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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 1902
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Child and Adolescent Services (CAS) Multicultural Clinical Training Program/ University of California, San Francisco/ Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
Department: Department of Psychiatry
Address: 1001 Potrero Avenue
Box 0852
San Francisco, California 94110
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
Distance from Major City: 0
Phone: 415-206-4444
Fax: 415-206-3142
Training Director Email: barbara.stuart@ucsf.edu
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: http://psych.ucsf.edu/zsfg/casmctp
Brochure Website's Address: http://psych.ucsf.edu/sfgh/casmctp
Primary Agency Type: Child/Adolescent Psychiatric or Pediatrics
Additional Agency Types:
  • Academic Health Center
  • Child/Adolescent Psychiatric or Pediatrics
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Medical School
  • State/County/Other Public Hospital
Member of APPIC since: 2003
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Barbara Stuart
Chief Psychologist: Barbara Stuart
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 15
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 0
Position Information
Start Date: 09/01/2027
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: 53938
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Health 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 Typical work day consists of a blend of patient care hours, individual supervision, clinical case conference and seminars plus administrative duties related to patient care.
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: 12/05/2026
Tentative interview date: 12/10/2026, 12/11/2026, 12/17/2026,12/18/2026,01/07/2027,01/11/2027
Interview process description:

Applicants will be contacted by administrative staff to arrange interviews. All interviews will be conducted virtually. Allow approximately 4-5 hours for the interview process. The interview will include orientation with training director, at least two interviews with faculty, virtual tour, and Q&A with current doctoral interns. Acceptance for internship is contingent upon successfully fulfilling UCSF and ZSFGH required fingerprint screening, background check and deemed suitable for working with children and youth.
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: Arizona State University Carlos Albizu University-Miami Campus Chicago School of Psychology Eastern Kentucky University Florida International University Fordham University George Washington University Georgia State University Hofstra University Howard University Palo Alto University Pepperdine University PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium San Diego State University/UC-San Diego Seattle Pacific University Suffolk University Teachers College at Columbia University Texas A&M University The New School University of California - Berkeley University of California- Santa Barbara University of Denver University of Nebraska - Lincoln University of Oregon University of Texas - Austin University of Utah University of Vermont University of Wisconsin-Madison Utah State University Vanderbilt University William James College Wright Institute Yeshiva University
Internship Applicant Requirements
US Citizenship Required: Yes
If NOT a U.S. Citizen, Authorization to Work or to Engage in Practical Training (CPT or OPT) in the US is Required: No
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 application deadline
Dissertation Proposal Approved: Yes, by application deadline
Dissertation Defended: No
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):
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): 4
Accepted / Not-Accepted Program Types
Clinical Psychology Accepted
Counseling Psychology Accepted
School Psychology Not Accepted
APA-Accredited Accepted
CPA-Accredited Not 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: Applicants from combined Clinical Psychology-School Psychology programs are welcome to apply. We require background checks for all trainees.
Program Description

UCSF Child and Adolescent Services Multicultural Clinical Training Program (MCTP)
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center

The UCSF Child and Adolescent Services Multicultural Clinical Training Program (MCTP) offers a one-year, APA-accredited child clinical psychology internship grounded in the scholar-practitioner model. The program is housed within the Division of Infant, Child, and Adolescent Psychiatry in UCSF’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG), a Level 1 Trauma Center and public service hospital dedicated to supporting San Francisco’s economically vulnerable populations.

Our program emphasizes a commitment to serving children, youth, and families with the greatest need by combining clinical excellence, structural competence, and advocacy training. Interns develop the skills to become agents of change, advancing equity in mental health care access and outcomes for underserved communities. With a focus on ethical conduct, academic and community leadership, and culturally responsive care, the MCTP is deeply integrated with the San Francisco Department of Public Health’s Community Behavioral Health System, which serves Medi-Cal beneficiaries.

The training program spans the developmental spectrum of 0–24 years of age and provides interns with opportunities to engage in evidence-based assessment and intervention, interdisciplinary collaboration, and trauma-informed care. Over the last several years, 90% of program graduates have secured positions in academic health centers or hospital settings, working to address barriers to care and deliver evidence-based treatments to children, youth, and families from marginalized communities.

The MCTP is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. Applicants with multilingual abilities are especially encouraged to apply.

 

Evaluation Criteria

Applicants are evaluated holistically, with consideration given to the following:

  • Clinical training, including experience in assessment and psychotherapy with children, youth, and families
  • Breadth and depth of experiences as a developing psychologist, as evidenced by letters of recommendation
  • Demonstrated interest and experience working with economically, educationally, environmentally, or medically impacted communities
  • Commitment to public mental health
  • Experience with children, youth, and families affected by acute, complex, or chronic trauma
  • Essays reflecting strong theoretical foundations, evidence-based practices, and case conceptualization skills
  • Progress toward dissertation completion
  • Research interest and experience, including presentations, publications, or grants

 

Application Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Enrollment in an APA-accredited or PCSAS-accredited doctoral program in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or combined clinical and school psychology
  • Successful completion of comprehensive exams
  • Submission of official graduate transcripts
  • Letter of interest
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Three letters of recommendation

 

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are strongly preferred:

  • Dissertation proposal approved and data collection completed prior to the APPIC Rank Order List submission deadline
  • Experience in evidence-based treatment and assessment
  • Experience in trauma treatment with youth
  • Interest in working with populations impacted by economic, medical, or educational barriers
  • Significant psychological testing experience
  • Research experience in public health setting

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants: Yes
Toddlers: Yes
Children: Yes
Adolescents: Yes
Adults:
Family: Yes
Older Adults:
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: trauma-impacted

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

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Experience
Health Psychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Women's Health:
HIV/AIDS:
Eating Disorders: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Sexual Disorders:
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology:
Physical Disabilities:
Learning Disabilities: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Developmental Disabilities: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Assessment: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Neuropsychology-Adult:
Neuropsychology-Child:
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: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology:
Pediatrics: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
School: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Counseling:
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: Experience (21% to 30%)
Program Development/Evaluation: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Research: Experience (21% to 30%)
Administration: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Integrated health care - primary: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
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: http://psych.ucsf.edu/zsfg/casmctp  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: 166 172 245 162 204 168 251 219 191
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 53 48 60 61 51 61 56 45 52
Total number of interns: 9 9 6 6 5 7 4 5 6
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 9 9 6 6 5 7 4 5 6
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 3 3 4 2 3 6 4 4 6
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 6 6 2 4 2 1 0 1 0
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 9 9 6 6 4 5 4 3 5
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 2 1
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 3 1 5 5 5 2 6 3
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 41 111 69 12 12 12 23 17
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 1 0 0
Consortium: 0 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 0 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 6 6 4 5
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: 1 0 0 0
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 1 0 0 0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data: https://psych.ucsf.edu/zsfg/casmctp
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