1 – Pre-practicum level of functioning: Students may be open and/or bright, but they do  not have a firm grasp of ethics, theory, or diagnosis.  Knowledge is seriously lacking, and student is in great need of further instruction or supervision.

     2 – Practicum level of functioning: Students may have beginning-level ideas about theory and applying it to clinical work, but still need considerable supervision, and still need significant instruction across most areas.  Treatments and assessment as tailored to patients of specific groups of certain populations and cultures needs significant instruction.

      2+ = above practicum level

      3- = slightly below beginning internship level

      3 – Beginning internship level of functioning:  Students have good knowledge of theory, but still need a fair amount of supervision to know when to apply it well to certain populations and cultures.  Students may be able to manage straightforward cases well, but need much guidance around complex and subtle issues, including integration of nonverbals and systems issues.  Diagnostic appreciation is firm, though differentials may be uncertain at times.  Basic knowledge of crisis intervention is present, but such situations evoke strong anxiety and guidance.  They appreciate the contribution of culture, though may not always recognize how it plays out.  Knowledge of tests is good, though there may be uncertainty as to when and for whom to use them appropriately.

      3+ = above beginning internship level

      4- = slightly below advanced internship level

        4 – Advanced internship level of functioning: Students have firm understanding of theory and when to apply it.  Ethical appreciation is strong and is integrated well with the student’s value system, and is applied consistently.  Interns appreciate and navigate differentials in diagnosis well, and know about the limitations and applicability of tests with populations, and are able to interpret and integrate them coherently.  Interns appreciate the limitations in their expertise, and know when to seek supervision for complex issues.  Interns can manage basic crises competently.  They know how to solve many problems independently, and work well within systems and teams.  They still may need some assistance in managing complex cases.  Students appreciate that they have a contribution to the therapeutic and assessment situation, although they may need some more practice to recognize how it plays out in the context of the client’s history, culture, and expectations.

      4+ = above advancedinternship level

      5- = slightly below post-doc level

         5 – Post-doc level of functioning: Individuals are ready for independent practice.  They know their areas of competence, treat and assess complex cases without assistance in these domains, and know when further supervision or consultation is needed in areas outside their competence.  Individuals practice ethically on a consistent basis.  They diagnose competently on all Axes.   They are ready to begin supervising others, though they may still benefit from mentorship around this, and are available for consultation in their areas of competence.  Individuals monitor their own reactions, behavior, and personhood within the context of the therapy or assessment.  They are confident in handling problems, even in unfamiliar situations.  They navigate systems well, and are appreciated as a colleague.

PLEASE NOTE:  RATINGS OF 4 AND ABOVE AT THE END OF THE INTERNSHIP YEAR (OR AT THE END OF THE ROTATION) INDICATE THAT YOU BELIEVE THE INTERN IS READY FOR THE POST-DOCTORAL LEVEL OF PRACTICE IN THIS AREA.  PLEASE COMMENT ON ANY AREAS THAT ARE BELOW EXPECTATIONS (BELOW 3+, unless evaluation is a beginning of the year intern self-evaluation). 

Objective 1.1: Intern demonstrates competence to behave honestly and with personal responsibility and adherence to professional values

As evidenced by:

Communicates professional values & adheres to them

Identifies situations that challenge professional values

Seeks faculty / supervisor guidance as needed, to correct situations in conflict with professional values

Objective 1.2  Intern demonstrates professional deportment.

As evidenced by:

Shows awareness of impact of behavior on client, public & profession
Communicates appropriately to the professional context, including challenging interactions
Maintains appropriate boundaries with clients & other professionals

Objective 1.3  Intern demonstrates accountability and reliability.

As evidenced by:

Completes required case documentation promptly & accurately
Accepts responsibility for meeting deadlines
Demonstratess punctuality & notifies others of lateness/ absences
Acknowledges errors & utilizes supervision to strengthen effectiveness of practice
Holds self accountable for & submits to external review of quality service provision

Objective 1.4  Intern is concerned for and protects the welfare of others

As evidenced by:

Demonstrates compassion & sensitivity to individuals' experiences & needs while retaining professional demeanor
Demonstrates respect in interpersonal interactions with clients
Respectful of beliefs/ values of colleagues even if inconsistent with personal beliefs/ values
Demonstrates actions that benefit the welfare of others, especially those in need

Objective 1.5 Intern has a beginning understanding of self as professional- "thinking like a psychologist"

As evidenced by:

Attends colloquia, workshops, conferences
Consults literature relevant to client care
Contributes to the development & advancement of the profession and colleagues
Demonstrates integration of science in professional practice

Objective 2.1  Intern has self-awareness and is willing and able to engage in self-reflection regarding professional practice

As evidenced by:

Recognizes impact of self on others
Demonstrates frequent congruence between own & others’ assessments & seeks to resolve incongruities
Monitors & evaluates attitudes, beliefs, and values towards diverse others
Describes how others experience him/her & identifies roles one might play in a group
Responsively utilizes supervision to enhance reflectivity
Effectively monitors & adjusts professional performance in action as situation requires
Recognizes & addresses own problems consistently, with minimal interference, competence & professionalism
Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning and self-examination

Objective 2.2  Intern has an accurate self-assessment of competence in all competency domains, and integrates that into practice

As evidenced by:

Identifies areas of competence accurately
Assesses own strengths & weaknesses & seeks to ameliorate impact on professional functioning
Identifies learning objectives & knows when improved competencies are required for practice

Objective 2.3  Intern demonstrates attention to personal health and well-being

As evidenced by:

Anticipates and self-identifies disruptions in functioning and intervenes early with some supervisory support
Models self-care & balances this well with responsibilities

Objective 3.1  Intern values and understands scientific foundations and methods 

As evidenced by:

Accesses & applies scientific knowledge appropriately & habitually, with some supervisory support
Articulates, in supervision and case conference, literature-supported issues
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of & respect for scientific knowledge of the bases for behaviors

Objective 3.2 Intern applies scientific foundations and methods to professional practice

As evidenced by:

Applies scientific knowledge appropriately & habitually, with some supervisory support
Applies evidence-based concepts in practice
Reviews scholarly literature related to clinical work & applies knowledge to cases
Compares evidence-based practice approaches w other theories & interventions in treatment planning & formulation

Objective 3.3 Intern is able to conduct research and program evaluation

As evidenced by:

Objective 4.1:  Intern develops and maintains productive and respectful relationships with clients, peers/colleagues, supervisors, professionals from other disciplines, and organizations and communities.

As evidenced by:

Forms effective working alliances with clients
Works cooperatively with peers.
Engages with supervisors to work effectively.
Maintains respectful & caring relationships with community organizations & interdepartmental staff

Objective 4.2  Intern negotiates differences and handles conflict satisfactorily; provides effective feedback to others and receives feedback nondefensively

As evidenced by:

Objective 5.1  Intern understands self as shaped by individual and cultural diversity and context

As evidenced by:

Independently articulates, understands, & monitors own cultural identity in relation to work with others
Regularly uses knowledge of self to monitor and improve effectiveness as a professional
Critically evaluates feedback & initiates consultation when uncertain about diversity issues

Objective 5.2  Intern understands others as shaped by individual and cultural diversity and context

As evidenced by:

Independently articulates, understands & monitors cultural identity in work with others
Regularly uses knowledge of others to monitor & improve effectiveness as a professional
Critically evaluates feedback & initiates supervision when uncertain about diversity issues with others

Objective 5.3  Intern recognizes the interaction of self and others as shaped by individual and cultural diversity and context

As evidenced by:

Articulates, understands & monitors multiple cultural identities in interactions with others
Uses knowledge of culture in interactions to monitor & improve effectiveness as a professional
Critically evaluates feedback and initiates supervision about diversity issues with others

Objective 5.4: Intern applies knowledge, skills, and sensitivity regarding intersecting and complex dimensions of diversity.

As evidenced by:

Adapts behavior in a culturally sensitive manner improving client outcomes & avoiding harm
Demonstrates awareness of effects of oppression and privilege on self and others
Seeks supervision regarding addressing individual and cultural diversity as needed
Uses culturally relevant best practices & uses culturally appropriate flexible techniques

Objective 6.1  Intern has knowledge of ethical, legal, and professional standards and guidelines

As evidenced by:

Commands & applies APA Ethical Principles/ Code/ other relevant standards & discusses implications
Spontaneously & reliably identifies complex ethical/ legal issues & actively consults with supervisor
Recognizes and discusses limits of own ethical and legal knowledge
Articulates understanding of ethical-legal standards with supervisors and peers
Is aware of rights as an intern at UBHC/UCHC

Objective 6.2:  Intern demonstrates commitment to the integration of ethics knowledge into professional work, and demonstrates ethical conduct

As evidenced by:

Objective 7.1:  Intern demonstrates knowledge of the shared and distinctive contributions of other professions

As evidenced by:

Articulates a working knowledge of differing worldviews, professional standards & contributions across contexts
Demonstrates an ability to articulate the role that others provide in service to clients

Objective 7.2  Intern understands how participation in interdisciplinary collaboration/consultation enhances outcomes

As evidenced by:

Identifies and articulates the benefits of interdisciplinary collaboration

Objective 7.3:  Intern functions well in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary contexts, including having respectful and productive relationships with individuals from other professions

As evidenced by:

Objective 8.1:  Intern demonstrates understanding of assessment measurement and psychometrics, and of demands of test selection

As evidenced by:

Objective 8.2: Intern works collaboratively to establish rapport for assessment and to effectively refine referral questions

As evidenced by:

Demonstrates ability to establish rapport and elicit cooperation in testing situations
Demonstrates skills in collaboration with referral source/ client/ family to establish purpose & referral questions

Objective 8.3:  Intern demonstrates ability to perform competent psychological assessment

As evidenced by:

Is able to accurately administer, score and interpret psychological tests and assessments
Collects accurate and relevant data from interview and mental status exams

Objective 8.4:  Intern makes accurate and comprehensive diagnoses

As evidenced by:

Competently identifies problems & differential dx, with accurate and comprehensive DSM codes
Accounts for developmental & lifespan features & clinical symptoms as applied to presenting questions
Justifies diagnosis & conceptualization, incorporates results, theory & case material

Objective 8.5: Intern communicates written findings clearly, constructively, accurately, and collaboratively

As evidenced by:

Objective 8.6: Intern provides effective assessment feedback and articulates appropriate and comprehensive recommendations to testee and clients

As evidenced by:

Provides clear, useful, and collaborative verbal results and recommendations to clients and families

Objective 8.7:  Intern assesses risk proactively and maximizes client safety

As evidenced by:

Objective 9.1  Intern demonstrates and applies knowledge of scientific, empirical, and contextual bases of intervention

As evidenced by:

Writes case summaries & treatment plans incorporating elements of evidence-based practice
Demonstrates ability to select from a repertoire of interventions for different problems & populations
Examines literature related to problems & client need & presents empirically-supported rationale

Objective 9.2  Intern formulates and conceptualizes cases and plans interventions utilizing at least one consistent theoretical orientation.

As evidenced by:

Accurately assesses present issues with respect to larger life context, including diversity
Articulates at least one theory/rationale of change & identifies interventions
Writes understandable case conceptualization formulations & collaborative treatment plans
Demonstrates competency in a repertoire of group psychotherapeutic interventions
Identifies problems in group formats & works toward their resolution

Objective 9.3 Intern utilizes case formulation and diagnosis for intervention planning, in the context of stages of human development and diversity factors

As evidenced by:

Objective 9.4  Intern utilizes competent clinical skills and judgment

As evidenced by:

Develops rapport & relationships with variety of clients, including those who challenge them
Uses good judgment in unexpected issues/crises & consults supervisors/ psychiatrists/administrators
Effectively delivers interventions
Collaborates effectively with other providers and/or systems of care
Implements interventions with fidelity to empirical models & flexibility to adapt where appropriate
Terminates treatment successfully

Objective 9.5  Intern evaluates treatment progress and modifies planning as indicated, utilizing established outcome measures, or even in the absence of such measures.

As evidenced by:

Assesses & documents treatment effectiveness and efficiency
Critically evaluates own performance in the treatment role, including in video/live supervision
Describes instances of lack of progress & actions taken in response, including altered treatment plans

Objective 10.1  Intern demonstrates knowledge of the consultant’s role, and shifts into this role based on unique features of the setting

As evidenced by:

Articulates common and distinctive roles of consultants
Recognizes situations in which consultation is appropriate, and notes that in treatment plan

Objective 10.2  Intern provides effective assessment feedback and articulates appropriate recommendations in professional and systems settings

As evidenced by:

Objective 11.1  Intern demonstrates knowledge of didactic learning strategies 

As evidenced by:

Objective 11.2  Intern demonstrates teaching skills and applies them in multiple settings and contexts

As evidenced by:

Objective 12.1  Intern demonstrates knowledge of supervision process and models

As evidenced by:

Identifies roles/responsibilities of the supervisor and supervisee
Articulates a model of supervision & reflects how applied in practice
Considers contextual, legal, and ethical perspectives in supervision, with awareness of possible conflicts 
Identifies goals and tasks of supervision related to developmental progression
Demonstrates knowledge about diversity, oppression, and privilege in supervision
Seeks supervision & feedback to improve performance & integrates feedback into performance
Reflects on supervision process, areas of strength and those needing improvement
Demonstrates beginning ability to provide thoughtful and constructive supervisory feedback

Objective 12.2  Intern is responsive to management hierarchy, is aware of basic principles of resource allocation and oversight, and advocates for constructive organizational change 

As evidenced by:

Responds appropriately to managers, colleagues, and subordinates
Identifies responsibilities, challenges, and processes of management
Intern responds promptly to organizational demands
Articulates approved organizational policies, procedures, & rationale
Completes reports & other assignments promptly/complies with record-keeping guidelines
Communicates appropriately to parties at all levels in the system
Recognizes agency/department missions & purpose & its connection to goals/objectives
Identifies strengths and weaknesses of management and leadership/organization
Provides constructive criticism & suggestions regarding management & leadership

Objective 12.3  Intern promotes advocacy, and targets the impact of social, political, economic, or cultural factors to promote change at the individual (client), institutional, and/or systems level

As evidenced by:

Identifies barriers to client improvement (eg. finances), & assists client in developing self-advocacy plans
Intern develops alliances with relevant individuals & groups in institutions, community, or society
Engages with groups with differing viewpoints around issues to promote change
Demonstrates understanding of appropriate boundaries & times to advocate on behalf of client