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Site Name: Children's Hospital of Michigan

Department: Department Child Psychiatry & Psychology

Department : Department Child Psychiatry & Psychology

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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 1362
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Children's Hospital of Michigan
Department: Department Child Psychiatry & Psychology
Address: 3901 Beaubien Blvd.
Detroit, Michigan 48201
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI
Distance from Major City: 0 miles from Detroit
Phone: 313-993-7159
Fax: 313-993-0282
Email: jmeade@med.wayne.edu
Web Address: https://www.childrensdmc.org/for-health-professionals/just-for-doctors/physician-education-research/clinical-psychology
Brochure Website's Address: https://www.childrensdmc.org/for-health-professionals/just-for-doctors/physician-education-research/clinical-psychology
Primary Agency Type: Academic Health Center
Additional Agency Types:
  • Child/Adolescent Psychiatric or Pediatrics
  • Psychology Department
Member of APPIC since:
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Jill Meade
Chief Psychologist:
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 3
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 3
Position Information
Start Date: 08/01/2024
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 4
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 28352
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Dissertation Release Time, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Licensing Exam Release Time, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): 15 Leave days (vacation, personal, post-doc interviewing), 3 academic days (conferences, dissertation defense), conference support, purchase of some educational materials. Free parking is provided.
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site Tuesday 8 AM Rehab team meeting. One hour seminar at 8 AM- Wednesdays and Thursdays. Wednesday noon seminar/journal club/case conference. Pediatric Psychology track: Specialty Chronic Illness Clinics for 3 half days per week (e.g. HIV, Oncology, Myelomeningocele, Developmental Assessment, Pain, Burn Clinics). Pediatric Neuropsychology track: Participate in weekly Neuropsychology assessments (Medical Neuropsychology or Neurodevelopmental Clinic). Both Rotations: 4-6 therapy cases per week- mostly afternoon, Telehealth facilities available. Individual (2-3 hours per week) or group (2-4 hrs. per week) supervision, Inpatient consult- up to 2 per week- can be anytime, and Rehabilitation Services assessments - up to 2 per month in teams.
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
Masters Psychology Practicum Students
Do Psychology Interns/Postdocs Have the Opportunity to Supervise Practicum Students?Yes
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: 11/27/2023 11:59 PM EST
Interviews at this site are: Not Offered
A Virtual Interview is: Required
Interview notification date: 12/15/2023
Tentative interview date: N/A
Interview process description:

NOTE: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 27 FOR PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGY TRACK ONLY. NEUROPSYCHOLOGY TRACK APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER ORIGINAL DUE DATE OF NOVEMBER 15 WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.

We are looking for applicants who have mastered the basic assessment and therapy skills and have demonstrated a true interest in becoming 1) a pediatric psychologist or 2) a pediatric neuropsychologist. We have dedicated training tracks for each.  Please apply only to the track for which you are truly qualified and which matches your career path. We are also looking for applicants who have a combination of the flexibility, tactfulness, assertiveness, and positive life outlook necessary to work in a multidisciplinary setting with medically ill children and their families. Our internship has a commitment to attracting and training diverse interns.

Interviews in December 2023 and January 2024.  

Those candidates selected for interviews on each track will receive a notification email by end of day on December 15, 2023.  They will then be asked to rank their interview date preferences, and they will be scheduled. Those not receiving interviews will be notified by December 20, 2023.

We plan to conduct all virtual interviews for December 2023 and January 2024.  Approximately 20 individuals will be invited for virtual interviews on each track. Traditionally, four interviewees are scheduled on each interview day and are interviewed by the Director of Training and two other licensed psychologist supervisors for one hour per interview.  These are individual, not group interviews.  Two interviews start at 9 AM and end at 12 PM; two start at 1:30 PM and end at 4:30 PM. Photos will be requested of all interviewees; these are optional. Interviewees headed for a career in pediatric neuropsychology will be scheduled for an interview with our pediatric neuropsychologist.  Applicants who accept an interview cannot change the date of the interview although they can cancel it.  Interviewees will have the opportunity to attend separate virtual "Intern Chats" where they can hear from current interns and ask questions.

In addition to inquiring about assessment and treatment experiences, the faculty/ staff will ask the interviewee to describe their experiences working in health care, pediatric, or other medical settings.  Successful applicants to our program have typically done a least one practicum in a pediatric medical, neuropsychological, or other health care setting or in some other way demonstrated their interest in pediatric psychology or pediatric neuropsychology.

There are NO minimums for Intervention and Assessment, though we do hope that Neuropsych applicants have ample assessment experience, and the Pediatric Psychology applicants have ample intervention experience. Please note that to be selected for a Neuropsych interview, applicants are preferred to have completed and written reports including at least 10 WISC-Vs (or equivalent), 10 major achievement tests (WJ or WIAT-4), and 7 child/ adolescent therapy cases.  In addition, we prefer that all applicants have seen at least 10 child/adolescent therapy cases by start of internship. 

Stipend funding for the intern positions will be through HRSA Graduate Psychology Education Grant (D40HP33377).  This funding requires the following: intern must be in an APA-accredited program, a citizen of the United States, a non-citizen national of the United States, or a foreign national who possesses a visa permitting permanent residence in the United States. Individuals on temporary or student visas are not eligible participants. 

 
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: Wayne State University, Central Michigan University, Spalding University, Texas A&M, Illinois Institute of Technology, University of Detroit Mercy, Argosy University, D,C., Michigan State University, Fuller Graduate Psychology, Howard University, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, University of Georgia, Georgia School of Professional Psychology, Alliant IU/California School Professional Psychology, University of Windsor, University of Texas, Austin, Nova Southeastern, University of Houston, and University of Memphis, University at Buffalo/North Campus, University of Missouri-Columbia, University of Connecticut, Texas A&M University College Station, Eastern Michigan University, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, University of Colorado, Loyola University of Chicago, Pacific University, University of Indianapolis, University of Illinois at Chicago
Internship Applicant Requirements
US Citizenship Required: Yes
If NOT a U.S. Citizen, Authorization to Work or to Engage in Practical Training (CPT or OPT) in the US is Required: No
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: No
Masters Degree Required: No
Comprehensive Exams Passed: Yes, by application deadline
Dissertation Proposal Approved: Yes, by start of internship
Dissertation Defended: No
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable):
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 Accepted
APA-Accredited Accepted
CPA-Accredited Not Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited
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: In addition to APPI, we are also requesting a cover letter clearly stating which track(s) you are applying for, your curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and one de-identified integrative psychological or neuropsychological testing report. We require demonstrated interest in pediatric psychology or pediatric neuropsychology judged by applicant's training, practicum experience, research activities, publications and presentations or volunteer work. Psychology interns will be paid as Independent Contractors, and will be required to pass background check and to complete health screen. Interns will be required to have their own student liability insurance during training year. Additional employment outside the internship during the training year is strongly discouraged. Funding for intern positions is through HRSA Graduate Psychology Education Grant. This funding requires the following: intern must be in an APA-accredited program, a citizen of the United States, a non-citizen national of the United States, or a foreign national who possesses a visa permitting permanent residence in the United States. Individuals on temporary or student visas are not eligible participants.
Program Description

Goal: prepare interns for entry-level work or post-doctoral fellowships in the specialized area of pediatric psychology or pediatric neuropsychology. CHM psychology interns have recently matched with the following postdocs: Pediatric Psychology: Texas Children’s, Cincinnati Children’s, Stanford Health, St. Louis Children’s, Hurley Medical Ctr, Univ British Columbia. Pediatric Neuropsychology: Kennedy Krieger, Mass General/Harvard, University of Connecticut, Children’s Medical Center Dallas, Univ of Minnesota, Univ of Michigan

The internship offers two training tracks with many similarities but different emphases. Interns start the year focused in their specialty area. The second half of internship continues selected track activities, but also includes key experiences from the other track.

Pediatric Psychology Interns (track 1):

First Rotation: focused on Pediatric Psychology activities including working in three multidisciplinary specialty clinics per week (e.g. Pain, Burn, HIV, Oncology, Myelomeningocele, Developmental Assessment Clinic), half day in each clinic, and extra inpatient consult experience in Burn and Trauma cases. Interns become familiar with the unique medical and psychological aspects of a specific chronic illness, as well as empirically based assessment and treatment of that disease. Together with the supervisor, the intern learns to conduct psychosocial screenings with the patients and families including assessing mental health functioning, coping with illness, regimen adherence, school functioning and developmental status, peer functioning, and family functioning. Brief interventions and/or referrals are provided as needed, and information is shared with team members. These clinics are by definition multidisciplinary. Some neurocognitive activities occur this rotation.

Second Rotation: continued work in select specialty clinics plus select neurocognitive training activities.

Pediatric Neuropsychology Interns (track 2):

First Rotation: focused on Pediatric Neuropsychology activities including outpatient Pediatric Neuropsychology evaluations at CHM where interns learn, administer, and interpret neuropsychological test batteries for children with various neurologic disorders, developmental disorders, and chronic medical conditions. Subspecialty training occurs in both medical neuropsychology (e.g., both new-onset injuries and chronic conditions) and preschool neurodevelopmental evaluations (e.g., including developmental, adaptive, social and behavioral functioning for patients with complex medical histories with tools such as the Bayley-5, Vineland-III, Mullen, DAS-II, and the ADOS-2).

Second Rotation: continued work in neurocognitive activities of interest plus experience in select multidisciplinary specialty clinic(s).

Twelve Month Activities

  • Inpatient Pediatric Psychology Consultations: average one consult per week. Pediatric Psychology interns also have weekly Trauma/Burn consult experience.
  • Child and Adolescent Therapy: minimally 100 contact hours of intervention (e.g. 4-6 contacts per week). Those served includes inpatients as well as outpatients. Interns have multiple therapy supervisors. Caseloads can be focused on areas of interest.
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation Services: teams made of an intern from each track complete up to two assessments per month
  • Didactic Seminars: Pediatric Psychology, Pediatric Neuropsychology, CHM Pediatric Grand Rounds (when applicable); 2-3 hours didactics per week.
  • Monthly Conferences: Psychiatry/Psychology Case Conference (including intern case presentations), Pediatric Psychology Journal Club, Intern Research/Dissertation Presentations, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion seminars, Intern Wellness.
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: Didactics and experiential application of DEI principals are a key competency.
  • Intern Wellness: Wellness activities and didactics are built into the internship.
  • Supervision and Mentoring: At least two hours per week individual and two hours per week of group supervision. All supervision is face-to-face or over secure video conferencing. Interns choose a mentor to help guide their training.
  • Research Elective available with Dr. Deborah Ellis at Wayne State University.

HRSA Grant Support

Children’s Hospital of Michigan has received a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Graduate Psychology Education (GPE) grant (#D40HP33377) which started date of September 1, 2019. The grant was renewed and 2024-2025 will be Year 6. This grant will support intern stipends and provide enhanced education and training to interns and faculty in trauma, pain management, and opioid/substance use disorders within an interdisciplinary setting. Trainings will include collaborations with Pharmacy, Child Life, and other experts.

Due to the rigorous nature of the internship, employment outside the internship during the training year is highly discouraged.

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers:
Children: Yes
Adolescents: Yes
Adults: Yes
Family: Yes
Older Adults:
Inpatients: Yes
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: Yes
Urban: Yes
Low income: Yes
Homelessness: Yes
Other: Arabic speaking

(training opportunities continued)

Treatment Modalities
Assessment: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Individual Therapy: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Couples Therapy:
Family Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Group Therapy:
Community Intervention: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Consultation/Liaison: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Crisis Intervention: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Brief Psychotherapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Long-term Psychotherapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Cognitive Rehabilitation: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Primary Care: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Evidenced Based Practice: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidence Based Research: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision of Practicum students : Exposure (1% to 20%)
Other: Rehabilitation and inpatient intervention

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Women's Health:
HIV/AIDS: Experience (21% to 30%)
Eating Disorders: Experience (21% to 30%)
Sexual Disorders:
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Physical Disabilities: Experience (21% to 30%)
Learning Disabilities: Experience (21% to 30%)
Developmental Disabilities: Experience (21% to 30%)
Assessment: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Neuropsychology-Adult:
Neuropsychology-Child: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Serious Mental Illness: Experience (21% to 30%)
Anxiety Disorders: Experience (21% to 30%)
Trauma/PTSD: Experience (21% to 30%)
Sexual Abuse:
Substance Use Disorders:
Forensics/Corrections:
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology:
Pediatrics: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
School:
Counseling:
Vocational/Career Development:
Multicultural Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Feminist Therapy:
Religion/Spirituality:
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Public Policy/Advocacy:
Program Development/Evaluation: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Research: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Administration: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Integrated health care - primary: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Integrated health care - specialty: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
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://www.childrensdmc.org/for-health-professionals/just-for-doctors/physician-education-research/clinical-psychology  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: 65 53 72 109 63 92 108
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 17 16 16 37 32 30 48
Total number of interns: 2 2 2 4 4 4 4
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 2 2 2 4 4 4 4
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 1 1 1 4 4 3 3
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 1 1 1 0 0 1 1
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 2 1 1 3 3 3 4
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0 1 1 1 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 40 10 24 38 with children/adolescents 15 with children/adolescents 10 with children/adolescents 4 with children/adolescents
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 79 55 54 84 with children/adolescents 51 with children/adolescents 58 with children/adolescents 55 with children/adolescents
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: 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 4
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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