ADDS6996

ADDS 6996 Counseling Internship is a comprehensive course designed to help students develop and refine counseling skills and foster the growth of a professional counselor identity. With a focus on the Twelve Core Functions of substance use disorder counseling and direct client service, participants will advance their proficiency in evidence-based practices. Working under the guidance of licensed counselors in the behavioral and mental health field, students will accrue clinical hours at sites dedicated to professional counseling for emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders, including substance use disorders. During the clinical placement, students will actively observe and co-facilitate both individual and group counseling sessions, tailored to their developmental level and supervised by a field supervisor. Alongside weekly onsite supervision, participants will engage in 2-hour weekly group supervision seminar sessions with a faculty member. Students are required to maintain a detailed log of their clinical hours, subject to verification by the onsite supervisor. Furthermore, students will participate in evaluations conducted by both onsite and faculty supervisors, assessing their knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions. Clear communication of individual licensing needs is the responsibility of each student, facilitated through ongoing dialogue with the course instructor.