PS REHB 105 — PRCP Internship
This internship requires a minimum of 240 clock hours of field experience by the student. Experiences are a combination of observation and participation/interaction with consumers of mental health services. The first half (or a minimum of 38 hours) will include five of the following areas: 1) inpatient milieu and general activities; 2) case management activities; 3) vocational training activities; 4) skills training activities; and 5) consumer led activities. The second half of the internship (a minimum of 38 hours) includes interviewing skills and leading skills training groups, and at least one of the following: behavior definition and task analysis, aggression management, assessment and treatment planning, or crisis intervention. All experiences should focus on a rehabilitative approach to serving individuals with severe mental illness. Group or individual supervision with on-site clinical staff and/or supervision by field placement director is also required. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.