Internship in Counseling
Responsibilities of the Student Intern
The student intern has the all-important responsibility of learning, absorbing, and demonstrating through performance in the day-to-day work tasks his/her ability and accomplishment in becoming a counseling professional. The intern is the key to the entire learning experience. The student intern has the following responsibilities:
Adherence to Rules and Regulations: The intern will assume a role as a member of the agency’s staff in adhering to policies, regulations, and procedures within the agency. Also, the intern will observe and work within the framework of the agency related to staff protocol and behaviors as well as mode of dress.
Attendance: The intern will fulfill the agreed upon time commitments. Time lost shall be made-up in a way which is agreeable to the supervisors.
Ethical Standards: Students are expected to conform to ethical standards, especially in regard to confidentiality.
Keep the agency intern supervisor regularly updated on the progress of all cases assigned.
Actively learn within the limits of the agency, and actively seek out information.
Ask for assistance and supervision when needed, so that the client receives adequate services.
Keep the university intern supervisor informed of significant learning experiences, problems, and progress n the internship.
Grievances: The student shall contact the faculty coordinator regarding any difficulties that should arise regarding the internship or the supervision.
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