| Interview process description: |
Interview process description:
All interviews this year will be conducted virtually. There will be multiple interview dates. We prefer candidates to apply early, so that we may have time to review applications thoroughly and to ensure that they receive an interview slot.
Preference:
Our selection committee is seeking interns with an interest in health service psychology, primary care psychology, health psychology, and a thorough understanding of therapeutic intervention. They should also be comfortable with a fast-paced schedule, flexible in meeting unforeseen patient needs, possess self-starting personality, emotional maturity, and the ability to utilize feedback positively. Additionally, they should be able to handle emotionally difficult situations.
We are committed to expanding diversity within our field and strongly encourage members of underrepresented and minority groups to apply. Applications are accepted from individuals enrolled in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology programs. While a master’s degree is not mandatory, preference will be given to those who hold a conferred master’s degree at the time of application.
Applicants should have the following minimum qualifications:
- Graduate coursework and practicum training in therapeutic interventions. All theoretical orientations are welcome, but applicants must have familiarity and comfort with CBT and motivational interviewing.
- Applicants must show clear and genuine interest in primary care psychology, health service psychology, and/or health psychology.
- Applicants should have experience in completing concise treatment notes and brief assessment reports.
- APPIC application is required.
- Applicants must have at least one letter of recommendation from a clinical supervisor. A minimum of two of the letter writers should be able to write about your therapeutic intervention skills.
- Citizenship is not required, but we are not able to be a primary sponsor to work or school visas.
- Dissertation proposal and any comprehensive examinations are required to be completed prior to internship start date.
- Applicants must be in good standing in their graduate institution.
- A minimum of 4 years of graduate training with a minimum of 500 hours of practicum training in therapeutic intervention. Preference will be given to those that have interventional training in a healthcare setting.
- Intern is required to have diagnostic training or experience with the DSM-5 TR.
- Verification of all selection criteria from the training director of the applicant’s graduate program, prior to start date.
Selection:
Applications are screened by a member of the training committee. Applications that meet all selection criteria will be distributed to all site supervisors for review and ranking. Rank order will be determined based on the applicant’s experience, perceived interest in our program, and professional and personal alignment with our training model. The top-ranked applicants will be invited for a virtual interview. Applicants may schedule an in-person visit between the interview and the deadline for submitting rank orders, although this is not mandatory or anticipated. Interviews are structured and will be conducted by the training director and at least one other site supervisor. A tour of the site and additional time for informal questions will be provided. Candidates will have the opportunity to meet and interview with both site supervisors and the current interns. The entire interview process can extend up to several hours. The selection committee will then convene to discuss and finalize the rank orders after the conclusion of the final interview date. |
