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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 1117
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: University of California, Davis
Department: Student Health and Counseling Services
Address: 219 North Hall
One Shields Avenue
Davis, California 95616-8568
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance from Major City: 75 miles east of San Francisco; 15 miles west of Sacramento
Phone: 530-752-0871
Fax:
Training Director Email: vawu@ucdavis.edu
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/about/employment/counseling-services-training-program
Brochure Website's Address: https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/about/employment/counseling-services-training-program
Primary Agency Type: University Counseling Center
Additional Agency Types:
Member of APPIC since: 1989
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Vanessa Wu
Chief Psychologist:
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 20
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 1
Position Information
Start Date: 08/01/2027
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 5
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 52000
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above):
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site We offer 5 internship positions, each with a unique emphasis or rotation: 1) Campus Outreach to develop programming aligned with addressing equity concerns, 2) Working with athletes and teams in Sport Psychology, 3) Eating Disorders, 4) General Clinical/Training Focus, and 5) Trauma Psychology (new for 2027-2028 training year). Please see our website for more information: https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/about/employment/counseling-services-training-program Please note that we have retired our Undocumented Students emphasis area starting the 2027-2028 training year. Applicants interested in working with Undocumented Students can still apply for our Campus Outreach emphasis, which has opportunities to collaborate with the Undocumented Students Resource Center. Note that our Interns tend to stay for a 2nd year to deepen their work and expertise as post-doctoral residents. Trainees living in Davis tend to bike in to work, enjoying the sunny warm climate. The day typically begins with a training seminar, followed by an hour of an initial consultation with an incoming client, an hour of clinical prep for writing notes or doing case management, and a follow-up hour with a client. Then, an hour lunch break and 3-4 hours of follow-up sessions with clients. A given workday may diversify that by providing group therapy, supervision, an outreach activity, or another type of meeting. Trainees are encouraged to have 45-minute follow-up sessions to have time to write brief follow-up notes, consult, or have a break. *Note that in-office/remote work involving teletherapy and telesupervision is an evolving part of our practice.
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: 11/01/2026 11:59 PM EST
A Virtual Interview are: Required
Interview notification date: 12/15/2026
Tentative interview date: 01/04/2027, 01/05/2027, 01/06/2027, 01/07/2027, 01/08/2027
Interview process description:

Application materials:

We are requesting that, as part of your application, you include a one-page cover letter providing a summary of how your goals and experience match the opportunities available at our site. Please list and bold the emphasis areas in which you are interested (Eating Disorder, Sport Psychology, Trauma Psychology, Campus Outreach, or General Clinical/Training Focus). Please describe your experience related to the emphasis area/s you are applying for.

See our website for more information about the training opportunities at our site: https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/about/employment-caps-training

Please note: The minimum number of AAPI Intervention Hours is 450, which is expected to be achieved at the time of application submission. If your hours are close to this cut-off and you still have practica to complete, please include expected hours to be completed in that demonstrate you will meet the minimum 450 hours by the time of internship start date. 

International students are encouraged to apply.  Authorization to work during an internship is obtained through your graduate program, typically CPT (Curricular Practical Training). 

Interviews:

Applicants are contacted by December 15, 2026 to set up interviews. One-hour individual virtual/video interviews are usually conducted during January.  The recruitment committee typically consists of the training director, current trainees in our program, and supervisors.  

Information about our program:

Communication with the TD, current/previous interns, and other staff are welcome. After interviews, we will host an optional online Open House in mid- to late-January for candidates to ask further questions of the TD, supervisors, and current UCD trainees.

We are looking forward to the opportunity to get to know you!
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: University of Denver, University of Oregon, Wright Institute, Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Adler University, Washington State University, University of North Texas, Arizona State University, Alliant International University, University of Iowa, Palo Alto University, Michigan School of Psychology, New Mexico State 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 ranking deadline
Dissertation Proposal Approved: Yes, by start of internship
Dissertation Defended: No
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable): 450
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable):
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): 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 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: According to University of California policies, this internship is considered a sensitive position and requires a background check as a condition of employment. Employment is dependent on obtaining and maintaining a credentialing clearance, background clearance and medical clearance (i.e updated immunizations) according to University Health Service policies.
Program Description

The aims of the UC Davis Health Service Psychology Internship Program are to recruit and train ethical, clinically skilled, and culturally sensitive psychologists who are prepared for early career practice in health service psychology and to cultivate the attitudes and behaviors that promote a professional identity rooted in wellness through a combination of didactic education, experiential learning, mentorship, and supervision.  

Our internship program's educational philosophy and training model is to provide training grounded in core competencies and the scientific principles of our profession, which emphasize the area of applied practice. The training staff realizes that the most critical learning occurs through providing service under a senior staff professional's direct supervision and mentorship. Such "learning by doing" is further guided, enriched, and deepened through seminars, consultations, and in-service staff development activities. Interns can participate in one of the following interest areas: general clinical/training, eating disorders, campus community outreach programming, sport psychology, and working with students who are survivors of trauma.

Depending on funding and appropriateness for continuation, postdoctoral opportunities may be available for interns who complete their doctoral degree requirements and are interested in continuing as a Postdoctoral Resident.

See the website for detailed information about our internship program and Student Health and Counseling Services.

Our aims align with the university's and Student Health and Counseling Services' mission to utilize a student-centered approach that promotes inclusivity, innovation, well-being, and responsible stewardship of resources. The UC Davis SHCS setting provides extensive opportunities for clinical services and outreach activities to a diverse demographic of students. 

Internship Training Opportunities

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

(training opportunities continued)

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

(training opportunities continued)

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

We have particular interest areas, so while all Interns will do some campus outreach activities and may provide services to student clients who have eating disorder concerns, are student-athletes, or are trauma survivors, Interns in different particular interest areas will have different mixes of presenting concerns in their caseloads. For example, the Intern working in the Eating Disorders emphasis will have more of their caseload presenting with eating and body image concerns. 

We are currently piloting an ADHD Assessment Clinic. This is not a guaranteed training experience for the 2027-2028 year, but Interns may have the opportunity to participate if it is available. 

Please note that we have retired our Undocumented Students emphasis area starting the 2027-2028 training year. Applicants interested in working with Undocumented Students can still apply for our Campus Outreach emphasis, which has opportunities to collaborate with the Undocumented Students Resource Center. 

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://shcs.ucdavis.edu/about/employment/counseling-services-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: 132 115 115 142 114 94 102 134 137 132
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 35 44 36 34 38 38 38 38 35 31
Total number of interns: 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 3 2 2 0 0 2 1 3 1 1
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 2 3 3 5 5 3 4 2 4 4
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 2 3 5 5 3 3 3 4 4
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 2 3 2 0 0 2 2 2 1 1
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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 40 40 40 13 10 95 52 50 14 14
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026
Academic teaching: 1
Community mental health center: 0 0 0 0
Consortium: 0 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 4 2 3 3
Hospital/Medical Center: 1 2 1 1
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 1 1
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0 0 0 0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data: https://ucdavis.box.com/s/3zhxoxgozy9c3sknmcjw1w0vkab82d9i
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