Given the large number of patients and families served, all major diagnostic groups are represented among those we are privileged to serve. Depressive disorders, trauma, bipolar and schizophrenia spectrum disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, and child-adolescent disruptive behavior disorders are the predominant diagnoses of record. Research indicates that 75-90% of persons served in publicly supported comprehensive behavioral health centers have a history of multiple domains of childhood trauma (adverse childhood experiences). Thus, interns can expect to have ample opportunity to refine their knowledge and skills with respect to trauma identification and intervention. Bowen Health (formerly Bowen Center) also has a comprehensive and expanding program for children and families affected by autism spectrum disorders and co-occurring emotional-behavioral disorders.

Example supervised experiences (as listed by APPIC):

Interns will develop a keen understanding of the “culture of poverty.” The region we serve has a large Latino/Latinx/Latine population, and Allen County/Fort Wayne is the home of the largest Burmese community outside of their native country. In addition, some counties have a large Amish population. Bowen Health (formerly Bowen Center) is committed to serving the unique needs of our military veterans and their families. The Center is a Star Behavioral Health Providers (SBHP) of Indiana member. SBHP is a resource for veterans, service members, and their families to locate behavioral health professionals with specialized training in understanding and treating military service members and their families.  Bowen Health (formerly Bowen Center) offers formal trainings focused on a variety of topics related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, including trainings in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Siquilla Liebetrau, Psy.D., HSPP
*Supervisor at site in Warsaw, IN

Dr. Liebetrau is the Vice President of Clinical Services at Bowen Center. She received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University, Illinois School of Professional Psychology and is currently a licensed psychologist in the state of Indiana. She integrates evidence-based practices into her patient-centered orientation. She has had training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as well as Trauma-Informed Therapy and has had extensive assessment experience including Parenting Risk Assessments for the Department of Child Services and the courts, Fitness for Duty assessments of probation officers, pre-bariatric evaluations, opioid risk assessments, bonding assessments, hearsay evaluations, intelligence and personality testing. In her roles at Bowen Center, she has worked with children, adolescents, and adults, and provided addiction recovery treatment for groups and individuals, psychological testing, and supervision of bachelor’s level home-based and school-based service providers, master’s level counseling staff, and pre-doctoral interns. Her main research interest includes trauma. She serves as member of Bowen Center’s Zero Suicide Committee and is an executive team leader in driving more inclusive services.

Tammy Truijens, Psy.D., HSPP
*Supervisor at site in Fort Wayne, IN

Dr. Truijens is the Testing Coordinator at Bowen Center. She earned her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Pacific University, School of Graduate Psychology, and completed her pre-doctoral training at Bowen Center as a member of the National Psychology Training Consortium. She is a licensed psychologist with an endorsement as a Health Service Provider in Psychology in the State of Indiana. She is trained in DBT, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, and evidence-based approaches for patients with substance use concerns. She sees patients of all ages, although primarily adolescents and adults. She also has a strong interest in serving LGBTQIA patients and completes independent assessments for transgender and gender nonconforming patients seeking gender-affirming medical interventions. In her current role, she is focused more heavily on psychological assessment, including parenting risk assessments and diagnostic evaluations for the Department of Child Services, state, and federal probation, as well as fitness for duty evaluations, pre-surgical evaluations, and autism testing. She provides regular trainings related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Megan Marsh, Psy.D., HSPP

Dr. Marsh earned a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Wright Institute and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from The School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute. She completed her pre-doctoral training at Bowen Center as a member of the National Psychology Training Consortium and continued to work at Bowen Center as a Behavioral Health Service Provider and as a Post-Doctoral Fellow before becoming a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Indiana. While she has experience with Parenting Risk Assessments for the Department of Child Services and with psychological testing for diagnostic clarification, her primary focus has been working with teenagers, adults, and couples in a therapeutic setting. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused techniques when working with patients, though often incorporates EMDR and DBT skills as needed. She has a particular interest in working with those struggling with relationships, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use. She is diversity and inclusion advocate and prefers to utilize an interdisciplinary approach to treatment whenever possible.

Diedra Hayman, Ph.D., HSPP

Dr. “D” is a graduate of the University of Florida, and completed her doctorate in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in counseling children. She completed her APA-approved postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Primary Care Family Psychology, again, specializing in Pediatrics. Throughout her career, Dr. “D” has enjoyed psychological assessment of children, and young adolescents, engaging in clinical supervision and clinic/program leadership, and providing cognitive behavioral and lifestyle management therapy with adults when the opportunity arises.  Dr. “D” tends to work from a holistic, biopsychosocial-spiritual perspective, and favors CBT-based and lifestyle strategies, in particular.

Drug Testing

Although Bowen Health (formerly Bowen Center) does not routinely require drug testing as a part of the employment process, if they have reason to believe that an intern/employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol they may require a drug screen. If the person fails the drug screen, they typically place the individual on leave and require them to get a substance use assessment. They will then meet with the individual to evaluate if they can put accommodations in place in order for them to continue work.

Vaccination Requirements

Employees are required to sign a health certification form, which certifies that the intern/employee is free of all communicable and/or contagious disease and free of medical, emotional, and addiction problems, which could significantly interfere with the performance of job responsibilities.

Flu Shot Policy – Annual flu shots are mandatory for all Bowen Center staff unless they have one of the following approved exemptions:

• • Medical Exemptions: Documentation from your medical provider detailing the reason you are not able to receive the flu vaccine will need to be sent to the Infection Prevention Nurse to review. If approved for a Medical Exemption, masks must be worn the entire flu season (October through March) even if the Covid-19 mask mandate were to be lifted.
  • Religious Exemptions: Staff may request a Religious Exemption request form from their HR Coordinator. Religious Exemption requests will then be evaluated by Bowen Center’s attorney who will make the final decision to approve or deny the Religious Exemption request. If approved for a Religious Exemption, masks must be worn the entire flu season (October through March) even if the Covid-19 mask mandate were to be lifted.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:

Although no longer mandated, Bowen Health (formerly Bowen Center) highly recommends that employees receive the vaccination and keep up to date with yearly boosters to help ensure the safety of our employees and patients.

All medical information collected from individuals, including vaccination information, test results, and any other information obtained as a result of testing, will be treated in accordance with applicable laws and policies on confidentiality and privacy.

Background Checks

Bowen Health (formerly Bowen Center) does complete background checks pre-internship, and some are completed once an intern starts at the Center. The background check requirements are dictated by the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) and by company policy. Below is a breakdown of what background checks will be completed.

National Criminal History Check (Initial Online Check and through Fingerprinting)– This check provides general information regarding misdemeanor or felony history. A County Criminal History Check may need to be conducted to get more details if negative criminal history comes back on the National Criminal History Check.

County Criminal History Check– This is conducted for every county the candidate has lived in during the past 5 years.

For both the National Criminal History and the County Criminal History Bowen Health (formerly Bowen Center) initially looks to see if an intern has any misdemeanors in the last 7 years or felonies in the last 10 years. If they have been convicted with one of these charges within these time frames the results are given to the VP of Human Resources and the VP of Risk Management. They will evaluate the results on a case-by-case basis to determine if they are eligible to be hired. When the conviction was charged and the type of conviction will be factored into their decision. These results will also have to be reported to the Department of Children Services per their contract with them.

Indiana Child Protective Services (CPS) Check– If any record is found while conducting this check this information must be presented to our representative at DCS. They will make the determination if they can be cleared. This is determined on a case-by-case basis depending on the severity of the report and when it occurred.

Out of State CPS Check– Conducted in every state the candidate has lived in in the past 5 years. If any record is found, this information must be presented to our representative at DCS. They will make the determination if they can be cleared to serve our DCS patients. This is determined on a case-by-case basis depending on the severity of the report and when it occurred.

Motor Vehicle Record–

Bowen Health (formerly Bowen Center) guidelines for Motor Vehicle Record is no more than 2 speeding tickets in the past 3 years, no speeding tickets of 21 mph or more in the past 3 years, and no major moving violations in the past 5 years (reckless driving, OWI/DWI, etc.). This will not disqualify an intern for the position if the position does not require them to transport patients. A pre-doctoral intern would not be expected to transport patients so this would not disqualify them, BUT they would be required to sign a No Driving Form, which indicates that they cannot drive patients, Bowen Health (formerly Bowen Center) vehicles, or drive during working hours as they will not be covered under the site liability insurance.

Again, please note that, if a negative criminal history is found, Bowen Health (formerly Bowen Center), as the employer, determines the eligibility of internship on a case-by-case basis depending on the severity of the charge and when the intern was convicted of the charge.

When ranking and selecting interns for Bowen Health (formerly Bowen Center), the primary criteria include (but are not limited to):

• Receipt of a master’s degree that is license eligible is required (not education-equivalent)
• Experience and interest in working with folks across the lifespan
• Experience and interest in working in a community mental health center (or similar fast-paced environment) 
• Solid testing experience, including completion of multiple assessment and testing batteries (required, preferred if experience with children, adolescents, and adults)
• Experience and desire to work with a low-income population, many of whom have co-occurring addiction, mental health, and medical issues
• Interest in receiving a generalist internship experience
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team and to coordinate care among members of the treatment team in a fast-paced setting requiring flexibility
• Passion for patient advocacy and commitment to providing ethical, culturally responsive care
• Strong communication skills with patients, colleagues, and stakeholders, including self-advocacy skills
• Personal and professional values aligning with organizational values of mission, stewardship, respect, and integrity

Bowen Health (formerly Bowen Center) is willing to pay for all associated costs for testing and licensing in Indiana as a Mental Health Counselor for those applicants with enough post-Master’s degree experience to qualify. For more information about this process see the page on Indiana licensing information here.

Most interviews occur virtually; however, if an applicant would prefer to interview on site, arrangements can be made. Virtual interviews last approximately 60 minutes. Applicants will be notified of available time slots to interview when the invitation to interview is emailed. If an on-site interview is preferred, candidates can let us know at that time. On-site interviews will also last approximately 60 minutes, and the visit can also include tours of the facilities and the ability to meet Bowen Health (formerly Bowen Center) staff.

Interviews will be conducted by 1 or 2 members of our psychology team and may also include a Talent Acquisitions representative. Interviews are designed to help determine whether candidates will be a good fit for Bowen Center. Interviewers will ask questions to help assess fit and get to know the candidate, and the interviewee will also have an opportunity to ask questions of the interviewers.

Throughout the pandemic, Bowen has remained committed to the safety and well-being of our patients and staff. Our interns will be able to continue to accrue internship hours, including patient contact hours, should further outbreaks/changes during this pandemic create extended/additional situations to work remotely. Currently, services occur in-person. Bowen Health (formerly Bowen Center) follows all CDC recommendations for social distancing, use of PPE, etc. and adapts procedures and workflows to best protect patients and staff when in-person services are required.  Policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and updated based on CDC and ISDH guidance.

Our current policy allows fully vaccinated and unvaccinated staff the option of mask usage.  Bowen Health (formerly Bowen Center) no longer requires all employees to be fully vaccinated, however strongly recommends that employees receive the vaccination and keep up to date with yearly boosters. Offices are provided disinfectant spray and disinfectant wipes for use before and after each patient service and offices are also sprayed routinely with microbial spray. Hand sanitizer is widely available in offices, and protocols are visited frequently per CDC and ISDH recommendations and updated accordingly. All staff are educated on hand washing and infection control measures and are expected to report any symptoms of illness to their director prior to reporting to work. 

Employee Notification of COVID-19 and Removal from the Workplace

Bowen Health (formerly Bowen Center) will require employees to promptly notify their supervisor when they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 by a licensed healthcare provider.

Employees are also required to promptly notify their supervisor with specific details of any symptoms of illness the same day they occur and are not permitted to perform any face-to-face appointments or go into a Bowen Health (formerly Bowen Center) facility until clearance to return to work has been approved by the supervisor. Clearance to return to work may require a COVID-19 test.

The following procedures apply for any employee who test positive or are diagnosed with COVID-19:

• Reach out to your Director and HR Coordinator immediately to report a positive test.
• • If employee is positive, but able to work remotely, it will be determined if remote work options are available.
  • If employee is positive and unable to work remotely, leave options will be presented, including FMLA and Non-FMLA Medical leave.
  • Employees who need to take time off work due to COVID-19 and have Paid Time Off (PTO) available can choose if they would like to utilize their PTO to cover that time off or to take the time unpaid
• Do not return to face-to-face services or enter a Bowen building until officially approved to return by your Director.

Return to Work Criteria

• For any employee removed because they are COVID-19 positive, Bowen Health (formerly Bowen Center) will keep them removed from the workplace until the employee meets the return-to-work criteria or receives a recommendation to return to work from a licensed healthcare provider.
• Symptomatic employees may return to work after all the following are true:
• • At least 24 hours have passed with no fever without fever-reducing medication, and other symptoms of COVID-19 are improving (loss of taste and smell may persist for weeks or months and need not delay the end of isolation).
  • When returning to normal activities, added precautions are taken for the next 5 days, such as taking additional steps for cleaner air, hygiene, masks, physical distance, and/or testing when you will be around other people indoors.
• In crisis situations where staffing levels are low and patient care is at risk, deviations from these requirements may be made with executive approval.
• If an employee has severe COVID-19 or an immune disease, Bowen Health (formerly Bowen Center) will follow the guidance of a licensed healthcare provider regarding return to work.