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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 2426
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System
Department: Behavioral Medicine
Address: 10159 E 11th Street
Ste 200
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74014
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA
Distance from Major City: 0
Phone: 918-610-2000
Fax:
Training Director Email: Arena.Mueller@va.gov
Co-Training Director Email: jordan.heroux2@va.gov
Web Address: https://www.va.gov/eastern-oklahoma-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/#doctoral-psychology-internship
Brochure Website's Address: https://www.va.gov/eastern-oklahoma-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/#doctoral-psychology-internship
Primary Agency Type: Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Additional Agency Types:
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Member of APPIC since: 11/05/2018
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Arena Mueller
Chief Psychologist: David Webster
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 22
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 0
Position Information
Start Date: 07/12/2027
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 4
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class:
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 35086
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Dissertation Release Time, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Licensing Exam Release Time, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): 11 Federal holidays; 13 annual leave days & 13 sick leave days (accrued throughout the training year); 3 days professional leave (can be used for dissertation defense, licensing, or professional development time); intern can choose from several federal health benefits plans.
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site At Eastern Oklahoma VA a typical day varies widely depending on the rotation. Throughout the training year, interns engage in a broad range of clinical and educational activities, with consistent emphasis on evidence‑based individual and group therapy, as well as psychological assessment. Interns take part in regular consultation through morning huddles, treatment team meetings, and monthly case conferences. The standard workday is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In alignment with APA and APPIC guidelines interns receive structured training through weekly didactics (2 hours), individual supervision (a minimum of 2 hours), and group supervision (a minimum of two hours). Across the year, interns complete a diversity-focused group project and may also have opportunities to provide both group and individual supervision to practicum students, further enhancing their development as emerging psychologists.
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: 11/10/2026 11:59 PM EST
A Virtual Interview are: Required
Interview notification date: 12/09/2026
Tentative interview date: 12/15/26; 12/18/26; 1/12/27 and 1/14/27
Interview process description:

Applicants who are selected for interview will be invited by email no later than Monday, December 9, 2026.

Tentatively, we anticipate interviews will be virtual and occur on the following dates: Monday, December 15, 2026; Friday, December 18, 2026, Tuesday, January 12, 2027; and Thursday, January 14, 2027.

Interviews will include a group meet-and-greet with program faculty, training directors and current interns.  An overview of the program with training director and associate training director, a group panel of supervisors providing information on rotations, Q&A with current interns and two individual interviews with training faculty. Interview day is scheduled from 8am to 4:30pm CST. Requests to meet with specific staff are welcome.  Applicants shoujld be prepared for vignettes and role plays.  
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: Azusa Pacific University, Alliant University, John F. Kennedy University, Andrews University, NOVA University; Palo Alto University, Adler University, Springfield College, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology; Oklahoma State University; Fuller Theological Seminary; Florida Institute of Technology; Regent University; Pacific University; Our Lady of the Lake; University of Toledo; Divine Mercy University; Loma Linda University, Idaho State University; University of Alaska; Midwestern University; Oklahoma State University; University of Kansas; California Lutheran; University of Southern Mississippi; Marywood 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: 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 application deadline
Dissertation Defended: No
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable): 250
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable): 75
Minimum Number of Combined Intervention and Assessment Hours (if applicable): 325
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): 4
Accepted / Not-Accepted Program Types
Clinical Psychology Accepted
Counseling Psychology Accepted
School Psychology Not Accepted
APA-Accredited Accepted
CPA-Accredited Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited Accepted
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: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf61.pdf#:~:text=will%20support%20and%20defend%20the%20Constitution%20of%20the,the%20office%20on%20which%20am%20about%20to%20enter.
Other Requirements:
Program Description

The primary aim of the EOVAHCS Psychology Internship Program is to provide the highest-quality training across all profession‑wide competencies, including evidence-based interventions, psychological assessment, professional communication and consultation, ethics, research, and diversity. Culturally responsive conceptualizations are woven throughout the curriculum to ensure interns are well-prepared to serve a broad range of individuals and communities.

All interns are expected to develop foundational competencies in clinical assessment, individual and group psychotherapy, consultation and treatment planning, professionalism and ethical/legal standards, cultural responsiveness, supervision, and the integration of scientific knowledge into practice.

The internship offers two distinct training tracks:

General Mental Health Track (242611):
Interns select rotations of interest in consultation with the Training Director(s). The training year includes two six‑month major rotations (16 hours per week), along with yearlong experiences in psychodiagnostic and personality assessment (8 hours) and evidence-based therapy (8 hours).

Neuropsychology Track (242612):
Interns spend approximately 20 hours per week in the neuropsychology service throughout the year, completing one to two neuropsychological evaluations per week from initial review to feedback session. Neuropsychology interns also participate in a minor rotation (8-12) hours that is developed in consultation with the training director(s).  Examples are not limited too but include:  Evidence Based Psychotherapy; Primary Care Mental Health Integration; Inpatient; General Mental Health.

Across All Tracts

Interns work closely with multidisciplinary teams and deliver evidence-based interventions across all rotations. Interns receive comprehensive training and supervision in at least one evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP). Past EBPs have included Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT‑I), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Depression.

All assessment training emphasizes collaborative, therapeutic, and recovery‑oriented approaches. Interns participate in weekly group supervision and individual supervision from an assessment-focused supervisor. Group supervision includes a monthly, intern-led discussion of psychological testing literature.

All interns participate in a yearlong Diversity Group Project designed to cultivate lifelong multicultural awareness and professional growth. The seminar emphasizes cultural humility, openness, reflective practice, and understanding of cultural identities and dynamics in professional spaces. Project activities may include culturally attuned supervision, delivery of culturally informed interventions, reflective writing, group dialogue, and experiential activities that deepen cultural awareness.

During the second half of the year, interns attend a Supervision Seminar that provides structured experience supervising trainees—such as psychology and social work graduate students and psychiatry residents—in both individual and group formats. This biweekly seminar incorporates didactic presentations, readings, video demonstrations, role plays, and discussion of real supervision experiences. Training emphasizes the functions of supervision, ethical and cultural considerations, supervisory interventions, and a wide range of theoretical and situational topics.

Rotation options for the General Mental Health Track include: PTSD Clinical Team, Women Veterans Mental Health/Sexual Trauma Treatment Team, Substance Use Disorder Team, Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC), Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Unit, General Mental Health Clinic, Home Based Primary Care, LGBTQ+ Program, and Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI). Rotation enhancements include Rural Telemental Health, Special Populations, LGBTQ+ Program, DBT Team, Reproductive Mental Health, Multidisciplinary Eating Disorder Team, and Administration.

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:
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired:
Students:
International Students:
Rural: Yes
Urban: Yes
Low income: Yes
People without housing: Yes
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

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

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Women's Health: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
HIV/AIDS: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Eating Disorders: Experience (21% to 30%)
Sexual Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Physical Disabilities: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Learning Disabilities: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Developmental Disabilities:
Assessment: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Neuropsychology-Adult: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
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:
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology: Experience (21% to 30%)
Pediatrics:
School:
Counseling:
Vocational/Career Development:
Multicultural Therapy:
Feminist Therapy:
Religion/Spirituality: Experience (21% to 30%)
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Public Policy/Advocacy:
Program Development/Evaluation: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision: Experience (21% to 30%)
Research: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Administration: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Integrated health care - primary: Experience (21% to 30%)
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://www.va.gov/eastern-oklahoma-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/#doctoral-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 2026-2027
Number of Completed Applications: 8 8 33 62 42 41 41 31
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 8 8 21 39 28 28 20 26
Total number of interns: 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 4
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 4
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 3 3 3 4 2 3 2 3
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 3 3 3 4 4 4 2 3
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 1 1 1 1 0 0 2 1
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 1 9 9 2 10 5 13 6
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 19 20 20 28 40 16 87 51
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026
Academic teaching: 1 1
Community mental health center: 0 0 0 0
Consortium: 0 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 0 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 2 1 1 0
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 10 2 1 1
Psychiatric facility: 0 0 0 0
Correctional facility: 1 0 0 1
Health Maintenance Organization: 0 0 0 0
School district/system: 0 0 0 0
Independent practice setting: 3 0 1 0
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0 0 1 0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data:
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