Our practitioner-scholar
training model is based on the belief that professional
competence is developed through direct service
contact with clients and through in-depth supervision
and analysis of that contact. In addition, didactic
seminars emphasize scholarly inquiry and the
acquisition of theoretical and practical knowledge.
To provide this support and supervision, all
client sessions performed by trainees are videotaped
and/or, in some instances, observed in vivo.
Trainees (predoctoral psychology interns, psychology
externs, social work interns, and mental health
counseling and psychology practicum students)
not
only have the advantage of supervision on videotapes
of their therapy work but they also have the
opportunity to observe experienced clinicians
at work, using the MHC's state-of-the-art video
and live observation facilities.
The unique training offered
by the MHC is focused on the treatment of the
deaf and hard-of-hearing population and on the
multi-faceted emphasis required to meet both
the communication and cultural needs of these
clients. The training program at the MHC is
designed to facilitate the professional growth
of mental health trainees who will become practicing
mental health service providers.
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