COUN 7010 03: Clin Mental Health Internship

COUN 7010 - Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship Seminar

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 44235,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Meghan Fawcett

Email: mjfortner@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title:  Meghan Fawcett, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS, BSP

Adjunct Faculty, Department of Psychological Sciences and Counseling

Instructor Professional Qualifications: 

M.S.Ed., Counseling, Youngstown State University (2006)
B.A., Psychology, Youngstown State University (2002)

Instructor Office Location: Beeghly Hall, Part-time faculty offices
Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-3257
Instructor Email: mjfortner@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.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Required

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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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Day Date Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
Mon 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
Proof of CT Status
Mon 8/31 Psychotherapy.net Online Learning Module (Video) Discussion Question #1
Mon 9/7 No Class
Mon 9/14 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
Mon 9/21 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
Discussion Question #2
Mon 9/28 No Class
Mon 10/5 Group Supervision / Case Discussions Formal Case Presentations
Mon 10/12 Psychotherapy.net Online Learning Module (Video) Discussion Question #3
Mon 10/19 Group Supervision / Case Discussions Formal Case Presentations
Mon 10/26 Psychotherapy.net Online Learning Module (Video) Discussion Question #4
Mon 11/2 Group Supervision / Case Discussions Formal Case Presentations
Advocacy Letters
Mon 11/9 Psychotherapy.net Online Learning Module (Video) Discussion Question #5
Mon 11/16 Group Supervision / Case Discussions Formal Case Presentations
Mon 11/23 Psychotherapy.net Online Learning Module (Video) Discussion Question #6
Mon 11/30 Group Supervision / Case Discussions Formal Case Presentations
Original 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)
Case Study Presentation
Mon 12/7 • 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.