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Site Name: Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI)

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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 2136
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI)
Department: Behavioral Health
Address: 2400 Moorpark Avenue
Suite 300
San Jose, California 95128
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
Distance from Major City: 0 miles from San Jose; 50 miles south of San Francisco
Phone: 408-975-2730x118
Fax:
Training Director Email: stacie.papineau@aaci.org
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: http://www.aaci.org
Brochure Website's Address: https://aaci.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/AACI_Internship_Training_Program_Brochure_rev9_28_22.pdf
Primary Agency Type: Community Mental Health Center
Additional Agency Types:
Member of APPIC since: 01/01/2007
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Stacie Papineau
Chief Psychologist: Ana Leasa Montalbano
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 9
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 0
Position Information
Start Date: 08/03/2026
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 6
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 54080
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): Partial gym membership reimbursement Partial cell phone reimbursement Mileage reimbursement
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site Individual therapy (office-based and community-based), psychological assessment (including neuropsychological assessment), clinical documentation, didactic training, participation in clinical rotations, etc. Live supervision is required periodically (minimum of 1 time per evaluation period), either with a supervisor in the room, 1-way mirror, audio, or video recording review. 1 hour of primary one-on-one supervision, 1 hour of delegated testing supervision, and 2 hours of group supervision are provided each week. Additional supervision is provided during certain rotations (e.g., peer supervision, etc.).
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: 11/04/2025 11:59 PM EST
Interviews at this site are: Required
Interview notification date: 12/12/2025
Tentative interview date: 01/07/2026, 01/08/2026, 01/09/2026, 01/12/2026, 01/13/2026, 01/14/2026
Interview process description:

Each of the following items is required for consideration for interview candidates:

- A cover letter that describes your interest in the training program at AACI, as well as your comfort level and experience with providing community-based therapy services in a client’s home or other community environment(s), and the specific program(s) to which you are applying (AOA, F&C, CST) and why. Applicants who do not include this information in their cover letters will not be considered for an interview.         

-Current Curriculum Vitae

-3 Letters of Recommendation (minimum of 2 from past practicum supervisors).

-Copy of Graduate School Transcripts

-Copy of a de-identified integrated psychological assessment completed by the applicant (mock reports completed in a university classroom will not be accepted). WAIS-IV or WISC-V administration preferred as a part of the sample submitted.

 

We plan to invite approximately 20 applicants for in person interviews January 7-9 and January 12-14, 2026. These applicants will be contacted by email in mid December. When applicants are contacted, their preference for interview date is requested.  We are not always able to offer applicants their first choice for an interview date, but effort is made to accommodate preferences.  

Applicants who are invited to interview can expect a full day of orientation and interviews. Each applicant will attend a group orientation meeting to ask questions and hear an overview of the training program in the morning, followed by a semi structured interview with at least one faculty and the Internship Training manager. Candidates may be asked to participate in presenting a writing sample, clinical vignette, and/or a mock testing session.

In addition, applicants will receive a tour of the internship training site and enjoy a lunch meeting with the current interns in order to have an opportunity to ask questions about their perceptions and experiences in our internship program.
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: Duquesne University, University of Denver, Adler University-Chicago, Chicago School of Professional Psychology-Anaheim, Texas Woman's University, Emory University, University of Washington, Pepperdine University, Palo Alto University, Pacific Graduate School of Psychology-Stanford Consortium (PAU), Nova Southeastern University, University of Detroit Mercy, Alliant International University (CSPP)-San Francisco, University of La Verne, Northern Arizona University, Alliant International University (CSPP)-San Diego, Fuller Theological Seminary, University of Louisville, Texas A&M University, National University-Pleasant Hill, University of San Francisco, Pacific University, The Wright Institute
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: No
Comprehensive Exams Passed: Yes, by ranking deadline
Dissertation Proposal Approved: Yes, by ranking deadline
Dissertation Defended: No
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable): 750
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable): 200
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): 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 Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited Not 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: Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination and booster, TB test, Cleared Background check (DOJ, FBI), LiveScan fingerprinting (Must be completed in California prior to (6/15/2026).
Program Description

AACI, officially incorporated in 1973 as Asian Americans for Community Involvement, is Santa Clara County's largest community-based organizations. AACI was founded by 12 community advocates to support and Southeast Asian Immigrants and Refugees, however today we serve a diverse clientele in Santa Clara county with various clinical presentations. Our mission is to strengthen the resilience and hope of our diverse community members by improving their health and well-being.  AACI clients span all ages. Most have low or very low incomes, and many experience trauma, mental illness, chronic illness, isolation, or other obstacles to health and well-being. AACI’s culturally sensitive health and wellness services are accessible to all in need, without regard to their immigration status or their ability to pay.

AACI's Doctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology prepares interns to provide culturally and linguistically diverse clinical services to children, adolescents, adults and older adults in outpatient settings, which includes individual, group, and family psychotherapy, assessment, crisis intervention and stabilization, case management, community outreach and professional development. AACI is also a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with integrated behavioral health services at primary care.  Our Behavioral Health staff is versed in over 30 different languages (agency wide >40) to address the diverse cultural and linguistic needs of the Santa Clara County population. Services under the Behavioral Health Department include mental health, integrated behavioral health at primary care, problem gambling, torture and trauma, refugee and immigrants, domestic violence, HIV education/prevention, and advocacy services. Direct clinical services are provided in the clinic, community, school and home-based settings to minimize access barriers, decrease clients' symptoms, enhance clients' functioning at home, school and the community, link clients with appropriate social services and community resources, and assist family members or relatives in providing support. Many of our services are publicly funded and compliant with Medicare and Medicaid/MediCal guidelines. The aim of AACI’s Doctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology is to train the next generation of culturally-sensitive mental health providers to effectively work with underserved members of the community in a trauma-informed and holistic manner. We welcome diverse interns from all cultures, religions, and ethnic backgrounds.

For the 2026-2027 training year, we have the following available internship positions available:

Adult/Older Adult (AOA) Program: 2 positions

Family & Children (F&C) Program: 3 position

Center for Survivors of Torture (CST) Program: 1 position

 

Program Rotations (required):

Peer Supervision Rotation (3-month duration; all intern placements)

Description: Functioning as a supervisor for an assigned practicum student, which will be in addition to clinical supervision already in place.  *Note:  Another hour of supervision will be provided each week during this rotation.

Youth Group Therapy Rotation (3-month duration; all intern placements)

Description: Skills-building group facilitation and support for an AACI program that focuses upon integration of physical and mental health. Content for group will either be a topic that has been pre-approved by the Internship & Training program manager.

Youth Clients or School Based Setting (all intern placements)

Description: Provide therapy to 1-2 youth clients or placement in a school setting minimum 4 hours a week.

 

Program Rotations (1 required, with option to select your desired rotation):

Outreach Participation

Description: Opportunities to engage prospective clients in the community and through other means. 2 events required.

Additional Group Facilitation

Description: Skills-building group facilitation and support (skills-building). This optional rotation doesn't require an integration topic. Requires pre-approval from Internship & Training program manager.

Note: All intern program placements (AOA, F&C, CST) will require travel. It's expected that you have a working vehicle to travel to and from community locations for client contact. You'll be required to provide a copy of your auto insurance and driver’s license as part of our onboarding process. While caseloads may vary depending on program placement, it can be expected that at least half of your caseload will be at community locations (client’s home, other outside locations, etc.).

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: Yes
Students: Yes
International Students: Yes
Rural:
Urban:
Low income: Yes
People without housing: Yes
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Treatment Modalities
Assessment: Experience (21% to 30%)
Individual Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Couples Therapy:
Family Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Group Therapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Community Intervention: Experience (21% to 30%)
Consultation/Liaison: Experience (21% to 30%)
Crisis Intervention: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Brief Psychotherapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Long-term Psychotherapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Cognitive Rehabilitation:
Primary Care:
Evidenced Based Practice: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidence Based Research:
Supervision of Practicum students : Exposure (1% to 20%)
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Women's Health: Exposure (1% to 20%)
HIV/AIDS:
Eating Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sexual Disorders:
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology:
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: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Neuropsychology-Child: Experience (21% to 30%)
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: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Pediatrics: Experience (21% to 30%)
School: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Counseling: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Vocational/Career Development:
Multicultural Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Feminist Therapy:
Religion/Spirituality:
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:
Administration:
Integrated health care - primary: Exposure (1% to 20%)
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: www.aaci.org  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
Number of Completed Applications: 22 27 53 71 105 103 84 128 182
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 15 20 23 32 24 43 33 36 42
Total number of interns: 3 3 4 4 6 6 6 6 6
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 3 3 4 4 6 6 6 6 6
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 1 1 0 1 3 1 2 2 1
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 2 2 4 3 3 5 4 4 5
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 3 3 4 4 5 4 5 6 6
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 1 4 4 0 6 4 3 10
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 4 98 14 25 29 34 26 54
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025
Academic teaching:
Community mental health center: 2 3 3
Consortium: 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 2 0 1
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 0 0 0
Psychiatric facility: 0 0 0
Correctional facility: 0 0 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0 0 0
School district/system: 0 0 0
Independent practice setting: 2 2 1
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0 0 0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data: https://aaci.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/c-27i-2019-2022.pdf
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