The intern may expect an average caseload of 12 to 15 clients and a one year-long interpersonal process therapy group. As part of assessment training, interns are given experience in the use of clinical assessment and crisis intervention. This is primarily done through the interviewing of incoming clients during the initial intake. During the intake, the intern is responsible for delineating the presenting problem, assessing the severity and need for immediate or crisis intervention, providing appropriate diagnoses and recommending a treatment program. Training in diagnostic interviewing takes place in August.
Interns provide two hours of intake interviews per week.
Use of Tests Psychological testing may be used as a part of clinical and career assessment and evaluation. Psychological testing is addressed in intern seminars. Additional training may occur throughout the year for interns who wish to receive additional testing experience. Interns who have experience in the use of projective tests may administer projective tests or a whole test battery and write a test report. Testing may be supervised by one of the intern's supervisors or by another staff or consulting psychologist chosen by the intern.