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Site Name: Harbor Care Health And Wellness Center

Department: Behavioral Health

Department : Behavioral Health

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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 2501
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Harbor Care Health And Wellness Center
Department: Behavioral Health
Address: 45 High Street
Nashua, New Hampshire 03060
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH
Distance from Major City: 42 miles
Phone: 603-821-7769x
Fax: 603-821-5620
Email: l.meehan@harborcarenh.org
Web Address: http://www.harborcarenh.org
Brochure Website's Address: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e498ce4647539551e1cd2fa/t/6508c346ccb5bb19e2302914/1695073095188/Intern+HCHW+Sept+2023+Updated+Internship+Program+Brochure.pdf
Primary Agency Type: Community Health Center
Additional Agency Types:
  • Other
Member of APPIC since:
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited on Contingency
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Lauren Meehan
Chief Psychologist: Joan P. Scanlon
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 2
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 0
Position Information
Start Date: 08/28/2024
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: 33280
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): 3 paid personal days per year; 10 paid sick days per year; 10 paid holidays per year; 10 paid vacation days per year..
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Approximately 8 hours per week dedicated to psychological testing training and supervision, test administration, report writing, and independent study; approximately 20 hours per week available for outpatient psychotherapy practice and supervision; approximately 4 hours per week for integrated care interventions, crisis intervention, group therapy, IOP program, or other clinical interventions, approximately 8 hours per week for documentation, supervision, and other learning activities.
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: 12/31/2023 11:59 PM EST
Interviews at this site are: Optional
A Virtual Interview is: Required
Interview notification date: 01/24/2023
Tentative interview date: 01/30/2024, 2/1/2024
Interview process description:

Applicants will be interviewed virtually by Dr. Meehan and Dr. Scanlon.  Applicants are expected to forward 2 test reports prior to their interview, one of a child and one adult, or two of each if they do not have both age groups.  An emphasis on health psychology and an interest in same is preferred, as well as treatment of substance use disorder, and an interest in psychological testing. 

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

Our 12-month full-time 2000-hour psychology internship program, which enrolls 3 interns annually in late August, is designed to integrate your formal academic preparation with comprehensive clinical training.  Interns have 2 hours weekly of individual supervision and 2 hours weekly of small group supervision.  The objective of the clinical training experience is to expose interns to the following:

 

  • Psychological Assessment Track.  Also diagnostic assessment treatment and consultation within a range of treatment modalities (integrated primary care, for additional mental health, crisis stabilization for substance using patients in recovery).
  • Opportunity to work with specialists in multiple disciplines (e.g., family physicians, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, pharmacists, social workers, nurses, case managers) during the integrated care track.
  • Learn evidenced-based behavioral health interventions with patients who are diagnosed with Substance Use Disorder.
  • Implement a variety of theoretical orientations (e.g., cognitive-behavioral, systems, psychodynamic).
  • Work with a diverse developmental patient group (children, adolescents, adults, and elderly patients from a wide range of racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, rural and urban living environment).

Training model: This internship program subscribes to a developmental model of training.  A developmental model of training and supervision has been suggested (Finkelstein and Teichman, 1977, Castle out and Deering, 1994; Castle and Rice, 1985; Stedman, 1997) in order to facilitate the process of developing autonomy and  professional development.  Viewing the internship as a developmental process, the psychologists supervising the interns individualize training to maximize the progress in transitioning from student to practitioner.  Training is personalized and adapted to the trainee’s level of knowledge as new professional challenges are encountered.

Structure:   To allow for a diversified clinical experience, interns participate in four, year-long tracks (integrated primary behavioral care, traditional mental health psychotherapy, substance use disorder treatment, and psychological testing).  The internship structure is also designed to allow for some flexibility for each intern to shape their clinical tracks to increase the breadth, depth and diversity of their training.  The internship training experience is primarily focused on clinical assessment and intervention.

Location and culture: Nashua New Hampshire is located in Hillsborough County, the Southern tier of the state, consisting of ten towns plus the city of Nashua.  Nashua is an outlying suburb of Boston, and the surrounding area is a variation of suburban and rural.  The city of Nashua has grown in recent years, and is home to a population of 88,500.  Hillsborough County as a whole is populated by 409,000 persons.  Patients vary widely in terms of educational level and socioeconomic status, but tend to share common cultural values that are evident in both patient care and community interaction.  A strong sense of community, allegiance to the Northeast and the state of New Hampshire, and the importance of family loyalty characterizes this region.

 

 

 

 

 
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: William James University Antioch University New England Rivier University University of Puerto Rico Pacifica Nova Southeastern University Chicago School of Professional Psychology Michigan School of Psychology Northeastern University
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: 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): 450
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable): 50
Minimum Number of Combined Intervention and Assessment Hours (if applicable): 500
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 Not Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited Not Accepted
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:
Program Description

INTERNSHIP TRACKS

 

Outpatient Psychotherapy including Integrated Healthcare (12-month track):

This track provides opportunities for both short and long-term individual psychotherapy.  All interns carry an independent full caseload of child, adolescent, and adult patients over the course of the year.  During a full day, most interns are scheduled to see 1 or 2 intakes and 4 to 5 ongoing therapy cases.  Because of the nature of the patients seen at Harbor Care Health and Wellness Center, interns have the opportunity to work with a wide range of mental health issues and often have cases from the majority of diagnostic categories.  Interns develop and refine skills in clinical interviewing, diagnostic clarification, treatment planning, intervention, documentation, and coordination of care with on-site psychiatry and case management when appropriate.  Interns may interact with other community agencies such as schools, medical providers, Child and Family Services, and the legal system. 

Interns will also see patients referred by Primary Care who exhibit difficulties with diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure and other medical problems.  Patients will be referred by Primary Care Providers to interns to be seen for various medical issues as well as psychological disorders.  Since Primary Care is in the same building as the Internship, interns will become familiar with the primary care providers. Integrated Health will consist of warm hand-offs to assist the patients in their journeys to improve their physical health and emaotional well-being.

Supervisors for this track:

Lauren Meehan, Psy.D.

Joan P. Scanlon, Ph.D.  

Substance Use Disorder (12-month track): 

Interns will also be trained to provide treatment for patients with substance use disorder.  This treatment model includes an Intensive Outpatient Program for patients, as well as behavioral health interventions for patients on Medication-Assisted Treatment, such as group therapy and brief behavioral health interventions.   

Supervisors for this track include:

Lauren Meehan, Psy.D.

Erica Lemoyne, Psy.D.

 

Psychological Assessment (12-month track): 

Interns will see patients under the close supervision of our psychologist specializing in Psychological Testing.  Some patients are referred in from physicians and APRN's at our site with suspected diagnoses of ADHD, educational disorders, personality disorders,  dual diagnosis with a substance use disorder and a myriad of various reasons for psychological testing.  Interns work closely with Dr. Scanlon to design their caseload, and 8 test reports are required to complete this track.  Interns are exposed to many testing instruments, including computerized testing.   

Supervisors for this track:

Joan P. Scanlon, Ph.D. 

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

(training opportunities continued)

Treatment Modalities
Assessment: Experience (21% to 30%)
Individual Therapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
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: Exposure (1% to 20%)
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 :
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology: Experience (21% to 30%)
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: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Developmental Disabilities: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Assessment: Experience (21% to 30%)
Neuropsychology-Adult: Experience (21% to 30%)
Neuropsychology-Child: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Serious Mental Illness: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Anxiety Disorders: Experience (21% to 30%)
Trauma/PTSD: Experience (21% to 30%)
Sexual Abuse: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Substance Use Disorders: Experience (21% to 30%)
Forensics/Corrections: Experience (21% to 30%)
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology:
Pediatrics: Exposure (1% to 20%)
School:
Counseling: Experience (21% to 30%)
Vocational/Career Development: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Multicultural Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
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: Exposure (1% to 20%)
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: www.harborcarenh.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: 0 25 9 51
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 0 22 8 16
Total number of interns: 4 4 3
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 4 4 3
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 0 0 1
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 4 4 2
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 2 2 3
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 2 2 0
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0 1 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 4 6 6
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 55 8 6
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: 2
Independent practice setting: 0
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0
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