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Site Name: Geisinger Medical Center

Department: Department of Psychiatry

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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 1530
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Geisinger Medical Center
Department: Department of Psychiatry
Address: 100 North Academy Avenue
Danville, Pennsylvania 17822-1335
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Distance from Major City: About 70 miles northeast of Harrisburg, PA
Phone: 570-271-6516x
Fax: 310-206-8525
Email: jsevecke@geisinger.edu
Web Address: https://www.geisinger.edu/education/residencies-fellowships/residencies/clinical-psychology-internship-residency
Brochure Website's Address:
Primary Agency Type: Academic Health Center
Additional Agency Types:
  • Academic Health Center
  • Child/Adolescent Psychiatric or Pediatrics
  • Medical School
Member of APPIC since: 1989
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Jessica Sevecke-Hanrahan
Chief Psychologist: Laura Campbell
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 36
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 0
Position Information
Start Date: 07/01/2024
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 8
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 31200
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): Funding and additional time off for continuing education activities, such as workshop attendance, conference presentations, professional organization membership, and book purchases. Access to administrative staff and resources.
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site Described on program website: https://www.geisinger.edu/education/residencies-fellowships/residencies/psychology-internship-residency
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: 11/13/2023 11:59 PM EST
Interviews at this site are:
A Virtual Interview is: Preferred
Interview notification date: 12/15/2023
Tentative interview date: N/A
Interview process description:

In order to keep our applicants, current learners, and faculty safe, as well as to reduce the cost of the interview process for all prospective candidates, our program will be offering all interviews virtually for academic year 2024-25. Interview dates TBD but several will be offered between mid-December 2023 and mid-January 2024. Applicants will first meet with the training director and track coordinators who will provide an overview of the internship program and the Geisinger system. They will then attend group and/or individual meetings with track faculty to discuss the specific track and to engage in individual interviews. A group meeting over the lunch hour will be arranged so that applicants can speak with our current interns. Applicants will be notified by 12/15/23 if they will be invited to interview.
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: (not a comprehensive list) Arizona State University Bowling Green State University Case Western Chestnut Hill College City University of New York - Hunter College Chicago School of Professional Psychology Concordia University Drexel University East Tennessee State University Harvard University Idaho State University Immaculata University Indiana State University Indiana University of Pennsylvania Kent State University Loma Linda University Marshall University Mercer University Midwestern University Ohio State University Palo Alto University Penn State University Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) Rutgers University St. John's University St. Louis University State University of New York (SUNY) Albany Syracuse University Temple University University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa University of Cincinnati University of Delaware University of Florida University of Hartford University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Maine University of Nebraska-Lincoln University of Rhode Island University of Toledo University of Vermont University of Wyoming Virginia Tech Wayne State University Western Michigan University Yeshiva 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: 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: Yes, by application deadline
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):
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable):
Minimum Number of Combined Intervention and Assessment Hours (if applicable):
Minimum Number of Years of Grad Training Required (if applicable): 3
Accepted / Not-Accepted Program Types
Clinical Psychology Accepted
Counseling Psychology Accepted
School Psychology Accepted
APA-Accredited Accepted
CPA-Accredited Not Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited
Non-Accredited Not Accepted
Ph.D Degree Accepted
Psy.D. Degree Accepted
Ed.D. Degree 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:
Program Description

Accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) since 1986, the Clinical Psychology Internship Program at Geisinger provides advanced training in evidence-based practice and integrated care at all levels of the health system. The overall training philosophy of the program reflects a commitment to: (1) the development of psychologists who deeply consider cultural and individual differences, social determinants of health and the complex biological and psychological factors with each patient in their care and (2) interdisciplinary care coordination and collaboration with other members of the healthcare team, including primary and specialty care providers, nurses, psychiatrists, pharmacists, clinical social workers and case managers.

The internship is primarily focused on ensuring all graduates attain competency in all APA profession-wide domains (research; ethical and legal standards; individual and cultural diversity; professional values, attitudes and behaviors; communication and interpersonal skills; assessment; intervention; supervision; consultation and inter-professional/Interdisciplinary skills). Clinical and professional development seminars, case conference, and individual and group supervision experiences have been developed with this primary aim in mind.

Core faculty prioritize patient care and clinical supervision/teaching above all but are also committed to continuous quality improvement, program development and evaluation, and clinical research. Interns are encouraged to participate in a clinically-focused project aimed at enhancing the delivery of patient care. 

The Clinical Psychology Internship offers intensive training in three specific areas/tracks of clinical psychology:

Specific details on these tracks and associated clinical rotations available can be found by clicking on the individual track pages.

The internship program was re-accredited by APA in 2017, and the next site visit of the Commission on Accreditation will be in 2027. For questions about the program’s accreditation status, contact:

Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
202-336-597

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers: Yes
Children: Yes
Adolescents: Yes
Adults: Yes
Family: Yes
Older Adults: Yes
Inpatients: Yes
Outpatients: Yes
Gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender: Yes
Ethnic minorities: Yes
Spanish-speaking: Yes
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired: Yes
Students: Yes
International Students:
Rural: Yes
Urban:
Low income: Yes
Homelessness:
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:
Group Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Community Intervention:
Consultation/Liaison: Experience (21% to 30%)
Crisis Intervention: Experience (21% to 30%)
Brief Psychotherapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Long-term Psychotherapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Cognitive Rehabilitation: Exposure (1% to 20%)
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 :
Other: Interdisciplinary/integrated care

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Experience
Health Psychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Women's Health: Exposure (1% to 20%)
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: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Assessment: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Neuropsychology-Adult:
Neuropsychology-Child:
Serious Mental Illness: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Anxiety Disorders: Experience (21% to 30%)
Trauma/PTSD: Experience (21% to 30%)
Sexual Abuse: Experience (21% to 30%)
Substance Use Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Forensics/Corrections:
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology: Experience (21% to 30%)
Pediatrics: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
School:
Counseling:
Vocational/Career Development:
Multicultural Therapy:
Feminist Therapy:
Religion/Spirituality: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Public Policy/Advocacy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
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: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Integrated health care - specialty: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Other:

LGB and Gender affirmative assessment and therapy.

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.geisinger.edu/education/residencies-fellowships/residencies/clinical-psychology-internship-residency   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
Number of Completed Applications: 141 141 159 216 219 141
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 75 78 74 110 113 75
Total number of interns: 12 12 12 20 10 9
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 12 12 12 20 10 9
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs:
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs:
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program
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
Academic teaching:
Community mental health center: 0
Consortium: 0
University Counseling Center: 1
Hospital/Medical Center: 3
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 2
Psychiatric facility: 0
Correctional facility: 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0
School district/system: 0
Independent practice setting: 4
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0
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