The internship, practicum, and field placement handbook : a guide for the helping professions / Brian N. Baird.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Preparation -- 2. Getting Started -- 3. Internship Classes and Peer Groups -- 4. Ethical and Legal Issues -- 5. Supervision -- 6. Working with Diversity -- 7. Clinical Writing, Treatment Records, and Case Notes -- 8. Stress and Self-care -- 9. Assault and Other Risks -- 10. Closing Cases -- 11. Finishing the Internship -- 12. Frustrations, Lessons, Discoveries, and Joy -- Appendix A. Internship Selection Checklist -- Appendix B. Placement Information Form -- Appendix C. Internship Learning Agreement Record Form -- Appendix D. Intern Evaluation: Supervisor Form -- Appendix E. Intern Evaluation: Intern Form -- Appendix F. Emergency Contact and Procedures Information -- Appendix G. Ethical Guidelines -- Appendix H. Treatment Agreement and Informed consent -- Appendix I. Supervisor Evaluation Form -- Appendix J. Clinical Activities Record Sheet -- Appendix K. Placement Evaluation Form.

"The Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook, 7/e is apractical guide to the "real world" knowledge and skills that students need when they begin working in the field of mental health. This text guides interns through every phase of the internship process from finding placements to concluding relationships with clients and supervisors. Along the way students learn about ethics, clinical writing and record keeping, working with peers and supervisors, understanding diversity, and self care and safety. Following an evidence and competency based approach, the latest research findings are reviewed from the fields of psychology, social work and counseling."--Publisher's website.