NEW! M.S.W. Field Practicum
Mental Health First Responders (MH1) is looking to provide field education and a stipend for two M.S.W. students. Because MH1 is a newer program, students will have opportunities to contribute to program development.
Criteria
- Must be a second-year M.S.W. student*
- Must pass a background check
- Vehicle required
- Self-motivated and self-directed during down time
- Able to work in intense crisis situations
*First-year M.S.W. students may be considered depending on program demand
Supervision and training
- Individual supervision: 1 hour per week
- Group supervision: 30-60 minutes per week
- In-service training: once per month as needed through University Counseling Center
- Orientation: 15-20 hours of on-boarding/training at the start of the practicum
- Staff development: Weekly staff meeting and once a month as needed through the University Counseling Center
- Risk management training
- 8 hours of crisis intervention training
- 8 hours of mental health officer training**
**Not all practicum students will be eligible for this training/certification
Learning experiences available
Types of counseling
- Individuals
- Families
- Couples
- Groups
- Consultation
- DSM-V diagnosis
- Trauma informed care
Types of community work
- Supervision
- Team relationships
- Staff development
- Research/evaluation
- Community practice
Types of practice with organizations
- Program development
- Policy development
- Organizational practice
- Case management
- Collaboration
Types of practice
Individuals
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Families
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Groups
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Communities
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Organizations
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**Not all practicum students will be eligible for this training/certification
Questions?
For questions or more information on how to apply, please email Torrence Wimbish at torrence.wimbish@utah.edu.