Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Child and Adolescent Psychology Track

Master
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Clinical Training

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The Eligibility Center at The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD provides assessments, treatment plans and referrals for children and adolescents ages 3-17 that live in Harris County. The Eligibility Center strives to educate youth and families on recognizing and managing behavioral health symptoms and supporting an increased awareness of behavioral health through the coordination of agency and community resources. 

Primary clinical tasks for the intern on the Child and Adolescent Track at the Harris Center include conducting psychosocial diagnostic interviews with children and families and completing behavioral health assessments to determine best course of treatment for the child or adolescent. Additional services provided by the intern may include psychological assessment, individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (e.g.,TF-CBT), skills training, case management, referrals to inpatient and/or outpatient services, family partner support, crisis management and parent and child skills training.

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Telehealth Therapy

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As part of the TCHATT program within the Texas Children’s Mental Health Care Consortium, the intern on the Child and Adolescent Psychology Track will also provide short-term evidence-based telehealth therapy for children and adolescents with varied psychological problems. Additionally, they will provide consultation with schools and families on supporting children’s emotional well-being.  Finally, opportunities for school-based presentations and engagement will be available.  

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Trainings and Presentations

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In addition to clinical services, the psychology intern will be able to participate in the development and presentation of Continuing Education events on such topics as “Distress Tolerance”, “CBT for Trauma”, “Effective Strategies for Developing Resilience”, Safety Planning for Children, Adolescents and Adults with Histories of Suicide Attempts and/or Ideation”. 

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Supervision

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Michelle Byron, Psy.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in a leadership role in the Mental Health Division at the Harris Center. Dr. Byron is the primary supervisor for this track and will meet weekly with the intern. She provides multiple intensive 3-day CBT trainings for all therapists at the Harris Center who provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults.  Dr. Byron also provides weekly clinical supervision to clinical staff and provides clinical care to children, adolescents, and adults.  She has expertise in the treatment of clients with a history of suicidality, trauma, and depression. Scott Hickey, Ph.D. will provide additional clinical supervision at the Harris Center. Program faculty from the Department of Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine will provide supervision for telehealth therapy patients.