Department : The Chicago School, Washington DC Campus

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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 2018
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Mid Atlantic Internship Consortium
Department: The Chicago School, Washington DC Campus
Address: 901 15th Street, NW
Washington , District of Columbia 20005
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Distance from Major City: All sites within 70 miles of Washington, DC, VA, MD area.
Phone: 202-706-5063x
Fax:
Email: smoore1@thechicagoschool.edu
Web Address: https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/academics/mid-atlantic-internship-consortium/
Brochure Website's Address: https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/academics/mid-atlantic-internship-consortium/
Primary Agency Type: Consortium
Additional Agency Types:
  • Child/Adolescent Psychiatric or Pediatrics
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Consortium
  • Private Outpatient Clinic
  • School District
  • Other
Member of APPIC since:
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Shavonne Moore-Lobban
Chief Psychologist: Shavonne Moore-Lobban
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 26
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 0
Position Information
Start Date: 08/22/2024
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 23
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 26000
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Dissertation Release Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above):
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site Interns provide psychotherapy and conduct assessments with children and adults. The population is diverse, and they see a range of diagnostic presentations. Interns attend weekly didactic seminars and individual and group supervision. Interns meet as a group every Wednesday. In the second half of the year, interns receive experience conducting supervision.
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? Yes
Details of the above affiliations MAIC considers applicants from The Chicago School Washington DC Campus in the first phase of the Internship Program match process. Applicants from other The Chicago School campuses are considered in the second phase of the match, and those from other colleges and universities may be considered in the post-match vacancy process.
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:
Interview notification date: 12/11/2023
Tentative interview date: N/A
Interview process description:

Interviews will occur during late December and throughout January. Letters informing applicants of an interview at any MAIC site will be sent directly to all applicants, via email, by mid December. Students will also be informed if they are not being interviewed. Each site will interview their own applicants separately and make arrangements with applicants directly. Expect both individual and group interviews with psychologists, some admistrative staff and interns. Sites usually interview applicants all on the same day using the same format. Sites usually interview between 10-15 applicants. Dress formally and be prepared to show clinical skills by reviewing an assessment profile or a sample case. Call the site the day prior to your interview if a snow day is expected on your interview day to receive specific instructions. If you are selected for an interview by any MAIC site you will also be contacted by Dr. Moore-Lobban (Internship Training Director) for a meeting with her that will cover MAIC policies and procedures in greater detail.

How to obtain application info: Email the Program
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: Argosy University, Illinois Argosy University, Northern Virginia Argosy University, Washington DC (changed name to Northern Virginia) Argosy University, Phoenix, AZ Argosy University, Dallas TX TCSPP-Washington DC Campus TCSPP-Chicago Campus TCSPP - Anaheim Campus George Washington University Eastern Michigan University Albizu University Howard University Ponce Health Sciences University Alliant International University - Los Angeles Alliant International University - Sacramento Gallaudet University Fielding Graduate University
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: 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: Yes, by application deadline
Comprehensive Exams Passed: Yes, by application deadline
Dissertation Proposal Approved: Yes, by application deadline
Dissertation Defended: No
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable): 400
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable): 200
Minimum Number of Combined Intervention and Assessment Hours (if applicable):
Minimum Number of Years of Grad Training Required (if applicable): 4
Accepted / Not-Accepted Program Types
Clinical Psychology Accepted
Counseling Psychology Accepted
School Psychology Not Accepted
APA-Accredited Accepted
CPA-Accredited Not Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited
Non-Accredited Not Accepted
Ph.D Degree Not 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:
Other Requirements: Applications from TCSPP DC Campus are only accepted during Phase I. Applications from other TCSPP institutions are considered during Phase II. Applicants from other institutions are considered in PMV.
Program Description

MAIC is an APA accredited clinical psychology internship program designed for The Chicago School students, and for other The Chicago School campuses during Phase II & Post Match Vacancy, when slots are advertised. Interns place at one of MAIC member sites for the entire year. The Consortium Training Director manages the program. MAIC operates as a learning community across all sites. Each site has a Primary Supervising Psychologist who manages the intern experience at the site. All sites have other supervisory psychologists and multidisciplinary staff who work closely with the interns. Each site offers a broad range of generalist and specialty services, for both children and adults, and offers experiences with diverse populations with moderate to severe diagnoses. Note that all interns have experiences being supervised in crisis intakes, intervention, assessment, outreach, consultation, evidence-based practice, culturally informed practice, case presentations, supervision of others, management activities, program development, and specialty services at each site. Sites are organized so as to achieve all MAIC learning aims. Interns are evaluated on the new standards of accreditation competencies as listed in the Brochure. Site supervisors form an Oversight Committee for the benefit of quality assurance of the program. Interns visit all sites for training experiences and interact with each other weekly. Listed below is a brief description of each site, and more details can be found in the MAIC Brochure.

1. Basics Group Practice: private practice, community outreach, diverse populations, schools, grants, child, adolescent, adult therapy and assessment, couples, groups

2. Capitol Hill Consortium for Counseling and Consultation:  private practice, individual therapy, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric populations, couples, families; assessment testing; coaching for businesses and organization

3. Fairfax Mental Health and Wellness: private practice, comprehensive assessments, child and adult therapy and assessment, groups, collaboration with medication management providers as well as schools, pediatricians, physicians, and other mental health professionals.

4. Integrated Psychology Associates of McLean: private practice, neuropsychology testing, therapy, children, adolescents, adults, family therapy, play therapy. 

5. Mirror Mental Health: private practice, individual, couple, family, psychotherapy and assessment, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations.

6. Prince William Family Counseling: private practice, family support, hospital, child, adolescent, adult geriatric therapy and assessment

7. Reignite Psychological & Consultation Services: private practice, individual therapy, couples therapy, family counseling, psychological assessments, holistic approach to mental health, adolescents and adults. 

8. The MECCA Group: private practice and school-based, culturally diverse services, children, adolescents, young adults, therapy, assessment, interdisciplinary team

 

 

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations

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

Treatment Modalities

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

Experience

Health Psychology: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Women's Health: Exposure (1% to 20%)
HIV/AIDS: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Eating Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sexual Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sports Psychology: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Rehabilitation Psychology: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Physical Disabilities: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Learning Disabilities: Experience (21% to 30%)
Developmental Disabilities: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Assessment: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Neuropsychology-Adult: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Neuropsychology-Child: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Serious Mental Illness: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Anxiety Disorders: Experience (21% to 30%)
Trauma/PTSD: Experience (21% to 30%)
Sexual Abuse: Experience (21% to 30%)
Substance Use Disorders: Experience (21% to 30%)
Forensics/Corrections: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sexual Offenders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Geropsychology: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Pediatrics: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
School: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Counseling: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Vocational/Career Development: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Multicultural Therapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Feminist Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Religion/Spirituality: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Experience (21% to 30%)
Public Policy/Advocacy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Program Development/Evaluation: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision: Experience (21% to 30%)
Research: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Administration: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Integrated health care - primary: Experience (21% to 30%)
Integrated health care - specialty: Exposure (1% to 20%)
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.thechicagoschool.edu/academics/mid-atlantic-internship-consortium/  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: 41 37 24 27 89 69 70
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 31 24 24 27 40 47 43
Total number of interns: 11 13 13 13 17 18 19
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 11 13 13 13 17 18 19
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 11 13 13 13 17 18 17
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 11 13 13 13 17 18 18
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 13 10 8 8 8
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 33 52 75 66 57
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023
Academic teaching:
Community mental health center: 2
Consortium: 0
University Counseling Center: 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 3
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 0
Psychiatric facility: 0
Correctional facility: 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0
School district/system: 0
Independent practice setting: 13
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0