Non-Rotation Training Experience
In addition to the rotation experience described,
interns may carry an outpatient psychotherapy caseload,
provide Emergency Observation Unit intervention and provide
training to group home staff.
Emergency Services
Interns have the opportunity to spend time in emergency services observing the
process of evaluation for possible admission. At times, interns may be asked to
provide an intervention for patients in the Emergency Observation Unit (EOU)
where patients are observed for a period of 48 hours or less.
Police Training in Crisis Intervention
This training occurs three or four times per year, and interns have the
opportunity to attend lectures and/or observe crisis reenactment role plays
which focus on effective strategies in dealing with crisis.
Outpatient Psychotherapy with Group Home Residents
WMMHC operates seven group homes in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area.
Interns have some limited opportunity for experience in providing outpatient
individual therapy for referrals from these group homes.
Consultation/Education of Group Home Staff
Group homes operated by WMMHC have in the past sought consultation and training
for understanding and managing group home resident behavior. Interns may have
the opportunity to provide this service.