COUN 7010 01: Clin Mental Health Internship

COUN 7010 - Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship Seminar

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41332,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Victoria Kress

Email: vewhite@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Victoria Kress Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor / Community Counseling Clinic Director / Clinical Mental Health & Addiction Counseling Program Coordinator, Department of Psychological Sciences and Counseling, Youngstown State University
Instructor Professional Qualifications: LPCC-S, NCC, CCMHC
Instructor Office Location: Community Counseling Clinic, Beeghly Hall 
Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-3259

Professional Qualifications:
University of Akron- Counselor Education and Supervision - Ph.D. (1999),
Community Counseling MAEd (1995)
Baldwin Wallace University – Psychology /Sociology – BA (1993)

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Course Description

7010. Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship Seminar. Supervised internship in approved community agencies offering counseling and other mental health services. May be repeated. For counseling majors. Prereq.: COUN 7002. Coreq.: COUN 7020. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
See Below

https://www.psychotherapy.net/

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Day Date Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
Wed 8/26 • Introductions; descriptions of internship sites; introduction to the group supervision process; review of syllabus/requirements; review of safety precautions for internship site. • Principles, models, and documentation formats of biopsychosocial case conceptualization and treatment planning (2024 CACREP Standards – 5.C.1; 5.C.4; 3.E.3.) • Strategies for interfacing with the legal system regarding court-referred clients; and integrated behavioral health care professionals. • Group supervision / Case Discussions (2024 CACREP Standards – 3.A.10, 3.B.1, 3.C.1.; 3.D.1.; 3.E.1.; 3.E.2, 3.F.1, 3.G.2, 3.H.2) Proof of Liability Insurance Proof of CT Status
Wed 9/2 • Group Supervision / Case Discussions Advocacy: Strategies to advocate for persons with mental Health issues; Legislation and government policy relevant to clinical mental health counseling. (2024 CACREP Standards - 3.B.1.; 5.C.3.) Formal Case Presentations: Danielle; Rick
Wed 9/9 • Group Supervision / Case Discussions Formal Case Presentations: Amy; Stephanie
Wed 9/16 • Online Learning Module (Video) Psychotherapy.net DQ #1
Wed 9/23 • Online Learning Module (Video) • Getting the Most out of Supervision - Dr. Kress & YSU Alumni (Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhGJXMzrLg8&t=555s Psychotherapy.net DQ #2
Wed 9/30 • Online Learning Module (Video) Psychotherapy.net DQ #3
Wed 10/7 • Group Supervision / Case Discussions Formal Case Presentations: Madison; Alli
Wed 10/14 • Group Supervision / Case Discussions Formal Case Presentations: Madison
Wed 10/21 • Group Supervision / Case Discussions Formal Case Presentations: Mitchelle; Sierra
Wed 10/28 TF-CBT Training (if applicable)
Wed 11/4 • Recording review with University Supervisor
Wed 11/11 • Online Learning Module (Video) Psychotherapy.net DQ #4
Wed 11/18 • Online Learning Module (Video) Psychotherapy.net DQ #5
Wed 11/25 • Online Learning Module (Video) Psychotherapy.net DQ #6
Wed 12/2 • Group Supervision / Case Discussions • Present 1 creative activity ALL paperwork approved by your site supervisor is due to SLL by class start. Weekly Hours Logs, Semester Summary Log, Site Supervisor Evaluation of Intern, Site Supervisor Session Eval, COUN 7020 Session Eval 1st semester 7010 *TF-CBT certificate 2nd semester 7010 *Evaluation of Internship Site *Reflection on 8 CACREP areas (SLL) Case Study Paper (SLL) Advocacy Letters Due
Wed 12/9 Finals Week – No Final. Follow-up with students as needed regarding all requirements

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.