The Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook offers real-world knowledge of the skills interns in the helping professions need through every phase of their internship, practicum, or field placement. The focus is on topics that may not have been addressed or fully developed through regular academic coursework: meeting clients, fees for service, supervision, ethics, legal issues, diversity, clinical writing, case notes and clinical records, personal safety, self-care, advocacy, technology, termination, and planning for the future.
Every phase of the internship is discussed sequentially, from finding and preparing for placements to concluding relationships with clients and supervisors. Drawing from the fields of psychology, counseling, social work, school counseling, and psychiatry, this edition has been thoroughly updated with the latest research and clinical literature, ethical codes of the leading professions, and legal and regulatory developments at federal and state levels. This edition also features up-to-date coverage of remote education, training, supervision, and practice as impacted by Covid-19 and technological changes. Diversity awareness and insights are woven through every element of the text, taking into account recent developments such as Black Lives Matter, the MeToo movement, gender identity awareness. Other emerging issues are also addressed, including the impact of the opioid epidemic and substance abuse deaths and the ethical/legal issues that may arise relating to reproductive health and abortion related legislation. In-text exercises and thought problems are incorporated into each chapter for students to develop insights and skills. Eleven online appendices are also included, containing learning plans, supervision agreements, evaluation forms, and ethical guidelines that students will need in preparation for the next phase of their training.
The Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook is an invaluable resource for students, faculty, and supervisors engaged in the challenging experience of transitioning from academia into clinical training in the field.
Dr. Brian Baird, educator, psychologist, former six-term congressman, and president of Antioch University Seattle campus effective July 1, 2013.
Dr. Baird represented a diverse Congressional district stretching from the Pacific Ocean to the Cascades and from the Columbia River to the south tip of Puget Sound. He focused his legislative activity on science and technology, sales tax deductibility, energy, mental health, oceans, education, science diplomacy, fiscal discipline, and Congressional integrity. He was known and respected for taking principled stands, careful study of issues, good humor, and the ability to build bipartisan relationships.
Dr. Baird holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Wyoming. Prior to running for Congress, he spent twelve years as a faculty member and two years as chair in the Department of Psychology at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington.
He has authored three books, including Are We Having Fun Yet?: Enjoying the Outdoors with Partners, Families, and Groups (1995) and Character Politics and Responsibility: Restarting the Heart of the American Republic (2010). His book The Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook: A Guide for the Helping Professions (1996) is required reading for the Antioch University Seattle campus, known for its experiential approach to learning.
Since leaving Congress, Dr. Baird has taught courses at the University of Washington, been Senior Vice President for Government Affairs at Vigor Industrial, and provided continuing education training in communication skills. He recently chaired the Washington State Student Achievement Council, a nine-member council created by the State Legislature to offer policy guidance and analysis for all higher education in Washington State.
He is married to Rachel Nugent, an economist specializing in global health. Together with their eight-year old twin boys the family enjoys skiing, sea kayaking, diving, camping, and travel.