Primary Care Psychology Associates (PCPA) is a private group practice of psychologists and social workers. PCPA offers dynamic outpatient psychology services to adult and pediatric populations throughout the Chicagoland area. PCPA has strong relationships with local primary care providers, including Internal Medicine and Pediatric Providers, Specialists, and Psychiatrists. Services provided include evidence-based time-limited therapy, long-term therapy services, psychological assessment, and consultations with physicians.

PCPA’s mission is to promote behavioral health across the lifespan through easy-access, excellent interdisciplinary team and integrated care. PCPA is committed to providing the highest quality of assessment, consultation, and therapy services. We work in collaboration with the primary care and specialty physicians, as well as community agencies to foster patient wellness and satisfaction in a warm, therapeutic, and respectful manner. Training at PCPA is unique in that Interns gain first hand experience in being a core part of a group practice merged with ongoing collaboration with offsite Primary Care Providers.

Psychology Internship Program Overview

PCPA’s psychology internship has two tracks (Pediatric Psychology and Adult Behavioral Medicine). 

Our 12-month psychology internship is designed to integrate your formal academic preparation with comprehensive clinical training. The aim of the clinical training experience is to expose interns in both tracks to the following:

• Assessment, treatment, and consultation within a range of treatment modalities 

• Opportunities to consult with primary care physicians

• A variety of theoretical orientations (e.g. cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, relational-interpersonal, family systems, solution-focused, ACT, Adlerian)

• Diverse developmental (children, adolescents, adults, elderly) and ethnic populations.

Pediatric Psychology Track  - (MATCH CODE: 220311)

The pediatric psychology division of Primary Care Psychology Associates, LLC includes clinicians who provide therapy, assessment, and consultation for children, adolescents, and families. As an intern within this division, you will be exposed to a range of difficulties commonly presented in children and adolescents, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, sleep difficulties, and adjustment difficulties. Training will also focus on health-related issues as they impact psychological and family functioning. Interns in the Pediatric track will have the opportunity to be placed 1-2 days/week at one of our pediatric integrated care sites. At these sites, interns will have the opportunity to provide same-day warm-hand offs and provide behavioral health consultations for children presenting to their pediatrician's office for a medical appointment. These consultations are an opportunity to learn firsthand about collaborating with medical staff in a primary care setting, while also providing brief behavioral health assessment and interventions for families. Having a car is highly recommended for transportation to these sites.

Adult Behavioral Medicine Track  - (MATCH CODE: 220312)

The adult behavioral medicine division of Primary Care Psychology Associates, LLC includes therapy (individual, couples, or family) and assessment (Psychoeducational Testing, Full Psychological Evaluations, and specific diagnostic clarification). Common presenting problems include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, adjustment to illness, life transitions, ADHD, relationship concerns, managing medication compliance, and managing chronic physical illness. 

Why an Internship with PCPA?

• Opportunity to gain experience and learn the ins and outs of group practice

• Become a part of a team where we treat each other with respect and professionalism.

• From externs to the owners, we all work here and take pride in the practice environment we create together

• Obtain outstanding training in generalist psychology in an outpatient setting

• Opportunity to consult with leading primary care physicians throughout the Chicagoland area

• Gain direct clinical hours providing therapy and assessment services to a wide range of presenting problems with diverse populations

• Learn evidence-based treatments within a short-term therapy model

• Work and learn within a supportive and caring environment with a dynamic supervisory team of dedicated Psychologists

• Work in the heart of downtown Chicago and one of Chicago’s most exciting neighborhoods-- all accessible by public transportation

For more information, please see PCPA's Psychology Internship Training Brochure that can be found on www.pcpachicago.com under the Training/Career Opportunities Tab.