PSY 3508 Supervised Practicum & Fieldwork in Addiction Studies
This course provides the opportunity to gain experience with diverse populations in a supervised clinical setting approved by California Southern University. The application of knowledge and skills is essential to gain competency in the field of addiction counseling. The supervised fieldwork course is comprised of two main components: Course work (90 hours) and individual supervision by a qualified, licensed professional, covering 255 hours of practical experience based on the core functions. Learners complete a minimum of 21 hours in all of the 12 Core functions at the practicum/fieldwork site including agency orientation (3 hours); screening (21 hours); intake (21 hours); orientation (21 hours); assessment (21 hours); treatment planning (21 hours); counseling (21 hours); case management (21 hours); crisis intervention (21 hours); client education (21 hours); referral (21 hours); reports and record keeping (21 hours); and consultation with other professionals (21 hours). Please note: This supervised fieldwork course requires learners to complete 255 hours. Learners are instructed to find a practicum site within their local communities to fulfill this requirement. Examples of Supervised Fieldwork sites include hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, and treatment centers. All practicum sites must be licensed by a state credentialing authority and are subject to approval by the Director of Clinical Training. It is highly recommended that learners locate a practicum site before entering the program. Learners receive a grade of Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory depending on the successful completion of 255 hours under appropriate supervision.