9. Assessment: Assessment and diagnosis of problems, capabilities and issues associated with individuals, groups, and/or organizations. READINESS FOR PRACTICUM READINESS FOR INTERNSHIP READINESS FOR ENTRY TO PRACTICE 9A. Knowledge of Measurement and Psychometrics Demonstrates knowledge of the scientific, Selects assessment measures with attention to Independently selects and implements multiple theoretical, and contextual basis of test issues of reliability and validity methods and means of evaluation in ways that construction and interviewing are responsive to and respectful of diverse Examples: individuals, couples, families, and groups and Identifies appropriate assessment measures Examples: context for seen at practice site Demonstrates awareness of the benefits and Consults with supervisor regarding selection of limitations of standardized assessment Examples: assessment measures Demonstrates knowledge of the construct(s) Demonstrates awareness and competent use assessed of culturally sensitive instruments, norms Evidences understanding of basic psychometric Seeks consultation as needed to guide constructs such as validity, reliability, and test assessment construction Describes limitations of assessment data reflected in assessment reports 9B. Knowledge of Assessment Methods Demonstrates basic knowledge of administration Demonstrates awareness of the strengths and Independently understands the strengths and and scoring of traditional assessment measures, limitations of administration, scoring and limitations of diagnostic approaches and models and techniques, including clinical interpretation of traditional assessment interpretation of results from multiple measures interviewing and mental status exam measures as well as related technological for diagnosis and treatment planning advances Examples: Examples: Accurately administers and scores various Independently and accurately selects, Examples: assessment in non-clinical (e.g. course) administers, and scores and interprets Demonstrates intermediate level ability to contexts assessment tools with clinical populations accurately select, administer, score and Demonstrates knowledge of initial interviewing Selection of assessment tools reflects a interpret assessment tools with client methods(both structured and semi-structured flexible approach to answering the diagnostic populations interviews, mini-mental status exam) questions Collects accurate and relevant data from Comprehensive reports include discussion of structured and semi-structured interviews and strengths and limitations of assessment mini-mental status exams measures as appropriate Interview and report lead to formulation of a diagnosis and the development of appropriate treatment plan
9. Assessment: Assessment and diagnosis of problems, capabilities and issues associated with individuals, groups, and/or organizations. READINESS FOR PRACTICUM READINESS FOR INTERNSHIP READINESS FOR ENTRY TO PRACTICE 9A. Knowledge of Measurement and Psychometrics Demonstrates knowledge of the scientific, theoretical, and contextual basis of test construction and interviewing Examples: Demonstrates awareness of the benefits and limitations of standardized assessment Demonstrates knowledge of the construct(s) assessed Evidences understanding of basic psychometric constructs such as validity, reliability, and test construction Selects assessment measures with attention to issues of reliability and validity Examples: Identifies appropriate assessment measures for seen at practice site Consults with supervisor regarding selection of assessment measures Independently selects and implements multiple methods and means of evaluation in ways that are responsive to and respectful of diverse individuals, couples, families, and groups and context Examples: Demonstrates awareness and competent use of culturally sensitive instruments, norms Seeks consultation as needed to guide assessment Describes limitations of assessment data reflected in assessment reports 9B. Knowledge of Assessment Methods Demonstrates basic knowledge of administration and scoring of traditional assessment measures, models and techniques, including clinical interviewing and mental status exam Examples: Accurately administers and scores various assessment in non-clinical (e.g. course) contexts Demonstrates knowledge of initial interviewing methods(both structured and semi-structured interviews, mini-mental status exam) Demonstrates awareness of the strengths and limitations of administration, scoring and interpretation of traditional assessment measures as well as related technological advances Examples: Demonstrates intermediate level ability to accurately select, administer, score and interpret assessment tools with client populations Collects accurate and relevant data from structured and semi-structured interviews and mini-mental status exams Independently understands the strengths and limitations of diagnostic approaches and interpretation of results from multiple measures for diagnosis and treatment planning Examples: Independently and accurately selects, administers, and scores and interprets assessment tools with clinical populations Selection of assessment tools reflects a flexible approach to answering the diagnostic questions Comprehensive reports include discussion of strengths and limitations of assessment measures as appropriate Interview and report lead to formulation of a diagnosis and the development of appropriate treatment plan
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