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Site Name: Natalis Counseling & Psych Solution

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Department : Natalis Internship Program

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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 2185
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Natalis Counseling & Psych Solution
Department: Natalis Internship Program
Address: 1600 University Ave
Suite 12
St. Paul, Minnesota 55114
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
Distance from Major City:
Phone: 651-379-5157
Fax:
Email: ljohnson@natalispsychology.co
Web Address: http://www.natalispsychology.com
Brochure Website's Address:
Primary Agency Type: Community Mental Health Center
Additional Agency Types:
  • Community Mental Health Center
Member of APPIC since:
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Not Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Lisa Johnson
Chief Psychologist: Lisa Johnson
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 4
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 3
Position Information
Start Date: 09/10/2018
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 2
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 25000.00
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Comp Time , Dissertation Release Time, Health Insurance, Licensing Exam Release Time, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above):
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site O U R M I S S ION Natalis Counseling and Psychology Solutions provides a variety of services for individuals and families. We help improve people’s lives by offering individual, couples, family, and group psychological support as well as psychiatric support. We offer assessments to help understand problems and determine the best intervention to create the best outcome. EDUCA T I O N AND T R A INING A P PROACHES The Natalis internship is designed in accordance with APPIC standards to provide a broad and general preparation for entry-level practice of professional psychology. The ultimate goal of the program is to provide a diverse set of experiences to enable a select number of highly qualified interns to develop expertise in community based treatment and assessment. Training Values and Philosophy At Natalis, training is designed in preparation for entry-level practice in professional psychology. Each intern will have the opportunity to work with two different clinic specialties to provide breadth. Some interns may wish to concentrate on certain populations (e.g., children), clinical problems (e.g., substance abuse), or skills (e.g., psychological assessment) but all interns are expected to develop basic competency as generalists. The training model emphasizes the integration of clinical practice and science. Thus, applied practices, which are based most closely on scientifically tested theories, are more valued than those that are only loosely based on a scientific foundation. Further, all Natalis services must meet appropriate national standards of care and have proven outcomes of safety and effectiveness. The training model strongly encourages a lifelong commitment to currency with professional literature. Much of the training is experiential which creates a synergy between the training and service mission of the organization. Interns bring energy and vitality to the treatment teams and challenge the clinical staff in its lifelong commitment to professional development. The clinical staff brings a wealth of training and experience. At the same time, there are clear role, structural, and value boundaries between training and service delivery. These allow interns to integrate experience, supervision, education, and training though reflection, consultation, peer support and professional interaction. Productivity requirements for interns are challenging, but substantially lower than for equivalent professional staff. GOALS The overriding goal of the internship is to prepare the doctoral candidate for the entry level practice of psychology. This preparation requires doctoral level clinical and psychotherapeutic skills, professional ethics, and identification as a psychologist in training. By completion of the program, interns will demonstrate: I. an active appreciation of professional issues pertaining to the practice of professional psychology and the current functional expectations of clinical services staff at Natalis, and act in accordance with the APA Ethical Principles for Psychologists and Minnesota Statutes related to the provision of mental health, substance abuse and psychological services. II. an advanced doctoral level of critical thinking and problem solving skills. This will be observed in their presentation of principles and theories, their awareness of research, and their fluency in procedures and methods of psychological diagnosis and psychological assessment appropriate to the presenting problem, the patient population, and the individual and cultural differences of the patients. III. Doctoral level knowledge of a variety of empirically supported assessments, treatments, and therapies, and will also demonstrate doctoral level skill in the application of the intern's primary theoretical approach. It is expected that this application will be relevant to the patient population, the presenting problem, diagnosis, individual differences, cultural differences, and the treatment objectives negotiated with the client. IV. observable behaviors and knowledge indicative of awareness, sensitivity and responsiveness to issues of cultural and individual diversity within clinical settings. V. an open and responsive approach to supervision, and doctoral level knowledge of supervision theories, and awareness of supervisees' strengths, needs, and skills in supervisory interventions. VI. advanced knowledge and skills in practice with individuals who, due to mental illness, intellectual disabilities, or substance abuse, are experiencing a behavioral health crisis or emergency. Interns will demonstrate proficiency in acting to assure the safe and appropriate treatment of clients in the least restrictive environment consistent with their needs.
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: The data is not updated for current year. We are showing the previous data.

12/04/2017 11:59 PM
Interviews at this site are:
A Virtual Interview is:
Interview notification date: N/A
Tentative interview date: N/A
Interview process description:

There are in site individual interviews conducted.  Apllicants will be contacted by phone or email to coordinate an interview date and time.  Interviews start in December and are scheduled up unitl the day before the Match date.
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 Twin Cities St Thomas University St. Mary's University of Minnesota Capella University University of Minnesota The Chicago School of Psychology
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: Yes, by application deadline
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):
Accepted / Not-Accepted Program Types
Clinical Psychology Accepted
Counseling Psychology Accepted
School Psychology Not Accepted
APA-Accredited Accepted
CPA-Accredited Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited
Non-Accredited 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: www.natalispsychology.com
Other Requirements:
Program Description

Natalis Counseling and Psychological Services is a regionally recognized Minnesota Department of Human Services Rule 29 community mental health clinic. We provide treatment and assessment for mental illness, substance abuse, and developmental disorders using a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, psychiatrists, marriage and family therapists, clinical counselors, clinical social workers, physician’s assistants, and licensed alcohol and drug counselors. We provide our clinical consultation services to three clinic locations, 10 different elementary, middle and high schools, and four hospital settings in metropolitan Minnesota and outstate Wisconsin, serving the entire spectrum of the ages through the lifespan Founded in 1995, Natalis is a local public agency with a mission and treatment philosophy of providing the highest quality health services affordably to our communities. We believe that Natalis is an outstanding training site for interns preparing for careers as generalist professional psychologists.

 

Natalis is conveniently located in St. Paul Minnesota a short distance from many institutions of higher learning. The location is easily accessible and extremely diverse. It includes sophisticated modern suburban communities, urban lifestyles, college campuses, equally balanced with numerous opportunities for outdoor activities and adventures.

O U R M I S S ION

Natalis Counseling and Psychology Solutions provides a variety of services for individuals and families. We help improve people’s lives by offering individual, couples, family, and group psychological support as well as psychiatric support. We offer assessments to help understand problems and determine the best intervention to create the best outcome.

 

EDUCA T I O N AND T R A INING A P PROACHES

The Natalis internship is designed to provide a broad and general preparation for entry-level practice of professional psychology. The ultimate goal of the program is to provide a diverse set of experiences to enable a select number of highly qualified interns to develop expertise in community based treatment and assessment.

 

Training Values and Philosophy

At Natalis, training is designed in preparation for entry-level practice in professional psychology.

Each intern will have the opportunity to work with two different clinic specialties to provide breadth. Some interns may wish to concentrate on certain populations (e.g., children), clinical problems (e.g., substance abuse), or skills (e.g., psychological assessment) but all interns are expected to develop basic competency as generalists.

 

The training model emphasizes the integration of clinical practice and science. Thus, applied practices, which are based most closely on scientifically tested theories, are more valued than those that are only loosely based on a scientific foundation. Further, all Natalis services must meet appropriate national standards of care and have proven outcomes of safety and effectiveness. The training model strongly encourages a lifelong commitment to currency with professional literature.

 

Much of the training is experiential which creates a synergy between the training and service mission of the organization. Interns bring energy and vitality to the treatment teams and challenge the clinical staff in its lifelong commitment to professional development. The clinical staff brings a wealth of training and experience. At the same time, there are clear role, structural, and value boundaries between training and service delivery. These allow interns to integrate experience,  and professional interaction. Productivity requirements for interns are challenging, but substantially lower than for equivalent professional staff.

 

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: Yes
Students: Yes
International Students: Yes
Rural: Yes
Urban: Yes
Low income: Yes
Homelessness: Yes
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

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: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Consultation/Liaison: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Crisis Intervention: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Brief Psychotherapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Long-term Psychotherapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Cognitive Rehabilitation: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Primary Care: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidenced Based Practice: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidence Based Research:
Supervision of Practicum students :
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Women's Health: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
HIV/AIDS: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Eating Disorders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Sexual Disorders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Sports Psychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Rehabilitation Psychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Physical Disabilities: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Learning Disabilities: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Developmental Disabilities: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Assessment: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Neuropsychology-Adult: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Neuropsychology-Child: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Serious Mental Illness: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Anxiety Disorders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Trauma/PTSD: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Sexual Abuse: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Substance Use Disorders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Forensics/Corrections: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Sexual Offenders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Geropsychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Pediatrics: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
School: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Counseling: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Vocational/Career Development: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Multicultural Therapy:
Feminist Therapy:
Religion/Spirituality:
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Public Policy/Advocacy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Program Development/Evaluation: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Supervision: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Research: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Administration: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Integrated health care - primary:
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: www.natalispsychology.com  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: 35
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 18
Total number of interns: 1
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 0
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 0
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 1
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 1
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 0
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written
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: 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): 0
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