PSY 627: ISSUES IN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
PSY 627 – Dr. VSummer 2021PSY 627: ISSUES IN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICESummer 2021WEDNESDAY – Online-Synchronous 6:30-8:30pmProfessor: Adam M. Volungis, PhD, LMHCE-mail: am.volungis@assumption.eduPhone: 508-767-7647Office: Kennedy 134Office Hours: Available weekly by Email & scheduled Zoom meetingsCourse Location: OnlineCourse Times: Class will be held synchronously on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30pm via Zoom.All other course content will be conducted asynchronously.TECHNOLOGY EXPECTATIONS Regular access to a computer or laptop (PC or Mac)Broadband internet connectionAbility to send and receive email and email attachmentsAbility to access Assumption College’s and my personal website:(http://dradamvolungis.com/)Ability to access ZoomMS Office, MS Excel, Adobe’s Acrobat PDF Reader (available for free fromhttp://www.adobe.com)*Note: Please contact Information Technology for any internet/technology concerns. Icannot fix them for you. *Concerns regarding my website should be directed to me.*REQUIRED TEXTSBennett-Levy, J. Thwaites, R., Haarhoff, B., & Perry H. (2015). Experiencing CBT from theinside out: A self-practice/self-reflection workbook for therapists. New York: GuilfordPress.Pope, K. S., Sonne, J. L., & Greene, B. (2006). What therapists don’t talk about and why:Understanding taboos that hurt us and our clients (2nd ed.). Washington, D.C.:American Psychological Association Press.Volungis, A. M. (Anticipated release date September 2021). Becoming a Clinical MentalHealth Counselor: A Guide to Career Development and Professional Identity. Rowman& Littlefield.*Chapters (working drafts) will be made available on my websiteRECOMMENDED TEXTSNorcross, J. C., & VandenBos, G. R. (2018). Leaving it at the office: A guide to psychotherapistself-care (2nd ed.). New York: Guilford Press.COURSE DESCRIPTIONThis course is designed to introduce the counseling psychology student to the varied facets ofprofessional practice and development. It begins with an in-depth study of the Massachusetts’law on the Requirements for Licensure as a Mental Health Counselor covering topics fromeducational to pre- and post- masters supervised practice requirements. Other topics coveredPage 1 of 6
PSY 627 – Dr. VSummer 2021include the history and reasons behind professional regulation in the mental health professions,the licensing exam, job searching, specialization of practice, continued education and training,private practice considerations, and licensing laws in other states. A major emphasis is onhelping the student explore professional identity issues by asking such questions as “What does itmean to be a mental health counselor?” “What skills do I have and what role do I play as amember of a multidisciplinary treatment team?” “What professional organizations should Ibelong to?” “Why?” “What is the difference between a profession and a job?”COURSE OBJECTIVES Understand the history of counseling and the mental health professionLearn MA requirements for licensureReview licensing exam contentDevelop professional identity and awareness of professional organizationsPractice searching for jobs and create a professional CV and cover letterReview legal, ethical, technological, and multicultural considerationsSelf-exploration of CBT and develop a CBT therapist identityCOURSE EXPECTATIONSBrightspace, Dr. V’s Website, & Email: Course announcements (i.e., emails) will be madethrough Brightspace. All other information (e.g., lectures, lecture recordings, blog discussions,assignments) will be provided on my personal website: http://dradamvolungis.com/. It isexpected that you check your email and my website frequently to ensure that you are up to datewith all class material and information. Feel free to email me with any questions or concerns.On most summer weeks, I check my email on the following (“business”) days: Monday;Wednesday-Friday. Although I typically reply to emails promptly (i.e., less than 24 hours),please give me 1-2 “business” days to reply. Due to the unique circumstances of COVID-19there may be an occasional “business” day that I am not readily available.Attendance: Due to the topic of this course being primarily class discussion, it is crucial that youattend class. Attending class virtually through Zoom is just as important as attending class faceto-face. Much of the value of this course lies in your presence and participation in theclassroom. Therefore, your presence is important for the “community within the class.” If youare absent from class, you are still responsible for all information and material covered that day.Also, class will always start and end on time, thus, the expectation is for students to be presentfor the full duration of class. If you must come late or leave early, please notify me before class. Coming late to class is an important issue. A pattern of tardiness (even 10 or 15 minutes) isunacceptable.Even in circumstances where you have an acceptable reason for missing class, you will notreceive credit for this class if you are absent for more than 2 classes during the semester. If youdo miss more than 2 classes because of personal emergency or similar extenuating circumstances,you may petition the Dean of the Graduate School for an exception to this rule.Zoom Etiquette: All class meetings will be held remotely via use of Zoom. You are required tohave your video activated during class meetings. Your “presence” in class is important becausethis will help everyone in this class (including the professor) get to know one another.Developing a sense of familiarity and community is important for the Clinical CounselingPsychology program, and the active video feed is one way to accomplish this. You may use avirtual background if you wish but the background should not be distracting. The audio functionPage 2 of 6
PSY 627 – Dr. VSummer 2021should be muted during class meetings unless you are speaking. Additionally, please remainfocused on the class meeting, not other tasks (e.g., checking email, texting, talking to someone inthe room, eating a full meal). These behaviors are distracting and disrespectful to your peers.Course Readings: Please refer to the “Projected Course Outline” for the due date and topic ofeach reading. You are expected to have completed the required readings by the indicated classdate. In addition to the readings provided on the course outline, you may be required to readsupplemental materials to enhance existing readings.Submission Policy, Late Assignments, & Technological Malfunctions: All assignments shouldbe submitted no later than the due date. Unless otherwise indicated, all assignments must becompleted by 11:59 pm of the published due dates. Late work (i.e., work that is submitted afterthe due date) will only be accepted within a 24-hour grace period and will be reduced by one fullletter grade. After the 24-hour grace period, late work will not be accepted and a ‘0’ will begiven for the assignment. Please contact Information Technology for any technology problems(unless it is my personal website). If you experience recurrent technical problems that prohibityou from completing multiple assignments, you may be asked to re-enroll into the course at afuture date.IMPORTANT NOTESAcademic Honesty: Representing the work of another as your own is a violation of fundamentalprinciples of truthfulness and an offense against the academic community. Academic dishonestymay result in the student failing the course, at the discretion of the instructor. Academicdishonesty includes cheating on examinations, as well as plagiarism (i.e., failure to creditproperly the ideas, organization of material or phrasing of another, including the use of termpaper or reference paper services). Submitting one’s own work, in part or in whole, to more thanone instructor without proper notification is also academically dishonest and subject toappropriate disciplinary action. I reserve the right to utilize turnitin.com if there are concerns ofacademic dishonesty. For more information, please consult Assumption College’s AcademicHonesty Police: raduate-student-policies-handbook (p. 13).Students with Disabilities: Assumption College is committed to ensuring the full participation ofall students in its programs. If you have a disability (or think you have a disability) and, as aresult, need a reasonable accommodation participate in this class, complete course requirements,or benefit from the College’s programs or services, then you should speak with me and contactStudent Accessibility Services. All information regarding disabilities will be treated withconfidentiality. Documentation guidelines are available at: . Students with disabilitiesare encouraged to contact me with any questions.METHODS of EVALUATION1. Class Attendance, Participation, & Discussion Blog (15%). This course depends greatlyon student preparation and participation. To facilitate preparation, students are urged toread all of the material assigned for a given class prior to the day it is to be discussed, andto come to class with notes about the readings. With the exception of the first class,presentation date, and final class each student is expected to complete a blog post inresponse to a question provided by the professor by the beginning of each class. At leasttwo replies to your peers’ posted responses is also required, no later than two days afterPage 3 of 6
PSY 627 – Dr. VSummer 2021the original post due date. The discussion board will be available on my personal website:http://dradamvolungis.com/. These reflections are required in the spirit of assuring eachstudent keeps up with the assigned readings and is prepared to engage in class discussion.2. Assignment 1 – Jobs in Counseling Search (15%). Students will be required tocomplete an online search of jobs that would fit with your current training here in theCounseling Psychology Program at Assumption College. More specifically, you willfocus on professional jobs for which students in our program would either be qualifiedfor or at least potentially eligible for (e.g., need to have an LMHC or be “licenseeligible”). A separate class handout describing this assignment in detail will be providedat least two weeks prior to the due date of 6/2.3. Assignment 2 – Curriculum Vitae & Cover Letter Development (15%). Students will berequired to develop their own Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter. A CV representsyour professional development and goes beyond a traditional resume. A cover letter isoften what is first seen by a potential employer and influences first impressions (good orbad). Theses document can aid you in your applications to most professional jobs inmental health. A well developed CV and cover letter can significantly improve yourchances of obtaining an interview. A separate class handout describing this assignmentin detail will be provided at least two weeks prior to the due date of 6/16.4. Mental Health Field Presentation (35%) & Presentation Observations (5%). Eachstudent will be required to present (in groups of 2) a specific topic related to the mentalhealth field (e.g., LMHC licensing exam, private practice, working with the legalsystem). Your presentation is expected to cover your topic in great detail (approximately30-45 minutes) and should be recorded and in PowerPoint format (including additionalhandouts and facilitating class discussion). Additionally, for all presentations, allstudents will be required to complete a presentation observation form. This exercisefocuses more on what each student “got out of” each presentation, rather than a peerevaluation. A separate class handout describing this assignment in detail will be providedat least three weeks prior to the due date of 7/7.5. Assignment 3 – Professional Identity Reflection Paper (15%). Students will be requiredto complete a 5-7 page paper on their professional identity. More specifically, the goal ofthis paper is to integrate your own perception of “self” within the context of being acognitive-behavioral therapist. Having some understanding of your identity and how thisinfluences your approach as a therapist can provide a sold foundation for competent andeffective therapy. A separate class handout describing this assignment in detail will beprovided at least two weeks prior to the due date of 7/21.GRADING -92.9B-80.0-82.4C-70.0-72.4D-60.0-62.4B 87.5-89.9C 77.5-79.9D 67.5-69.9F 60Page 4 of 6
PSY 627 – Dr. VSummer 2021PROJECTED COURSE OUTLINEDate*Topic/Reading/Assignment*5/19/21 [1]Introduction & Review of SyllabusBecoming a Clinical Mental Health Counselor & The Mental Health Profession*Sample Topics: Motivation to be a Counselor; Personal Qualities; SelfAwareness and Multicultural Awareness(a) Volungis (2021) – Chapter 1 – Is Being a Clinical Mental Health Counselorthe Right Career Choice for You?5/26 [2]MA Licensure Requirements & Exam*Sample Topics: MA Licensing Requirements for LMHC, Certifications,Portability, Scope of Practice, NBCC NCMHC Self-Assessment Examination(a) Volungis (2021) – Chapter 5 – Education and Licensure Requirements(b) MA Requirements for Licensure as a Mental Health Counselor*See MA LMHC Prep under “Class Handouts”; & h/(c) NCMHCE Sample Case Studies Review6/2 [3]Finding a Job: The Search & Application Process*Sample Topics: Searching Jobs in Counseling, Salaries, Organization ofMental Health Services, Job Interviews, Working Through Weaknesses;Developing a CV and Cover Letter(a) Volungis (2021) – Chapter 6 – Obtaining the Right Job(b) Handouts: CVs & Cover Letters*Assignment 1 – Jobs in Counseling Search Due*6/9 [4]Self-Care and Professional Development*Sample Topics: Preventing Burnout and Enhancing Well-Being;Developing and Maintaining Your Counseling Competency(a) Volungis (2021) – Chapter 3 – Self-Care: Preventing Burnout and EnjoyingLife(b) Volungis (2021) – Chapter 7 – Developing and Expanding Your CounselingSkills(c) Niles, S. G., & Harris-Bowlsbey J. Career Development Interventions (5thed.). Pearson.a. Chapter 2 – Understanding and Applying Theories of CareerDevelopment [“Traditional Theories”]i. Super’s Life-Span, Life-Space Theory (p. 34-48)ii. Holland’s Theory of Types & Person-Environment Interactions(p. 53-63)(d) Niles, S. G., & Harris-Bowlsbey J. Career Development Interventions (5thed.). Pearson.a. Chapter 3 – Understanding and Applying Recent Theories of CareerDevelopment [“Modern Theories”]i. Lent, Brown, and Hackett’s Social Cognitive Theory (p. 73-78)ii. The Cognitive Information Processing Approach (p. 78-83)Page 5 of 6
PSY 627 – Dr. VSummer 20216/16 [5]Professional Identity and Experiencing CBT: Self-Reflection & CBT TherapistIdentity*Sample Topics: Clinical Mental Health Counselor and CBT Identity(a) Volungis (2021) – Chapter 2 – Professional Identity Development and Ethics(b) Bennett-Levy et al. (2015) – Chapter 1 – Introducing Experiencing CBT from theInside Out(c) Bennett-Levy et al. (2015) – Chapter 2 – Experiencing CBT from the Inside Out:The Conceptual Framework(d) Bennett-Levy et al. (2015) – Chapter 3 – Guidance for SP/SR Participants(e) Bennett-Levy et al. (2015) – Module 3 – Using Behavioral Activation to ChangePatterns of Behavior(f) Bennett-Levy et al. (2015) – Module 4 – Identifying Unhelpful Thinking andBehavior(g) Bennett-Levy et al. (2015) – Module 5 – Using Cognitive Techniques to ModifyUnhelpful Thinking and Behavior*Assignment 2 – Curriculum Vitae & Cover Letter Development Due*6/23 [6]Ethics & Professional Expectations*Sample Topics: Ethical Considerations and Non-Therapy Duties(a) Volungis (2021) – Chapter 2 – Professional Identity Development and Ethics(b) Volungis (2021) – Chapter 4 – Expectations Beyond Counseling6/30 [7]What Therapists Don’t Talk About*Sample Topics: Review CVs and Cover Letters; “Stuff” You Should Knowand Uncomfortable “Stuff”(a) Pope et al. (2006) – Chapter 1 – Questioning Myths, Taboos, and Secrets(b) Pope et al. (2006) – Chapter 4 – Questions We’d Rather Avoid(c) Pope et al. (2006) – Chapter 5 – Possible Clues to Taboo Topics (*select parts*)(d) Pope et al. (2006) – Chapter 6 – Passages and Scenarios for Exploration(*select parts*)(e) Pope et al. (2006) – Appendix – Therapists’ Anger, Hate, Fear, and Sexual Feelings7/7 [8]*Mental Health Field Presentations Due*7/14 [9]Private Practice*Sample Topics: Right Choice for You; It Is a Business; Marketing(a) Volungis (2021) – Chapter 8 – Private Practice*Presentation Observations Due*7/21 [10]*Assignment 3 – Professional Identity Reflection Paper Due*Right of Revision Statement: As professor of this course, I reserve the right to make changesto the syllabus as needed. It may be deemed pertinent to modify the syllabus as the classprogresses through the semester. You will be informed of any changes as soon as possible,during class or via e-mail and Brightspace.Page 6 of 6
PSY 627 – Dr. V Summer 2021 Page 1 of 6 PSY 627: ISSUES IN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE Summer 2021 WEDNESDAY – Online-Synchronous 6:30-8:30pm Professor: Adam M. Volungis, PhD, LMHC E-mail: am.volungis@assumption.edu Phone: 508-767-7647 Office: Kennedy 134 Office Hours: Available weekly by Email & scheduled Zoom meetings Course Location: Online Course Times: Class will be
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