological Association code
  • Introduces the student to HIPAA―the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and discusses the impact of HIPAA on ethical practice, record keeping, etc.
  • Provides expanded discussion of Managed Care issues as they impact clinical work and ethical practice
  • Discusses the increasing opportunities and challenges of computer and internet technologies for treatment, record keeping, and supervision.
  • Consolidates chapters on Stress and Self Care
  • Consolidates chapters on Clinical Writing and Case Notes

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