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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 2632
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Provisional Membership
Site: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Department: Community Mental Health & Wellness
Address: 451 Lexington Parkway N
St. Paul, Minnesota 55104
Country: United States
Metro Area: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
Distance from Major City:
Phone: 651-280-2277
Fax: 651-280-2277
Training Director Email: bee.xiong-vang@wilder.org
Co-Training Director Email: kathryn.schuchman@wilder.org
Web Address: http://www.wilder.org
Brochure Website's Address: http://www.wilder.org
Primary Agency Type: Community Mental Health Center
Additional Agency Types:
Member of APPIC since: 11/15/2024
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Not Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Bee Xiong-Vang
Chief Psychologist: Bee Xiong-Vang
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 3
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 0
Position Information
Start Date: 08/03/2026
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 2
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class:
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 45000
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class:
Fringe Benefits: Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): Interns are provided two weeks PTO and nine Choice Days for additional time off, totaling approximately one month of leave time. In addition to the annual stipend, interns can receive a minimum of $500 for professional development funds to be used during the training year. Interns also receive Professional Liability Insurance and access to an EAP Program.
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site Internship schedules are individualized to meet the unique training needs and learning goals of each intern. Generally speaking, interns work Monday through Friday during clinic hours (either 8-4 or 9-5). Client services are provided both in-person and virtually. Full-time interns are expected to provide a minimum of 16 direct service hours per week, approximately 35% of their overall internship time. The core training experience is comprised of generalist training in both outpatient psychotherapy and evaluation and testing. While interns can indicate their preference for greater emphasis on intervention or assessment training, they are expected to maintain a substantive balance of training in each area. Interns can expect to complete the majority of their training within their preferred population of interest (i.e., children, adolescents, or adults). However, given the nature of the community mental health setting, interns should expect to work with some clients outside of their stated preference. In addition to direct services in therapy and assessment, interns are able to advance their skills through other focused practice opportunities. Depending on Wilder service area needs and availability, the following are potential opportunities that interns can elect to receive additional training and supervision in based on their personal training interests and learning goals: group therapy, supervision and consultation, integration of alternative and indigenous healing practices, and early childhood assessment and consultation. Interns are required to attend clinical consultation, didactic trainings, and supervision weekly. They may occasionally provide clinical consultation to other staff members.
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
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: 12/05/2025 11:59 PM EST
A Virtual Interview are: Required
Interview notification date: 12/22/2025
Tentative interview date: 01/05/2026 - 01/16/2026
Interview process description:

All completed applications submitted through the APPIC Portal by the deadline of December 5th, 2025 at 11:59PM EST will be reviewed by the selection committee, which includes the Internship Training Director and one or more members of the training team. Priority is given to applicants who have prior experience in a community mental health setting and working with marginalized populations, knowledge and experience providing culturally and linguistically responsive services, and desire to work from a trauma-informed, family-centered clinical orientation.

Applicants will be notified of interview status by December 22nd, 2025 via email. Applicants invited to interview will be offered a two-hour, virtual interview with members of the selection committee. The first hour will include a traditional question and answer interview, followed by a second hour of case review. Interviews will be scheduled from January 5th through January 16th, 2026 and interview questions and case material will be provided in advance. Applicants invited to interview are also offered to attend one of our virtual open houses: January 8th from 5-6pm CST or January 15th from 5-6pm CST. The first portion of the open house will include a supervisor meet-and-greet, followed by a question and answer session with current interns. Attendance at one of the open houses is encouraged, though not required. Following interviews and open houses, applicants seeking additional information or clarification on any aspect of the training program are invited to follow up with the Internship Training Director via email.
How to obtain application info: Email the Program
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: Liberty University; Saint Mary's University; University of Saint Thomas
Internship Applicant Requirements
US Citizenship Required: No
If NOT a U.S. Citizen, Authorization to Work or to Engage in Practical Training (CPT or OPT) in the US is Required: Yes
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): 300
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
CPA-Accredited
PCSAS-Accredited
Non-Accredited
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: Final appointment of applicants to the internship at Wilder is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation.
Program Description

We serve children, adolescents, and adults in an urban setting, and our clients comprise a diverse array of racial, ethnic, language, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Many of our clients have been marginalized and experienced trauma, and may be at risk for exploitation. Every client is offered services for which they are clinically appropriate regardless of payment ability, and most of our clients are low-income, underinsured, and/or uninsured.

Our program has a strong focus in psychological evaluation and testing. Testing services are available for clients of all ages, and we tend to see clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds who are unable to access culturally responsive testing services elsewhere. Testing is provided in a holistic context within an interdisciplinary team of evaluators assigned based on the type of evaluation needed, a client’s age, and a client/family’s language and cultural background. Our psychological evaluation and testing team includes licensed psychologists, interns, doctoral psychology students, mental health practitioners and professionals, and cultural brokers. With support from licensed psychologists, interns are responsible for key components of the evaluation process from pre-assessment to after care. Interns will gain experience with a broad range of assessment tools and presenting concerns, including autism spectrum presentations and difficulties with attention, memory, and executive functioning.

Our program also has a strong focus on outpatient therapy for children, adolescents, families, and adults. Clients seen for therapy at Wilder present with a wide range of concerns, and interns are supervised utilizing a range of theoretical interventions. Interns learn best practices and agency specific guidelines while also being encouraged to develop their own therapeutic style. They receive supervision in successfully adapting therapeutic techniques, including evidence-based practices, to the client's cultural background/worldview. Interns are also trained in effectively working with interpreters.

In addition to direct services in therapy and assessment, interns are able to advance their skills through other focused practice opportunities. Depending on Wilder needs and availability, the following are potential opportunities that interns can elect to receive additional training and supervision in:

  • Group Therapy: Interns may co-facilitate or facilitate therapy groups in outpatient services. Most groups are focused on the treatment needs of trauma survivors and clients with SPMI.
  • Supervision and Consultation: Interns may be assigned practicum trainees for all or part of their internship and are guided in the scope of supervision practices and methods.
  • Integration of Alternative and Indigenous Healing Practices: Interns may develop their skills in providing complementary care including mind-body interventions and the role of spirituality in healing. It provides an opportunity for interns to work within cultural communities that embrace indigenous healing including energy healing, shaman healing, and religious practices.
  • Early Childhood Assessment and Consultation: Interns may develop their skills in conducting cognitive and developmental assessment for children under age six, and in consultation to parents and providers.

Application Information:

Please email the training director to obtain a copy of our internship brochure.

Self-motivated interns who have a passion for social justice, are committed to health equity, and have a desire to work with a diverse population of clients are considered a good fit for our training program.

Required Supplemental Materials: Please include one de-identified psychological assessment/testing report with your application. 

In the cover letter, applicants should include the following:

  • Description of your interest in Wilder and your training goals.
  • Illustration of your commitment to working in a community mental setting, and developing competence in providing culturally responsive care.
  • Any preferences for the age group you would like to primarily work with for your core training experience (i.e., children, adolescents, or adults).
  • Interest in completing training in one of the other focused training concentrations (i.e., group therapy, supervision and consultation, integration of alternative and indigenous healing practices, or early childhood assessment and consultation).

Internship Training Opportunities

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

(training opportunities continued)

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

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology:
Women's Health:
HIV/AIDS:
Eating Disorders:
Sexual Disorders:
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology:
Physical Disabilities:
Learning Disabilities: Experience (21% to 30%)
Developmental Disabilities: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Assessment: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Neuropsychology-Adult:
Neuropsychology-Child:
Serious Mental Illness: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Anxiety Disorders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Trauma/PTSD: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Sexual Abuse: Experience (21% to 30%)
Substance Use Disorders: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Forensics/Corrections:
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology:
Pediatrics:
School:
Counseling:
Vocational/Career Development:
Multicultural Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Feminist Therapy:
Religion/Spirituality: Experience (21% to 30%)
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Public Policy/Advocacy:
Program Development/Evaluation:
Supervision: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Research:
Administration:
Integrated health care - primary: Exposure (1% to 20%)
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: www.wilder.org  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: 17
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 9
Total number of interns: 3
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 2
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 0
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 3
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 1
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 2
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 10
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 12
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025
Academic teaching:
Community mental health center: 0 0 0
Consortium: 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 0 0 0
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 0 0 0
Psychiatric facility: 0 0 0
Correctional facility: 0 0 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0 0 0
School district/system: 0 0 0
Independent practice setting: 0 0 0
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0 0 0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data:
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