APPIC

Member Site Information

APPIC Member Number:	1548
Program Type:	Internship
Membership Type:	Full Membership
Site:	Devereux
Department:	Institute of Clinical and ProfessionalTraining and Research
Address:	444 Devereux Drive P.O. Box 638 Villanova, Pennsylvania 19085
Country:	United States
Metro Area:	Not Applicable Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
Distance from Major City:	0 - 25 miles west of Philadelphia depending on site
Phone:	610-442-6684x
Fax:
Training Director Email:	Laura.Rutherford@devereux.org
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address:	http://www.devereux.org
Brochure Website's Address:	https://www.devereux.org/site/SPageServer/;jsessionid=00000000.app20067a?NONCE_TOKEN=4F8A055E8656E77940652A0CEB9D7BEC&pagename=icptr_internships
Primary Agency Type:	Other
Additional Agency Types:	Child/Adolescent Psychiatric or Pediatrics Private Psychiatric Hospital Other
Member of APPIC since:	09/01/2003

Accreditation

APA Accreditation	Accredited
CPA Accreditation	Not Accredited

Internship Staff/Faculty Information

Training Director:	Laura Rutherford
Chief Psychologist:	Laura Rutherford
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty	8
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty	0

Position Information

Start Date:	08/01/2027

	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:	37000
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class:	18500

Fringe Benefits:	Dissertation Release Time, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above):	University contact time for dissertation-related issues

Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site	Interns are focused on the delivery of clinical services including assessment, intervention, and consultation to individuals, families, or programs. Specific duties will vary by site. The breakdown of hours for specific responsibilities by site is available on the website.

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:	11/01/2026 11:59 PM EST
A Virtual Interview are:	Required
Interview notification date:	12/04/2026
Tentative interview date:	N/A
Interview process description:	All interviews will take place virtually during the first three weeks of January 2027. Individual interviews will include primary supervisors, supplemental supervisors and the current intern at the site.
How to obtain application info:	Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program:	Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs:	Lehigh University, Syracuse University, Northeastern University, University of Oregon, University of Cincinnati, Mississippi State University, Michigan State University, University of Massachusetts-Boston, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), University of Georgia, University of Wisconsin, Oklahoma State University, Immaculata University, Louisiana State University, Fielding Graduate School of Psychology, Mississippi State University, Loma Linda University, University of Northern Colorado, University at Buffalo, Howard University, Fordham University, University of Missouri, William Paterson University, Eastern Kentucky University, SUNY Albany, West Chester University, Temple University, University of California- Riverside, University of Houston-Clear Lake, La Salle University, Cleveland State University, Chestnut Hill College, St. John's University, University of Puerto Rico, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

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):	300
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable):	100
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	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:	https://www.devereux.org/site/SPageServer/?NONCE_TOKEN=E07D2DA630E6E7A7C8E6CD6229AFF91F&pagename=icptr_candidate_requirements_new

Program Description

With an emphasis on research and evidence-based practice, the program promotes a scientist-practitioner training model. The training program is one of the longest running APA-accredited programs in the United States, having attained accreditation in 1957. Client populations include children/adolescents with histories of behavior/conduct problems and trauma; children/adolescents with autism; and children/adolescents/adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The primary orientation of training faculty is behavioral/cognitive behavioral. Training tracks provide a non-rotational, in-depth, full-immersion experience. Professional development opportunities are available. Four hours of supervision is provided on a weekly basis. Group supervision occurs bi-weekly. Devereux is a member of the Clinical Child and Pediatric Psychology Training Council (CCaPPTC). The purpose of CCaPPTC is to promote the advancement of graduate and post-graduate education and training within the fields of clinical child and adolescent psychology, and pediatric psychology. The following tracks offer training in the CCaPPTC speciality: Center for Effective Schools (CES), Pennsylvania Children's Services- IDD track, Pennsylvania Children's Services- Behavioral Health track, and the Autism Services Program. Please see our website at www.devereux.org for a more complete description of each program.

Important note: For training year 2027-2028, internship placement will be offerred for the Pennsylvania Children's Services- IDD track, Pennsylvania Children's Services- Behavioral Health track, Adult Services track, and the Autism Services track.

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

(training opportunities continued)

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

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Women's Health:
HIV/AIDS:
Eating Disorders:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sexual Disorders:	Experience (21% to 30%)
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:	Experience (21% to 30%)
Neuropsychology-Adult:
Neuropsychology-Child:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Serious Mental Illness:	Experience (21% to 30%)
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:
Forensics/Corrections:
Sexual Offenders:	Experience (21% to 30%)
Geropsychology:
Pediatrics:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
School:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
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:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Research:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Administration:
Integrated health care - primary:
Integrated health care - specialty:
Other:	Systems-wide consultation with schools and other child-serving institutions.

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.devereux.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:	121	139	120	138	98	103	87	142	160
Number of applicants invited for interviews:	47	52	59	52	48	50	43	62	55
Total number of interns:	7	5	8	7	7	7	5	8	7
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs:	7	5	8	7	7	7	5	8	7
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs:	4	4	6	4	5	3	2	6	4
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs:	3	1	2	3	2	4	3	2	3
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	2	3	3	4	2	2	3
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program	4	2	6	3	4	3	3	6	3
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written	2	6	4	2	3	3	9	4	9
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written	111	66	35	44	31	87	22	56	94

Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)

	2022-2023	2023-2024	2024-2025
Academic teaching:			2
Community mental health center:	1	1	0
Consortium:	0	0	0
University Counseling Center:	0	0	0
Hospital/Medical Center:	1	0	2
Veterans Affairs Health Care System:	0	0	0
Psychiatric facility:	1	1	0
Correctional facility:	0	0	0
Health Maintenance Organization:	0	0	0
School district/system:	2	0	1
Independent practice setting:	2	2	2
Other (Academic Psychology Department):	0	1	0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data:		https://www.devereux.org/site/SPageServer/?NONCE_TOKEN=E8927527B02D89F014F3E5692638E8D4&pagename=icptr_adminsupportplacement_new

Department : Institute of Clinical and ProfessionalTraining and Research

Populations

Treatment Modalities

Experience