Training Goals and Objectives

Curriculum

Our training curriculum focuses on helping practitioners develop a strong foundation in child, adolescent and family therapy, as well as parent consultation and developmental assessment. In addition to two hours of individual supervision and two hours of group supervision each week, fellows participate in the following: 

• Apprenticeship-style learning, where they overlap with their preceptors in the consultation liaison, assessment, leadership and parent consultation sub-rotations. A yearlong involvement in the psychology team’s case conference, where fellows meet with staff to practice formulating cases and interventions considering developmental, ecological, cultural and theoretical vantage points.
• A yearlong didactic seminar taught by the psychologists on our team, with advance seminar modules in the following areas: attachment, developmental psychology and psychopathology, cultural sensitivity, play therapy, health psychology, medical psychology, behavioral health and brief consultation skills, psychological testing, developmental assessment, family therapy and psychologist as leader. 

Fellows also have the opportunity to join department-level in-service training, as well as grand rounds for the psychiatry and pediatrics departments. 

Goal #1: Professionalism and Relational Effectiveness

Fellows will act professionally and ethically. They will relate effectively and meaningfully with coworkers and uphold the values and attitudes of a professional psychologist. 

Objectives:

• 1.1 Professionalism: The fellow’s behavior will consistently reflect the values and attitudes of the field of psychology and professional psychologists.
• 1.2 Individual and Cultural Diversity: The fellow will consistently demonstrate awareness, sensitivity and skills in working with a diverse patient population who represent various racial, ethnic and personal backgrounds and hold a variety of social identities. 
• 1.3 Ethical Standards: The fellow will consistently demonstrate both knowledge and application of ethical concepts and legal issues as they pertain to the practice of psychology.
• 1.4 Reflective Self Practice: The fellow will practice personal and professional self-awareness and reflection, including awareness of competencies and areas for growth. The fellow will practice self-care.
• 1.5 Relational Effectiveness: The fellow will develop and maintain effective professional relationships with individuals, groups and communities with whom they work. 

Goal #2: Integration of Theory and Clinical Practice in Psychology

Fellows will demonstrate the ability to incorporate the scholarly body of knowledge in psychology, including complex theories of mind as well as evidence-based findings. The fellow will effectively integrate these theories into their various professional activities, such as psychotherapy, assessment and consultation. 

Objectives:

• 2.1 Scholarly Review: The fellow will demonstrate the ability to review scholarly literature and thoughtfully integrate this knowledge in their practice.
• 2.2 Assessment and Diagnosis: The fellow will demonstrate proficiency in the assessment and diagnosis of problems, capabilities and issues associated with patients.
• 2.3 Delivery of Services: The fellow will effectively use interventions designed to alleviate suffering and to promote health and well-being of patients.
• 2.4 Supervision: The fellow will recognize the role and function of supervision and training in professional development.
• 2.5 Consultation: The fellow will demonstrate the ability to provide guidance and professional assistance in response to client’s needs or goals. 

Goal #3: Science and Interdisciplinary Treatment Systems

The fellow will demonstrate a respect for scientifically derived knowledge and treatment methods. They will be able to effectively identify when interdisciplinary collaboration will benefit their patients and collaborate accordingly. 

Objectives:

• 3.1 Science: The fellow will be able to understand and apply key elements of the scientific foundations of psychology as it relates to clinical work.
• 3.2 Interdisciplinary Systems: The fellow will demonstrate knowledge of key issues and concepts in related disciplines and will demonstrate effectiveness in functioning in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary contexts.