APPIC

Member Site Information

APPIC Member Number:	1220
Program Type:	Internship
Membership Type:	Full Membership
Site:	Miami VA Healthcare System
Department:	Psychology Service
Address:	1201 N. W. 16th St. 116B Miami, Florida 33125-1693
Country:	United States
Metro Area:	Not Applicable Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
Distance from Major City:	Within Miami, FL
Phone:	305-575-7000x13215
Fax:
Email:	laura.weinberg@va.gov
Web Address:	https://www.va.gov/miami-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/
Brochure Website's Address:	https://www.va.gov/files/2021-10/Psychology%20Internship%20Training%20Program%202022-2023.pdf
Primary Agency Type:	Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Additional Agency Types:	Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Member of APPIC since:

Accreditation

APA Accreditation	Accredited
CPA Accreditation	Not Accredited

Internship Staff/Faculty Information

Training Director & Lead / Director:	Laura Weinberg
Chief Psychologist:	Julie Ruddy
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty	35
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty	0

Position Information

Start Date:	07/17/2023

	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:	28012
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class:	0

Fringe Benefits:	Dissertation Release Time, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above):	Public Transportation Benefit

Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site	Interns spend their 8 hour 'tour of duty' engaged in a variety of training activities including rotation-related direct clinical service delivery, scheduled supervision, team meetings, consultation with other professionals, didactics, case conferences, psychotherapy clinic contacts, assessment, diversity training activities, and administrative tasks.

Does this site have practicum psychology students on site?	Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum Students	Yes
Masters Psychology Practicum Students	No
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:	11/01/2022 11:59 PM EST
Interviews at this site are:	Preferred Virtual
Interview notification date:	12/16/2022
Tentative interview date:	N/A
Interview process description:	Applicants are informed by mid-December whether or not they are a "finalist" and invited for an individual interview. On site interviews WILL NOT be offered at this time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Interviews will be conducted through a VIRTUAL FORMAT ONLY. This may include video or phone modality. Interviews are typically conducted during the month of January and will include a series of individual and/or panel interviews with the Training Director, supervising staff in chosen emphasis area, and current trainees. Requests to meet virutally with specific staff are welcome.
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 Miami, Nova Southeastern University, Albizu University, University of Florida, University of South Florida, Indiana State University, Alabama State University, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Howard University, The George Washington University and more!

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 start of internship
Dissertation Proposal Approved:	Yes, by start of internship
Dissertation Defended:	No
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable):	250
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable):	50
Minimum Number of Combined Intervention and Assessment Hours (if applicable):
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
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:	https://www.va.gov/miami-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/miami-va-healthcare-system-document-library/
Other Requirements:	https://www.psychologytraining.va.gov/docs/Trainee-Eligibility.pdf

Program Description

The Program emphasizes scientifically-minded psychologists/practice. The Program believes that a scientific approach to psychological practice is a critical core competency for all psychologists and serves to distinguish psychologists from other health-care professionals. The Program aims to produce competent, scientifically-minded graduates who demonstrate the profession-wide competencies commensurate with qualified clinicians working in health services settings. It provides an integrated skills training and educational approach based on the scientist-practitioner model resulting in the development of competent, proficient, skilled psychologists serving the needs of our veterans and military patients. Interns are expected to achieve competencies in professionalism, assessment/evaluation /conceptualization skills, communication/interpersonal skills, intervention skills, scientific thinking and research skills, education, teaching and supervision skills, diversity and consultation/interprofessional/interdisciplinary skills. Emphasis is placed on learning the most current techniques and philosophies that are backed by empirical research and recognized as current professional standards.

Intern applicants select an area of training focus among Health Psychology (3 positions), Geropsychology (2 positions), Neuropsychology (1 position), Psychiatry-General (2 positions), Psychiatry- Recovery and Rehabilitation (1 position), or Forensic-VJO (1 position) emphases, and they are interviewed and matched accordingly. The major focus of the internship is on developing clinical skills associated with Health Service Psychology. All training rotations provide ample opportunities for direct clinical experience within emphasis areas. Intern training activities also include Seminar Series, Case Conferences, Intern Research Colloquia, Diversity and Multicultural activities, Group Supervision, and supervision provision. Interns are required to complete a minimum of 6 comprehensive psychodiagnostic assessment batteries and carry a caseload of 2 to 3 General Psychotherapy Clinic referrals (this is in addition to rotational activities) per week during the training year. Intern activities related to professional development are also supported by leadership and authorized absences are approved on a limited basis for attendance to VA-related conferences or interviews.

*COVID-19: Given the rapidly evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, as part of our committment to the well-being of both Veterans and trainees, training plans are subject to change according to guidance from local leadership. For example, at this time, many trainees are engaging in the provision of telehealth services from home. Additionally, for any face to face activities, trainees and staff are provided with appropriate PPE and instruction in safety procedures, including physical distancing; COVID-19 PPE available includes gloves, masks, and face shields. Please email us if you have any additional questions.

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Children:
Adolescents:
Adults:	Yes
Family:
Older Adults:	Yes
Inpatients:	Yes
Outpatients:	Yes
Gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender:	Yes
Ethnic minorities:	Yes
Spanish-speaking:	Yes
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired:
Students:	Yes
International Students:
Rural:	Yes
Urban:	Yes
Low income:	Yes
Homelessness:	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:	EXPOSURE (1% to 20%)
Family Therapy:
Group Therapy:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Community Intervention:
Consultation/Liaison:	EMPHASIS (31% to 49%)
Crisis Intervention:	EXPOSURE (1% to 20%)
Brief Psychotherapy:	EXPOSURE (1% to 20%)
Long-term Psychotherapy:	EXPOSURE (1% to 20%)
Cognitive Rehabilitation:	EXPOSURE (1% to 20%)
Primary Care:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidenced Based Practice:	EXPERIENCE (21% to 30%)
Evidence Based Research:	EXPOSURE (1% to 20%)
Supervision of Practicum students :	EXPOSURE (1% to 20%)
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology:	EMPHASIS (31% to 49%)
Women's Health:	EXPOSURE (1% to 20%)
HIV/AIDS:	EXPOSURE (1% to 20%)
Eating Disorders:	EXPOSURE (1% to 20%)
Sexual Disorders:	EXPOSURE (1% to 20%)
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology:	EMPHASIS (31% to 49%)
Physical Disabilities:	EMPHASIS (31% to 49%)
Learning Disabilities:	EXPOSURE (1% to 20%)
Developmental Disabilities:
Assessment:	EXPERIENCE (21% to 30%)
Neuropsychology-Adult:	EMPHASIS (31% to 49%)
Neuropsychology-Child:
Serious Mental Illness:	EMPHASIS (31% to 49%)
Anxiety Disorders:	EMPHASIS (31% to 49%)
Trauma/PTSD:	EMPHASIS (31% to 49%)
Sexual Abuse:	EXPOSURE (1% to 20%)
Substance Use Disorders:	EXPOSURE (1% to 20%)
Forensics/Corrections:	EMPHASIS (31% to 49%)
Sexual Offenders:	EXPOSURE (1% to 20%)
Geropsychology:	EMPHASIS (31% to 49%)
Pediatrics:
School:
Counseling:
Vocational/Career Development:
Multicultural Therapy:	EMPHASIS (31% to 49%)
Feminist Therapy:	EXPOSURE (1% to 20%)
Religion/Spirituality:
Empirically-Supported Treatments:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Public Policy/Advocacy:
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:	EMPHASIS (31% to 49%)
Integrated health care - specialty:	EMPHASIS (31% to 49%)
Other:	Interns receive emphasis training in one of the following areas: - Health Psychology - Geropsychology - Neuropsychology - Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Mental Health Integration/Recovery & Rehabilitation - Forensic (Veterans Justice Outreach)

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.va.gov/miami-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/ 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
Number of Completed Applications:	170	196	146	156	169	148
Number of applicants invited for interviews:	89	72	79		78	88
Total number of interns:	10	10	10	10	10	10
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs:	10	10	10	10	10	10
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs:	5	2	4	3	4	2
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs:	5	8	6	7	6	8
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs:	0	0	0	0	0	0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program	10	9	8	9	10	10
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program	0	1	2	1	0	0
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program	0	0	0	0	0	0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written	1	3	3	4	2	2
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written	35	45	132	111	98	35

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

	2016-2017	2017-2018	2018-2019	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022
Working on dissertation/Student:	0	1	0	1	1	1
Postdoctoral Fellow:	10	9	10	9	9	9
Community Mental Health Center:	1	0	1	0	0	1
Health Maintenance Organization:	0	0	0	0	0	0
Veteran's Affairs Medical Center:	4	0	7	5	7	4
Military Medical Center:	0	0	0	0	0	0
Private General Hospital:	2	0	0	0	1	0
General Hospital:	0	0	0	2	0	0
Other Medical Center:	0	0	0	0	0	0
Private Psychiatric Hospital:	0	0	1	0	0	0
State/County/Other Public Hospital:	0	0	0	0	0	0
Correctional Facility:	0	0	0	0	0	0
School District/System:	0	0	0	0	0	0
University Counseling Center:	0	0	0	0	0	0
University Teaching Faculty:	0	0	0	0	0	0
2 or 4 year Undergraduate Teaching Position:	0	0	0	0	0	0
Medical School:	0	0	0	0	0	0
Academic Non-Teaching Position:	0	0	1	1	1	0
Research Position:	3	0	0	0	0	0
Independent Practice:	0	0	0	1	0	4
Other (e.g. consulting):	0	0	0	0	1	0
Not Currently Employed:	0	0	0	1	0	1
Changed to Other Career Field:	0	0	0	0	0	0
Unknown:	0	0	0	0	0	0

Program Information: Psychology Service

Populations

Treatment Modalities

Experience