McKenzie and Hudson SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES ADDICTIONS COUNSELLING PROGRAM HLSC 4050 INTERNSHIP IN ADDICTIONS COUNSELLING II POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL September, 2006 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION OBJECTIVE OF THE INTERNSHIP ………………………………………………….………. 1 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND LEARNING OUTCOMES PROGRAM DESCRIPTION ………………………………………………………………….. COURSE OUTLINE AND REQUIREMENTS ……………………………………………….. KEY COMPONENTS OF THE INTERNSHIP-COOPERATIVE LEARNING ……………… NATURE OF FIELD PLACEMENTS ………………………………………………………… LEARNING OUTCOMES ……………………………………………………………………. 1 1 2 2 3 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A MODEL OF PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH ……………………………. RESPONDING TO ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES …………………………………….. RELATING TO SUPERVISION ……………………………………………………………… FEELING EMPOWERED …………………………………………………………………….. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES University of Lethbridge Internship Coordinator ……………………………………. University of Lethbridge Faculty Liaison ……………………………………………. Field Supervisor ……………………………………………………………………… Learner ………………………………………………………………………………. 4 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS ………………………………………………………………. RESPONSIBILITY OF LEARNERS, FIELD SUPERVISORS AND FACULTY LIAISONS .. RESPONSIBILITY TO CLIENTS ……………………………………………………………. RESPONSIBILITY TO LEARNERS …………………………………………………………. COMMITMENT TO ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP, PROFESSIONALISM AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS …………………………………………………… PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT …………………………………………………………… THE LEARNER ……………………………………………………………………………….. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY ACT (FOIPP) ……… PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE HARASSMENT CONSIDERATIONS …………………. 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 A TWO-FOLD APPROACH TO EVALUATION COMPONENTS OF THE EVALUATION PROCESS ……………………………………….. 16 EVALUATION PROCESS AND PROCEDURE …………………………………………….. 16 LEARNERS AT RISK OF FAILURE AND THE REVIEW PROCESS ……………………………………………………………………………………….. EARLY INTERVENTION STRATEGIES …………………………………………………… IF ENDING THE INTERNSHIP IS A POSSIBILITY ………………………………………… OTHER DETERMINANTS OF INTERNSHIP COMPLETION ……………………………… REVIEW PROCESS – GRADE APPEALS …………………………………………………… APPENDIX A: Mid-term & Final Checklist Evaluation APPENDIX B: Narrative Evaluation 18 18 19 19 19 ……………………………………… 21 …………………………………………………………. 26 Internship Supervisor Feedback Form …………………………………………………………. 29 Student Learners Internship Evaluation ………………………………………………………. 31 HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual INTRODUCTION OBJECTIVE OF THE INTERNSHIP The Addictions Counselling Program is a collaborative project of Medicine Hat College and the University of Lethbridge. This four year Bachelor’s program prepares graduates for careers in the addictions field working with individuals, families and communities to prevent and treat multiple dependencies such as problem gambling, substance abuse, sex addiction and eating disorders. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Addictions) from the University of Lethbridge. This senior internship provides learners with the opportunity to work closely with professionals in the addictions field and develop their practical skills as addictions counsellors. In general, each internship is based on the learner’s interest, previous experience, and availability of field placement arrangements. The senior internship is designed to build on the junior internship experience. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND LEARNING OUTCOMES PROGRAM DESCRIPTION During the first two years of the program, learners pursue their studies at the Medicine Hat College or the University of Lethbridge with the program focus being on the development of a foundation in addictions, clinical assessment and counselling skills. Learners complete the final two years of the program on the University of Lethbridge campus. The senior curriculum focuses on advanced counselling skills, research methods, socio-political and cultural contexts, in-depth study of specific addictions and populations, and community development. Learners complete their senior internship in the fall term of their final year. COURSE OUTLINE AND REQUIREMENTS Course name and number: HLSC 4050 Internship in Addictions Counselling II Calendar Statement: Learners participate at an advanced level the practice of addictions counselling in a fieldwork setting. Seminars facilitate the integration of theory, practice and research. Minimum Course Hours: Class – lab – clinical – 3-0-32 Contact hours per week – 3-0-32 Credit Value: 15.0 credit hours Course Prerequisites: Successful completion of the first three years of the Addictions Counselling Program. 1 HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual 2 Course Description: Learners will extend and build upon the field placement as an intermediate training experience in professional addictions counselling practice. Where possible, learners are placed in settings where they will experience addictions practice in a combination of primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. Learners are expected to carry an active counselling caseload at their field site. The internship is offered as a full time activity (35 hours per week) for the fall semester (32 hours of which are spent in a specific field setting). Learners are evaluated in the field setting by a designated field supervisor. Learners will participate in a weekly on-line seminar overseen by program faculty as well as a two day (14 hour) seminar offered pre-internship. A faculty member will also liaise regularly with the field site. KEY COMPONENTS OF THE INTERNSHIP-COOPERATIVE LEARNING The Field Placement: Each learner is evaluated by the field supervisor on an ongoing basis according to the evaluation sheets provided in the Appendix of the Policies & Procedures Manual. The faculty liaison will maintain regular contact with the learner and field instructor, identify learners for suitability or risk of failure and intervene if necessary. Successful completion of the internship will be graded on a pass/fail basis. To pass the course, learners will be expected to obtain at least an overall 3.0 average of applicable competencies in the checklist evaluation of key competencies provided in the Policies & Procedures Manual. The final decision for course grade in the field placement component rests with the faculty liaison. The Seminar: The seminar evaluation will consist of a combination of assignments including an ethics case study exam, bi-weekly check-ins, learning contract, on-line seminar, and case presentation for a total of 100%. A pass/fail grade will be assigned for the seminar component of the course. NATURE OF FIELD PLACEMENTS While every effort is made to accommodate the needs and preferences of individual learners, learners will likely travel for out-of-town placements during the fieldwork semester. Learners seeking national or international placements go through an internal approval process. Placement decisions are based on learner performance, placement/agency need and the outcome of placement interviews with agencies. HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual 3 LEARNING OUTCOMES Key learning outcomes: During the senior internship, the field supervisors and faculty liaisons expect learners to continue to develop competency in the following established practice skills: Communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues, staff and clients. Apply direct intervention when appropriate. Work on behalf of others (e.g. as an advocate). Work with others (individuals, groups). Understand and apply research-based practices. Understand and apply a range of theoretical perspectives where appropriate. Demonstrate skills essential and necessary to sustain life-long learning. Essential course content: This course includes exposure to a combination of field setting and integrative seminars which cover a range of topics related to issues, practice, and emerging trends. Learners are encouraged to be reflective and take increased responsibility for leading discussions while modeling good professional practice. Various topics such as case conferencing, ethical and legal guidelines, monitoring interactions with clients, consultations in schools and mental health agencies, and recognizing and managing critical problems will be covered. Learners will also participate in on-line weekly seminars. Essential learning experiences and recommended resources: The essential learning experience for learners will consist of the interaction between field supervisors, faculty and learners within the practice and classroom settings, as well as on-line weekly seminars. The learner’s field placement will comprise of supervised practice in a field setting (6 – 8 individual sessions/week). It is our expectation that each learner will manage an appropriate caseload during this experience. This caseload will vary according to setting, counselling modality and complexity of client issues. In the seminar, focus will be on integrating research, practice and theory. In addition, learners will discuss and review ethical and professional issues, present case studies, participate in self-awareness discussions and dialogue with guest speakers. In addition, the on-line seminar will consist of participation in weekly professional issues topics. HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A MODEL OF PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH This model is a resource for learners. Each section conceptualizes various aspects of the practicum experience, illustrating how learners may respond to their roles and responsibilities and relate to supervision. The model also addresses the evaluation process as a positive learning experience for the learner. Each section deals with various aspects of professional training and development and provides a model for learners to begin analyzing their individual journeys for becoming effective, critical, knowledgeable and professional addictions counsellors. EXPERIENCING INTERNSHIPS Reviewing your motivation for becoming an addictions counselor Recognizing what you need to learn, experience and develop to become a professional counsellor Establishing goals and objectives Being open to new experiences, challenges and learning opportunities Understanding the learning contract Making a commitment to your field supervisor and agency Preparing yourself for your individual journey RESPONDING TO ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Starting your internship experience Identifying clinical competencies Identifying personal and professional competencies Managing yourself Developing a personal and professional self Developing efficient time management skills, communication skills and organizational skills Self Awareness Understanding ethical considerations Exploring issues of diversity Taking an inventory of your values, beliefs, and biases Understanding social, economic and political context of diversity Defining your strengths and limitations Understanding your field agency Examining your role within the agency Identifying the mission and purpose of the agency Identifying the programs, services and resources of the agency Viewing your agency within the context of the community 4 HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual 5 Assessing your learning opportunities Maintaining a positive attitude towards learning Dealing with feedback both positive and negative Viewing your evaluation as a positive learning experience Dealing with clients Providing the best possible care Recognizing your strengths and limitations Screening and assessing clients Developing long and short term appropriate treatment plans and goals, followthrough Reflecting on client progress Preparing clients for closure and referral RELATING TO SUPERVISION Understanding the role of your supervisor Maintaining open communication with your supervisor Preparing for supervisory meetings Expressing yourself professionally Using your supervisor as a resource and model Developing an understanding of the profession through the experience of your supervisor FEELING EMPOWERED Changing and being critical about personal perspective and opinion Trusting yourself Integrating practice, research and theory Accessing new resources Accepting new challenges and experiences Developing a sense of self-reflection Developing a greater sense and understanding of the social context of the profession of addictions counselling Feeling satisfied with growing experience Creating a place as an educated and trained professional Accepting learning as a life long process HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual 6 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES University of Lethbridge Internship Coordinator For the purpose of the senior internship the Internship Coordinator at the University of Lethbridge will: assess possible agencies as prospective field placement sites and work to improve current field placement opportunities; coordinate and plan appropriate field placement sites for learners; organize orientation meetings for faculty liaisons and field supervisors; organize and plan appreciation and educational events for faculty liaisons and field supervisors; together with faculty liaison, make face-to-face contacts with agency personnel at prospective field placement sites; send contracts to the sites and ensure the signing of these contracts in keeping with U of L institutional policies and procedures; match learners with prospective field agencies in accordance with learner interests and needs, to the extent possible; assign learners with prospective field placement sites and ensure learners have completed their assigned interviews within the time period allowed; confirm learner placements with agencies and notify learners; ensure that a schedule for the pre- and post-internship integrative seminar has been established; ensure learners first seek out their faculty liaison prior to consulting with the Internship Coordinator concerning issues arising from the internship; be available as the resource for the faculty liaison, field agencies, field supervisors, and learners; where situations cannot be resolved by the U of L Internship Coordinator, the situation will be referred to the Dean at U of L. HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE FACULTY LIAISON The Faculty Liaison is a faculty member responsible for maintaining linkages between the program and the field site. The role of the liaison is to provide guidance, consultation and information to the various people involved in the internship and ensures the program’s maintenance. The person responsible for this role will: be available to learners, field supervisors and agencies for consultation and/or information pertaining to the progress of the practicum or the status of any placement; liaise regularly between the institution, field supervisors and learners; ensure that policies, procedures and guidelines of the program are followed; participate in field orientation meetings for the learners and field supervisors; monitor the weekly on-line professional issues and support seminar; work cooperatively with agencies and learners to develop and improve the field placement opportunities and the practicum experience; review and approve the learning contract; be involved with the evaluation process of the learner. FIELD SUPERVISOR The Field Supervisor is the primary role model for the learner during the internship. The supervisor is responsible for the quality and success of the instructional aspect of the internship experience. Among other responsibilities, the field supervisor is invested within the role of orienting the learner to the agency, the profession, and practice of addictions counselling. The person who fills this position will be knowledgeable and informed in the area of addictions counselling and will have a willingness and ability to share and relate that information to the learner. The person filling this role will: facilitate the learner’s understanding of the integration of theory with practice; be able to adapt to the needs and abilities of the learner as well as to the learner’s individual learning style; work cooperatively with the learner to develop appropriate goals, objectives and learning contract; monitor and record the learner’s attendance; provide, develop and administer appropriate task assignments and diverse learning experiences for the learner that challenge the learner, mesh with the needs of the agency, and reflect the objectives in the learning contract and evaluation; 7 HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual orient the learner to the agency’s workers and on site programs while ensuring the protection and quality care of learner service to the client population in the agency. If necessary, the supervisor must also clarify for the learner their role in relation to the supervisor and agency; evaluate and monitor the learner’s performance and provide effective and useful written feedback to the learner regarding their progress and professional development on an ongoing and consistent basis; offer individual support and guidance to the learner on a consistent basis and meet with the learner at mutually agreed times for regular supervisor conferences; be prepared to address any conflicts, meet with the faculty liaison if necessary, and act effectively to intervene at an early stage should the learner be at risk of failure; submit a recommended pass/fail final grade and complete required evaluation forms before the set deadline; and abide by the policies of the manual and the established ethical considerations while ensuring a safe quality and trusting environment for the learner’s internship experience. 8 LEARNER The learner is expected to prepare for the practicum course by preparing their goals, objectives and expectations. The learner is responsible for participating in their learning experience through the development of a learning contract and to work cooperatively with the field supervisor and faculty liaison. The responsibilities of the learner are to: participate in the internship pre-and post-seminar; participate in the on-line weekly professional issues seminar; be familiar with and abide by the policies and procedures of the internship outlined in the policies and procedures manual; exhibit an understanding and appreciation for ethical considerations and confidentiality; demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the key competency areas; seek a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of each key person in the internship; work and complete task assignments; immediately notify the field supervisor in case of an absence and provide documentation if required to do so; immediately notify the seminar instructor in case of an absence and provide documentation if required to do so; HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual abide by the prescribed expectations, guidelines and policies of the field agency in which he/she is placed; dress and behave in a professional manner; work in cooperation with the field supervisor by reviewing and analyzing the internship learning experiences, goals and expectations; fulfill the course requirements in order to successfully complete the internship; make use of feedback from the field supervisor and return constructive feedback in the final evaluation forms; attempt to resolve any conflict in a professional manner and ask for assistance from the field supervisor and/or faculty liaison, peers or seminar coordinator when necessary; develop the learning contract with the field supervisor and review and have it approved by the faculty liaison. 9 HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual 10 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS Preamble The Addictions Counselling Program is dedicated to preparing learners for careers as professional, competent, critical and knowledgeable addictions counsellors. The primary objective of the program is to attain the highest standards in academic scholarship and professional practice by providing learners with the optimum learning opportunities and experiences to succeed. The Addictions Counselling Program promotes the growth and development of each learner by fostering a learning environment based on critical discussion, respect, cooperation and experiential learning. The Addictions Counselling Program, including all those who represent and work for the Program, acknowledge and embrace human, social and cultural diversity by supporting and practicing, in all circumstances, actions and behaviors which protect the worth, dignity, potential, rights and uniqueness of all individuals. These ethical considerations express this core principle of the Addictions Counselling Program, and are intended to act as a guide for faculty, learners and field supervisors. The purpose of these considerations is to set forth principles and standards to which we can aspire and in good faith abide by in order to discern moral questions and act in an honest and just manner. These considerations are not intended to replace, but to supplement any code of conduct that may be in place at various field placement sites. The following sections of the ethical considerations are the foundation of the Addictions Counselling Program practicum courses. RESPONSIBILITY OF LEARNERS, FIELD SUPERVISORS AND FACULTY LIAISONS The core values each individual should consider in dealing with each other, staff and clients include respecting others, working and acting in a manner which protects and promotes the dignity and worth of others and which is based on integrity. This includes the following responsibilities of learners, field supervisors, and faculty liaisons to: act in a manner that does no harm to others and treats all people equally and fairly; acts in a manner that respects individuality, autonomy and freedom of choice; act in a manner that is honest, trustworthy and which faithfully honors commitments made; accept responsibility to be aware of these ethical considerations and its implications; accept responsibility to be understanding and knowledgeable about issues of cultural, human and social diversity. This includes understanding how individual perspectives and backgrounds have an impact on others; refrain from engaging and/or condoning any behavior or practice that is discriminatory against any individual based on their age, cultural diversity, religious background, sexual orientation, class, race, ability, gender or political affiliation. understand and abide by the principle of confidentiality including respecting the confidences of others and their right to privacy by not disclosing any confidential information unless obligated professionally or legally. HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual 11 RESPONSIBILITY TO CLIENTS The primary considerations during the field placement are the needs of clients. While promoting their well being, protecting clients’ welfare and working to advance their best interest, the learners, field supervisors, and faculty liaison have the following responsibilities to: provide competent service which enhances the clients’ capacity to address their own needs; respect clients’ self determination ensuring informed consent and making sure clients are aware what services are being provided by learners; obtain informed consent for any video-taping, recording or third party observation; be alert to any conflicts of interest especially those that may result in undue harm to clients, their progress or well being; respect the clients’ need for confidentiality and right to privacy by not disclosing any confidential information unless obligated professional or legally; refrain from sexual or intimate relationships with clients and avoid subjecting them to any form of personal harassment; ensure the trust and dependency of clients is not exploited; consider the care and interest of the clients when terminating the counselling relationship by making proper referrals or arrangements to accommodate the continuing needs of clients. RESPONSIBILITY TO LEARNERS Field supervisors and faculty liaison have a commitment to protect the well being of learners. While working to advance their best interest, promote success and ensure learners are treated fairly, field supervisors and faculty liaison have the following responsibilities: ensure the trust and dependency of learners are not exploited; not allow learners to hold themselves as competent to perform professional services beyond their training level, experience and competence; evaluate and appraise learner performance in a fair manner which is consistent with the stated evaluation criteria; maintain quality and competent supervisory skills in order to provide, within means, the best learning opportunities for the learners; clearly establish appropriate social, professional boundaries with the learner; avoid subjecting learners to any form of personal or workplace harassment; refrain from endorsing the completion of the practicum or a pass grade if the supervisor believes the learner is not qualified (Supervisors and faculty liaison should take all steps possible to assist learners who are experiencing difficulty during the practicum.); make sure field placements continue to be appropriate and safe; make sure the field agency continues to support and practice fair and just personnel practices. HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual 12 COMMITMENT TO ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP, PROFESSIONALISM AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS The Addictions Counselling Program aims at maintaining high standards of practice, academic quality, and professional standards. This includes the commitment of faculty, field supervisors and learners to: assure the quality of the Program through discussion, responsible criticism and facilitating evaluation of the Program; share knowledge and promote the ethics, values, core principals and goals of the Program; act in a manner which is professional and upholds the integrity of the Program and its faculty, field supervisors and learners; be dedicated to continuing education in order to maintain a level of awareness of current professional, scientific and social knowledge in their field; take steps to maintain competence in skills and be current with the issues surrounding diversity; ensure the faculty, field supervisors and learners refrain from offering or accepting professional responsibilities when they are experiencing physical, mental, or emotional problems that may cause undue harm on others. This includes being aware of other signs of impairment and to seek assistance for problems, if necessary, suspend, terminate and/or limit professional duty. PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT The Addictions Counselling Program is committed to maintaining the learner’s freedoms of thought, belief, opinion and expression. The program also has the responsibility of fostering the academic freedom of learners within the course of professional standards of conduct. Likewise, the faculty is committed to assisting these learners to become an integral part of the profession of Addictions Counselling. The standards that are outlined below describe professional characteristics and behaviors that are necessary for learners to demonstrate the classroom/practicum experiences. These behaviors should be visible to all faculty within the Addictions Counselling Program and its related courses. HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual 13 THE LEARNER acts in a manner that respects the dignity and rights of all persons without prejudice to religious beliefs, color, gender, physical characteristics, age, ancestry, or place of origin. treats patients/clients, peers, agency personnel and faculty with dignity, respect and consideration of their circumstances. acts in a responsible manner which includes being punctual, dependable, trustworthy, consistent and reliable. demonstrates empathy for others by showing concern or an understanding of the feelings and/or ideas of others. responds to feedback by listening, evaluating and responding to suggestions. maintains positive interpersonal relationships with peers, faculty, clinical personnel and clients by contributing, cooperating, participating and by working with others in a flexible and adaptable manner. contacts appropriate personnel at participating institutions and/or agencies in advance of unavoidable absences, in recognition that attendance at all experiences is a professional responsibility. shows maturity and judgment. shows enthusiasm and initiative by being actively involved as a participant while encouraging the involvement and participation of others. demonstrates a commitment to addictions counselling through an interest in learning about addictions through consultations, reading, questions and discussions. criticizes (verbally or in writing) the professional competence or professional reputations of others only in confidence and to appropriate officials. respects the confidentiality of information about clients, agency personnel, peers or faculty that is received in confidence during the course of professional duties. acts in a manner that maintains the honor and dignity of the profession and the program. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY ACT (FOIPP) – CONFIDENTIALITY As of October 1, 1995 Alberta enacted the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP). The Act, as the title suggests, has two components, freedom of information and protection of privacy. In perspective, the Alberta Act is similar to statutes across Canada. The Act pertains to all public bodies, such as boards, hospitals, universities, agencies, commissions and corporations and local government bodies. The significance of FOIPP to learners, faculty, and field supervisors is that the Act stipulates how personal information is to be collected, stored and transferred, having strict controls over how information is accessed, used and disposed. The Act is something that all should be aware of and make an effort to understand. The ramifications of the Act include severe penalties for disclosing, using or collecting personal information about a person in a way which is harmful to them or violates their right to privacy and confidentiality. The Act pertains to most of the field agencies where learners are placed. Learners should be aware of this policy and inquire at their field agency about the policies in place to deal with FOIPP issues. The Act is relevant to the way in which the learners, field supervisors and faculty HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual 14 collect, disclose, and access personal information about clients and/or learners. Agencies in other provinces will also be governed by similar legislation. PROTECTION FOR PERSONS IN CARE ACT The Protection for Persons in Care Act is legislation designed to protect adults in care facilities from abuse. It will help Albertans, especially those who are vulnerable, live with dignity and respect. The Act defines abuse; makes it mandatory for people who suspect abuse to report it; protects people who report abuse in good faith from retaliatory action; establishes a toll-free phone line where people can report abuse; requires a criminal record check for new employees and volunteers of care facilities; specifies penalties for failing to report suspected abuse and for knowingly making false reports; and sets out a process for investigating and resolving reports of abuse. If an adult in a care facility is being intentionally abused, or has been abused, you must report it. You could be fined up to $2000 for not reporting abuse if you know or suspect it has occurred. If a person’s well-being is in immediate danger, call the police or ambulance. In a non-crisis situation call 1-800-357-9339 (toll free) during business hours. Call this number for more information. For more information about FOIPP and Protection for Persons in Care Act and copies of the legislation are available from: Queen’s Printer Bookstore, Edmonton – 11510 Kingsway Avenue or Queen’s Printer Bookstore, Calgary – McDougall Center, 455 – 6PthP Street S.W. Phone: 297-6251 PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE HARASSMENT CONSIDERATIONS The Addictions Counselling Program is committed to providing a nondiscriminatory, safe learning and working environment free from any personal or sexual harassment for the faculty, learns and field supervisors of the Addictions Counselling Program. The Addictions Program will not tolerate, condone or authorize any form of harassment or discrimination. Personal or sexual harassment and discrimination is strictly prohibited against any person. Any form of harassment or discrimination is illegal and violates the fundamental human rights of an individual under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Alberta Human Rights, Citizen and Multiculturalism Act. Discrimination and harassment violate fundamental rights, personal dignity and personal integrity. The University of Lethbridge is committed to a healthy, harassment-free environment. The University of Lethbridge will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of its employees and learners, and will act quickly, appropriately, and discretely when a complaint is made. The Addictions Counselling Program strictly prohibits any retaliation or reprisal against anyone who reports, complains or investigates personal or sexual harassment behavior. HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual 15 If you feel a client is being harassed by the learner: As a field supervisor or faculty liaison, if you feel a client is being harassed by the learner the Internship Coordinator should be immediately contacted. As quickly as possible, for the safety of the client and the learner, the learner should be removed from the situation if it is detected that a client is being, or has been, harassed by the learner. The Addictions Counselling Program will take appropriate measures to deal with the learner’s conduct according to the policy of learner conduct of the University of Lethbridge. If you are a learner or faculty liaison and you feel harassed: Note that whether you are considering making a formal complaint, dealing with the situation informally or not acting at all, it is a wise course of action to document by date, time with specific descriptions of the harassment incidents and how you felt when the harassment occurred in case you decide to take more formal action. The documents you keep should be kept in confidence. If you feel you have been harassed or have any questions you would like to ask in confidence, feel free to contact: The Alberta Human Rights Commission at the toll free number 1-800432-1838. HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual 16 A TWO-FOLD APPROACH TO EVALUATION COMPONENTS OF THE EVALUATION PROCESS The evaluation process includes two components, the narrative appraisal and the checklist. Each component builds on the strengths and weaknesses of the other component offering a balanced approach to the evaluation process. The focus is on each learner’s individual experience. Within their respective placements, learners are evaluated by observing how they improved or changed throughout the practicum. Part of the focus will also be on how learners gain knowledge by sharing with others and discussing issues professionally, with an open and critical mind. The evaluation process attempts to measure the learner’s abilities to demonstrate: a sincere willingness to learn, develop and grow, both personally and professionally from their experience; an ability to synthesize their academic, clinical, and personal experiences into a broadened perspective while understanding the profession of Addictions Counselling; an ability to nurture an expansive, analytical, evaluative and critical self-awareness by dedicating and building on their abilities, knowledge base and limitations; a sincere care for oneself coupled with a sense of passion for helping others that offers the potential to become an effective addictions counsellor. EVALUATION PROCESS AND PROCEDURE Please note that all the evaluation forms to be filled out by the Field Supervisor are included in the Supervisor Evaluation Reports Manual. A copy of these forms are included in the appendices of this manual. Checklist Evaluation: CHECKLIST EVALUATION: Who: Should be completed by field supervisor. What: The checklist is a diagnostic or formative evaluation of the learner. ~ allows supervisor and learner to pinpoint strengths and limitations, develop practical goals. When: Checklist should be done at the mid-term evaluation (Week 6 of internship) and again during the final evaluation (Week 13 of internship). How: Should be completed by supervisor and reviewed, signed and dated by learner and faculty liaison. U This approach allows the learners and the supervisors to pinpoint the learner’s strengths and limitations during the course of the evaluation. It also gives a starting point for the learner to develop short term, practical goals. Moreover, this approach allows the learner to view their growth and improvement in various areas over a period of time. The weak point of this type of formative or process evaluation is that it tends to fragment the learner and not give an accurate picture of his/her overall potential to be an effective addictions counsellor. As a result, the checklist approach is used in conjunction with the narrative appraisal. HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual 17 The checklist should be completed by the field supervisor at the mid-term of the internship and again at the completion of the internship. Note that the same checklist evaluation form is used for each evaluation period. This procedure allows the learner and field supervisor to visualize the learner’s progress throughout the internship. The checklist evaluation should be completed by the supervisor and reviewed with the learner and faculty liaison. Narrative Appraisal This type of evaluation is summative and focuses on outcomes. This evaluation component is intended to allow the field supervisors to voice their professional opinions about the learner’s abilities and accomplishments throughout the internship. The narrative appraisal is also intended to support the rubric approach. The narrative appraisal should be completed at the end of the internship by the field supervisor. The results should be reviewed with the learner and a copy of the remarks given to them for their records. The original should be sent to the Internship Coordinator along with the other evaluation and feedback forms. NARRATIVE APPRAISAL Who: Should be completed by field supervisor. What: The narrative is a summative evaluation of the learner’s accomplishments ~ allows supervisor to offer professional opinion on the learner’s ability to be an effective counselor. When: The narrative appraisal should be completed during the final evaluation (Week 13 of internship). How: Should be completed by supervisor and reviewed, signed and dated by learner and faculty liaison. HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual 18 LEARNERS AT RISK OF FAILURE AND THE REVIEW PROCESS EARLY INTERVENTION STRATEGIES Some learners may experience difficulties during the field placements. To promote the success of each learner, the faculty liaison and field supervisor have the responsibility to offer the learner the opportunity to improve. If the result of an evaluation is unsatisfactory to the point where the success of the placement is in jeopardy, the faculty liaison, supervisor and learner should cooperate to initiate the following early intervention strategies. The purpose of the review process is to allow the learner, faculty liaison and field supervisor to evaluate the situation within its entire context and develop strategies for improvement. Initiating the early intervention process will include the following procedures and stages: Initiating the early intervention process will include the following procedures and stages: The responsibilities of the field supervisor if he or she detects a difficulty in learner performance are to: document the difficulty with specific examples; immediately share the concerns with the learner and the faculty liaison and collaboratively develop possible strategies for improvement; supplement his/her perspective with written documentation and the learner’s evaluation forms; meet with the learner and faculty liaison to develop possible strategies for improvement; and set a time and date for the learner and field supervisor to meet again and re-access the learner’s progress. If the field supervisor detects a difficulty in learner performance, the responsibilities of the learner are to: ask for an assessment of the difficulty in writing with specific examples; share any concerns with the field supervisor regarding the evaluation; identify to the field supervisor and faculty liaison, in writing if need be, what the learner’s needs are (This should include suggested strategies for improvement.); participate collaboratively in the early intervention strategies showing a positive attitude toward learning and a willingness to improve; and consult with the field supervisor and faculty liaison immediately, with written documentation and examples, if the learner disagrees with the evaluation. HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual 19 IF ENDING THE INTERNSHIP IS A POSSIBILITY If the continuation of the internship is in jeopardy, the faculty liaison should notify the Internship Coordinator immediately. He or she should be briefed to the situation with all correspondence from the early intervention review process. The field supervisor and faculty liaison may request ending the internship if the learner: 1. shows disregard for the policies and procedures of the field agency or the program policies; 2. fails to meet the expectations or objectives of the program as specified in the learner evaluation form; or 3. violates professional standards with unethical behavior or any other unacceptable conduct. If the faculty liaison or field supervisor requests or contemplates ending the internship, the Internship Coordinator will conduct a formal review that may result in the following action: 1. He or she will ask the learner to leave the field placement with the option to repeat the course at another time; Uor 2. He or she will ask the learner to leave the field placement with the recommendation that they withdraw from the program or be placed on academic probation. OTHER DETERMINANTS OF INTERNSHIP COMPLETION At some point, a situation may arise in which the learner is at risk of failure. This may not be due to his/her performance. Unforeseen circumstances might arise with the field agency or the field supervisor that may make the completion of the internship, within the particular field placement, unsafe in some way for the learner or not in his/her best educational interest. It may also be the case that it is no longer possible for the site to provide an adequate educational experience to the learner. Although some circumstances may not arise very often, if at all, the learner, the field supervisor, or the faculty liaison may initiate the review process any time during the 13 week course to deal with such circumstances. If it is possible that the completion of the internship is in jeopardy, the faculty liaison will conduct a formal review. The decision may be made to remove the learner from the field site and place him/her in an alternative agency by which the learner continues the internship with a possible time extension. In the case of learner illness, family crisis or any other unforeseen circumstances, the field supervisor and the faculty liaison will determine alternative procedures for the completion of the internship in the best interest of the learner. REVIEW PROCESS – GRADE APPEALS Learners have the right to appeal the internship course grade. The Grade Appeals process for the internship is consistent with that presented in the 2006/2007 Academic Calendar of the University of Lethbridge. Please refer to the current Calendar. HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual FIELD SUPERVISOR – FOLLOWING IS THE CHECKLIST EVALUATION THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE IN WEEK SIX OF THE LEARNER’S PRACTICUM. ONCE COMPLETED YOU REVIEW IT WITH THE LEARNER AND THEN BOTH OF YOU SIGN THE MARKING SHEET AT THE END OF THIS SECTION. AT THIS TIME THE FACULTY LIAISON WILL EITHER VISIT YOUR SITE AND GO OVER THE CHECKLIST EVALUATION OR ARRANGEMENT A CONFERENCE CALL. 20 HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual 21 APPENDIX A UMid-term & Final Checklist EvaluationU Addictions Counselling Program HLSC 4050 (Internship in Addictions Counselling II) The checklist evaluation is a formative evaluation of the learner. The purpose of this evaluation is to identify the learner’s strengths, limitations and growth in the clinical and professional skills during the internship. The effectiveness of this type of evaluation is to serve as a diagnostic tool for the learner identifying his/her movement in each competency area. This evaluation should be completed at the mid term of the internship and at the end of the internship. The field supervisor, learner and faculty liaison should sign this form after each evaluation and each receive a copy of the mid-term and final evaluations. Field Supervisor’s Name: Signature: Date: Learner’s Name: Signature: Date: Faculty Liaison’s Name: Signature: Date: HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual 22 CHECKLIST EVALUATION Describe the learner’s ability and current development in the delivery of treatment services by marking the appropriate point on the continuum. N/I = not implemented – learner did not implement necessary skills. N/A = not applicable – learner had no opportunity to use this skill. The Learner: N/I Needs Improvement Basic Competent Distinguished N/A 1. Obtains information through use of approved screening and assessment procedures 2. Remembers, records, interprets and uses significant client information 3. Uses time effectively during assessment 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 4. Sets an atmosphere conducive to treatment 1 2 3 4 5 6 5. Sets short and long-term treatment goals 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Knows the facts and effects of addictive behaviors, treatment methods, and process 2. Is aware of community resources and their approaches/philosophy (e.g. RCMP) 3. Understands addiction treatment continuum 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 4. Understands the philosophies of various selfhelp groups (e.g. AA) and mutual aid Counseling Skills 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Listens actively, paraphrases and summarizes 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. Uses and interprets body language 1 2 3 4 5 6 3. Uses open-ended questions 1 2 3 4 5 6 4. Perceives and reflects feelings in a client 1 2 3 4 5 6 5. Uses self-disclosure appropriately 1 2 3 4 5 6 6. Recognizes and deals appropriately with client resistance 7. Uses supportive confrontation 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 8. Practices advanced counseling skills 1 2 3 4 5 6 9. Assess potential risk of client to self and/or others, and refers to appropriate care Work with the Therapeutic Process 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Establishes a therapeutic relationship 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. Recognizes how personal feelings and experiences affect counseling process 3. Maintains a positive attitude towards client’s potential for recovery 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 CLINICAL SKILLS Interview & Assess Clients Understanding of Addictions Field HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual 23 N/I Needs Improvement Basic Competent Distinguished N/A 4. Demonstrates respect towards client as individual 5. Encourages client toward positive change 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 6. Maintains therapeutic confidentiality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7. Assists client in identifying problems in major life areas 8. Builds on client’s strengths for treatment process 9. Explores alternatives with client 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 10. Facilitates the change process 1 2 3 4 5 6 11. Prepares client for referral and closure 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Establishes group goals and guidelines 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. Selects and facilitates a group process appropriate to client needs 3. Accepts responsibility for direction of the group 4. Co-facilitates groups 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 5. Understands and utilizes group dynamics 1 2 3 4 5 6 6. Involves all individuals in the group process 1 2 3 4 5 6 7. Recognizes when to use directive/nondirective approaches 8. Works with group members’ feelings 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Leads discussion and skill training groups 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. Develops teaching goals, objectives and strategies 3. Can design presentations with appropriate media and materials 4. Uses a variety of instructional techniques and presentation skills (e.g., role play) 5. Is sensitive to the emerging needs of the group 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 6. Can operate audio and video equipment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7. Can implement an evaluation model and 1 process PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES 2 3 4 5 6 Group Facilitation Psycho-Educational Presentations Personal & Professional Role 1. Maintains personal well-being 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. Continues to take personal inventory of biases, attitudes and beliefs 3. Accepts responsibility and is accountable for actions 4. Recognizes professional roles, boundaries, limitations, and strengths 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual 24 N/I Needs Improvement Basic Competent Distinguished N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Develops and demonstrates working vocabulary of terms used in the field 2. Effectively summaries relevant information 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 3. Writes summative reports and evaluations 1 2 3 4 5 6 4. Completes written communication within time 1 2 3 lines Interacts Effectively with Other Professional Colleagues & Community Relations 4 5 6 1. Contributes constructively to meetings and shares relevant information 2. Uses problem-solving techniques 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 3. Takes responsibility for delegated work 1 2 3 4 5 6 4. Represents clients in a professional manner 1 2 3 4 5 6 5. Validates other participants/contributions 1 2 3 4 5 6 6. Facilitates group decision-making 1 2 3 4 5 6 7. Handles conflict/controversy 1 2 3 4 5 6 8. Functions effectively in a variety of team relationships 9. Applies knowledge of consulting roles and processes 10. Promotes client access to resources 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 11. Participates in community events 1 2 3 4 5 6 12. Establishes contact with key community groups 13. Is sensitive to community issues 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 5. Accesses appropriate self-care and support networks to maintain personal health 6. Uses a variety of strategies to update professional knowledge 7. Works and communicates effectively within the organization 8. Relates and works effectively within the organization 9. Gives and receives critical and constructive feedback 10. Works independently and with supervision Effective Communication HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual 25 FIELD SUPERVISOR: AT END OF INTERNSHIP FIRSTLY, RE-DO THE CHECKLIST EVALUATION FORMS COMPLETED AT MID-TERM EVALUATION. FOLLOWING IS THE NARRATIVE EVALUATION FORM THAT NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED IN WEEK THIRTEEN OF THE LEARNER’S INTERNSHIP. ONCE COMPLETED, PLEASE REVIEW THE CHECKLIST AND NARRATIVE EVALUATION FORMS WITH THE LEARNER. THEN SIGN THE FINAL MARKING SHEET AT THE END. THESE FORMS NEED TO BE SENT TO THE FACULTY LIAISON WITHIN ONE WEEK OF THE COMPLETION OF THE INTERNSHIP. HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual 26 APPENDIX B: Final Narrative Evaluation Addictions Counselling Program HLSC 4050 (Internship in Addictions Counselling II) After re-doing the checklist evaluation for the final evaluation, please proceed to the narrative evaluation. The narrative evaluation is a summative evaluation of the learner’s abilities, achievements and stage of development. This form should be completed at the end of the internship during the final evaluation. Discuss your perceptions of the learner’s abilities and development in each area. Please note the learner’s willingness to learn, his/her ability to deal with constructive criticism, and his/her overall ability to become an effective addictions counsellor. Learner: Field Supervisor: Agency: CLINICAL SKILLS Discuss the learner’s abilities, accomplishments and development in each area: 1) Counselling Clients- 2) Interviewing and Assessing Clients- HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual 27 3) Facilitating Groups- PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Discuss the learner’s abilities, accomplishments and development in each of the following areas: 1) Development of a personal and professional self- 2) Communicating effectively with others- 3) Participating effectively with others and use interpersonal skills- 4) Facilitating ongoing professional development- HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual 28 Final Evaluation Addictions Counselling Program HLSC 4050 (Internship in Addictions Counselling II) SUPERVISOR’S RECOMMENDATION After completing the checklist and narrative evaluations, consider the learner’s overall achievement throughout the internship placement and assign your recommendation of a pass or fail grade below for the internship course. PASS: Field Supervisor’s Name: Signature: Date: Learner’s Name: Signature: Date: Faculty Liaison’s Name: Signature: Date: FAIL: __ HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual 29 University of Lethbridge Addictions Counselling Program Internship Supervisor Feedback Form HLSC 4050 The Addictions Counselling Program administrators would like to hear your feedback about your experience being an internship field supervisor. This feedback will be used to improve the work placements for both learners and field supervisors. Your responses will be held in confidence by the University of Lethbridge. Please complete this form and send it to the University of Lethbridge Internship Coordinator for the Addictions Counselling Program (4401 University Drive West, Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4, Fax: (403) 329-2668), with the evaluation forms, no later than one week after the completion of the internship. Supervisor Name: Date: Supervisor Signature: Student Signature: Agency Name: Faculty Liaison: Please mark the appropriate number on the scale and provide comments where applicable. Not at all Very much 1. How well were the objectives of the program and desired outcome of the internship laid out for you? 1 2 3 4 5 n/a 2. Do you feel your role was clearly defined? 1 2 3 4 5 n/a 3. How helpful were the Supervisor’s Evaluation Reports? 1 2 3 4 5 n/a HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual 30 Not at all Very much 4. How helpful was the workbook in guiding the learner? 1 2 3 4 5 n/a 5. How available was the faculty liaison for consultation? 1 2 3 4 5 n/a 6. Were the contacts with the faculty liaison helpful? 1 2 3 4 5 n/a 7. How satisfied are you with how the internship progressed? 1 2 3 4 5 n/a 8. How well do you think the learner was prepared? 2 3 4 5 n/a 9. Were the checklist evaluation forms a useful tool for 1 2 accurately measuring the learner’s abilities and accomplishments? 3 4 5 n/a 10. Was the narrative evaluation an appropriate and useful tool for evaluating the learner’s performance? 3 4 5 n/a 1 1 2 11. What do you feel were the most positive aspects about being a field supervisor? 12. List three ways the faculty of the Addictions Program can help to improve your role as supervisor? 13. Other comments and suggestions. HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual 31 University of Lethbridge School of Health Sciences Addictions Counselling Program Student Learners Internship Evaluation The Addictions Counselling Program requests student learners’ feedback about their internship. Evaluation responses will be used to improve internship placements for both learners and field supervisors. Responses will be held in confidence by the University of Lethbridge. Student learners, please complete this form and send it to the Administrative Office, School of Health Sciences, University of Lethbridge (4401 University Drive West, Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4, Fax: (403) 329-2668 or email to health.sciences@uleth.ca), with the evaluation forms, no later than one week after the completion of the internship. Student Name: Date: Student Signature: Internship Site: PART I: THE AGENCY (Information from this part will be shared with faculty members.) Please mark the appropriate number on the scale and provide comments where applicable. Not at all Very much 1. How satisfied are you with how the internship 1 2 3 4 5 n/a progressed? 2. My role as a student intern was clearly defined at the site. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a 3. My on-site supervisor was available for consultation and supervision. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual 32 Not at all 4. My on-site supervisor was helpful in meeting my goals for the internship. 1 2 3 Very much 4 5 5. Other on-site staff members were helpful to me. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a 6. My skills as an addictions counselling intern were utilized by the agency. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a 7. I was able to learn new skills and competencies throughout my internship. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a 8. This internship met my expectations. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a 9. This internship improved my self-confidence as an additions counsellor. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a 10. I believe this internship site was an appropriate placement for me. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a 11. Overall, I was satisfied with my internship. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a 12. Other comments about the internship site. n/a HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual 33 PART II: FACULTY LIAISON & SEMINAR (Anonymity for this part will be maintained through confidential compilation by the Administrative Office staff for faculty review.) Please mark the appropriate number on the scale and provide comments where applicable. Not at all Very much 1. The in-class pre-internship seminar was helpful in preparing for my internship. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a 2. The variety of seminar assignments facilitated my learning. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a 3. I accepted responsibility as a self-directed learner. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a 4. I participated in providing constructive feedback to class members in the electronic ethics seminar. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a 5. The faculty liaison was available for consultation. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a 6. Contacts with the faculty liaison were helpful. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a HLSC 4050 Policies and Procedures Manual 34 Not at all Very much 7. The supervisor evaluation forms were a useful tool for accurately measuring my abilities and accomplishments. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a 8. The mid-term and final evaluation meetings were helpful to my learning. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a 9. Other comments and suggestions.