Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Ave - location 75 New Scotland Ave(CDPCAlbany , NY 12229
Division/Unit: Forensics - BISOT
Web Site:
http://omh.ny.gov/
Psychology Practicum Student - BISOT (ID: 104654) for Fall 2016
Agency/Facility
Albany , NY 12229
School Affiliation
SUNY/St. Rose/Sage
Proposal Information
Description:
Work with Bureau of Institutional Sex Offender Treatment (BISOT). Duties include: Assistance with completion of psychiatric evaluations, requesting ad hoc records for psychological evaluations, assist psychiatric examiners with court preparation, and prepare annual review summaries of computerized records of offenders who are in secure treatment facilities. Prepare research summaries, attend meetings and available trainings if interested. Possibility to observe court testimony and visit sex offender treatment programs if interested.
Skills:
Writing
Research
Hands-on field work
Assessment of sex offender risk
Criminal histories
Internship Areas: Criminal Justice/Corrections, Human Services, Legal Specialties, Scientific Research
Logistical Information
Payment? Unpaid
Number of Hours: 10 - 19
Location: Albany
Number of Interns Needed: 1
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing Senior
Minimum Standing: Sophomore
Degree Concentrations: Criminal Justice/Homeland Security, Human Services, Legal Studies, Psychology/Psychiatry, Social Science, Social Work