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).