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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 1280
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Captain James A Lovell Federal Healthcare Center
Department: Psychology Service (116B)
Address: 3001 Green Bay Road
North Chicago, Illinois 60064
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL-IN-WI MSA
Distance from Major City: 35 mi from downtown Chicago, 50 mi from downtown Milwaukee
Phone: 224-610-5796
Fax:
Training Director Email: Suchi.Daga@va.gov
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: https://www.va.gov/lovell-federal-health-care-va/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/psychology-training-programs/
Brochure Website's Address: https://www.va.gov/lovell-federal-health-care-va/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/psychology-training-programs/
Primary Agency Type: Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Additional Agency Types:
  • Armed Forces Medical Center
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Member of APPIC since: 08/01/1979
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Suchi Daga
Chief Psychologist: Vincent Colbert
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 51
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 0
Position Information
Start Date: 07/14/2025
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: 37208
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):
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site Please see brochure on website (https://www.va.gov/lovell-federal-health-care-va/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/psychology-training-programs/)
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: 11/27/2024
Tentative interview date: 12/18/2024; 01/07/2025; 01/13/2025
Interview process description:

The application deadline is November 1, 2024. The tentative date for applicants to be notified about if they will be offered an interview is November 27, 2024.

 All internship interviews are virtual. Three dates are offered, and each date has two interview blocks an applicant can choose from, either 8am-12pm or 12:30-4:15pm. Tentatively, interview dates will be:

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Monday, January 13, 2025

The doctoral psychology internship program at the FHCC is an APPIC member program and participates in the annual national computerized intern matching process. Our NMS Program Code Number is 128011 (general track) and 128012 (neuropsychology track).  Our Site Number is 1280.

Website: Psychology Training Programs | Lovell Federal Health Care | Veterans Affairs (va.gov)
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: Class of 2024-2025 Rosalind Franklin University Pacific University Midwestern University Georgia State University University of South Florida Palo Alto University National Louis University Class of 2023-2024 The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Palo Alto University William James University University of Wisconsin - Madison University of Northern Colorado Class of 2022-2023 Illinois Institute of Technology Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology Wheaton College The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (x3) Adler University Class of 2021-2022 Loyola University National Louis University Palo Alto University Midwestern University Montclair State University Adler University Roosevelt University Class of 2020-2021 Rosalind Franklin University University of Missouri – St. Louis University of San Francisco Midwestern University Illinois Institute of Technology Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology Class of 2019-2020 Illinois Institute of Technology Midwestern University (3 students) Iowa State University Adler University University of Nevada, Reno Class of 2018-2019 Alliant International University – California School of Professional Psychology (San Francisco Campus) Adler University Roosevelt University (2 students) Midwestern University Chicago School of Professional Psychology (2 students) Class of 2017-2018 Marquette University Chicago School of Professional Psychology American School Prof Psych, Argosy-Washington DC Midwestern University Nova Southeastern University Roosevelt University Class of 2016-2017 Loma Linda University Rosalind Franklin University University of Indianapolis Nova Southeastern University University of Pittspurgh Ball State University Class of 2015-2016 Chicago School of Professional Psychology Alliant International University – California School of Professional Psychology (San Francisco Campus) Texas Tech University Pacific Graduate School of Psychology Hofstra University Nova Southeastern University Class of 2014-2015 Nova Southeastern University Spalding University Marquette University Pacific Graduate School of Professional-Stanford Consortium Argosy University – Hawaii University of Indianapolis Class of 2013-2014 Loyola University – Baltimore Northern Illinois University Argosy University – Hawaii Alliant International University – San Diego Central Michigan University Texas A&M University Class of 2012-2013 Illinois School of Professional Psychology Pacific Graduate School of Psychology-Stanford Consortium Pepperdine University University of Missouri-Kansas City Class of 2011-2012 Carlos Albizu University Loma Linda University Nova Southeastern University Roosevelt University Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science University of Mississippi Class of 2010-2011 Adler School of Professional Psychology Alliant International University-California School of Professional Psychology Central Michigan University Florida State University Nova Southeastern 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 start of internship
Dissertation Defended: No
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable):
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable):
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 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: https://www.va.gov/files/2022-04/2021HPTInstructionsv4.pdf
Program Description

The internship provides individualized supervised training in psychological service delivery. The "hands-on" training experiences are graduated in complexity, build on abilities and previous learning, and are augmented by other forms of learning aimed at expanding interns' theoretical understanding and knowledge, and integrating it with their professional practice skills and competencies. The training year is divided into a 3 week orientation period followed by three 16-week clinical training rotation periods. All interns are required to complete two major (16-week) rotations. The remaining 16-week period may be taken as a third major rotation, or as two minor rotations. Interns will work primarily with adult Veterans and Active Duty Service Members who experience a wide range of physical and mental health symptoms. The program encourages scholarly interests and provides some time and support for scholarly activities. Its primary focus, however, is on broad and general experiential training in preparation for psychology practice. By nature of its setting and the VA's primary and secondary missions (service delivery and training), the internship's primary training strengths are in preparing interns for practice in complex comprehensive private and public health service delivery environments such as hospitals and medical centers. One year after completing training, the intern is expected to be able to sit for and pass the professional psychology licensure, certification or registration examination, and enter the practice of psychology as a beginning professional.

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:
Family Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Group Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
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 : Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Women's Health: Experience (21% to 30%)
HIV/AIDS: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Eating Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
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: 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: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Substance Use Disorders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Forensics/Corrections:
Sexual Offenders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Geropsychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Pediatrics: Exposure (1% to 20%)
School:
Counseling:
Vocational/Career Development:
Multicultural Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Feminist Therapy:
Religion/Spirituality: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Public Policy/Advocacy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Program Development/Evaluation: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Supervision: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Research: Experience (21% to 30%)
Administration: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Integrated health care - primary: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Integrated health care - specialty:
Other:

Neuropsychology Track (1 Intern)

Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) is excited to offer one full-time neuropsychology internship opportunity for the 2025-2026 academic year. Applicants will be required to satisfy the internship program requirements of our generalist program, but also further acquire competencies in the subspecialty of Neuropsychology. The doctoral internship at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (Lovell FHCC; formerly the North Chicago Veterans Affairs Medical Center) is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association.

Overview of neuropsychology track emphasis training

The Psychology Internship Program offers one full-time neuropsychology internship opportunity. Applicants will be required to satisfy the internship program requirements of our generalist program, but also further acquire competencies in the subspecialty of Neuropsychology. The emphasis training will allow for a greater breadth and intensity of neuropsychological skill development, while also achieving the overall internship goal of becoming a competent, general clinical psychologist. This training is focused on meeting Houston Conference Guidelines and providing a foundation for board eligibility from the American Board of Professional Psychology in clinical neuropsychology (ABBP/CN). At least 50% of the intern’s time will be spent engaging in neuropsychological assessment or related activities (e.g., psychotherapy services to cognitively impaired, attending content-specific didactics, etc.). The core domains identified by the Houston Conference are addressed through specific rotations and educational opportunities, including assessment, treatment and intervention, consultation, research, teaching, and supervision. In sum, this internship position is reserved for trainees that wish to progress to post-doctoral training and ultimately a career in clinical neuropsychology.

Application Procedures                                                                     

This program is a member of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) and it participates in the Matching Program.  The application deadline is November 1, 2024. Applicants requesting to be considered for the neuropsychology track position must have prior, subspecialty clinical training and coursework in neuropsychology. Neuropsychology applicants are also required to provide a letter of recommendation from a neuropsychology training supervisor. Applicants pursuing specialty training in neuropsychology are to utilize match number 128012 and not the generalist program match number.

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/lovell-federal-health-care-va/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/psychology-training-programs/  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: 99 102 88 107 111 103 99
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 64 62 63 77 80 90 78
Total number of interns: 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 1 1 4 3 1 4 4
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 6 6 3 4 6 3 3
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 6 7 7 6 7 6 7
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 1 0 0 1 0 1 0
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 12 10 1 1 0 0 1
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 77 65 159 128 142 188 153
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023 2023-2024
Academic teaching:
Community mental health center: 0 0
Consortium: 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 1 2
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 4 3
Psychiatric facility: 0 0
Correctional facility: 0 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0 0
School district/system: 0 0
Independent practice setting: 2 2
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0 0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data: https://www.va.gov/lovell-federal-health-care-va/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/psychology-training-programs/
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