COUN 7010 02: Clin Mental Health Internship

COUN 7010 - Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship Seminar

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 41075,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Madeleine Stevens

Email: mmstevens@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: 

Madeleine M. Stevens, Ph.D., LPCC-S, LPC, NCC

Assistant Professor / Counseling Program Assessment Coordinator

College Counseling/Student Affairs Program Coordinator

Department of Psychological Sciences and Counseling

Instructor Professional Qualifications: 

Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, Ohio University 2021
M.S.Ed., Counseling, Youngstown State University 2018
B.S., Journalism, Ohio University 2011

Instructor Office Location: Beeghly Hall RM 4108
Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-3306
Instructor Email: mmstevens@ysu.edu

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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.

Supervised internship in approved community agencies offering counseling and other mental health services. May be repeated. For counseling majors.

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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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Tentative Course Schedule (Subject to Change)

Week of Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 • 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
8/31 Psychotherapy.net • Online Learning Module (Video) DQ #1
9/7 • 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
9/14 Psychotherapy.net • Online Learning Module (Video)
• Getting the Most out of Supervision - Dr. Kress & YSU Alumni (Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhGJXMzrLg8&t=555s
DQ #2
9/21 • Group Supervision / Case Discussions Formal Case Presentations
9/28 Psychotherapy.net • Online Learning Module (Video) DQ #3
10/5 • Group Supervision / Case Discussions Formal Case Presentations
10/19 • Group Supervision / Case Discussions Formal Case Presentations

Advocacy Letters
10/26 Psychotherapy.net • Online Learning Module (Video) DQ #5
11/2 Psychotherapy.net • Online Learning Module (Video) DQ #6
11/9 University Closed - Veteran’s Day
11/16 • Group Supervision / Case Discussions Formal Case Presentations
11/23 University Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday
11/30 • Group Supervision / Case Discussions 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 and BB)

*Case Study Paper (SLL and BB)
12/7 Finals week. No class. Instructor to follow-up with students as needed.

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.