Florida International University
The Counseling and Psychological Services Center
South Campus:
Biscayne Bay Campus:
University Park, uhsc 270 WUC 320
Phone No: (305) 348-2434
(305) 919-5305
Fax No: (305) 348-3950 (305) 919-5207
Email Address: richardr@fiu.edu
Website: http://www.fiu.edu/~psychser.html
Metro Area:
Miami Metro Area
APA Accredited:
No
Coordinator of Postdoc Training:
Raysa C. Richardson,
Ph.D.
Training Director:
Cheryl S. Nowell, Ph.D.
Number of staff who is licensed:
9
Fringe Benefits:
2 weeks vacation
Stipend:
$25,000
Florida International University
is located in Miami, Florida. Miami
is a beautiful city which is famous for its tropical and cosmopolitan ambiance.
Miami is considered the gate to the Caribbean and Latin American world.
Florida International University is an urban multicultural/multiethnic
academic institution with more than 32,000 students. This is a majority minority
institution; 10% of our students are international. The Psychological and Counseling Services Center
is a department within the Division of Student Affairs. It operates at two
locations; the University Park Campus and the Biscayne Bay Campus, and is
funded by the Student Health Fee. The Center’s goal is to support the University’s
academic mission by enhancing the social development and emotional well-being
of students. The Counseling and Psychological Services Center trains future
psychologists and mental health counselors and offers them the opportunity
to work with diverse populations. It is a practicum site for several major
university graduate programs, as well as a pre-doctoral internship and a post-doctoral
fellowship training site. The training philosophy emphasizes treatment within
the matrix of cultural differences. The professional staff is comprised of
eight licensed psychologists and one licensed clinical social worker. The
staff is from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and maintains a wide
spectrum of theoretical and psychotherapeutic approaches. The Counseling and
Psychological Services Center is a member of the Association of Counseling
Center Training Agents (ACCTA). All professional activities and services are
governed by Florida State Statutes and adhere to the American Psychological
Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct.
Clinical Services:
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Individual and Couple Psychotherapy
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Group Psychotherapy
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Crisis Intervention
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Psychological Evaluations
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Neuropsychological Assessments
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Biofeedback Treatment
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Outreach
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Consultation
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Referral Services
Training Focus:
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Population: Registered Florida International University
students.
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Treatment Modalities: Outpatient Individual therapy,
couples therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, consultation/liaison.
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Specialty Areas: Brief Psychotherapy, Outreach,
Behavioral Medicine, Crisis, Supervision, Administrative, Diversity Administration,
Psychological Assessments.
Treatment Approach:
The Center offers time-limited, focused
psychotherapy. Treatment plans are individualized to reflect the cultural
and developmental needs of the students.
The Post-Doctoral Psychology Fellowship Training Program:
Admission requirements for the Post-Doctoral
Psychology Fellowship Training Program include completion of all professional
doctoral degree requirements (either Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
or Counseling Psychology) from a regionally accredited institution of higher
education. In accordance with the Florida Statutes and Administrative Code,
Psychology, Part E, Chapter 64B19-11.005, the Fellow must complete at least
2000 hours of Post-Doctoral experience over the course of 52 weeks, no more
than 40 hours a week. Nine hundred hours are to be spent in service-related
activities.
This program meets the requirement
for the 2,000 hours of supervised experience required for licensure in the
State of Florida.
Application deadline and starting
date may fluctuate from one year to another. Candidates are asked to submit
a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, official graduate transcripts, and
three letters of recommendation. A
certificate will be granted at program completion.
The Florida International University
Counseling and Psychological Services Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity employer.
Philosophy of Training:
The Counseling and Psychological
Services Center stresses its strong commitment to training. The post-doctoral
fellowship-training program is designed to reflect the Association of Psychology
Postdoctoral and Internship Center’s (AAPIC) guidelines. It is geared toward
providing an organized, planned, programmed training experience for the Fellow
to further develop into a professional clinician capable of functioning successfully
and independently in various employment settings. To attain this goal, the
Fellow will be required to integrate theoretical, research, and ethical/legal
issues in psychology into his/her conceptualization and provision of service
delivery as a psychologist.
Training Experiences and Methods:
To help the Fellow become more proficient in his/her adaptation and functioning within the CPSC. He/she will be asked to read and become very familiar with the CPSC Policy and Procedures. Manual as well as with the Post-Doctoral Training Handbook to help the fellow become familiar with general procedures. An Orientation Program consisting of a full day overview of the CPSC forms, policies, and expectations will be conducted. Orientation and extended supervision hours will be provided until the necessary proficiency is reached.
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Personnel Policies
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Sign-on Contracts
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Sexual Harassment Workshops
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Computer Ethics Education
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Public Safety Information
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Technology/Library
· Division Mission
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Policies and Procedures
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Clinical Services
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Counseling and Psychological Services – Forms
Post-doctoral Program
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Overview of the program
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Supervision opportunities and expectations
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Research opportunities/overview
· Discussion of Grievances Procedures
The Training Seminar is an integral part of the clinical training. Seminars are offered on a weekly basis and attendance is required. The post-doctoral Fellow assists with the coordination of this program. The CPSC professional staff, FIU faculty and community mental health professionals conduct these seminars. Discussions regarding ethical, legal, and clinical issues are held within a multicultural matrix. Topics of conferences include behavioral medicine, diversity issues, eating disorders, brief psychotherapy, chemical dependency, issues of identity, the therapeutic relationship, rape treatment and post-traumatic stress disorder. Advanced psychosocial skills and psycho-cultural assessment are also taught. Each year the trainees select the seminar topics for the Spring and Summer semesters based on their specific interests.
Group Supervision is offered once a month for practicum students. Practicum students present on-going cases to be discussed in a group supervision format. The sessions provide an opportunity to expand their clinical experience and to review current literature in cultural and psychological theories. The post-doctoral Fellow, and the CPSC staff and interns actively participate in this training. Diverse perspectives are valued and appreciated.
The postdoctoral Fellow will participate in:
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CPSC administrative meetings and clinical staffings
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Conferences offered by the CPSC staff
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Professional research activities
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Departmental, Division, or University-wide committees
i.e., Martin Luther King Program
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Mentorship and Administrative Activities
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Independent study
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Clinical staffing
Professional conferences are offered
iin conjunction with the medical staff at the Student Health and Wellness
Center, FIU. Grand rounds are offered
biannually.
At least 70% of the Fellow’s time is spent in provision of direct professional, clinical, and psychological related services. A licensed psychologist is on site during hours when clients are scheduled. Problems addressed range from developmental/transient issues to several characterological disorders. This includes anxiety and mood disorders, phobias, relationship concerns, self- esteem issues, general adjustment issues, academic problems, gender and identity issues, cultural adjustment, and family conflicts.
Psycho-educational Programs
The clinical staff of CPSC serve as psycho-educators to the university community. These workshops or workshop series are designed to enhance the social, academic, and emotional well-being of FIU students.
Research Opportunities
The Counseling and Psychological Services Center participates in areas of research related to retention, treatment outcomes, and psychocultural factors in psychotherapy. Other areas of interest are explored on an individual basis. The post-doctoral Fellow is required to contribute to at least one research publication.
Supervisory Experience
Opportunities to give supervision to practicum students are provided. Responsibilities will be based on the post-doctoral Fellow’s proficiency in all areas of clinical interventions.
GOALS FOR THE POST-DOCTORAL TRAINING
Goals and objectives for the Post-doctoral Fellowship Program are based on Florida International University mission which supports diversity and multiculturism. This program will enhance previous training and will reinforce competencies necessary for the independent practice of psychology in a university counseling center. The training values a collaborative effort in which the Fellow and the supervisors facilitate professional growth.
Core training experiences will focus on the provision of psychotherapy,
psychosocial assessments, crisis management, educational programming and supervision.. Areas of specialty include behavioral medicine,
neuropsychological and psycho-educational testing, research and administrative
skills. Specialty rotations are selected
by the Fellow during Orientation. The Fellow is expected to participate in at
least three rotations. The Fellow
will have at least one primary supervisor and will work with at least two
supervisors in the areas of specialty.
Psychotherapy
Goal
To increase the Fellow’s proficiency in the effective use of a broad range of clinical interventions within a university setting.
Objective
To advance the Fellow’s use of effective interventions in individual and group-based psychotherapy.
Objective
To enhance the Fellow’s skills in assessment and case conceptualization through diagnostic interviewing.
Objective
To increase the Fellow’s proficiency in multicultural counseling by providing the opportunity to work with a very diverse cultural/ethnic and gender orientation university population.
Objective
To increase opportunities for the Fellow to refine ethical considerations in all areas of conduct and clinical services provision.
Objective
To provide structured and supervised clinical intervention experiences. Supervision will be conducted in a regular and structured manner. The Fellow will be encouraged to actively participate in his own professional development and supervisory experience. Bibliotherapyl, case conceptualization, diagnosis, and therapeutic process is conducted in an open format.
The Fellow is expected to research those clinical areas in which he/she may need to strengthen his/her skills.
The Fellow will increase proficiency in multicultural counseling by acquiring information about the client’s cultural identity through different sources of information.
Objective
The Fellow is also to increase proficiency in brief psychological treatment. Opportunities will be provided to increase knowledge about community resources to refer those clients who do not meet the criteria for brief psychological treatment.
OUTREACH ROTATION
Goal
To increase expertise in all areas related to outreach activities for university students.
Objective
To increase proficiency in the delivery of relationships and/or couples workshop and seminars.
Objective
To increase expertise in designing and participating in grand rounds, conferences, presentations and in-service training.
Objective
To increase proficiency in activities requiring education and consultation for outreach purposes, e.g., Depression Screening, Wellness Fair, Career Fair, Orientation, and Freshman Experience.
Objective
To enhance proficiency in the implementation and delivery of outreach programs, such as Personal and Academic Success Strategies (P.A.S.S.), a workshop series.
TESTING ROTATION
Goal
To increase proficiency in all areas related to psychological, psycho-educational, and neuropsychological assessments.
Objective
To increase proficiency in the selection/administration, scoring, interpretation and integration of neuropsychological assessment. Skills will be developed through a process of observation, supervised administration, scoring, and interpretation. The Fellow will also research testing hypotheses using current literature.
Objective
To increase understanding of the ethics and laws governing psychological/neuropsychological testing. The Fellow will research ethics and legal issues, complete appropriate paperwork, take measures ensuring confidentiality and test security consistent with legal standards.
Objective
To increase proficiency in understanding and interpreting test results under the supervision of psychologists who are trained to interpret test protocols. Provide test results to students under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.
BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE ROTATION
Goal
To increase proficiency in the area of behavioral medicine by increasing resident’s skills and training in areas such as, biofeedback training, hypnosis, and the development of psychotherapeutic protocols.
Biofeedback Training
Objective
The Fellow will become familiar with biofeedback equipment and techniques and its application in the treatment of behavioral medicine cases.
Hypnosis Training
Objective
The Fellow will become proficient in hypnotic inductions and the application of hypnosis with behavioral medicine cases.
Psychotherapeutic Protocols
Objective
Individual Therapy: The Fellow will develop specific theory and research based psychotherapeutic protocols directed towards the accomplishment of specific
goals with the purpose of increasing levels of physical and emotional
functioning, e.g., restore patient’s control over perceived levels of anxiety.
Group Psychotherapy: The Fellow will develop specific theory and research-
based protocols within a group setting to provide psycho-education, support and
coping skills to optimize patient’s levels of physical and emotional functioning,
e.g., stress management, smoking cessation.
Seminars: The Fellow will develop specific theory and research-based protocols
in the development of psycho-educational seminars to raise patient’s awareness
on topics related to behavioral medicine, e.g., anger management.
Anger Management Workshops
The Fellow will assist in the development and delivery of anger management
workshops. The post-doctoral Fellow will assist with the development of
research goals and with the administration and interpretation of behavioral
medicine goal. The Fellow will assist in writing articles, or grants related to
anger management. The Fellow will coordinate and maintain appropriate data
for the Anger Management Program. The Fellow will act as liaison with the
Judicial and Mediation Program for referrals.
Crisis Intervention
Objective
The post-doctoral Fellow will receive clinical training and supervision in
Procedures related to crisis intervention, debriefing, and acute stress
management.
Standardized Forms and Psychometric Instruments
Objective
The Fellow will develop standardized form protocols to measure specific
behaviors, e.g., number of cigarettes smoked. Number of standardized relax-
ation exercises practiced. The Fellow will become familiar with standardized psychometric
instrument available to gain a full portrait of behavioral medicine cases, e.g., The
State Trait Anxiety Inventory, MMPI, SCL90, Bender, Rorschach, Halstead-
Reitan, etc.
To increase proficiency in functions and responsibilities related to supervision of practicum students and/or interns in individual or group setting.
To increase proficiency in administrative responsibilities necessary to manage a counseling ce