Supervisor | Andrew W. Bismark, PhD |
Facility | VA San Diego Healthcare System – Inpatient Psychology Services |
Address | Veterans Affairs Medical Center – La Jolla |
Phone | (858) 245-5825 |
andrew.bismark@va.gov OR abismark@health.ucsd.edu | |
Placement Type | VA inpatient Psychiatry service (brief therapy & assessment/cognitive screens) and/or VA transitional outpatient psychology service (brief therapy) |
Patient Type |
1) Inpatient veterans hospitalized with acute psychiatric illnesses (mostly psychosis, PTSD, Bipolar, Addiction, Depression, Personality Disorders, co-morbidities) needing psychological intervention and/or assessment. 2) Outpatient veterans (all ages) who are transitioning from acute inpatient to outpatient mental health services. Individuals frequently present with co-morbid psychiatric concerns (substance use, adjustment/ mood disorders, PTSD, Bipolar, Personality disorders, Severe Mental Health conditions). |
Experience Type |
1) Short-Term individual and group therapy utilizing evidence based practice with particular emphasis on CBT, ACT, MI, DBT, and behavioral intervention models for treatment (re)engagement, skill building, psychiatric stabilization, and functional improvement for transition back into community. 2) Psychological Assessment and brief cognitive screening to assist with differential diagnosis, treatment planning, and to identify whether functional deficits reflect mood, personality and/or cognitive etiologies. 3) Program evaluation and development of ongoing inpatient group therapy with emphasis on evidence based practice interventions. 4) Experience interacting and consulting with interdisciplinary teams. 5) Experience with individual and group supervision models (as applicable) as well as horizontal and vertical supervision opportunities. Primary emphasis is on individualized supervision. 6) Potential experience with research investigating predictors of treatment engagement and rehospitalization.* 7) Potential experience for providing group and individual psychotherapy for individuals undergoing neuromodulation sessions (e.g. TMS, Ketamine).* * determined by schedule, student training and experience |
Number Of Students | Limited to one practicum student per year (1 day/week) to maximize training, supervision and clinical hours. |
Experience Necessary | Completed graduate assessment training and at least one year of therapy practicum experience, and general psych assessment experience. |
Time Commitment | Approx. 7 – 8 hours. |
Practicum Length | Full Year 46-48 week commitment is the goal. Schedule can accommodate interviewing/internship start dates. |
Start Date | 07/01/2021 |
Limiting Factors | None |
Other Issues | |
Description Revised | 03/15/2021 |