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Site Name: Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center
Department: Behavioral Health Services
Candidates will be informed by e-mail no later than December 23, 2022 whether or not they have been invited for an interview. We are tentatively planning to give the option of in-person interviews if desired, but depending on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic exclusively virtual interviews may be necessary. Interviewees will be informed if in-person remains an option in their interview offer. If needed and on a case-by-case basis, telephone interviews can be scheduled. Due to our remote location, virtual interviews are highly encouraged, and the interviewee's choice of virtual versus in-person interview will not be a factor in consideration for the match. We regard interviews as a two-way process: a chance for us to meet and learn more about you, and an opportunity for you to meet us and gain a better understanding of our program. Interviews will be conducted by Psychologists on the training committee, with the interviewee interviewed both in a 1:1 format by a single psychologist and also by a small group of psychologists on the committee. The total interview time should take about 2 hours, 90 minutes of formal interview, and 30 minutes of time to informally speak with the current intern class. An interview is required to match with our program. We adhere strictly to the selection process guidelines established by the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC). This internship site agrees to abide by the APPIC policy that no person at this training facility will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any intern applicant.
Tentative Interview Dates for 2023-2024 Training Year: Thurs, January 12th and Friday, January 13th, 2023.
The primary goal of the Oscar G. Johnson VAMC Doctoral Internship in Psychology is to provide interns with strong generalist training rooted in empirically supported practices. Interns can expect to complete their Internship year being competent, independent, postdoctoral-level psychologists, which will enable them to work competently in rural areas, medical centers, outpatient settings, and within the Veteran’s Affairs Healthcare System.
Although our psychology staff provides a number of specialized services, we believe that training at the internship level should be broadly based. As a rural training facility, we place special emphasis on learning to practice as a psychologist in this unique social and clinical environment. We seek to train interns in empirically supported practices suited to the Veteran population, and also in the adaptation of these skills to rural practice. Within this VAMC we serve primarily adult Veterans, but also work with some individuals who are still in active military service; the majority of our clients are older males, although a higher percentage of younger and female Veterans is presenting for service over time. Our rotations include both outpatient and geropsychology services, providing the intern a variety of experiences during the training year.
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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/iron-mountain-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.
