What This Document Is
This is a Counseling Worksheet designed for students enrolled in UNV-508: Introduction to Mental Health Counseling at Grand Canyon University. It focuses on practicum and internship preparation, specifically addressing requirements and considerations for Topic 3 of the course.
Why This Document Matters
This worksheet is intended for students actively planning their field experience. It’s used to guide initial research into practicum and internship sites, outline necessary steps for securing a placement, and clarify expectations regarding supervised clinical hours as defined by both the university and relevant state licensing boards (specifically Oregon is used as an example). It exists to ensure students are proactively addressing the logistical and regulatory aspects of their supervised counseling experience.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This worksheet is a planning tool and does not guarantee placement in a practicum or internship site. It also provides a specific example based on Oregon licensing requirements; students in other states will need to adapt their research accordingly.
What This Document Provides
The full worksheet includes: questions prompting reflection on the practicum/internship search process, a framework for outlining steps to secure a site, example questions to ask potential supervisors, a breakdown of Oregon state licensing requirements for supervised hours, and a distinction between direct and indirect client contact hours with examples. This preview only provides a summary of these elements.