APPIC

Member Site Information

APPIC Member Number:	1444
Program Type:	Internship
Membership Type:	Full Membership
Site:	NYC Health and Hospitals: Jacobi and North Central
Department:	Behavioral Healthcare Services/Psychology
Address:	Jacobi Medical Center/North Central Bronx Hospital Building 1, Room 8E24 1400 Pelham Parkway South Bronx, New York 10461
Country:	United States
Metro Area:	Not Applicable New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA
Distance from Major City:
Phone:	718-918-6740
Fax:
Training Director Email:	rodrigut5@nychhc.org
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address:	https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/psychology-internship-program/apply/
Brochure Website's Address:	https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/psychology-internship-program/apply/
Primary Agency Type:	State/County/Other Public Hospital
Additional Agency Types:	Psychology Department State/County/Other Public Hospital
Member of APPIC since:	1999

Accreditation

APA Accreditation	Accredited
CPA Accreditation	Not Accredited

Internship Staff/Faculty Information

Training Director:	Tiffany Rodriguez
Chief Psychologist:	Jared McShall
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty	30
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty	1

Position Information

Start Date:	09/01/2027

	Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class:	13
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class:	0

	Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class:	53174.00
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class:	0

Fringe Benefits:	Dissertation Release Time, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above):	12 holidays, 18 vacation days, 10 sick days, 5 conference days.

Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site	Interns will present to a morning elective rotation for the first part of the day. This will generally include assessing patients, group work, and team meetings. They then eat lunch before seeing patients at their outpatient rotation.

Does this site have practicum psychology students on site?	Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum Students	Yes
Masters Psychology Practicum Students	Yes
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:	11/06/2026 11:59 PM EST
A Virtual Interview are:	Required
Interview notification date:	11/30/2026
Tentative interview date:	12/9/26, 12/16/26, 1/6/27, 1/7/27, 1/13/27, 1/14/27, 1/20/27, 1/21/27
Interview process description:	Applicants begin the interview process with a group orientation led by the training staff, during which they receive an overview of the program. Each applicant then participates in an individual interview with two staff members. At NCB, applicants meet with each interviewer separately in consecutive interviews. At JMC, applicants are interviewed simultaneously by two staff members. Applicants also participate in a group meeting with currenti nterns to learn more about the training expereince and ask questions. At Jacobi, interviews will take place on Thurs., Jan 7th, Jan 14th, and Jan 21st, 2027. At NCB, interviews will be held on Weds., Dec 16th 2026 and Jan 6th, Jan 13th, and Jan 20th 2027. Additional interview dates may be scheduled as needed. The interview process takes approximately 3 hours. Interviews will be scheduled by email. We primarily conduct virtual interviews however, in-person interview can be accommodated upon request.
How to obtain application info:	Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program:	Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs:	Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, City College, Fordham, Teachers College, Adelphi, LIU CW Post and Brooklyn, Pace University, New School, Fairleigh Dickinson University, University of Hartford, DePaul University, William Patterson 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 application deadline
Dissertation Proposal Approved:	Yes, by start of internship
Dissertation Defended:	No
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable):	500
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable):	50
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
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:	Indicate in your cover letter to which site/sites you are applying, can be both sites or one. Include an integrated testing report (Wechsler and Rorschach [if applicable]). BIPOC candidates and those from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Ability to conduct therapeutic services in other languages is also a plus.

Program Description

The Psychology Department at each training site offers comprehensive clinical services supported by a large and diverse faculty representing a broad range of theoretical orientations and areas of expertise. While each site has its own unique clinical focus, the internship programs share a common training philosophy and provide comparable experiences serving a culturally diverse urban population.

Applicants interview for and are matched to a specific training site, which serves as their primary training location throughout the internship year. Core didactic seminars are shared across sites, fostering a unified training experience.

A central component of training at both sites is the inpatient psychiatry rotation. During these rotations, interns provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy to hospitalized patients while functioning as integral members of multidisciplinary treatment teams. Both sites also offer training in Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Programs (CPEP), Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, and adult outpatient mental health services. In addition, each site offers distinctive specialty training opportunities. At Jacobi Medical Center (JMC), these include psycho-oncology, pediatric neurodevelopmental assessment services, the Family Advocacy Program, adult and pediatric HIV services, and comprehensive substance use disorder treatment, including ambulatory detoxification, addiction consultation, and an outpatient day program. At North Central Bronx Hospital (NCB), specialty experiences include a partial hospitalization program and pediatric behavioral health integration.

At NCB, interns complete two four-month inpatient rotations and one three- to four-month elective rotation. At JMC, interns complete one required inpatient rotation, while the second four-month rotation may be substituted with an advanced specialty experience in Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Services, Psycho-Oncology, Bariatric Surgery, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, or Substance Use Disorder Services.

All interns are assigned to a year-long outpatient psychotherapy clinic, where they develop long-term therapeutic relationships and receive ongoing supervision. Psychological assessment is an integral part of the training program, including administration, interpretation, and report writing, with competency in Rorschach assessment preferred.

Interns receive a minimum of four to five hours of individual and group supervision each week, ensuring close mentorship and support throughout the training year.

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers:
Children:	Yes
Adolescents:	Yes
Adults:	Yes
Family:	Yes
Older Adults:	Yes
Inpatients:	Yes
Outpatients:	Yes
LGBTQ+:	Yes
Ethnic minorities:	Yes
Spanish-speaking:	Yes
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired:
Students:
International Students:
Rural:
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:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Family Therapy:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
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:
Evidenced Based Practice:
Evidence Based Research:
Supervision of Practicum students :	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology:	Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Women's Health:
HIV/AIDS:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Eating Disorders:
Sexual Disorders:
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Physical Disabilities:
Learning Disabilities:
Developmental Disabilities:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Assessment:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Neuropsychology-Adult:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Neuropsychology-Child:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
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:
Geropsychology:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Pediatrics:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
School:
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:
Program Development/Evaluation:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Supervision:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Research:
Administration:
Integrated health care - primary:	Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Integrated health care - specialty:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
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://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/psychology-internship-program/apply/ 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:	210	200	200	200	200	148	150	138	188
Number of applicants invited for interviews:	80	100	100	145	148	148	117	90	100
Total number of interns:	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs:	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs:	6							9
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs:	7							4
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs:	0							0	0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program	12
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program	0
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program	1
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written	3
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written	35

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	0	1	0
Consortium:	0	0	0	0
University Counseling Center:	1	0	0	0
Hospital/Medical Center:	6	6	6	0
Veterans Affairs Health Care System:	0	0	0	0
Psychiatric facility:	0	1	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:	6	5	5	0
Other (Academic Psychology Department):	0	1	1	0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data:

Department : Behavioral Healthcare Services/Psychology

Populations

Treatment Modalities

Experience