\u003cp\u003eFor many counseling students, the first experience with a counseling practicum or internship can be daunting. With this manual, students in practicum and internship settings receive the orientation and guidance they need to successfully navigate field placement.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, author Shannon Hodges shares over 16 years of expertise in counseling and clinical training. He discusses everything students need to know to fully understand all aspects of the practicum/internship process. The book provides detailed guidelines to selecting and applying for an appropriate practicum/internship, performing responsibly on the job, maintaining ethical standards, and much more. The manual comprehensively covers practicum/internships in all settings, including rehabilitation, school, mental health, addictions, and marriage and family counseling. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith this book, students will learn how to:\u003c/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSelect, apply to, and interview for the internship/practicum \u003cli\u003eUse the practicum/internship as a means to land a job\u003cli\u003eCreate a professional identity and demeanor\u003cli\u003eNavigate ethical, legal, and professional issues \u003cli\u003eComply with HIPA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) \u003cli\u003eUse various new, leading technologies in counseling \u003cli\u003eWrite clinical case notes and develop treatment plans\u003cli\u003eSet clear boundaries with clients and deal with difficult colleagues\u003c/ul\u003e
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