The MHC training
program's overall goal is to prepare professionals
to provide mental health services to deaf and
hard-of-hearing individuals. The MHC's training
program has clear expectancies of all trainees.
By the end of their training experience, all
trainees will have accomplished the following
objectives:
Clinical
Skills – trainees will be
able to evaluate clients and produce an
appropriate clinical diagnosis for treatment;
trainees will be able to develop an appropriate
and directed treatment plan for clients
and to work in direct service provision
to individuals and groups (and possibly
couples and families); trainees in the discipline
of psychology will also be able to provide
psychological assessment services as appropriate
to their level.
Outreach and Consultation
– trainees will develop skills to
present to and/or network with the campus
community and/or greater DC area community.
Culturally Affirmative
Clinical Work – trainees
will demonstrate cultural sensitivity related
to Deaf culture as well as respect for diversity
in all areas of their work.
Professional Identity
- trainees will develop a sense of their
own personal orientation to effective treatment,
and they will become aware of the numerous
roles they can take in their respective
professions; trainees will be able to work
with a multidisciplinary team which will
require a coordinated effort with others
trained in different mental health disciplines.
Trainees will also develop an increased
understanding of the ethical and legal guidelines
as outlined in the District of Columbia
laws and the APA ethical codes.
