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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 1578
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Department: Psychological Services
Address: CFISD Psychological Services
Mark Henry Administrative Building
11440 Matzke Rd.
Cypress, Texas 77429
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX
Distance from Major City: 20 miles northwest of downtown Houston, TX
Phone: 281-807-8180
Fax: 281-807-8183
Training Director Email: jamie.griffin@cfisd.net
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: https://www.cfisd.net/departments/psychological-services/doctoral-internship/doctoral-internship-in-health-service-psychology
Brochure Website's Address: https://www.cfisd.net/departments/psychological-services/doctoral-internship/internship-manual
Primary Agency Type: School District
Additional Agency Types:
Member of APPIC since: 1992
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Jamie Griffin
Chief Psychologist: Traci Schluter
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 11
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 6
Position Information
Start Date: 07/21/2025
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 10
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 28000
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Comp Time , Dissertation Release Time, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave,
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): Laptop, clerical staff, mileage reimbursement, overtime pay
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site A typical week for an intern would include four days of providing psychological services in various school settings (including at least one secondary campus school and one elementary campus) and one day dedicated to intern training as a group. Training opportunities will vary based on the individual goals of the intern. Interns will spend Monday through Thursday providing psychological services to campuses that may include consultation, counseling, assessment, and crisis prevention/response. One evening a week is dedicated to Family Interaction Training Clinic. Training days are dedicated to group supervisions, didactic seminars, research and additional professional development opportunities.
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
Masters Psychology Practicum StudentsNo
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: 11/08/2024 11:59 PM EST
Interview notification date: 12/13/2024
Tentative interview date: 01/05/2024, 01/08/2024, 01/10/2024, 01/12/2024, 01/16/2024, 01/18/2024
Interview process description:

Interviews are scheduled to take place in person at CFISD January 6th, 9th, 10th. Virtual interview slots are scheduled for January 14th, 15th & 17th. However, virtual interviews may be requested for in-person days.  There are a limited number of interview slots reserved each date and they are filled on a first request basis.

If interviews occur in person please plan on spending at least four hours with us. If you are interviewing in the morning, you will begin your day with us at 8am. If you are interviewing in the afternoon then your day will begin with us at 1pm.  During your time with us you will have your interviews, will be taken on a tour of a campus within our district and spend time with current interns and staff. 

During your interview time (virtual or in-person), we will ask to take a photo of you in order to assist us in remembering you after we have conducted all interviews. You may, however, elect not to have your photo taken if you choose. This choice will have no impact on your interview or status.

For virtual tours: Four hours should be reserved for interviews, time for current intern, staff Q&A's and a virtual tour. 
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: Alliant IU/CSPP Arizona State University Ball state University Baylor University Boston University Brigham Young University California School of Professional Psychology Central Michigan University The Chicago School Fielding University Florida State University Georgia State University Illinois State University Indiana State University Indiana University Louisiana State University Loyola University of Chicago McGill University Michigan State University Mississippi State University New Mexico State University NOVA Southeastern University Oklahoma City University Oklahoma State University St. John's University Temple University Texas A&M University Texas Tech University Texas Women's University University of Alabama University of Arizona University of Buffalo University of California University of Central Arkansas University of Cincinnati University of Columbia- Missouri University of Florida University of Georgia University of Houston- Main Campus University of Houston- Clear Lake University of Iowa University of Kansas University of Kentucky University of Massachusetts- Amherst University of Memphis University of Minnesota University of Montana University of Nevada University of Northern Colorado University of North Carolina University of South Carolina University of South Florida University of Southern Mississippi University of Tennessee- Knoxville University of Texas University of Wisconsin- Madison Utah 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: No
Masters Degree Required: No
Comprehensive Exams Passed: Yes, by start of internship
Dissertation Proposal Approved: Yes, by start of internship
Dissertation Defended: No
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable): 150
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable): 150
Minimum Number of Combined Intervention and Assessment Hours (if applicable): 300
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 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: The state of Texas requires a background check and fingerprinting before working within the public schools. International students who are applying must have an F-1 Visa that does not require sponsorship and it must be valid throughout internship. Canadian citizens would have to have an Employment Authorization Card that would be valid throughout internship. As a condition of employment, each employee will abide by the terms of the school district's policy respecting an alcohol and drug-free workplace. The possession, use or being under the influence of alcohol, drugs or narcotics as defined in the Texas Controlled Substances Act by an employee while on District property or while working in the scope of assigned duties or while attending any District-sponsored activity is prohibited unless the drugs are prescribed by a licensed physician in the course of medical treatment.
Program Description

Please go to our web site that describes the department and detailed information about the intern training program. Website is located at: https://www.cfisd.net/departments/psychological-services/doctoral-internship/doctoral-internship-in-health-service-psychology

The Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Internship Program in the Department of Psychological Services follows a Practitioner-Scholar Training Model that provides psychology interns the skills and training necessary to become successful practitioners of child and adolescent psychology, with an emphasis on psychological services within a school district. Training also emphasizes the ability to use these skills in different settings and with a diverse range of children and adolescents; to act and present information in a professional, ethical manner; and to communicate recommendations effectively to students, parents, school personnel, and other mental healthcare professionals.

Interns engage in an organized sequence of activities under supervision. During the first three weeks of internship, they are oriented to the intern program and the department's services to the district. Assignments to both site supervisors and campuses are made during this time, and training plans are individually developed for each intern.

The typical work week for interns involves providing services at their campuses, receiving individual and group supervision, and attending targeted training seminars. Monday through Thursday, interns provide comprehensive psychological services to campuses to which they are assigned. Interns are assigned to at least one school at varying developmental levels (elementary and secondary), with a varying degree of responsibility and task demands in each setting.  Interns have the opportunity to work with students in general education, as well as students with disabilities, from ages 2 to 21. The district provides several programs to meet various educational needs, such as Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), Life Skills, and Adaptive Behavior (AB).

Each intern will receive a minimum of two hours of individual, face-to-face supervision per week (per APA guidelines). Typically this is spread across site supervisors, with one-half-hour of supervisory time spent with each assigned site supervisor for each day assigned with that supervisor/site.  Fridays are dedicated to training and group supervisions. Interns spend the morning in group supervisions with assessment and treatment groups followed by meeting with the Coordinator of Interns and Director of Psychological Services and finishing off the morning with Family Interaction Training Clinic supervision.

Additional information about our training rpogram can be found in our training manual: https://www.cfisd.net/departments/psychological-services/doctoral-internship/internship-manual

Application deadline is November 8, 2024

A completed application to our program will consist of:

  • APPIC "universal" application including Program Verification of Eligibility for Internship including curriculum vitae, all official Graduate school transcripts and three letters of recommendation
  • One sample psychological evaluation

Internship Training Opportunities

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

(training opportunities continued)

Treatment Modalities
Assessment: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Individual Therapy: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Couples Therapy:
Family Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Group Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Community Intervention: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Consultation/Liaison: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Crisis Intervention: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Brief Psychotherapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Long-term Psychotherapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Cognitive Rehabilitation:
Primary Care:
Evidenced Based Practice: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidence Based Research: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision of Practicum students : Exposure (1% to 20%)
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology:
Women's Health:
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: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Assessment: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Neuropsychology-Adult:
Neuropsychology-Child:
Serious Mental Illness: Experience (21% to 30%)
Anxiety Disorders: Experience (21% to 30%)
Trauma/PTSD: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sexual Abuse: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Substance Use Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Forensics/Corrections:
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology:
Pediatrics: Exposure (1% to 20%)
School: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Counseling: Experience (21% to 30%)
Vocational/Career Development: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Multicultural Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Feminist Therapy:
Religion/Spirituality:
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Experience (21% to 30%)
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:
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: https://www.cfisd.net/departments/psychological-services/doctoral-internship/doctoral-internship-in-health-service-psychology  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: 71 66 88 97 92 96 59 80
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 55 51 55 62 61 60 55 75
Total number of interns: 8 8 9 10 10 10 10 10
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 8 8 9 10 10 10 10 9
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 8 8 8 9 10 9 10 6
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 4
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 3
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 6 8 8 9 10 10 10 7
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 8 15 15 5 18 14
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 26 26 25 21 28 30
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025
Academic teaching:
Community mental health center: 0 1 0
Consortium: 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 2 3 0
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: 6 3 0
Independent practice setting: 2 0 0
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0 2 0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data: https://www.cfisd.net/departments/psychological-services/doctoral-internship/internship-admissions-support-and-initial-placement-data
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