2.1 Chapter Overview
You have been a student in human services for a while now. You have probably grown comfortable in your role as “student.” What does it mean to transition to the role of “intern”? You may have lots of questions about your fieldwork—some that may be general in nature, and some that will be specific to your agency. In this chapter we try to address some of the most common concerns, and also offer some suggestions for handling your first weeks in the field.
2.1.1 Learning Objectives
After reading this chapter, you will be able to do the following:
- communicate basic expectations of working in the field
- recognize the importance of understanding and complying with agency policies and procedures
- identify methods to integrate into the field placement team
2.1.2 Preview of Key Terms
- CROWN Act: an act to protect hairstyles from racial discrimination
- Confidentiality: spoken, written, and behavioral communication practices designed to provide and maintain an individual’s or group’s privacy. Includes licensing and HIPAA requirements.
2.1.3 Licenses and Attributions for Chapter Overview
“Chapter Overview” by Yvonne M. Smith LCSW licensed under CC BY 4.0.
“Confidentiality” definition is from “Glossary” in Succeeding at Your Internship: A Handbook Written For and with Students by Christopher J Mruk and John C. Moor, which is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International License.