The Psychology Pre-Doctoral Internship Program is based on a scientist-practitioner model. We have a total of 9 full-time intern positions; 8 of these positions provide generalist training and 1 position provides training in a neuropsychology track. The intern in the neuropsychology track completes 3 neuropsychology rotations during the training year in addition to 3 other clinical rotation electives.
Our internship program is designed to provide interns with a broad range of clinical experiences. Interns are expected to engage in clinical training 80% of their time and be engaged in didactics/scholarly inquiry 20% of the time. Our program employs a developmental model of learning with the goal of providing interns with the most up-to-date knowledge, skill, and interventions for a rapidly changing health care arena. Training is dedicated to a quest for scholarly inquiry and professional problem solving, with supervisors serving as mentors to the interns.
The goal of the Psychology Internship Program is to prepare interns for the practice of professional psychology in a variety of settings with a particular emphasis on preparation for VA and other medical settings. It is our mission to assist interns, not only in the acquisition of a range of professional skills, but in the development of a professional identity and role. Training objectives include developing a broad range of competencies in (1) Research, (2) Ethical and Legal Standards, (3) Individual and Cultural Diversity, (4) Professional Values, Attitudes, and Behaviors, (5) Communication and Interpersonal Skills, (6) Assessment, (7) Intervention, (8) Supervision, and (9) Consultation and Interprofessional Skills. Interns will demonstrate competence expected of an entry level professional in providing direct clinical services, including individual therapy, group therapy, psychiatric assessment, case management, treatment planning, patient education, and stress-management training. Additional clinical experiences may include: alcohol/substance abuse treatment, geropsychology treatment, and rehabilitation psychology.