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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 1162
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Saint John's Child and Family Development Center
Department: Psychology Training Program
Address: 1339 20th Street
Santa Monica, California 90404-2033
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA MSA
Distance from Major City: about 8 miles from Los Angeles Downtown. Located in the center of Santa Monica
Phone: 310-829-8708x
Fax:
Training Director Email: olga.belik@providence.org
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: https://california.providence.org/saint-johns/services/child-and-family-development-center/services-and-programs/internship-training-program/
Brochure Website's Address: http://california.providence.org/~/media/Files/Providence%20CA/Saint%20Johns/CFDC%20Psychology%20Training%20Program.pdf
Primary Agency Type: Community Mental Health Center
Additional Agency Types:
  • Child/Adolescent Psychiatric or Pediatrics
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Private General Hospital
Member of APPIC since: 09/02/1963
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Olga Belik
Chief Psychologist: Olga Belik
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 7
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 0
Position Information
Start Date: 08/20/2027
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 4
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 47840
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Comp Time , Dissertation Release Time, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Licensing Exam Release Time, Life Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): Reimbursement toward pre-approved professional trainings, up to $5,000. Up to 5 days of Paid Professional Development time
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site A typical day will include a face-to-face individual supervision, 2-3 clients (individual and/or group/psychological assessment) and training hours (clinical or psychological assessment). Typical week will be described in great detail during the mandatory Open House in January.
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: 11/01/2026 11:59 PM EST
A Virtual Interview are: Required
Interview notification date: 12/15/2026
Tentative interview date: 01/11/27 to 01/25/27
Interview process description:

Interview process consists of attendance at the Open House and two individual interviews: one with the Director of Training and one with a clinical supervisor.

 

2027 Recruitment Timeline Dates.

Interviews: 01/11/2027 – 01/25/2027

Open House:  01/15/2027, 9:30 am - 12:30 noon, PST.

Bilingual Open House: 01/15/2027, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, PST.

 

Open House via Zoom.

Attendance at the Open House is required for all applicants. Interview invitations will be extended only to applicants who attend the Open House. Open House includes detailed program overview, meeting with the Training Director, Clinical Supervisors, and Program Supervisors. In addition, brief presentation from our past and current doctoral psychology interns will be incorporated. Applicants will receive an informational packet prior to the Open House, and the program works to answer all the questions applicants might have about the program during the Open House.

 

Applicants interested in the Bilingual Spanish Track will participate in an additional Bilingual Open House on January 15, 2027, from 1pm to 2pm. PST. This session will provide information regarding specialized bilingual training opportunities with the program.

 

Over the years, applicants, psychology interns, and alumni have consistently provided positive feedback regarding their Open House experience. Many report that it offers valuable insight into our program’s culture, training philosophy, and learning environment. Applicants often note that observing interactions among supervisors, psychology interns, and program leadership helps them feel and understand what it would be like to be a part of our training program. In addition to its strong training and clinical components, our program places a strong emphasis on relationships, mentorship, and professional development that could be easily observed during the Open House.

 

Interviews via Zoom.

Applicants selected for interviews will participate in:

  • One 60-minute interview with a psychology program supervisor (applicants interested in the Bilingual Spanish Track will interview with bilingual clinical supervisors); and
  • One 30-min interview with the Director of Training.
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: Document available upon request and is mailed in the Open House pocket.
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: Yes, by application deadline
Comprehensive Exams Passed: Yes, by ranking deadline
Dissertation Proposal Approved: Yes, by start of internship
Dissertation Defended: Yes, by start of internship
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): 500
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 Accepted
APA-Accredited Accepted
CPA-Accredited Not Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited Not Accepted
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: Please know that required 500 hours reflect a combination of intervention and assessment hours. We require 3 letters of recommendations. We require a deidentified sample of psychological assessment report to be uploaded with the application. Must obtain full legal clearance from the DOJ and related California entities prior to the start of the internship year. Applicants must be employment authorized to work in the US at the time of the application. Applicants must successfully complete a hospital-required employment drug test during the summer.
Program Description

 

 

Saint John's Child and Family Development Center (CFDC) offers an APA-Accredited Doctoral Psychology Internship in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology within a multidisciplinary, multicultural community mental health setting integrated with the larger Saint John’s Hospital system. Through intensive supervised clinical experience, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration, interns work to develop into competent, reflective psychologists. Throughout the training year, interns learn to critically evaluate research findings and integrate scientific evidence with clinical expertise.

 

A distinguished feature of the internship is its emphasis on reflective practice, metacognitive development, supervision competency, and the integration of scientific evidence into everyday clinical decision.

 

Training is organized around the APA Profession-Wide Competencies, providing a comprehensive framework that supports gradually increasing clinical independence throughout the internship year. Interns receive structured training, supervision and practice in the following areas: (1) Research and Integration of Science and Practice (2) Ethical and Legal Standards (3) Individual and Cultural Diversity (4) Professional Values, Attitudes, and Behaviors (5) Communication and Interpersonal Skills (6) Assessment (7) Intervention (8) Supervision (9) Consultation and Interprofessional/Interdisciplinary Skills.

 

Psychology Interns are trained and/or obtain national certification in a number of Evidence-Based Treatment approaches. Interns are provided with opportunities to work in various departments and clinics within the Center. These include Outpatient program, Birth-to-Five, School-based Ind/Family Therapy, and Youth Development Project.

 

Interns participate in select Hospital Clinics, offering consultation to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)/Maternity Care, Pacific Neuroscience Institute, Cancer Institute/Center Rotation, Women's Health and Wellness Institute, Bariatric Clinic, and Cardiac Clinic.

 

Professional Development and supervision are the cornerstones of our internship experience. Interns receive a min of 4 hours of supervision each week from licensed psychologists, including Bilingual psychologists. Supervision is further enhanced by ongoing consultations, live observations, video recordings and performance-based weekly feedback. Our supervision philosophy is grounded in the Developmental Model of Supervision and Competency-Based Model, emphasizing reflective practice, metacognitive development, and progressive clinical autonomy.

 

As interns progress in competency, they develop foundational supervisory skills through supervised mentoring of advanced practicum students. This experience is supported through formal supervision trainings, didactic instructions, and ongoing mentorship by the Training Director, designed to promote the development of future supervisors.

 

Professional Development is further enhanced through four weekly seminars, specific Professional Development trainings, and clinical team meetings addressing Psychotherapy, Assessment, Consultation/Liaison, and Professional Development. Interns participate in monthly Continuing Education trainings designed for licensed staff to meet their licensing requirements.

 

In order to complete the internship requirements interns need to receive 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience by the end of the internship year.

 

CFDC maintains a strong commitment to culturally and linguistically responsive care. Spanish-Speaking Doctoral Psychology Interns receive specialized bilingual supervision, advanced bilingual assessment training, bilingual consultation experience, and ongoing professional development designed to enhance  bilingual clinical competence.

 

Please refer to our website for further program description: 

https://www.providence.org/locations/socal/saint-johns-health-center/child-and-family-development-center/internship-training-program

 

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants: Yes
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:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired:
Students: Yes
International Students:
Rural:
Urban: Yes
Low income: Yes
People without housing:
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: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Group Therapy: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Community Intervention: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Consultation/Liaison: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Crisis Intervention: Experience (21% to 30%)
Brief Psychotherapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Long-term Psychotherapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Cognitive Rehabilitation:
Primary Care: Experience (21% to 30%)
Evidenced Based Practice: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidence Based Research: Experience (21% to 30%)
Supervision of Practicum students : Experience (21% to 30%)
Other: Training in Evidence-Based Treatments

(training opportunities continued)

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

We are offering a secondary mini-rotation in  NICU, Outpatient Women's Health, Cancer Intstitute, and Bariatric Clinic.

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://california.providence.org/saint-johns/services/child-and-family-development-center/services-and-programs/internship-training-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 2025-2026 2026-2027
Number of Completed Applications: 198 197 145 149 161 188 161 151 206 213
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 43 44 45 40 42 37 30 25 30 35
Total number of interns: 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 0 1 3
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 3 1
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 4 0 3 3 5 4 3 5 5 4
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 6 6 6 10 5 5 6 8 2 4
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 18 34 43 25 32 25 23 51 58 30
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026
Academic teaching:
Community mental health center: 0 1 0 0
Consortium: 0 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 0 1 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 1 4 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: 3 0 1 0
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 1 0 2 0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data: https://www.providence.org/locations/socal/saint-johns-health-center/child-and-family-development-center/internship-training-program
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