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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 2391
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Rochester Psychology Internship Consortium (RIT)
Department: Behavioral Health
Address: Rochester Psychology Internship Consortium RIT Behavioral Health
153 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester , New York 14623
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance from Major City: located in Rochester, NY
Phone: 716-400-2420x
Fax: 585-475-4067
Training Director Email: cassandra_berbary@urmc.rochester.edu
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: https://www.rit.edu/healthsciences/priority-behavioral-health-clinical-psychology-internship
Brochure Website's Address: https://www.rit.edu/healthsciences/priority-behavioral-health-clinical-psychology-internship#:~:text=Priority%20Behavioral%20Health%20%26%20Clinical%20Psychology%20Internship%201,10%20Didactic%20Seminar%20Series.%20...%20More%20items...%20
Primary Agency Type: Consortium
Additional Agency Types:
  • Child/Adolescent Psychiatric or Pediatrics
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Consortium
  • Private Outpatient Clinic
  • State/County/Other Public Hospital
  • Other
Member of APPIC since: 12/05/2016
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Cassandra Berbary
Chief Psychologist: Cory Crane
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 17
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 5
Position Information
Start Date: 07/01/2025
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 15
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 31352
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Health Insurance, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): Interns are provided office space and laptops.
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site Psychological Assessment, Evidenced Based Interventions, Individual and/or Group Therapy, Consultation, Program Development, Treatment Planning, Staff Meetings, Didactic Seminars, Team Meetings, and Scholar/Research Project
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum Students
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: 12/01/2024 11:59 PM EST
A Virtual Interview are: Required
Interview notification date: 12/15/2024
Tentative interview date: 1/6/2025; 1/9/2025; 1/10/2025
Interview process description:

Eligible applicants will be notified of their invited interview status by 12/15. Candidates will be invited for virtual interviews at the beginning of January. Candidates will learn about the consortium internship program and will have individual interviews with site supervisors. Candidates will also have the opportunity to meet with current interns. 
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: Duquesne University, Rivier University, Medaille College, Suffolk University, Syracuse University, University of Arizona, Fielding University, Palo Alto University, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Nova Southeastern University, George Washington University, University at Buffalo, LaSalle University, Midwestern University, University of Hartford, Western Michigan University, Mississippi State University, St. John's University, University of Mississippi, Carlos Albizu University, Northeastern University, University of Connecticut, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Roberts Weslyn, University of Memphis, Divine Mercy University, Andrews University, University of Missouri, Pace University, University of Indianapolis, University of Massachusetts, Immaculata University; Carlos Albizu, Texas Womens University, CUNY- John Jay College, Alliant IU/CSPP-San Fransisco, California Lutheran University, Alliant IU/CSPP-San Diego, Ponce Health Sciences University, William James College, Alliant IU/CSPP-Los Angeles, Oklahoma City Univeristy, Pacific University, Miami University, Mount Saint Mary's University, Michigan State University, Virginia Tech, Loyola, Florida State University, Rosemead School of Psychology/Biola University, Rutgers University, The Michigan School of Psychology, The Chicago School
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 ranking deadline
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): 400
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable): 200
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):
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
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: No
How to obtain text of statement:
Other Requirements: https://www.rit.edu/healthsciences/priority-behavioral-health-clinical-psychology-internship#application-process-and-selection-criteria
Program Description

The Rochester Psychology Internship Consortium (previously Priority Behavioral Health Internship Program at the College of Health Science and Technology (CHST) at Rochester Institute of Technology) is a consortium internship training program. The training program represents a cooperative endeavor between Rochester Institute of Technology and clinical placement sites within Rochester Regional Health (RRH), Hillside Children’s Center, Coordinated Care Services Inc (CCSI), Rochester Psychological Assessment & Testing (RPAT), Ontario County Mental Health (OCMH), and University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) Strong Recovery. Rochester Institute of Technology’s College of Health Science and Technology functions as a hub for the internship faculty, didactic training, and administrative processes. 

Interns spend 4 days a week with their clinical track and 1 day a week with the entire cohort for additional supervision, didactics, clinical discussions, and scholar activities.

This internship year is first and foremost a supervised, intensive, experiential learning opportunity focused on the delivery of psychological services. The program embraces a scientist-practitioner model in which theory and evidence routinely inform professional practice and each intern has protected time to pursue a scholarly activity that can center on research, program evaluation, clinical care, or education. The training is competency-based.The training curriculum has been designed in accordance with the internship program’s required competencies. Each competency is met through both experiential and didactic training. While in their primary clinical settings, interns provide supervised behavioral health intervention and/or assessment services to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Intervention may include individual, group, and/or family therapy, and may be provided for children, adolescents and/or adults, depending on the primary clinical placement. Psychological assessment also is provided at each placement site, and interns are expected to administer, interpret, and provide written synthesis of psychological test batteries. Therapy clients, number of assessments, consultation work, and research vary depending on the specific site.

Interns across clinical sites have the opportunity to gain experience working with and consulting across a variety of disciplines as a major component of their training program, as each track involves collaboration across various systems of care. Experiences may involve collaboration and consultation with various agencies and/or providers within multiple care disciplines and settings.

All interns are provided with didactic and experiential training in the use of telehealth and interactive therapeutic technologies, as these skills are critical for providers in highly underserved areas and are core to the mission of the program. 

Interns are provided with regular supervision, which focuses on clinical skills development as well as addressing such issues as ethics, diversity, and professionalism. Interns are also provided with training in the effective provision of supervision and are given opportunities to practice these skills through the provision of supervision to undergraduate students who provide support to the interns’ scholar projects. 

All Interns are expected to conduct research at the internship sites through at least one ongoing “scholar project”, the focus of which is determined collaboratively between the primary supervisors and the intern.

A priority is placed on professional development, including assistance to doctoral fellows in securing opportunities after internship such as post-doctoral fellowships and employment. Our clinical sites have an interest in hiring the next generation of leaders.

Please visit our website in order to explore the various clinical sites: Priority Behavioral Health & Clinical Psychology Internship | College of Health Sciences and Technology | RIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers:
Children: Yes
Adolescents: Yes
Adults: Yes
Family: Yes
Older Adults: Yes
Inpatients: Yes
Outpatients: Yes
LGBTQ+: Yes
Ethnic minorities: Yes
Spanish-speaking: Yes
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired: Yes
Students: Yes
International Students:
Rural: Yes
Urban: Yes
Low income: Yes
People without housing: 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: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Family Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Group Therapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
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:
Primary Care: Experience (21% to 30%)
Evidenced Based Practice: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidence Based Research: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Supervision of Practicum students : Experience (21% to 30%)
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Women's Health:
HIV/AIDS:
Eating Disorders:
Sexual Disorders:
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology:
Physical Disabilities:
Learning Disabilities: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Developmental Disabilities: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
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:
Pediatrics:
School: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Counseling: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Vocational/Career Development:
Multicultural Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Feminist Therapy:
Religion/Spirituality:
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Public Policy/Advocacy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Program Development/Evaluation: Experience (21% to 30%)
Supervision: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Research: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Administration:
Integrated health care - primary: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Integrated health care - specialty: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
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://www.rit.edu/healthsciences/priority-behavioral-health-clinical-psychology-internship  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
Number of Completed Applications: 21 24 40 68 187 144 149 225
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 9 20 23 45 84 90 101 119
Total number of interns: 5 5 7 12 18 17 24 21
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 15 5 7 12 18 17 22 21
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 3 4 5 6 12 7 12 11
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 2 1 2 6 6 10 12 10
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 3 3 4 8 13 9 23 (6 combined clinical/school) 20
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 2 3 1 0 0
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 2 2 3 2 2 7 1 1
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 9 13 6 3 3 4 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 15 58 21 82 52 105 193 54
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025
Academic teaching: 5
Community mental health center: 1 5 0
Consortium: 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 1 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 5 4 0
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 0 0 0
Psychiatric facility: 0 0 0
Correctional facility: 0 0 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0 1 0
School district/system: 0 0 0
Independent practice setting: 4 5 0
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 2 7 0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data: https://www.rit.edu/healthsciences/priority-behavioral-health-clinical-psychology-internship#internship-admissions-support-and-initial-placement-data
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