Katie Hannant-Kozik
Reflection Essay
December 13, 2016
Reflecting on the past month, I can honestly say I have learned so
much. The internship was very beneficial in figuring out what I want to do in
the future. Not only was the internship helpful, but the class was a great way
to share ideas and learn through class assignments and discussions. I have
learned valuable skills about human resources and will apply those skills in
my future endeavors. In the reflection that follows I will discuss six topics.
Marketable Skills:
I learned many marketable skills that will translate to my future job. In
this internship I learned a lot about interviewing, reviewing resumes,
entering data, organizational conflict and resolution. As I have mentioned in
previously, I am currently applying for an accelerated doctorate program in
order to become a psychologist. Human resources and psychology are very
similar, as both deal closely with people. I think the most beneficial aspect I
learned that coincides with my future plans is organizational conflict and
resolution. Organizational conflict can be a huge point of contention that can
seep into the company culture and it is vital that it be resolved. In
psychology, there is a lot to be learned and studied around conflict as well.
As psychologists can specialize in marriage and family counseling that
teaches you conflict and resolution in depth. I think each situation is handled
differently, however, the most important lessons I have learned is to remain
as fair and neutral as possible.
I think the skills I have learned that may impress my prospective
employer would be how I handle conflict and resolution, but also the
interview process. I had to formulate my own questions to ask references
and interviewed some potential-employees as well, which I really enjoyed. I
love connecting with people as I did every day in HR.
Relevant Experiences:
In HR, you get a front row seat to many interesting situations that go
on behind the scenes. One experience that impacted me is an unfortunate
situation. A student, at The Soma Institute, was verbally harassing another
student. In that instance, we decided to give a one and only warning,
cautioning that student to cease communication with the other. However, a
physical altercation occurred after and we decided to ask the student who
exerted violence to leave. The experience impacted me because I was not
sure whether giving the warning was an appropriate call and I thought
perhaps it was best to let that student leave from the beginning. However,
my boss assured me that it was the proper call because most people do not
get violent after a verbal altercation and that it is important to be fair. There
was one warning only because it is always smart to err on the side of
caution.
Reflection:
I still want to be a psychologist, which I have known long before this
internship started, however, I really love HR. It is a great field, especially if
you are a people person. There are a lot of rules and regulations that I would
have to become familiar with, but it would be a great part-time job or second
option for me. I really enjoyed working with my team and if graduate school
was not possible I would be interested in becoming a human resources
manager for a corporate company. The more I am involved in HR, the more I
like it. Having a more hands-on approach this time around has given me an
opportunity to see what really goes on in human resources and what the HR
team gets to see on a daily basis.
Performance Improvements:
I noticed during my internship I had a difficult time managing both
school and the internship. With two classes and an internship it was a
stretch in order to get everything done. There was a lot of work and writing
involved when all I wanted to do was relax after work. I think time
management is something I can work on in the future. It is an important
aspect to work on in order to be successful.
Future Career Choices:
This is not the industry that I want to work in when I graduate college.
After I graduate, I will be gearing up for more school. I want to be a
psychologist and it has been a dream of mind for years. I am really
fascinated with human resources, but I am even more fascinated with
psychology. This internship confirmed that I love HR and it would be my
dream job if I was not so interested in psychology. However, I cannot ignore
my fascination and passion for psychology, thus this is not the field for me. I
cannot wait to pursue my dreams and become a psychologist. The future
looks bright!
Two Job Postings:
[Link]
Title:
Post Doctoral Fellowship - Counseling Center (Job ID #73316)
Department:
Counseling Center
Category:
Postdoc Res Assoc
Location:
Chicago
Close Date:
01/17/2017
Description:
The Post-Doctoral Fellowship is designed for individuals who are interested in
working with a diverse population in a counseling center that highly values
multiculturalism and social justice, combining clinical work, supervision and
training, outreach, and a more intensive project to develop depth as well as
breadth of professional skills. In addition to two Postdoctoral Fellowships, UIC
Counseling Center offers four APA-accredited Doctoral Internships, four
Advanced Psychotherapy Externship positions, and an undergraduate
training program to prepare InTouch Crisis Hotline professionals.
Annualized salary is $31,000. Additional monies may be available for
professional development through approved conferences/activities. Fellows
are eligible for benefits provided to academic professionals (e.g. health,
dental and vision insurance for the post-doctoral Fellow and their eligible
dependents including domestic partners, life, accidental death and
dismemberment, retirement, long-term care, and flexible spending
accounts). More information is available at
[Link]
In addition to 13 days of sick leave, 3 days of professional leave and
University holidays, 24 days of earned vacation days are provided. Three
hours a week of on-site licensure study time is allotted from May - August
and the Center provides licensure study materials for your use.
Anticipated Start and End Dates - August 14, 2017 through August 13, 2018
Duties:
Direct clinical work of 20 - 21 hours per week, including 2 regularly
scheduled intake times per week (3 intakes may be scheduled at a beginning
of the semester, in accordance with the Center's needs), 1 Emergency intake
time per week, 14-15 hours of psychotherapy with individuals and/or
couples, and 3 hours of group therapy co-leadership (two groups).
Provision of clinical supervision to two Advanced Psychotherapy Externs,
supervising half their clinical caseload, one Extern per semester. Other
supervision/training opportunities, such as for specialty outreach programs
or group therapy, may also be available.
Co-leading a multicultural seminar, with a staff member, for either the
Interns or the Externs.
Back-up, crisis/emergency cell phone coverage for one week (evenings and
weekends), three times a year, through which consultation is provided to UIC
Housing administrators and to the UIC InTouch Hotline.
Developing/providing 3 outreach programs over the course of the year and
additional involvement in the Counseling Center services classroom
presentations held in early fall and orientation activities held in summer.
Options to become involved in the Counseling Center Liaison/Consultation
program to academic and support units at UIC are also available.
Developing a specialty project on an area such as counseling with a
particular focus, outreach, consultation, group therapy, training and
supervision, research, or administration that enhances professional
development and the programs at the Counseling Center.
Providing one presentation in the Professional Issues Seminar.
Participation in the weekly clinical and training meetings.
Serving as a committee member of the post-doctoral fellowship search
committee. Participate in application review in the externship and internship
search. Other administratively-focused activities, such as serving on the
extern or intern selection committee or assisting with the In-touch Hotline,
are potential options.
Other duties as assigned by the Counseling Center.
Supervision and Training provided to the Post-doctoral Fellow include:
Two hours of weekly individual supervision with a clinical psychologist who
has been licensed a minimum of three years, focusing on clinical and
supervisory work.
One half hour of group supervision with each group co-facilitator.
Bi-weekly attendance at group consultation meetings and staff professional
development meetings as scheduled throughout the year.
One hour meeting with the Assistant Director of Training focusing on
support and oversight for the post-doctoral year, bi-weekly during Fall and
monthly the remainder of the year.
Attendance at Professional Issues Seminar and participation on Counseling
Center committees.
Additional supervision will be provided as needed for specialty projects.
Qualifications:
For fullest consideration, submit the application online by January 9, 2017, at
[Link] The job ID # is 73316. You will be asked to
upload a letter of interest/cover letter, and a current cv/resume. In your
cover letter, detail your interest in our program, its relationship to your
professional goals, your theoretical approach, interests you would like to
pursue for specialty project, and expected dates of completion of your
internship, dissertation, and doctoral degree.
When filling out the application, please provide the names and email
addresses for your three references (one of whom needs to be a clinical
internship supervisor); we will then contact your references to obtain a letter
of recommendation. A transcript from your doctoral program (unofficial will
be accepted) can be faxed or emailed separately.
Direct questions regarding the postdoctoral fellowship to:
Jeanette Simon, PsyD.
Assistant Director of Training
Counseling Center (MC 333)
University of Illinois at Chicago
1200 W. Harrison Street, SSB #2010
Chicago, IL 60607-7645
Phone Number:312.996.3490
Email Address: jzsimon@[Link]
Questions regarding navigating the on-line application process can be
directed to:
Allyson Olsen
Business Administrative Associate
aolsen@[Link]
Counseling Center's Web Address
[Link]
[Link]
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BoardId=3338
Psychologist- Inpatient Neuro - Part time
Tracking Code
35830
Job Description
General Summary
Assesses and treats patients with physical disability due to traumatic injuries
or illnesses to assist patients in dealing with emotional reaction to their
disability. In doing so, obtains patient case history, conducts initial
psychological assessment and interprets scored psychological tests to
diagnose disorders and formulate treatment plans. Monitors patient progress
revising treatment plans necessary.
Consistently demonstrates support of the RIC statement of Mission and
Philosophy by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and
showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow
employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of
the institute.
Principal Responsibilities
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Interviews patients, families and other appropriate personnel to obtain
information regarding patient's personal, medical and mental history.
Selects and, after tests are administered and scored by technicians,
interprets intelligence, interest, personality and other psychological tests to
diagnose disorders and formulate treatment plan.
Plans frequency, duration and intensity of therapy and conducts a variety of
directive, nondirective and supportive therapy on an individual and/or group
basis. Provides patient care that is appropriate for the age and development
of the patient. Demonstrates competency in understanding the growth and
development of infant, child, adult and geriatric patients as measured by
specific performance standards and as described by department/unit policies
and procedures. Demonstrates the ability to interpret growth and
development related information to assure patient needs are met.
Monitors patient's progress, re-establishes goals and revises treatment plans
as necessary. Alerts appropriate treatment team members to changes in
patients' conditions.
Consults
with
treatment
teams
regarding
psychological
and
neuropsychological factors that would affect implementation of rehabilitation
programs and patient-therapist relationships.
Maintains appropriate documentation for review, for charging of services and
to meet departmental and Institute documentation requirements. Provides
discharge planning and follow-up services including referral and liaison to
patients and families. Prepares discharge summary.
Keeps informed of developments in field to maintain and enhance
professional expertise.
Successfully completes environment of care training and RICIS training.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaches courses and lectures in the MedicalSchool regarding psychological
and neuropsychological aspects of rehabilitation. Participates in and
conducts department in-service programs. Serves as faculty member in the
Northwestern School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Department
of Rehabilitation Medicine.
Participates in research activities.
Reporting Relationships
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Reports to Administrative Director.
For Psychologists in the Early Intervention Program, A second reporting
relationship may be to the Early Intervention Program Manager.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
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Current licensure by State of Illinois required.
Knowledge of psychological principles, development, interrelational
dynamics, individual and group behavior and behavior modification
techniques as normally acquired through completion of PhD or Psy.D. from
an accredited school of psychology and successful completion of a clinical
internship.
Approximately two to three years of progressively more responsible related
work experience necessary to gain a comprehensive understanding of
neuropsychological assessment, psychotherapeutic techniques, treatment
modalities and individual and group therapy.
Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients and
families in providing therapy and with physicians and team members in
gathering and exchanging patient information.
Analytical skills to select and interpret psychological tests, asses patient
disorders and formulate treatment plans.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when providing
therapy and observing patient responses.
For Psychologists in the Early Intervention Program:
Demonstration of current and in-depth knowledge of general child
development and health and recognizes various and/or abnormalities of:
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Common pediatric illnesses, both acute and chronic;
b)
Accidental injury (vs) suspected child abuse/neglect;
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Growth and development; and
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Common pediatric disabilities.
Working Conditions
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Normal patient care environment with little or no exposure to dust, noise or
extreme temperature.
Exposure to moderately adverse working conditions in performing certain
patient care activities.
Occasional exposure to infectious diseases when working with patients.