ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY--CSPP
10455 POMERADO ROAD DALEY HALL, 213
SAN DIEGO, CA 92131
T (858) 635-4743, F (858) 635-4585
AGENCY INFORMATION AND TRAINING PLAN
2008/09 ACADEMIC YEAR
Agency Name
UCI Dept Psychiatry; UCI Division Pediatric Neurology Practicum
Contact Person
David M. Walsh, PsyD, ABPP Title:
Training Director
Supervising Psychologist
David M. Walsh, PsyD, ABPP
Address
UCI Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Irvine, CA.
Secondary Locations UCI Medical Center – Division Pediatric Neurology Orange, CA
Phone Number
949 824 5013
Fax Number
dwalsh@uci.edu
Email Address
I. NATURE OF AGENCY
Public
X
Private
Profit
Non-profit
X
Internship
Other (e.g.,
church
supported)
General description of the agency, including its purpose, function, and specific programs
Division Pediatric Neurology at UCI Medical Center: Center for Neuro-Developmental Studies operates a
weekly outpatient clinic at the UCI Neuropsychiatric Center. The treatment team consists of a
neuropsychologist, behaviorist, pediatric neurologist and pediatric psychiatrist. The team examines adults and
children diagnosed with developmental disabilities. The UCINDS Clinic is for assessment only –students would
see 3-4 patients weekly. UCINDS Clinic’s main purpose is diagnosis. Students will participate in making
treatment recommendations but those recommendations will be carried out by other professionals. Practicum
students complete cognitive assessments and adaptive ratings with patients. Students would then share their
preliminary results with the treatment team. Students would then participate in the multi-disciplinary team's
conference about each patient. Supervision will be the responsibility of David M. Walsh, PsyD, ABPP. Dr.
Walsh is a licensed psychologist (PSY 18645) and will provide 1 hour of weekly individual supervision per
practicum student. The interdisciplinary case reviews are overseen by a neuropsychologist, behaviorist and
board certified psychiatrist; as such, it is regarded as group supervision (1-2 hours weekly). This opportunity
would be appropriate for students interested in clinical, developmental or neuropsychology. We are also
confident that the UCINDS Clinic offers an outstanding training opportunity. Students would develop an
understanding of DSM-IV criteria for mental retardation, pervasive developmental disorders, etc. Students
would also benefit from the opportunity to assess patients with a wide array of neurological and medical
difficulties. Most importantly, students would benefit from their participation on the multi-disciplinary team since
it will provide them with various perspectives concerning treatment, diagnosis and prognosis. Students would
also have the option to attend available didactic training opportunities at UCIMC.
Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior at UCI Main Campus: The Department of Psychiatry is
examining genetic, architectural, and biochemical brain abnormalities in major depression, bipolar affective
disorder and schizophrenia (NIMH sponsored research). This is a post-mortem study; therefore, all samples
must be characterized prior to inclusion in the study. This process is referred to as a "psychological autopsy"
and involves and extensive review of decedent's medical records, psychiatric records, and information from
family interviews. Actual client contact is with patients’ family members. Potentially, practicum students would
review medical and psychiatric records and interview decedents' family members. Students would assign a
provision DSM-IV diagnosis and review their conclusions with supervisor. Actual client contact is with
decedent’s bereaved family. For purposes of clarification, even though this is a post-mortem study, students
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would NOT be exposed to any lab environments. UCI Psychological Autopsy Project’s main purpose is
diagnosis. However, students will have the opportunity to observe and evaluate the treatment steps taken over
the course of the person's mental illness. Supervision will be the responsibility of David M. Walsh, PsyD,
ABPP. Dr. Walsh is a licensed psychologist (PSY 18645) and will provide 1 hour of weekly individual
supervision per practicum student. The interdisciplinary case reviews are overseen by Dr. Walsh and board
certified psychiatrist; as such, it is regarded as group supervision (1-2 hours weekly). This opportunity would be
appropriate for students interested in clinical and forensic psychology. We are confident that students would
develop a clear understanding of DSM-IV diagnostic criteria, knowledge of symptoms associated with various
disorders and benefit from exposure to both psychiatric and psychological treatment strategies. It also offers a
unique opportunity to examine the risk factors for suicide. The family interviews would provide students with a
low-risk opportunity to develop their counseling skills. Students would also have the option to attend available
didactic training opportunities at the College of Medicine.
NOTE: Students would be required to participate at BOTH sites.
Is the agency accredited or approved by any local, state, or national accrediting organization?
No
X
Yes (specify)
II. POPULATION SERVED
Age (percentages)
children
20
adolescents
10
adults
Diagnosis (rank order proportion of clientele)
adjustment
character/behavior
disorder/neurosis
disorder
substance abuse
4
affective disorder
1
Ethnic-Racial Mix (approximate percentages)
Caucasian
30
African5
Latino
American
Sources of Referral (approximate percentages)
self
court
school
50
psychosis
seniors
20
2
alcoholism
other (specify)
30
physician
Asian
x
3 (developmental
disorders)
30
other
(specify)
Other
(specify)
5
X (research)
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III. DIRECT SERVICES
Indicate approximate number of hours per week students would spend in each activity listed below:
Number of Hours Per Week
Activity
Practicum
Internship
Intake Assessment
14
Crisis Intervention
Individual Therapy (short-term)
Individual Therapy (long-term)
Group Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Play Therapy
Milieu Therapy
Diagnostic Testing
6
Forensic Assessment
As opportunities
arise
Peer Supervision
Consultation
Other (specify)
If your agency offers both Practicum and Internship positions, please describe how the two will differ from each
other
IV. INDIRECT SERVICES
Describe, as fully as possible, all indirect services offered (e.g., consultation, public education, etc.)
V. THEORETICAL ORIENTATION
Both sites primary focus on biological explanations of behavior (aka: “medical model”).
VI. TRAINING AND SUPERVISION
Supervisor is on site at least 1/2 of the time each supervisee is at the agency?
Yes x
Supervisor is licensed at least 3 years? Yes
x
No
How Long?
License Number of primary supervisor
PSY 18645
Licensed psychologist on staff at least 20 hrs/per week?
Yes
X
No
What is the orientation program for new
trainees?
What are the overall training goals of the agency? For what is the student being trained?
Diagnostic & assessment major mental illnesses as well as developmental disorders
No
What training does the agency offer in providing culturally sensitive services?
Routine training available at college of medicine
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Training methods (indicate frequency and length per week):
Activity
Individual Supervision
- Licensed Ph.D.
- Other
Group Supervision
Peer supervision
Team Meetings
Case Conferences
Co-therapy with Staff
Observation/Discussion with Staff
Seminars, Workshops, etc.
Videotaping of sessions (NOT PERMITTED AT EITHER SITE)
Comments
Number of Hours Per Week
Practicum
Internship
1-2
1-2
1-2
As arranged
What training do you offer in general safety procedures?
Specific procedures for your agency, e.g. violent patients?
VII. ADMINISTRATION
Staff and Trainees
How many clinical staff are on site?
full-time
1
part-time
What disciplines are represented?
MD
X
PHD X
LCSW
RN
X
MFT
What opportunities do trainees have to interact with non-psychologists?
UCI-NDS is a multi-disciplinary staff
3
Other
How many trainees does the agency usually have at one time?
Full-Time
Half-Time
2
Is there always staff coverage during the time the trainees are there?
Yes
X
No
If no, give specifics
Required and Preferred Days
Are there any required days the students
Yes X
No
If yes, what days Fridays
must be at the agency?
and specific times
From
8 am
To
2pm
What is scheduled during these required times?
UCINDS clinic
Are there preferred days/times the agency wants students to be there?
No
Yes
If yes, which?
No
Are trainees expected to work
Evenings
Weekends
No
Are trainees on-call when they are not at the agency?
Yes
No
X
Starting and Ending Dates
Training begins
September
And ends
August
Vacation
How many weeks of vacation will the trainee be given during the training period? As needed / as arranged
Does vacation time coincide with CSPP/AIU semester breaks?
Yes
X
No
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Stipend
Is there a stipend?
No
X
G2 – Practicum
Are taxes and social security deducted?
Is there a mileage allowance?
VIII. FACILITY
Students have access to
own office
X
rotate as available
administrative support
disability access
X
Yes
if yes, indicate amount below
G3/4/5 – Internship
No
X
Yes
No
X
Yes
share permanently
if they rotate, is there a clearly posted schedule? Yes
computers
copy machines
IX. EQUIPMENT
Play Therapy:
If the agency sees children, is there adequate Yes
play therapy equipment?
Assessment Materials
If testing is done, are there adequate test
Yes
materials?
What recording equipment is available to students?
Audio
Video
Do you have written manuals for the following
general policies X
safety
& procedures
No
X
Is there an application deadline?
Additional Comments
No
No
X
X. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please indicate the number of
G2 – Practicum
openings by year level
Material to be submitted for application
CV, Letter of Interest, Letter of Recommendation
X
1
No
X
N/A
N/A
None
X
orientation for
new trainees
X
G3/4/5 - Internship
Yes
1-2
If yes, when?
Are there any special requirements students will have to complete prior to beginning at the site (e.g.
fingerprinting/background check, TB test, medical examination, etc.)?
Are AIU students competing with students from other schools?
If agency has trainees from other schools, which schools are they?
Yes
X
No
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AIU has the following emphasis areas. Please indicate whether or not you are interested in students with the
following emphasis areas (please feel free to choose as many or as few as deemed appropriate)
Cultural
Family/Child
Health
X
Organizational/
Behavior
Forensic
X
Psychodynamic
Sports
In addition to the completed Training Site Information form, please submit the primary supervisor's vita,
a complete staff list and any other descriptive agency information (i.e., brochures, etc.) Failure to do so
may delay the processing of your application.
Completed by
Supervisor/Director
David M Walsh, PsyD, ABPP
David M Walsh, PsyD, ABPP
Date
Date
11/19/2007
11/19/2007
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