Supervisor | Heline Mirzakhanian, PhD |
Facility | CARE Early Psychosis Treatment Center |
Address | 140 Arbor Dr. 4th Floor, San Diego, CA 92103 |
Phone | (619) 543 7816 |
hmirzakhanian@health.ucsd.edu | |
Placement Type | Outpatient Clinic |
Patient Type |
The student clinician will be working with adolescents and young adults along the psychosis spectrum. Within the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) the student clinician will be working with individuals with recent onset of psychotic symptoms. Most patients will have a diagnosis of psychosis, not otherwise specified; schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or bipolar disorder with psychotic features as well as patients with dual diagnoses. Patients are medically stable, do not exhibit any active suicidal, homicidal, or other acute symptoms or active psychiatric illnesses that represent an imminent risk or require hospitalization. |
Experience Type |
Student clinicians will co-facilitate groups. The CARE Clinic utilizes multiple evidence based approaches which the student clinician would be trained in throughout the practicum year. These include CBT for psychosis, DBT, mindfulness as well as social skills and cognitive remediation training. Consultation: The student clinician will learn to be part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team |
Number Of Students | 2-3 |
Experience Necessary |
Some theoretical knowledge of CBT is necessary. Additionally, ability to do intake screenings and knowledge of DSM –V as well as administration of SCID is preferred. |
Time Commitment |
A total/ maximum of 10 hours per week would be required. See below sample student clinician schedule. Mondays: 10am-11am Interdisciplinary clinical team meeting, 11am-1pm Group Therapy, 1pm Individual therapy, 2pm-3pm Notes |
Practicum Length | One year |
Start Date | July 1, 2020 |
Limiting Factors |
Student clinicians need to be present on Monday mornings during our clinical team meetings. Given the current COVID-19 circumstances, some sessions may be conducted via tele-visits. |
Other Issues | Practicum is best suited for 3rd year and up students. |
Description Revised | 04/28/2020 |