Training Philosophy, Aims, & Competencies

Demonstrates substantially independent ability to evaluate critically and disseminate research or other scholarly activities (e.g., case conference, presentation, publication) at the local (including host institution), regional, or national level.

Applies scientific methods for evaluation of practice, interventions, and programs.

Is knowledgeable of and acts in accordance with the current version of:

1. the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct

2. relevant laws, regulations, rules, and policies governing health; service psychology at the organizational, local, state, and regional, and federal levels; and relevant professional standards and guidelines.

Recognizes ethical dilemmas as they arise and applies ethical decision-making processes in order to resolve the dilemmas.

Conducts self in an ethical manner in all professional activities.

Consults with supervisor and other staff members when working through an ethical dilemma.

Demonstrates an understanding of how their own personal/cultural history, attitudes, and biases may affect how they understand and interact with people different from themselves.

Demonstrates knowledge of the current theoretical and empirical knowledge base as it relates to addressing diversity in all professional activities including research, training, supervision/consultation, and service.

Demonstrates the ability to integrate awareness and knowledge of individual and cultural differences in the conduct of professional roles (e.g., research, services, and other professional activities). This includes the ability apply a framework for working effectively with areas of individual and cultural diversity not previously encountered over the course of their careers. Also included is the ability to work effectively with individuals whose group membership, demographic characteristics, or worldviews create conflict with their own.

Demonstrates the ability to independently apply their knowledge and approach in working effectively with the range of diverse individuals and groups encountered during internship.

Behaves in ways that reflect the values and attitudes of psychology, including integrity, deportment, professional identity, accountability, lifelong learning, and concern for the welfare of others.

Engages in self-reflection regarding one’s personal and professional functioning; engage in activities to maintain and improve performance, well-being, and professional effectiveness.

Actively seeks and demonstrates openness and responsiveness to feedback and supervision.

Responds professionally in increasingly complex situations with a greater degree of independence as they progress across levels of training.

Develops and maintains effective relationships with a wide range of individuals, including colleagues, communities, organizations, supervisors, supervisees, and those receiving professional services.

Produces and comprehends oral, nonverbal, and written communications that are informative and well-integrated; demonstrates a thorough grasp of professional language and concepts.

Communicates in a timely manner when issues arise (e.g., schedule changes, situations that affect internship attendance or performance).

Responds to communication from clients and staff in a timely manner.

Demonstrates current knowledge of diagnostic classification systems, functional and dysfunctional behaviors, including consideration of client strengths and psychopathology.

Demonstrates understanding of human behavior within its context (e.g., family, social, societal and cultural).

Demonstrates the ability to apply the knowledge of functional and dysfunctional behaviors including context to the assessment and/or diagnostic process.

Selects and applies assessment methods that draw from the best available empirical literature and that reflect the science of measurement and psychometrics; collects relevant data using multiple sources and methods appropriate to the identified goals and questions of the assessment as well as relevant diversity characteristics of the service recipient.

Interprets assessment results, following current research and professional standards and guidelines, to inform case conceptualization, classification, and recommendations, while guarding against decision-making biases, distinguishing the aspects of assessment that are subjective from those that are objective.

Communicates orally and in written documents the findings and implications of the assessment in an accurate and effective manner sensitive to a range of audiences.

Integrates socio-cultural context into the assessment process, including clinical interviews, interpretation, and oral and written documents.

Establishes and maintain effective relationships with the recipients of psychological services.

Develops evidence-based intervention plans specific to the service delivery goals.

Implements interventions informed by the current scientific literature, assessment findings, diversity characteristics, and contextual variables.

Demonstrates the ability to apply the relevant research literature to clinical decision making.

Modifies and adapts evidence-based approaches effectively when a clear evidence-base is lacking.

Demonstrates the ability to present effectively psychoeducational programming and/or teaching effectively.

Provides ethical and responsible service for clients (e.g., keeping timely appointments, disclosure of training status and supervisor).

Maintains timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency, professional, ethical, and legal requirements.

Applies knowledge of supervision models and practices in direct or simulated practice with psychology trainees, or other health professionals. Examples of direct or simulated practice examples of supervision include, but are not limited to, role-played supervision with others, and peer supervision with other trainees.

Prepares adequately and actively seeks, engages in, and is receptive to feedback in supervision, integrating feedback into subsequent work.

Provides effective feedback to peers.

Establishes rapport with supervisee(s) and provides strength based and constructive feedback to support supervisee’s professional development.

Demonstrate knowledge and respect for the roles and perspectives of other professions.

Applies knowledge of consultation models and practices in direct or simulated consultation with individuals and their families, other health care professionals, interprofessional groups, or systems related to health and behavior.