APPIC

Member Site Information

APPIC Member Number:	1771
Program Type:	Internship
Membership Type:	Full Membership
Site:	UC Davis Children's Hospital
Department:	CAARE Diagnostic &Treatment Center, Department of Pediatrics
Address:	3671 Business Drive Sacramento, California 95820
Country:	United States
Metro Area:	Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville, CA
Distance from Major City:	0
Phone:	916-761-6713x
Fax:
Training Director Email:	dmblacker@health.ucdavis.edu
Co-Training Director Email:	tmander@health.ucdavis.edu
Web Address:	https://health.ucdavis.edu/children/services/CAARE/training/internships
Brochure Website's Address:
Primary Agency Type:	Medical School
Additional Agency Types:	Academic Health Center Child/Adolescent Psychiatric or Pediatrics Community Mental Health Center Medical School Prison or Other Correctional Facility
Member of APPIC since:

Accreditation

APA Accreditation	Accredited
CPA Accreditation	Not Accredited

Internship Staff/Faculty Information

Training Director:	Dawn Blacker
Chief Psychologist:	Michele Knight
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty	11
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty	2

Position Information

Start Date:	07/01/2026

	Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class:	7
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class:	0

	Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class:	48000
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class:	0

Fringe Benefits:	Dissertation Release Time, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above):	Use of UCDMC library which includes electronic databases, electronic journals and the ability to borrow books from numerous libraries across the state of California.

Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site	Interns generally arrive at the clinic between 8:00 and 8:30 AM and spend the day attending didactics, supervision, performing psychological testing and therapy. Hybrid model for training and service depending on track. Working from home permitted after 3rd month of internship based upon performance and depending on track.

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?	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:	11/01/2025 11:59 PM EST
A Virtual Interview are:	Required
Interview notification date:	12/10/2025
Tentative interview date:	01/01/2026
Interview process description:	Interview format includes a group/group interview; interview with a supervisor; and meeting with interns all conducted virtually. Applicants will be notified which supervisors will be the group interview panel one week prior to the interview. If an intern would like to visit the internship site, they are welcome to have a tour. Virtual tour of site will be provided to applicants invited to be interviewed. It will not be part of the formal interview process.
How to obtain application info:	Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program:	Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs:	We have matched with interns from a variety of programs across the nation.

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:	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 ranking deadline
Dissertation Defended:	No
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable):	500
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):	Yes
Minimum Number of Years of Grad Training Required (if applicable):	4

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	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:

Program Description

Child Abuse Internship (CAARE Center only track – 5 positions)

Psychology interns can receive training and supervised experience in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), psychological evaluations, child welfare evaluations, intake assessments, individual therapy, and consultation to local agencies. Interns will also select a third focus for their training year. This will depend on their previous clinical experiences with related clinical presentations. Options for the third focus can include: 1) Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) or Parent Child-CARE (PC-CARE); 2) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Team (must have prior experience being on a DBT Team); and 3) Eating Disorder Team (must have prior experience either in outpatient or inpatient ED population). Most CAARE Center clients range in age from 2 to 18 years, although adults are seen for family treatment, individual therapy, and evaluations. Depending on the type of referrals, there is also an opportunity to provide services for 0-5 year olds.

The CAARE Center serves children and caregivers with a history of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or neglect. Services include individual and group therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychological evaluations, child welfare evaluations, and consultation to local public agencies. The CAARE Center only track is a full-time, one-year psychology internship where the interns receives training and experience in assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment delivery, case presentation, cultural competence, consultation, and ethics. Interns learn PCIT or PC-CARE; TF-CBT and conduct court ordered evaluations. The importance of empirically-based knowledge in these areas is emphasized.

The CMN track is a collaboration between the CAARE Center and the MIND Institute. Interns will be trained in PCIT or PC-CARE and neurodevelopmental assessments.

The JJFP track is a collaboration with the CAARE Center and Sacramento County Probation Department. Interns will be trained in TF-CBT, TI-CBTp and forensic evaluations.

Upon completion of the training program, our graduates are expected to be able to competently assess and treat children with a variety of presenting concerns, and in particular to have expertise in working with those children that have a history of trauma exposure.

Special encouragement is given to those applicants with a strong interest in in the field of trauma; neurodevelpmental disorders; and juvenile justice. For further information, please see our brochure located at www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/children/clinical_services/CAARE/internships.

Internship Training Opportunities

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

(training opportunities continued)

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:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Community Intervention:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Consultation/Liaison:	Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Crisis Intervention:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Brief Psychotherapy:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Long-term Psychotherapy:	Experience (21% to 30%)
Cognitive Rehabilitation:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Primary Care:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Evidenced Based Practice:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidence Based Research:
Supervision of Practicum students :	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Other:	TFCBT, PCIT, PC-CARE, TI-CBTp

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology:
Women's Health:
HIV/AIDS:
Eating Disorders:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sexual Disorders:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
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:	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:	Experience (21% to 30%)
Forensics/Corrections:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology:
Pediatrics:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
School:
Counseling:
Vocational/Career Development:
Multicultural Therapy:
Feminist Therapy:
Religion/Spirituality:
Empirically-Supported Treatments:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Public Policy/Advocacy:
Program Development/Evaluation:
Supervision:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Research:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Administration:
Integrated health care - primary:
Integrated health care - specialty:
Other:	CAARE and JJFP interns will learn two EBT's. CMN interns will learn one EBT.

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://health.ucdavis.edu/children/services/CAARE/training/internships 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:	151	153	161	146	152	143	139	139	158
Number of applicants invited for interviews:	39	45	61	68	69	69	73	69	57
Total number of interns:	7	7	8	8	8	8	10	9	7
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs:	7	7	8	8	8	8	10	9	7
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs:	2	3	7	8	6	3	6	3	4
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs:	5	4	1	0	1	5	4	6	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	7	7	8	8	8	8	8	8	5
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	1
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written	5	0	5	5	5	5	1	0	6
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written	33	28	52	25	70	16	40	22	36

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

	2022-2023	2023-2024	2024-2025
Academic teaching:	0	0
Community mental health center:	0	0	0
Consortium:	0	0	0
University Counseling Center:	0	0	0
Hospital/Medical Center:	6	9	7
Veterans Affairs Health Care System:	0	0	0
Psychiatric facility:	0	0	0
Correctional facility:	2	0	0
Health Maintenance Organization:	0	0	0
School district/system:	0	0	0
Independent practice setting:	0	1	2
Other (Academic Psychology Department):	0	0	0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data:

Department : CAARE Diagnostic &Treatment Center, Department of Pediatrics

Populations

Treatment Modalities

Experience