ADS714 Counseling and Psychological Services and Addiction Studies Practicum II (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): MPY713  
Students work in a setting which emphasizes the treatment of individuals with addictions, alcohol and drug abuse problems, and co-occurring mental health concerns. This practicum must consist of 440 hours, at a site licensed by the State of Minnesota to provide alcohol and drug as well as mental health treatment.

The accompanying on-campus seminar sessions, facilitated by a dually-licensed mental health professional, provide opportunities for discussion of case materials and concerns related to the practicum setting. Personal and professional issues relevant to the practicum experience are examined and discussed. Planning for the integration paper is introduced.

This Counseling Psychology and Addiction Studies Practicum provides a combined clinical experience that meets the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy’s practicum hour requirements for applications for the LADC and the LPCC licenses. A dually-licensed mental professional (LADC and LPCC, LMFT, or LP) provides student supervision on site or two supervisors, one with LADC and the other with (LPCC, LMFT, or LP). In addition, the on-site supervisor must be on the BBHT approved list for supervision.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to:

1. Apply effective communication and therapeutic skills in professional work at the practicum site.
2. Integrate knowledge of psychological and chemical use disorder theories, assessment, research, and ethics into the practice of psychological and chemical use disorder treatment.
3. Integrate feedback from on-site supervision and practicum seminars into effective diagnosis, treatment interventions, and therapeutic processes.
4. Apply a professional perspective regarding clinical issues in the practice of psychology and chemical use disorders.
5. Demonstrate inclusivity and multicultural perspective with clients and colleagues.
6. Utilize the 12 Core Functions in the treatment of clients.
7. Apply knowledge of family systems and socio-cultural factors to work with clients.

Provide effective counseling to clients with co-occurring disorders