APPIC

Member Site Information

APPIC Member Number:	1961
Program Type:	Internship
Membership Type:	Full Membership
Site:	Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
Department:	Psychology
Address:	467 Creamery Way Exton, Pennsylvania 19341
Country:	United States
Metro Area:	Not Applicable Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
Distance from Major City:	35 miles west of Philadelphia
Phone:	610-363-1488x
Fax:
Training Director Email:	ashley.murry@holcombbhs.org
Co-Training Director Email:	lisa.spatafore@chimes.org
Web Address:	https://chimes.org/about/chimes-family/holcomb-behavioral-health-systems/
Brochure Website's Address:	https://chimes.org/files/2024/07/Handbook-2024-2025.docx.pdf
Primary Agency Type:	Community Mental Health Center
Additional Agency Types:
Member of APPIC since:

Accreditation

APA Accreditation	Accredited
CPA Accreditation	Not Accredited

Internship Staff/Faculty Information

Training Director:	Ashley Murry
Chief Psychologist:	Ashley Murry
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty	3
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty	0

Position Information

Start Date:	08/01/2025

	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:	23712
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class:	0

Fringe Benefits:	Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above):	80 hours of paid time off (PTO) and 10 agency recognized holidays

Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site	Typical work week: Outpatient therapy that could be individual or family sessions with a wide range of ages and diagnoses (8-12 hours); Track work- D&A or child/adolescent (16 hours), 6-month rotation of Mental Health Court and Crisis work (8 hours); supervision (2 hours), case conference (2 hours), and didactics (2 hours), with peer networking and administrative time.

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:	11/14/2025 11:59 PM EST
Interview notification date:	12/15/2025
Tentative interview date:	01/02/2026-01/16/2026
Interview process description:	We require the standard application documents: AAPI, transcripts, recommendation letters, cover letter, CV, essays. No additional supplemental materials are required. Applicants will be notified by email no later than 12/15/2024 as to whether or not we will be extending an interview. The email will detail how to sign up for a 1hr virtual group orientation session and a 1-2-hour interview session. Additional details about the process will be provided at that time. The orientation slot and the interview slot are scheduled via APPIC scheduling. The virtual 1hr group orientation session will be held with the Training Director and/or Clinical Director between 1/2/2026 and 1/7/2026. The purpose of this session is to provide an overview of the program and to answer questions. You will only be asked to attend one 1hr orientation session, however, there will be multiple time slot options offered. You also will sign up for a 1-2 hr interview slot to meet with staff affiliated with the internship program including the training director. Individual interviews will be offered at various times between 1/5/25 and 1/16/25. All interviews will be virtual. Slots will be scheduled on a first come first serve basis through the APPIC scheduling system. We will also arrange virtual group opportunities for applicants to meet with current residents. These meetings will be considered optional and attendance will not be factored into the overall ranking. These usually occur during the 3rd and/or 4th week of January.
How to obtain application info:	Email the Program
Preferred method of contacting the program:	Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs:	Adler University, Alliant International University, Binghamton University, Biola University, Carlos Albizu University, Chestnut Hill College, Chicago School of Professional Psychology, College of Saint Elizabeth, Chatham University, Drexel University, Fielding Graduate University, Gallaudet University, George Washington University, Howard University, Immaculata University, Holy Family University, LaSalle University, Marywood University, National Louis University/Chicago, National Louis University/Tampa, Nova Southeastern University, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ponce Health Sciences University, University of Delaware, University of Hartford, University of Indianapolis, University if Illinois, West Chester University, Wright Institute, Wright 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:	Yes, by application deadline
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):	400
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable):	25
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	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:	Matched residents are subject to fingerprinting, background checks, and urine drug screens. Matched residents are required to have a master's degree in a generally recognized clinical discipline in which the degree program includes a clinical practicum.

Program Description

Residents will work in several programs throughout the year in order to improve upon a generalist training. The resident will function as a member of interdisciplinary teams, serving in multiple capacities depending on cases. Residents will work in a Mental Health Outpatient Program for the entire year. Residents will either complete a substance use track or a child and family track. They will also complete rotations in the Crisis center and the Mental Health Court program.

Outpatient: Each resident will maintain a caseload of approximately 8-12 outpatient clients per week. Resident functions in outpatient may include diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, crisis planning, individual therapy, and family therapy.

Child and Family Track: Residents in this track will offer mobile therapy (in the home) and outpatient individual, family, and/or group therapy to children, adolescents, and their families. They will offer behaviorally based interventions and parent trainings well as work in collaboration with the IBHS behavioral team to service clients within this program. They will also complete psychological evaluations to recommend levels of care for Family Based and IBHS treatment

Substance Use Track: Residents in this track will work in the Drug and Alcohol Program (outpatient and IOP). This will allow the resident to obtain exposure to the provision of formal substance use treatment. Resident functions may include, but are not limited to: chemical dependency evaluations, co-facilitation of groups, and individual therapy.

Crisis Services: Each resident will spend one day per week working in Valley Creek Crisis Intervention and/or Residential for a 6-month rotation. Residents on this rotation will conduct crisis assessments for walk-in clients and provide interventions to clients including crisis de-escalation, solution-focused interventions, and supportive counseling. Additional focus includes providing consultation and education to concerned family, school personnel, and other identified agents calling on a client’s behalf as well as participating in 302 procedures. Residents will also work in a Crisis Residential program conducting biopsychosocial assessments, group therapy, and brief individual sessions.

In addition, residents will conduct on average 2-4 forensic diagnostic assessments (clinical interviews) per month to determine eligibility for Chester County's Mental Health Court for a 6-month rotation. Residents may also have opportunities to complete psychological testing cases over the year. Other activities include completing a community service project and conducting two didactic seminars.

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers:
Children:	Yes
Adolescents:	Yes
Adults:	Yes
Family:	Yes
Older Adults:	Yes
Inpatients:
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:	Yes
Other:	Incarcerated

(training opportunities continued)

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

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology:
Women's Health:
HIV/AIDS:
Eating Disorders:
Sexual Disorders:
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology:
Physical Disabilities:
Learning Disabilities:
Developmental Disabilities:
Assessment:	Emphasis (31% to 49%)
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:	Experience (21% to 30%)
Substance Use Disorders:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Forensics/Corrections:	Experience (21% to 30%)
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology:
Pediatrics:	Experience (21% to 30%)
School:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Counseling:	Experience (21% to 30%)
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:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision:
Research:
Administration:
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://chimes.org/about/chimes-family/holcomb-behavioral-health-systems/ 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:	63	56	55	45	67	116	42	55	53
Number of applicants invited for interviews:	40	47	50	43	55	67	41	37	37
Total number of interns:	7	4	6	6	6	6	6	6	6
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs:	7	4	6	6	6	6	6	6	6
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs:	2	0	1	1	0	2	1	2	1
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs:	5	4	5	5	6	4	5	4	5
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	4	6	6	6	6	6	6	5
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written	4	2	7	2	4	0	0	0	0
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written	69	70	69	60	36	17	43	64	61

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	2	1
Consortium:	0	0	0
University Counseling Center:	0	0	0
Hospital/Medical Center:	0	0	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:	1	0	0
Independent practice setting:	2	3	3
Other (Academic Psychology Department):	3	1	2
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data:		https://chimes.org/files/2024/07/Holcomb-2024.docx.pdf

Department : Psychology

Populations

Treatment Modalities

Experience