BHC

Psychology Department Internship

 

The internship for BHC is a great opportunity for students who are perusing a career in clinical or counseling psychology.  The following is an outline of the current job description and obligation for BYU-I students interested in this internship.

The Behavioral Health Center is a free-standing psychiatric hospital that is part of Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

• 76 beds on four different units - Adult Special Care, Daybreak, Child/Adolescent Unit, and Teton Peaks Residential
  • Adult Special Care Unit:  Adults (18y/o through geriatrics) with an acute psychiatric illness that deems them 1) a danger to themselves or others, or 2) gravely disabled.  Many of these patients are committed involuntarily to the facility.  Average length of stay is 5-10 days.
  • Daybreak Unit:  Adult patients with a psychiatric illness that are capable of insight and able to participate actively in their own treatment.  Patients are involved in Cognitive-Behavioral therapies.  Most of these patients are voluntary.  Average length of stay is 5-10 days.
  • Child/Adolescent Acute Care Unit:  Children and Adolescents, aged 3-18, that are at risk for 1) harm to themselves or others, or 2) gravely disabled.  These patients have a primary psychiatric diagnosis but also often have conduct disorders, legal issues, and substance abuse problems.  Average length of stay is 5-10 days.
  • Teton Peaks Residential Treatment:  Adolescents with primary psychiatric illnesses placed for long-term treatment (6 months to 18 months) who are also often dealing with severe substance abuse, family dysfunction, legal issues and behavior problems. 
• We treat a broad range of thought and mood disorders.
• Students will have the opportunity to observe and participate with patients in group psychotherapy, individual psychotherapy, case management, recreation therapy, occupational therapy, psychological testing, and other various assessments.
• They will meet with a clinician once a week to discuss/process their experiences. 
• All students are required to provide evidence of previous immunizations, TB screening, and sign a confidentiality agreement.
• Participation on the Teton Peaks Residential Unit will require a background check and fingerprinting at the students expense.
• Students must have a basic understanding of various mental illnesses, be willing and comfortable interacting with individuals who are suffering with severe mental illnesses, and maintain clear boundaries.

Prerequisites:

• - Transportation
• - Passing grade in Psych 342 Abnormal Psychology
• - Completion of the internship application
• - Completion of the Confidentiality and Security Agreement
• - Completion of the Student Health Questionnaire
• - Completion of the Educational Experience Checklist
• - A recent TB (PPD) test
• - An interview with Dr. Richard Cluff

 

Requirements:  This internship will require a minimal commitment of 2 credit hours which equate to 100 hours of service. 

 

 

 

BHC Internship Application

 

Name: ____________________________                 Major: ____________________________

 

Year in school:    Freshman _____   Sophomore _____  Junior  ______  Senior ______

 

GPA: _____    Phone Number: ________________________  Email: ______________________

 

Do you have personal transportation: Yes ______   No ________

 

If no, what arrangements have you made to guarantee your ability to meet your internship obligations? ______________________________________________________________________________

 

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Available Blocks of time if selected as an intern:_______________________________________

Have you completed the Abnormal Psychology Course:    Yes_________   No_________

Coursework related to this placement: _______________________________________________

 

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Previous positions of responsibility/leadership:  _______________________________________

 

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Other information that may be useful to us in making a determination of your "fit" with this

Internship opportunity/placement: __________________________________________________

 

______________________________________________________________________________

 

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Upon completion make an appointment to meet with Dr. Cluff for a brief interview and bring this application.

 

 

 

EASTERN IDAHO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO

Educational Experience Checklist for Observation Students

 

The following checklist must be completed prior to the first clinical experience at EIRMC. 

A completed checklist must be submitted yearly for all on-site faculty and students. All signed and completed checklists are to be returned to the EIRMC Education Department.

 

STUDENT NAME______________________________________________

FACULTY NAME______________________________________________ EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION___________________________________ PROGRAM________________________ DATE_____________________

 

I agree that I have complied with all provisions in the EIRMC Student /Faculty Policy (HR Policy 900.39).  These include:

           

1.   ______      Student Health Questionnaire

 

2.   ______      Signed copy of "Confidentiality & Security Agreement"

 

3.   ______      Review of "Student Orientation Booklet"

 

 

All of the above documents and supporting verification are to be retained and kept on file by the educational institution for each student. 

 

 

__________________________________________Date: _______________

Student Signature

 

__________________________________________Date: _______________

Faculty Signature

 

 

 

Confidentiality and Security Agreement

 

I understand that the facility or business entity (the "Company") in which or for whom I work, volunteer or provide services, or with whom the entity (e.g., physician practice) for which I work has a relationship (contractual or otherwise) involving the exchange of health information (the "Company"), has a legal and ethical responsibility to safeguard the privacy of all patients and to protect the confidentiality of their patients' health information.  Additionally, the Company must assure the confidentiality of its human resources, payroll, fiscal, research, internal reporting, strategic planning, communications, computer systems and management information (collectively, with patient identifiable health information, "Confidential Information"). 

 

1. I will not disclose or discuss any Confidential Information with others, including friends or family, who do not have a need to know it. 2. I will not in any way divulge, copy, release, sell, loan, alter, or destroy any Confidential Information except as properly authorized. 3. I will not discuss Confidential Information where others can overhear the conversation. It is not acceptable to discuss Confidential Information even if the patient's name is not used. 4. I will not make any unauthorized transmissions, inquiries, modifications, or purgings of Confidential Information. 5. I agree that my obligations under this Agreement will continue after termination of my employment, expiration of my contract, or my relationship ceases with the Company. 6. Upon termination, I will immediately return any documents or media containing Confidential Information to the Company. 7. I understand that I have no right to any ownership interest in any information accessed or created by me during my relationship with the Company. 8. I will act in the best interest of the Company and in accordance with its Code of Conduct at all times during my relationship with the Company. 9. I understand that violation of this Agreement may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, suspension and loss of privileges, and/or termination of authorization to work within the Company, in accordance with the Company's policies. 10. I will only access or use systems or devices I am officially authorized to access, and will not demonstrate the operation or function of systems or devices to unauthorized individuals. 11. I understand that I should have no expectation of privacy when using Company information systems. The Company may log, access, review, and otherwise utilize information stored on or passing through its systems, including e-mail, in order to manage systems and enforce security. 12. I will practice good workstation security measures such as locking up diskettes when not in use, using screen savers with activated passwords appropriately, and position screens away from public view.

13. I will practice secure electronic communications by transmitting Confidential Information only to authorized entities, in accordance with approved security standards. 14. I will: a. Use only my officially assigned User-ID and password (and/or token (e.g., SecurID card)). b. Use only approved licensed software. c. Use a device with virus protection software. 15. I will never: a. Share/disclose user-IDs, passwords or tokens. b. Use tools or techniques to break/exploit security measures. c. Connect to unauthorized networks through the systems or devices. 16. I will notify my manager, Local Security Coordinator (LSC), or appropriate Information Services person if my password has been seen, disclosed, or otherwise compromised, and will report activity that violates this agreement, privacy and security policies, or any other incident that could have any adverse impact on Confidential Information.   The following statements apply to physicians using Company systems containing patient identifiable health information (e.g. CPCS/Meditech): 17. I will only access software systems to review patient records when I have that patient's consent to do so. By accessing a patient's record, I am affirmatively representing to the Company at the time of each access that I have the requisite patient consent to do so, and the Company may rely on that representation in granting such access to me. 18. I will insure that only appropriate personnel in my office will access the Company software systems and Confidential Information and I will annually train such personnel on issues related to patient confidentiality and access. 19. I will accept full responsibility for the actions of my employees who may access the Company software systems and Confidential Information.

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Signing this document, I acknowledge that I have read this Agreement and I agree to comply with all the terms and conditions stated above.

Employee/Consultant/Vendor/Office Staff/Physician Signature	Facility Name and COID	Date
Employee/Consultant/Vendor/Office Staff/Physician Printed Name	Business Entity Name

Nov. 1, 2001                                                                                                                                                                         Attachment to IS.SEC.005

 

 

 

EASTERN IDAHO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

I.  STUDENT/ FACULTY ON-SITE HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE

 

NAME: ___________________________________ BIRTHDATE: ____________

 

ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________

 

_____________________________________PHONE: ____________________

 

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION: ______________________________________

 

 Please answer the following questions and attach appropriate documentation.

 

1.         Have you ever had Chicken Pox (Varicella)?    Yes ____   No ____

            If "NO": Attach a copy of Varicella titre results or proof of Varicella    Vaccination.

 

2.         Were you born in or after 1957?    Yes ____  No ____

            If "YES": Attach a copy of proof of two Measles, Mumps, and             Rubella   

            (MMR) Vaccinations or attach a copy of results of Rubella and Rubeola  

            titres.

 

3.         Have you ever had a positive reaction to a TB (PPD) skin test?

            Yes ____  No ____

            If "YES": Attach copy of results of chest x-ray taken within the last 12 

            months.

             If "NO": Attach copy of results of recent TB Skin Test (PPD).

            AN ANNUAL TB SKIN TEST IS REQUIRED.

 

 SIGNED: ________________________________ DATE: _________________

                       

 

Completed questionnaire and appropriate supporting documentation to be retained and kept on file at the educational institution for each student.