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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 1385
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Federal Medical Center
Department: Psychology Services
Address: 2110 E Center St
Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
Distance from Major City: 85 miles south of Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 507-287-0674x7422
Fax:
Training Director Email: skraft@bop.gov
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: https://bophrmd--hrdev.sandbox.my.site.com/s/student
Brochure Website's Address: https://bophrmd.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#8y0000008aTl/a/SJ00000CdJwk/1S.vZNtqQZMRw1x5ew.kpcJEGkRVP0pMvP3Bph14Sf0
Primary Agency Type: Prison or Other Correctional Facility
Additional Agency Types:
  • Prison or Other Correctional Facility
  • Other
Member of APPIC since: 2019
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Savannah Kraft
Chief Psychologist:
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 10
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 0
Position Information
Start Date: 08/09/2027
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 4
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 69534
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): Annual and sick leave are earned every pay period adding up to approximately 13 days of sick leave and 13 days of annual leave. The BOP also recognizes 11 Federal holidays. Interns receive liability coverage for on-site professional activities through the BOP. As temporary employees, interns are eligible for health insurance; however, retirement benefits are not available. Specific maternity and paternity policies are available in the Human Resource Management Manual (Chapter 6, Section 630.4). In general, interns who require maternity or paternity leave will be expected to first use all accrued hours of annual and sick leave. In the event of maternity or paternity leave, the Internship Program Coordinator will work closely with the intern to ensure all requirements for internship and clinical training hours are completed in a timely manner.
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site Please see our brochure for more information. Opportunities for supervision of practicum students varies year to year. It is entirely dependent on student's interest in completing practicum training at our site.
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: 11/01/2026 11:59 PM EST
A Virtual Interview are: Required
Interview notification date: 12/15/2026
Tentative interview date: mid to end of January 2027
Interview process description:

FMC Rochester utilizes a structured virtual interview process, standardized interview questions, and a consistent candidate evaluation rubric to ensure equitable evaluation of all applicants regardless of interview type. Virtual, Open House times will also be offered for applicants to speak with current interns.

 

Each application is reviewed individually by the Internship Program Coordinator and rotation supervisors. Invitations to complete a secondary application through USA Jobs (Pathways Program) are typically sent to applicants by the end of November. The Pathways Program is completely separate from the APPIC process and procedures. This application is to verify applicant’s eligibility for temporary federal employment and is a requirement for placement with our internship program.

 

Read the announcement on USAJOBS completely, especially “Qualifications Required” and “Required Documents.” Apply online and submit ALL required supporting documentation. During the USAJOBS application process, applicants must respond to a series of assessment questions. Your responses determine category placement (i.e. Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, Qualified). Additionally, Veterans Preference is applicable during this application process. After closure of the USAJOBS vacancy announcement, applicants in the Best Qualified category will be notified of their status by the Consolidated Staffing Unit by December 15th, and results are also forwarded to the internship sites.

 

Applicants can contact the Bureau's Consolidated Staffing Unit (CSU) located in Grand Prairie, Texas, for questions regarding their documentation and inquire if ALL required documents were received prior to the application timeframe closing.

Once an applicant has successfully completed this process, they will be contacted to schedule an interview. Efforts will be made to contact applicants regarding an interview typically by December 15th. Interviews take place in January. 

This internship site agrees to abide by the APPIC policy that no person at this training facility will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any intern applicant prior to Uniform Notification Day.

 

Offers of internship positions resulting from the computer match are strictly contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation process.  For individuals selected through the matching process, a field investigation will follow to verify the information provided in interviews and required forms is accurate.  During the background investigation, you will be required to disclose any medical or mental health diagnoses and treatment. Medical and mental health records are reviewed by FBOP physicians given the nature of a correctional setting. No single diagnosis is grounds for ineligibility and each case is reviewed individually. Although not an exhaustive list, individuals must be able to walk and stand for an hour, run, climb stairs, lift, and maintain visual, hearing, and smelling acuity. Mental health symptoms must be well managed with no reported concerns with activities of daily living. Additionally, the FBOP is a drug free workplace, which includes recreational or medicinal marijuana use.  Failure to complete this process or a finding that an applicant is outside the guidelines for employment in a sensitive position would preclude participation in the internship program. Once hired, interns must comply with the Bureau's Program Statement on Standards of Employee Conduct.

Please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Savannah Kraft, Internship Program Coordinator, at skraft@bop.gov or 507-287-0674 ext. 7422 with any questions or concerns regarding the interview process.
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs:
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: No
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): 500
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable): 100
Minimum Number of Combined Intervention and Assessment Hours (if applicable):
Does your program require applicants to submit supplemental materials (i.e., an assessment report and/or a case/treatment summary): Yes
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 Not Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited
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: Yes
How to obtain text of statement: Please contact the Internship Program Coordinator directly if interested in the full policy related to the BOP's Employee Code of Conduct.
Other Requirements: Offers of internship positions resulting from the APPIC Match are strictly contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation process, including a physical examination and urinalysis drug screen. For individuals selected through the matching process, a field background investigation will follow to verify the information provided in interviews and on required forms is accurate. Failure to complete this process or a finding that an applicant is outside the guidelines for employment in a sensitive position would preclude participation in the program. Once hired, interns must comply with the Bureau's Program Statement on Standards of Employee Conduct and Responsibility. If matched with a Bureau of Prisons internship site, you will be considered an essential worker and will report daily to the institution.
Program Description

One of seven medical centers in the Bureau of Prisons, FMC Rochester provides elite medical and mental health treatment for adult male incarcerated individuals. Today, approximately 700 incarcerated individuals are housed at FMC Rochester. The institution is classified as an administrative facility, in that incarcerated individuals of all security levels (minimum, low, medium, high) are confined here; the majority, however, are low security. They are assigned to three different units. The Work Cadre Unit houses general population incarcerated individuals who are usually from the Midwestern United States and are assigned to various jobs throughout the facility. The Mental Health Unit provides inpatient mental health evaluation and treatment to individuals with serious mental illnesses. The Medical/Surgical Unit provides care to incarcerated individuals for chronic or severe health conditions such as liver disease, HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis.     

Psychology interns function as members of a multidisciplinary treatment team within an inpatient mental health and correctional environment. Throughout the year, interns are exposed to the full spectrum of psychopathology, with the opportunity to follow patients in their journey of recovery from severe psychosis to stabilization, recovery, and release. Patients served at FMC Rochester include sentenced individuals and individuals civilly committed as mentally ill and dangerous pursuant to federal statutes, specifically 18 U.S.C. § 4243 and § 4246. By utilizing evidence-based practices and a collaborative team approach between disciplines, our staff strive to provide high quality treatment for an underserved population. We value diversity, and offer a safe and supportive learning environment that allows interns to enhance their clinical skills, ethical practice, and develop a well-defined professional identity through experiential training.

Psychology interns carry a year-long inpatient mental health caseload. In addition, interns complete two six-month rotations. One rotation focuses on forensic assessment, specifically evaluating dangerousness.  The second rotation focuses on providing outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment and assessment services to medical patients and general population incarcerated individuals.  As an intern, you also participate in weekly forensic seminar, didactic training, case presentations, and individual and group supervision. There is also a monthly multicultural supervision attended by both interns and staff. Please see our brochure for more details.

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers:
Children:
Adolescents:
Adults: Yes
Family:
Older Adults: Yes
Inpatients: Yes
Outpatients: Yes
LGBTQ+: Yes
Ethnic minorities: Yes
Spanish-speaking: Yes
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired: Yes
Students:
International Students:
Rural:
Urban:
Low income: Yes
People without housing: Yes
Other:

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

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Experience
Health Psychology: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Women's Health:
HIV/AIDS: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Eating Disorders:
Sexual Disorders: Experience (21% to 30%)
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology: Experience (21% to 30%)
Physical Disabilities: Experience (21% to 30%)
Learning Disabilities: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Developmental Disabilities: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Assessment: Experience (21% to 30%)
Neuropsychology-Adult:
Neuropsychology-Child:
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:
School:
Counseling:
Vocational/Career Development:
Multicultural Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Feminist Therapy:
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:
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: https://bophrmd--hrdev.sandbox.my.site.com/s/student  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 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027
Number of Completed Applications: 78 61 41 28 55 36 39 93 55
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 21 27 21 20 35 29 26 38 26
Total number of interns: 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 4
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 4
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 2 2 1 2 3 1
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 1 1 2 1 1 3 3 4
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs:
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 3 4 3 3
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 1
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program
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 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026
Academic teaching:
Community mental health center: 0 0 0 0
Consortium: 0 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 0 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 0 0 2 0
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 0 0 0 1
Psychiatric facility: 1 1 0 0
Correctional facility: 1 1 1 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0 0 0 0
School district/system: 0 0 0 0
Independent practice setting: 0 1 1 1
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 1 1 0 1
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data:
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