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Site Name: Shared Vision Psychological Services, Inc.

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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 1757
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Shared Vision Psychological Services, Inc.
Department: Clinical Training Program
Address: Shared Vision Psychological Services
1200 Harger Road
Suite 600
Oak Brook , Illinois 60523
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL-IN-WI MSA
Distance from Major City: 15-20 miles from Chicago
Phone: 630-571-5750x227
Fax: 630-571-5751
Email: SRosenberg@sharedvision.org
Web Address: http://www.sharedvision.org
Brochure Website's Address: https://sharedvision.org/doctoral-training-program/
Primary Agency Type: Private Outpatient Clinic
Additional Agency Types:
  • Other
Member of APPIC since:
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Sari Rosenberg
Chief Psychologist: Kristin Condon
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 11
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 2
Position Information
Start Date: 07/09/2024
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 3
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 32500
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Health Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): Qualification for student loan forgiveness; Tax deferred retirement savings account available; Funds toward professional development activities; Coverage of specialized consultation supervision; Participation in all in-house workshops and seminars free of charge
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site Please refer to our website for a full overview of the SVPS Clinical Psychology Doctoral Internship Curriculum: https://sharedvision.org//wp-content/uploads/2018/09/curriculum-for-doctoral-internship.pdf
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
Masters Psychology Practicum StudentsNo
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: 11/01/2023 11:59 PM EST
Interviews at this site are:
A Virtual Interview is: Required
Interview notification date: 12/15/2022
Tentative interview date: 01/2024
Interview process description:
In accordance with APPIC's Recruitment Selection Guidance at the present time for the 2024-2025 application season, SVPS will be exclusively utilizing remote virtual recruitment and interview formats. These remote processes will be used for all interviewees, including local candidates/applicants or those who may request an in-person visit, to ensure support and commitment to safe and equitable practices. Both Phase I and Phase II of interviews will take place via HIPPA-compliant video platforms. Phase I of the interview process will be conducted via video call prior to 12/15/2023. Phase II will take place in January 2024, and will include a virtual tour of our clinic, as well as interviews with our clinical training staff, current doctoral residents, and organizational leadership.
 
For any additional questions, feel welcome to be in touch with our Clinical Training Department.
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: Chicago School of Professional Psychology; Illinois School of Professional Psychology; Adler University; George Washington University; Pacific University; Pace University; Biola University; Midwestern University; Fuller Theological Seminary; PGSP - Stanford Psy.D. Consortium; George Fox University; Long Island University; Antioch University (New England)
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 start of internship
Dissertation Proposal Approved: Yes, by start of internship
Dissertation Defended: No
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable): 575
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable): 150
Minimum Number of Combined Intervention and Assessment Hours (if applicable): N/A
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 Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited Not Accepted
Non-Accredited Not Accepted
Ph.D Degree Accepted
Psy.D. Degree Accepted
Ed.D. Degree Not 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: N/A
Other Requirements: *Please note that intervention and assessment HOURS REQUIREMENTS indicated above must be MET PRIOR TO THE START OF INTERNSHIP (rather than at point of application submission); **We recognize that ability to acquire hours may have been compromised for prospective applicants due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and are thus able to be flexible around our hours requirements - so please reach out to us via email with any related questions; ***Given office hours and location, a car is required for transportation.
Program Description

*Update regading our APA acccreditation status: The Clinical Psychology Doctoral Internship Program at Shared Vision Psychological Services, Inc. is APA-accredited, effective October 8, 2015, with its next site visit taking place in 2024.

Additional questions related to the program’s accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation: 

Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation 
American Psychological Association 
750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002 
Phone: (202) 336-5979 / E-mail: apaaccred@apa.org
Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation
 

Our clinic fosters professional development through balanced and extensive supervision that affords consistent guidance, encouragement for self-reflection and awareness, and support for increased autonomy and growth. The established training program at SVPS maintains the utmost attention to current research and literature, considerations for diversity, effective multidisciplinary collaboration, and professional ethics. We strive to provide the highest quality training environment and rich clinical opportunities that propel trainees into creative, unique, and fulfilling careers in clinical psychology.In order to support the overarching goals of the Clinical Psychology Training Program, our year-long curriculum includes many clinically diverse components. Interns provide a broad range of treatment services at our outpatient clinic, including play therapy, individual psychotherapy, family psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, couples therapy, and parent guidance services, as well as conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations incorporating psychological, neuropsychological, and developmental facets of assessment. On a weekly basis, interns assume leadership roles in our intake department, as well as participate in therapy supervision, diagnostic supervision, group supervision, and didactic and experiential seminars that include rotating clinical topics, case presentations, and trainings emphasizing the integration of professional literature and clinical practice. SVPS also offers specialized programming, in which interns are encouraged to engage, including: Developmental & Special Needs Services, Adopt-Adapt-Attach, and School & Community Enrichment. Please note that SVPS specifically offers formal training from a dynamic lens, with a particular emphasis on attachment-based approaches. Thus, only applicants who have had prior experience and/or are interested in acquiring a background working from these theoretical perspectives will be considered for review. 

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers: Yes
Children: Yes
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:
Students: Yes
International Students:
Rural: Yes
Urban: Yes
Low income: Yes
Homelessness:
Other: N/A

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

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

Parent Guidance Services; Training in non-directive play therapy, Jungian Sandtray therapy, DIR floor-time, and Circle of Security treatment approaches.

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: www.sharedvision.org  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: 59 70 69 49 58 78 59
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 20 27 30 25 25 30 18
Total number of interns: 3 3 4 3 4 4 3
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 3 3 4 3 4 4 3
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 3 3 4 3 4 4 3
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 3 3 4 3 4 4 3
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 20+ 20+ 20+ 20+ 20+ 20+ 20+
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023
Academic teaching: 0
Community mental health center: 0
Consortium: 0
University Counseling Center: 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 0
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): 4
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