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Site Name: University of Wisconsin- Whitewater

Department: University Health & Counseling Services

Department : University Health & Counseling Services

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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 2313
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: University of Wisconsin- Whitewater
Department: University Health & Counseling Services
Address: 710 W. Starin Rd.
Ambrose Health Center
University Health & Counseling Services
Whitewater, Wisconsin 53190
Country: United States
Metro Area:
Distance from Major City: 55 miles southwest of Milwaukee, WI, 45 miles east of Madison, WI, 110 miles northwest of Chicago, IL
Phone: 262-472-1305x
Fax:
Email: webers@uww.edu
Web Address: http://www.uww.edu/uhcs
Brochure Website's Address: http://www.uww.edu/uhcs/counseling-services/doctoral-internship
Primary Agency Type: University Counseling Center
Additional Agency Types:
  • University Counseling Center
Member of APPIC since:
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Stacy Weber
Chief Psychologist: Veronica Warren
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 1
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 1
Position Information
Start Date: 08/05/2024
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
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Comp Time , Dissertation Release Time, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Licensing Exam Release Time, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): Each intern has her/his/their own office, equipped with a computer, internet access and digital recording technology. Interns have UWW e-mail accounts, access to library resources, relaxation room resources, and athletic facilities. In addition, the UWW internship program has the ability to be flexible and accommodating to an intern's physical needs/ abilities, and religious and cultural practices.
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site Doctoral Interns at the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater (UWW) complete a full-time calendar year experience. A typical work day for an intern will include individual and/ or group supervision, didactic seminars, individual and/ or group counseling, coverage of a one time per week crisis intervention shift and/or consultation/ outreach activities. Our center is open from 7:45- 4:30, with clinical hours typically beginning at 8:00 and ending with the 3:00 hour. Interns have a balance of autonomy and support at our site, with the ability to construct their own schedule and make adjustments to their schedule as appropriate during the course of the year. We encourage our interns to take a 1 hour lunch to go for a walk outside or otherwise engage in self- care. There are no after hours on-call responsibilities for interns and infrequent requests to provide outreach activities after work hours. Interns have the opportunity to provide a wide range of clinical and outreach activities including: individual, couples and group counseling, crisis walk-in appointments, assessments, consultation and outreach activities. Interns see an average of 14-16 individual clients per week. Doctoral interns receive 2 hour/ week of individual supervision, 2 hours/ week of group supervision, 2 hours/ week of didactic seminars, 1.5 hours/ week of case consultation, and 1 hour every other week of diversity seminars. Individual and group supervision is provided by licensed psychologists and seminars and consultation are provided by a multidisciplinary team of masters and doctoral level licensed mental health professionals, psychiatrists, physicians, nurse practitioners and public health professionals. We work to provide our interns with an environment that supports their own identity as a developing psychologist within an atmosphere that emphasizes consultation and self-care. Please see our UWW Doctoral Internship Website for more information: https://www.uww.edu/uhcs/counseling-services/doctoral-internship-in-psychology
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
Masters Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
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: 12/01/2023 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: 01/03/2024, 01/04/2024, 01/05/2024, 01/08/2024, 01/09/2024, 01/10/2024, 01/11/2024,1/12/2024
Interview process description:

For applicants extended an interview, interview dates will be scheduled from January 3-17, 2023. In an effort to be sensitive to the personal preferences of our applicants and to reduce the financial barriers of the application process we will be offering only virtual interviews. Virtual interviews will be conducted via our HIPAA compliant video conferencing platform, WebEx.  Interviews consist of a 60 minute interview with the selection committee (4-6 staff, including an intern if available), a 15 minute informational meeting with a current intern, and a 15 minute meeting with the Training Director. 

All applicants are offered the option of attending a virtual open house. The virtual Open House will consist of break out sessions with one or two of the senior staff, a question and answer session with the doctoral interns and a question and answer session and virtual tour of the training site with the Training Director. 

Applicants are welcome to request individual meetings with any of the UHCS staff and are encouraged to contact the Training Director, Dr. Stacy Weber at webers@uww.edu, with any questions pertaining to the interview process. 
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: NovaSoutheastern University; Pacific University; Alliant International University, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Fresno campuses; Adler School of Professional Psychology; Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology; Saint Mary's University of Minnesota; Midwestern University; Chicago School of Professional Psychology, National St. Louis University, Indiana 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: 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: No
Masters Degree Required: Yes, by start of internship
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): 250
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 Not Accepted
APA-Accredited Accepted
CPA-Accredited 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: https://www.uww.edu/uhcs/counseling-services/doctoral-internship-in-psychology If matched with our site, employment will require a criminal background check only.
Program Description

Program Description:

UWW's University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) received a 10-year accreditation by the American Psychological Association in April 2019. This accomplishment demonstrates the strength and stability of our doctoral internship program. 

The UHCS doctoral internship training program is located within an integrated Counseling, Health and Wellness Center, allowing for multi-disciplinary training and collaboration. Interns participate in a wide range of activities including individual, group, and couples counseling, crisis intervention, assessment, health interventions and consultation and outreach activities, all of which are geared to the intern's level of professional development. The doctoral intern training activities include weekly Individual Supervision, Group Supervision, Diversity Seminars, Case Consultation, and Didactic Seminars.

A multidisciplinary professional staff provides interns exposure to varied clinical perspectives and theoretical orientations. Most staff members are involved with supervising and mentoring our interns either by providing individual supervision, seminars, consultation or crisis intervention supervision. We provide our interns an atmosphere that is conducive to learning through an appropriate blend of support and challenge. We see interns as emerging professionals and treat them accordingly, giving them appropriate amounts of autonomy and responsibility. At the same time, we try to provide the professional and emotional support necessary to allow for peronal and professional growth and development throughout the year.

Our training program aims to produce competent and versatile clinicians who are prepared to practice as entry level psychologists in university counseling centers, and other clinical settings. 

Direct Service Activities

A. Individual Counseling (with options for Telemental health): Doctoral interns see an average of 14-16 individual clients per week.  UHCS functions primarily within a brief psychotherapy model, with clients being allotted up to 14 sessions per academic year.

 B. Group Counseling (in-person or virtually): UHCS offers a variety of groups throughout the year.  Examples of groups include Wise Minds (a DBT group), Prism (sexual identity group), EnGendering (gender spectrum group), In Real Life (an interpersonal process group), It's Complicated (a healthy relationships group), Thrive (a survivor's healing group), Kaleidoscope (for students of color) and Wellness Workshops.  Interns are provided with the opportunity to co-lead at least one group of their choice each semester.

C. Psychoeducational Programming, Outreach Interns engage in a range of outreach activities across campus such as seminars or workshops for student groups, a diversity focused experiential activity called "Boxes and Walls" and RA trainings.  Outreach activities are also done virtually as needed and count as direct service time.

D. Psychological Assessment Doctoral interns complete at minimum two assessment batteries (of at least two measures) during their Internship year.

E. Crisis Intervention Crisis intervention hours are set aside each day to provide assistance to students in crisis. Doctoral Interns provide one shift of on-call coverage per week, during regular working hours, during the fall and spring semesters and as needed during the summer.

F. Co-Supervision: Interns provide co-supervision in collaboration with a senior staff member to a masters level intern during the spring semester. Co-supervision is focused on the masters level intern's clinical and professional development. 

Value of Collaboration & Diversity:

UHCS encourages students from diverse racial/ ethnic backgrounds, gender and sexual orientations to apply. Woven into the program are the values of collaboration and an appreciation for diversity. We believe that valuing cultural diversity from a global perspective maximizes human growth and development, and enhances the quality of life on our campus, in our community, and throughout the world. In addition, UHCS appreciates the cyclical nature of learning that comes from collaboration and the open exchange of knowledge between interns and staff.

 

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers:
Children:
Adolescents: Yes
Adults: Yes
Family:
Older Adults:
Inpatients:
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:
Other:

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

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

UHCS is an integrated Counseling, Health and Wellness Center, which allows interns the opportunity to gain additional experience within the fields of Health and Wellness. There are opportunities for the doctoral interns to  develop specialized outreach experience in collaboration with the Wellness Center. Some of the outreach activities within the Wellness Center include providing wellness focused presentations within classes, training Resident Assistants about how to respond to challenging situations (Open Doors), participating in the diversity focused experiential activity Boxes and Walls, and helping to organize events during Eating Disorders Awareness Week and Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April.

There are also opportunities for doctoral interns to join various UHCS and campus committees. These include our UHCS TransHealth Committee (to support the needs of our trans and non-binary students), the Diversity Committee (to ensure UHCS functions as an inclusive environment supportive of students from all diverse backgrounds), the Super Awesome Party Posse (a committee to plan staff special events and morale boosting activities), The Eating Disorders Treatment Team (a multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of our clients with disordered eating behaviors)  and/ or the Sexual Assault Prevention Advisory Committee (a campus committee to ensure that the needs of survivors of sexual violence are being met and to implement campus wide sexual violence awareness and prevention activities.) Interns are not required to join any of the committees, but their participation is welcome if there are interested in doing so. 

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.uww.edu/uhcs  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: 24 15 11 37 39 3 20
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 20 14 10 29 37 0 20
Total number of interns: 1 2 2 2 2 0 2
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 1 2 2 2 2 0 2
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 0 0
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 1 2 2 2 2 0 2
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 1 2 2 2 0 2
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 2 0 0
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 6 5 5 1 2 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 32 38 45 72 64 0 0
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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