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Y.E.S.S. Program reduces office referrals by 50%,
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Competency Development
Competencies we hope to develop include:
- Knowledge of scientifically-supported assessment and intervention strategies
- Skills associated with data-driven treatment decisions
- Valuing the unique contributions of different disciplines
- Knowledge of laws and policies governing other disciplines
- Understanding the philosophy of expanded school mental health
- Ability to assess and integrate psychological practice into school culture
- Understanding discipline-specific biases, ethics, and expertise
- Collaborative, cross-discipline consultation skills
- Awareness of urban verses rural practice differences
- Comfort with videoconference technology for training, consultation and service
This training program places students in real world contexts to interface with professionals from multiple disciplines on a weekly basis. It teaches, through case-based learning, interdisciplinary consultation skills and the challenges of implementing and evaluating evidence-based practices in community settings. It exposes students to university-community collaboration and innovative technology as a way to foster preparation for integrated service delivery.
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Y.E.S.S. Program • Ohio University • Porter Hall 200
• Athens, OH 45701 • 877-443-0010 • 740-597-2925
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