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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 1151
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health
Department: Psychology Internship Program
Address: 735 E. Carnegie Drive
Suite 270
San Bernardino, California 92408
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
Distance from Major City: 50 miles east of Los Angeles
Phone: 909-658-1048
Fax:
Training Director Email: internprograms@dbh.sbcounty.gov
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dbh/careers/
Brochure Website's Address: https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dbh/careers/
Primary Agency Type: Community Mental Health Center
Additional Agency Types:
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • State/County/Other Public Hospital
  • Other
Member of APPIC since: 1975
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Rene Keres
Chief Psychologist: Rene Keres
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 1
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 2
Position Information
Start Date: 07/12/2027
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 3
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 56347
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Health Insurance, Sick Leave,
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): The program will meet the requirements of the Affordable Care Act in regards to health insurance. Health insurance (intern paid) is available through the County's group insurance plan. Unpaid time can be allocated for dissertation defense, graduation ceremonies, conferences, etc, as they may apply. 24 hours of paid sick leave is allocated.
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site Common activities include: Intake assessments; individual and group therapy; chart documentation, psychological testing; participation in treatment team meetings; and individual and group supervision. Opportunities will be available to incorporate individual interests into their annual calendar, e.g., outreach events, or shadowing in other programs.
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? No
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: 11/13/2026 11:59 PM EST
A Virtual Interview are: Required
Interview notification date: 12/11/2026
Tentative interview date: 01/11/2027, 01/20/2027
Interview process description:

Applications should include APPI with cover letter and 3 Letters of Recommendation. Interviews are conducted in January; specific date/time is determined once an invitation to interview has been extended. Listed interview dates are subject to change. Interviews will be conducted using videoconferencing technology. No in-person interviews will be offered to reduce the cost of internship applications and improve equity. Applicants that are offered an interview will also be invited to a virtual open house where they will have an opportunity to meet with the current interns. Contacting the training director by email with questions is acceptable.

 
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: Current Interns: Alliant University, William and James College, Pepperdine University
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: Yes
Masters Degree Required: No
Comprehensive Exams Passed: Yes, by start of internship
Dissertation Proposal Approved: Yes, by start of internship
Dissertation Defended: No
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable): 400
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable): 100
Minimum Number of Combined Intervention and Assessment Hours (if applicable): 500
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): 3
Accepted / Not-Accepted Program Types
Clinical Psychology Accepted
Counseling Psychology Accepted
School Psychology Not Accepted
APA-Accredited Accepted
CPA-Accredited Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited
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: Interns must pass background check and medical screening.
Program Description

See our Online Brochure at the website listed for all program details. Questions may be emailed to the Training Director. Interns can apply for the Outpatient Track, Conservatorship Investigation Unit or Forensic Track, each being a year-long rotation in the Department. 

The program aims to help interns assess and treat individuals experiencing severe mental illness. Understanding case-conceptualization, not just intervention, is emphasized. Supervisor orientations are varied, but most are gestalt and psychodynamic. The Department uses the Recovery Model, focusing on client empowerment and involvement.  Shorter-term and group treatment are typical, but longer-term cases are also possible. All interns in outpatient rotations will work with adults.  It is possible to have some children and adolescents. Forensic sites are with adolescent and young adults. Psychological testing requires prior experience and comfort with standard tests.

Interns have the opportunity to work on multidisciplinary teams. Interns will have the chance to provide peer supervision and consultation to other professionals, within the scope of their practice. The Department has a long tradition of intern, resident, and practicum training. Our Department staff, as well as the populations served, are richly diverse.

Internship Training Opportunities

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

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

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Experience
Health Psychology:
Women's Health:
HIV/AIDS:
Eating Disorders:
Sexual Disorders:
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology:
Physical Disabilities:
Learning Disabilities:
Developmental Disabilities:
Assessment: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Neuropsychology-Adult:
Neuropsychology-Child:
Serious Mental Illness: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Anxiety Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Trauma/PTSD: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Sexual Abuse: Experience (21% to 30%)
Substance Use Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Forensics/Corrections: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology:
Pediatrics:
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: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Public Policy/Advocacy:
Program Development/Evaluation: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Research:
Administration:
Integrated health care - primary:
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://wp.sbcounty.gov/dbh/careers/  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: 111 114 150 142 195 146 0 114 52 190
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 32 32 51 49 54 91 0 38 30 27
Total number of interns: 6 6 6 6 6 8 0 5 6 3
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 6 6 6 6 6 8 0 5 6 3
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 2 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 2 0
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 4 6 6 3 6 7 0 5 4 3
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 6 6 6 6 6 8 0 5 6 3
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 0 3 0 4 1 2 0 3 17 25
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 145 37 164 105 3 25 0 69 42 146
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026
Academic teaching: 0 0 0 0
Community mental health center: 1 0 3 0
Consortium: 0 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 0 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 2 0 1 2
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 0 0 0 0
Psychiatric facility: 0 0 0 0
Correctional facility: 0 0 0 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0 0 0 0
School district/system: 0 0 0 0
Independent practice setting: 0 0 0 2
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0 0 0 0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data: https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dbh/careers/
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