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Department : Psychology Service (116B)

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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 1275
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital
Department: Psychology Service (116B)
Address: 5000 South Fifth Avenue
Building 228, Room 3021
Hines, Illinois 60141-3030
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL-IN-WI MSA
Distance from Major City: 4 miles west of Chicago
Phone: 708-288-6729
Fax:
Training Director Email: katherine.meyers@va.gov
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: https://www.va.gov/hines-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/psychology-internship-program/
Brochure Website's Address: https://www.va.gov/hines-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/psychology-internship-program/
Primary Agency Type: Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Additional Agency Types:
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Member of APPIC since: 00/00/0000
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Katherine Meyers
Chief Psychologist: Kathleen O'Donnell Ph.D.
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 64
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 0
Position Information
Start Date: 06/30/2025
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 7
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 37938
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Dissertation Release Time, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above):
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site Interns typically work from 8am - 4:30pm. Work activities vary depending on the rotation and clinic the intern is working in. Interns typically complete a total of 4 rotations during the training year. All interns receive 4 hours of supervision per week, 3 hours of didactics, and 2 hours of research time per week.
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: 11/01/2024 11:59 PM EST
A Virtual Interview are: Required
Interview notification date: 12/13/2024
Tentative interview date: 01/03/2024-01/23/2024
Interview process description:

Interviews will be scheduled between 1/3/25 - 1/21/25. In the spirit of equity and reducing disparities, we are conducting interviews via a videoconference platform. The interview day typically begins at 8:00 am and concludes by 2:00 pm. Interviewees are interviewed individually and will have three formal interviews (2 with staff members, 1 with the training director). Interviewees will also have the opportunity to meet informally with some of the current interns. Additional information about interviews can be found on our website by clicking the "Interview Information" link.
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: Alliant University-Fresno Arizona State University Auburn University Bowling Green State University Chicago School of Prof. Psychology City University of New York DePaul University Duke University Emory University Florida Institute of Technology Florida State University Howard University Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois School of Prof. Psychology Indiana State University Indiana University-Bloomington Kent State University Lehigh University Loyola University Chicago Marquette University Michigan State University Northern Illinois University Northwestern University-Evanston Northwestern University Medical School Old Dominion University Ohio State University Pacific University Palo Alto University Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Roosevelt University Rosalind Franklin U of Medicine and Sci. St. Louis University Southern Illinois University Stanford University/Pacific GSP Stony Brook U./State U. of New York Temple University Texas A&M University Texas Tech University Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences University of Albany/State U. of New York University of Arkansas- Fayetteville University of Delaware University of Eastern Michigan University of Florida University of Georgia University of Houston University of Illinois at Chicago University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Iowa University of Kansas University of Kentucky University of Louisville University of Michigan University of Minnesota University of Missouri-Columbia University of Missouri-Kansas City University of North Carolina-Greensboro University of Notre Dame University of Pittsburgh University of South Dakota University of South Florida University of Southern Mississippi University of Tennessee University of Texas at Austin University of Wisconsin-Madison University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State U. Virginia Commonwealth University Washington State University Western Michigan 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): 350
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable): 75
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): No
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: No
How to obtain text of statement:
Other Requirements: Please see our brochure on our website for details. More information on VA eligibility can also be found here: https://www.va.gov/OAA/docs/Am_I_Eligible_v5.pdf
Program Description

Our primary goal is to prepare graduates from our program for entry-level psychology practice who are professionally well-rounded and knowledgeable in a broad range of psychological skills. This goal includes proficiency in psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment and consultation. In addition, our goal is to promote the integration of psychological science and theory with psychological practice and encourage understanding of individual diversity as it interfaces with practice. Our program is learning and training based, as opposed to production based. Service delivery is subsumed under the training needs and interests of our interns. Interns determine to good measure their rotations, focusing on their training needs and interests. Intensive supervision and education are program priorities.

For the 2025-2026 training year, Hines will have 6 General Track interns and 1 Neuropsychology Track intern.  Please see our brochure on our website for for more details.  

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: 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: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Group Therapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Community Intervention:
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: 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:

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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: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sexual Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Physical Disabilities: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Learning Disabilities:
Developmental Disabilities:
Assessment: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Neuropsychology-Adult: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
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: Experience (21% to 30%)
Substance Use Disorders: Experience (21% to 30%)
Forensics/Corrections:
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Pediatrics:
School:
Counseling: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Vocational/Career Development:
Multicultural Therapy: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Feminist Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Religion/Spirituality: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Public Policy/Advocacy:
Program Development/Evaluation: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Research: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Administration: Exposure (1% to 20%)
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.va.gov/hines-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/psychology-internship-program/  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
Number of Completed Applications: 126 130 126 123 100 123 129 130
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 50 50 55 55 45 60 60 60
Total number of interns: 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 6 7 7 5 7 4 7 5
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 1 0 0 2 0 3 0 2
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 5 7 7 5 7 7 5 5
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 2
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023 2023-2024
Academic teaching: 0 0
Community mental health center: 0 0
Consortium: 0 1
University Counseling Center: 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 2 1
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 5 4
Psychiatric facility: 0 0
Correctional facility: 0 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0 0
School district/system: 0 0
Independent practice setting: 0 1
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0 0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data: https://www.va.gov/hines-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/psychology-internship-program/
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