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Site Name: University of California, Davis

Department: Student Health and Counseling Services

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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 1117
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: University of California, Davis
Department: Student Health and Counseling Services
Address: 219 North Hall
930 Orchard Rd
Davis, California 95616-8568
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance from Major City: 75 miles east of San Francisco; 20 miles west of Sacramento
Phone: 530-752-0871
Fax:
Email: lgeiken@shcs.ucdavis.edu
Web Address: https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/about/employment/counseling-services-training-program
Brochure Website's Address: https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/sites/g/files/dgvnsk7846/files/media/documents/InternshipBrochure07.29.2020.pdf
Primary Agency Type: University Counseling Center
Additional Agency Types:
  • University Counseling Center
Member of APPIC since:
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Lissa Joy Geiken Ph.D.
Chief Psychologist: Karin Nilsson
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 12
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 2
Position Information
Start Date: 08/01/2024
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 5
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 42200
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): Paid vacation and sick days
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site We offer 5 internship positions, each with a unique emphasis or rotation: 1) Campus Outreach to develop programming aligned with addressing social justice concerns, 2) working with athletes and teams in Sport Psychology, 3) supporting Undocumented Students thru outreach and counseling, 4) Eating Disorders, 5) General Clinical/Training Focus. Please see our website for more information: https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/about/employment/counseling-services-training-program Note that our Interns tend to stay for a 2nd year to deepen their work and expertise as post-doctoral residents earning approximately $59,832 plus benefits. Trainees living in Davis tend to bike in to work, enjoying the sunny warm climate. The day typically begins with a training seminar, followed by an hour of an initial consultation with an incoming client, an hour of clinical prep for writing notes or doing case management, a follow-up hour with a client. Then, an hour lunch break, and 3-4 hours of followup sessions with clients. A given work day may diversify that by including providing group therapy, having supervision, an outreach activity or another type of meeting. Trainees are encouraged to have 45 minute followup sessions in order to have time to write brief followup notes, consult or have a break. *Note that in-office/remote work involving teletherapy and telesupervision is an evolving part of our practice following CDC and/or county health guidelines.
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? No
Is this program fully affiliated with one or more doctoral programs? No
Is this program partially affiliated with one or more doctoral programs? No
Internship Application Process
Accepting Applicants: Yes
Application Due Date: 11/06/2023 11:59 PM EST
Interviews at this site are: Not Offered
A Virtual Interview is: Required
Interview notification date: 12/05/2023
Tentative interview date: 12/11/23
Interview process description:

Application materials:

We are requesting that as part of your application, you include a one- page cover letter, providing a summary of how your goals and experience match the opportunities available at our site. Please list and bold the interest areas in which you are interested (Eating Disorder, Sport Psychology, AB540/Undocumented Student, Campus Outreach, or General Clinical/Training Focus). Please describe your experience related to the emphasis area/s you are applying for.

See our website for more information about the training opportunties at our site: https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/about/employment-caps-training

Please note: Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours is 425, and expected to be achieved at time of application submission. If your hours are close to this cut off (25-50 hours), please include a statement in your cover letter explaining your accrual of hours and how you intend to obtain additional hours this current year. Intervention hours may include individual therapy, group therapy, couples counseling, career counseling, assessment interpretation sessions, crisis interventions, providing supervision, faciitating outreach presentations, and mental health podcasts. 

International students are encouraged to apply.  Authorization to work during internship is obtained thru your graduate program, typically CPT (Curricular Practical Training). 

Interviews:

Applicants are contacted to set up interviews BY EMAIL by on December 05,2023. One hour individual phone interviews or virtual/video interviews are usually conducted during January 3- 12th but may also occur between December 11-15th.  The recruitment committee typically consists of the training director, a current trainee of our program, and a supervisor.  

Information about our program:

Communication with the TD, current/previous interns and other staff are welcome. After interviews, we will host an optional, online meeting for candidates to further ask questions of the TD, supervisors, and current UCD trainees in mid-January.

We are looking forward to the opportunity to get to know you!

 
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: University of Denver, University of Oregon, Wright Institute, Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Adler University, Washington State University, University of North Texas, Arizona State University, Alliant International University, University of Iowa
Internship Applicant Requirements
US Citizenship Required: No
If NOT a U.S. Citizen, Authorization to Work or to Engage in Practical Training (CPT or OPT) in the US is Required: Yes
Canadian Citizenship Required: No
If NOT a Canadian Citizen, Authorization to Work in Canada or to Engage in Practical Training (CPT or OPT) in Canada is Required: Yes
Masters Degree Required: No
Comprehensive Exams Passed: Yes, by ranking deadline
Dissertation Proposal Approved: Yes, by start of internship
Dissertation Defended: No
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable): 425
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable):
Minimum Number of Combined Intervention and Assessment Hours (if applicable):
Minimum Number of Years of Grad Training Required (if applicable): 3
Accepted / Not-Accepted Program Types
Clinical Psychology Accepted
Counseling Psychology Accepted
School Psychology Not Accepted
APA-Accredited Accepted
CPA-Accredited Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited Not Accepted
Non-Accredited Not Accepted
Ph.D Degree Accepted
Psy.D. Degree Accepted
Ed.D. Degree Accepted
This institution, department, internship, or postdoctoral program requires trainees to sign a statement about personal behavior and/or religious beliefs as a condition of admission and/or retention in the program: No
How to obtain text of statement:
Other Requirements: According to University of California policies, this internship is considered a sensitive position and requires a background check as a condition of employment. Employment is dependent on obtaining and maintaining a credentialing clearance, background clearance and medical clearance (i.e updated immunizations) according to University Health Service policies.
Program Description

The aims of the UC Davis Health Psychology Internship Program are to recruit and train ethical, clinically skilled, and culturally sensitive psychologists who are prepared for early career practice in health service psychology and to to cultivate the attitudes and behaviors that promote a professional identity rooted in wellness through a combination of didactic education, experiential learning, mentorship, and supervision.  

The educational philosophy and training model of our internship program is to provide training grounded in core competencies and the scientific principles of our profession, which emphasize the area of applied practice. The training staff realizes that the most important learning occurs through providing service under the direct supervision and mentorship of a senior staff professional. Such "learning by doing" is further guided, enriched and deepened through seminars, consultations and in-service staff development activities. Interns have the opportunity to participate in one of the following interest areas: general clinical/training, eating disorders, campus community outreach programming, sport psychology, and working with students who are undocumented or from mixed status families.

Depending on funding and appropriateness for continuation, postdoctoral opportunities may be available for interns who complete their doctoral degree requirements and are interested in continuing as a Postdoctoral Resident.

See the website for detailed information about our internship program and Student Health and Counseling Services in general.

Our aims align with the university and Student Health and Counseling Services mission to utilize a student centered approach promoting inclusivity, innovation, well-being, and responsible stewardship of resources. The setting of UC Davis SHCS provides extensive opportunities to provide clinical services and outreach activities to a diverse demographic of students. 

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers:
Children:
Adolescents: Yes
Adults: Yes
Family: Yes
Older Adults: Yes
Inpatients:
Outpatients: Yes
Gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender: Yes
Ethnic minorities: Yes
Spanish-speaking: Yes
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired: Yes
Students: Yes
International Students: Yes
Rural:
Urban:
Low income: Yes
Homelessness: Yes
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Treatment Modalities
Assessment: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Individual Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Couples Therapy:
Family Therapy:
Group Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Community Intervention: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Consultation/Liaison: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Crisis Intervention: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Brief Psychotherapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Long-term Psychotherapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Cognitive Rehabilitation:
Primary Care: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Evidenced Based Practice: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Evidence Based Research: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision of Practicum students :
Other: Career Counseling

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology:
Women's Health:
HIV/AIDS:
Eating Disorders: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Sexual Disorders:
Sports Psychology: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Rehabilitation Psychology:
Physical Disabilities:
Learning Disabilities:
Developmental Disabilities:
Assessment:
Neuropsychology-Adult:
Neuropsychology-Child:
Serious Mental Illness:
Anxiety Disorders: Experience (21% to 30%)
Trauma/PTSD: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sexual Abuse: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Substance Use Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Forensics/Corrections:
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology:
Pediatrics:
School:
Counseling: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Vocational/Career Development: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Multicultural Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Feminist Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Religion/Spirituality: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Public Policy/Advocacy:
Program Development/Evaluation: Experience (21% to 30%)
Supervision: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Research:
Administration: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Integrated health care - primary: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Integrated health care - specialty:
Other:

Additional information about training opportunities: Not all rotations or training experiences may be available as described in the APPIC Directory. Please consult the program's application materials or their website at: https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/about/employment/counseling-services-training-program  for a complete description of the training opportunities available at this training site. IF the site has not updated their information by August 1, feel free to contact the Training Director for additional information.

Summary of the Characteristics of the Specified Internship Class
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Number of Completed Applications: 132 115 115 142 114 94 102
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 35 44 36 34 38 38 38
Total number of interns: 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 3 2 2 0 0 2 1
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 2 3 3 5 5 3 4
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 3 2 3 5 5 3 3
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 2 3 2 0 0 2 2
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 40 40 40 13 10 95 52
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023
Academic teaching:
Community mental health center: 0
Consortium: 0
University Counseling Center: 4
Hospital/Medical Center: 1
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 0
Psychiatric facility: 0
Correctional facility: 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0
School district/system: 0
Independent practice setting: 0
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0
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