We offer a robust Supervised Fieldwork experience for eligible employees applying the science of behavior change with a commitment to client dignity and autonomy.  Our Supervised Fieldwork experience includes: 

• Ongoing training and professional growth for employees through individualized supervision experiences, practice with a diverse set of behavior analytic skills, and a robust group supervision curriculum. 

•  High quality, ongoing supervision and feedback, with a client-centered and compassionate approach to behavior change.  
• Specialized rotations for qualified employees in the areas of: academic teaching and assessment, reduction of severe problem behavior, group instruction; adaptive assessments and skill acquisition programming; early intervention assessments and skill acquisition programming; training and supervision; behavior analytic research; parent training; and collaboration across disciplines.

We work with universities to provide teaching practicum placements for provisionally certified teachers and teachers looking for advanced supervision. 

• Placements allow teachers/trainees to gain high quality supervision and training to employ evidence-based instructional practices with autistic students and students with other developmental disabilities
• Strengths-based approach to teaching supports students in achieving goals and increasing their autonomy across school, community, and workplace settings
• Placements foster collaboration between and across educators and related service providers with emphasis on student and caregiver values and involvement

We provide specialized advanced training to graduate interns and Master’s level therapists that includes training in evidence-based therapy techniques, data collection and analysis, in addition to in-house professional development opportunities and discipline-specific supervision and training listed below.  

• Speech-language therapy 
  • Supervision of graduate interns plus those in their clinical fellowship year (CFY) 
  • Individualized, hands-on support and training, plus a network of experienced speech therapists with whom to collaborate  
• Occupational therapy: 

• • Level 1 and Level II fieldwork experiences 
  • Supportive environment that promotes client choice and autonomy 
• Social work: 

• • Supervision and support for Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSWs) 
  • Emphasis on client autonomy and involvement in therapy

We collaborate with local universities, medical centers, and other institutes to provide fellowship and/or observation experiences for professionals. 

Examples of Practicum, Fellowship and/or Observation Experiences: 

• In collaboration with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and MedStar-Georgetown University Medical Center, Ivymount offers eight week rotations for child and adolescent psychiatry fellows who have already completed their training and residencies. 
• In collaboration with George Washington University and other local universities, Ivymount provides supervision for speech-language therapy graduate interns.
• In collaboration with Georgetown University Hospital, Ivymount offers a monthly rotation for first year developmental and behavioral pediatric residents.