SUPERVISORY STAFF
East Kentucky Rural Psychology Predoctoral Internship

One or more licensed psychologists serve as primary clinical supervisors at each rotation site. Interns receive a minimum of two (2) hours of individual supervision each week from their primary supervisor(s). Weekly group supervision is also required and may include attending practicum students and/or master’s level clinicians. Group supervision may focus on legal/ethical issues and clinical topics. As interns progress, they may opt to focus on the development of supervisory skills by co-supervising a practicum student, when available.

Supervision is considered a continual and collaborative process with mutual training goals specified between supervisor and intern. As interns work closely beside their training mentors, they receive more than ample opportunities for informal “case-by-case” supervision. Formalized supervisory sessions are directed toward meeting identified learning needs, providing meaningful feedback and/or specific skills training, and facilitating the intern’s professional development by providing appropriate role models. Supervision may include audio or video taping, direct observation, or case data/note review. Supervision modalities may vary dependent upon the orientation and style of the supervising psychologist. At the conclusion of each rotation, primary supervisors complete written performance evaluations and provide interns with summary feedback. Interns are asked to respond to their evaluations in writing, and copies are forwarded to university training directors. Likewise, interns complete written evaluations of their experiences following each rotation and upon conclusion of the training year.

CURRENT SUPERVISORY STAFF:

Vincent Dummer, Psy.D.
Catholic University of Nijmegen, Holland (1979). Director of Training and Consulting Psychologist - Kentucky River Community Care.

Dr. Dummer is a part-time psychologist with Kentucky River Community Care where he conducts psychological assessments with outpatient clients and provides supervision to master's level psychological associates. He also maintains a private practice in Lexington, Kentucky. He is interested in assessment of various populations, as well as working with trauma victims with deeply ingrained personality issues related to their victimization. He is comfortable working with individuals, couples and groups. As a supervisor, he tries to adapt supervision to the degree of experience of the supervisee. His orientation is eclectic, with a strong influence from cognitive behavioral schools and the human potential movement. Computerizing psychological assessment is a side interest.

Brenda Hughes, Ph.D.
University of Kentucky (1999). Staff Psychologist – Kentucky River Community Care.

Dr. Brenda Hughes is a licensed psychologist with Kentucky River Community Care, Inc. She is the Director of two trauma programs serving the needs of victims of interpersonal violence: The Rape Crisis Center and Project ADVANCE, a day treatment center for women who have substance abuse and victimization issues. Her research has been related to the effects of childhood sexual abuse in adult survivors, especially as related to suicidal behaviors. Dr. Hughes has a special interest in trauma assessment.

Amy Goodson, Ph.D.
Duquesne University (2004). Director of Psychological – ARH Psychiatric Center.

Dr. Goodson is the Director of Psychology and a staff clinical psychologist at the ARH Psychiatric Center, where she provides services to an inpatient population with a variety of acute mood/psychotic disorders. Her interests include brief psychodynamic therapy, treatment of trauma victims and working with the chronically mentally ill. Dr. Goodson is especially concerned with providing inpatient treatment that maintains the patient's dignity and respect and empowers patients in their recovery process.

Mark Phillips, Psy.D
Baylor University (2006). Staff Psychologist -ARH Psychiatric Center

Dr. Phillips is a recent graduate of the internship program and has chosen to stay on with ARH as a staff psychologist. His interests include anxiety related issues in children and adults, addiction and recovery, and psychotic disorders. Dr. Phillips orientation is cognitive behavioral with an emphasis on the importance of the therapeutic relationship and the use of empirically supported treatments matched to the client’s presenting problem. Dr. Phillips has found that community involvement (e.g. attending local festivals, involvement with a school, and membership in a local church) can play an important role in adapting to the regional culture and developing a better understanding of his patients.

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