The Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook: A Guide for the Helping Professions (9th Edition)
The Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook offers comprehensive, real-world knowledge essential for students navigating every phase of their clinical training in the helping professions. This guide bridges the gap between academic coursework and professional practice, focusing on critical areas such as client intake, supervision dynamics, ethical dilemmas, legal regulations, clinical documentation, and personal safety. By following the sequential phases of an internship—from securing a placement to the final termination of client relationships—this book serves as a vital roadmap for students in psychology, counseling, social work, and psychiatry.
The ninth edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the modern clinical landscape, incorporating the latest research and ethical codes from leading professional organizations. It addresses contemporary challenges such as remote supervision and practice post-Covid-19, the impact of the opioid epidemic, and evolving legal issues regarding reproductive health legislation. Diversity awareness is deeply integrated throughout the text, with insights into social movements like Black Lives Matter and MeToo, alongside expanded coverage of gender identity. Each chapter includes practical exercises and thought problems designed to build professional insight, supplemented by resources for learning plans, supervision agreements, and evaluation forms necessary for success in the field.
Book Details
- Title: The Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook: A Guide for the Helping Professions
- Author: Brian N. Baird
- Edition: 9th Edition
- Publisher: Routledge
- ISBN-10: 1032351810
- ISBN-13: 978-1032351810
- Publication Date: April 18, 2023