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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 2304
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Appalachian Psychology Internship
Department: Psychology
Address: 3086 State Route 160
Gallipolis , Ohio 45631
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance from Major City: 86 miles south of Columbus, OH
Phone: 740-446-5500x
Fax: 740-441-4402
Training Director Email: jennifer.lackey@hopewellhealth.org
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: http://www.hopewellhealth.org/
Brochure Website's Address: http://www.hopewellhealth.org/internship.php
Primary Agency Type: Community Mental Health Center
Additional Agency Types:
  • Community Mental Health Center
Member of APPIC since:
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Jennifer Lackey
Chief Psychologist: Jennifer Lackey
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: 07/27/2026
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 3
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 30000
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Dissertation Release Time, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Licensing Exam Release Time, Life Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above):
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site A typical day for interns involves service delivery in a range of different modalities including individual outpatient therapy, crisis services on our inpatient unit, group therapy, psychological assessment, and consultation with professionals from a number of different disciplines. Wednesdays are designated training days and include didactics, group supervision, individual supervision, and professional development.
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
Masters Psychology Practicum StudentsNo
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: 11/07/2025 11:59 PM EST
A Virtual Interview are: Required
Interview notification date: 11/21/2025
Tentative interview date: 1/6/2026, 1/16/2026
Interview process description:

Following the "strong recommendation" from APPIC issued on June 24, 2022 to all internship programs, the Appalachian Psychology Internship Program will only be offering virtual interviews. 

Members of the training committee review all applications then interview inviations are sent to those selected. There are limited interview slots on each day which will be filled on a first come first serve basis. Applicants selected for interview will have three individual interviews including one with the DCT, and two with individual supervisors, lasting between 30-40 minutes each. Applicants will also have an opportunity to meet with current doctoral interns during a Q&A session.

 *PLEASE NOTE: In addition to the standard AAPI, cover letter, essays, and recommendations, please submit a deidentified sample Integrative Report for review. 

Please view most recent handbook at: https://www.hopewellhealth.org/appalachian-psychology-internship/
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: Chicago School of Professional Psychology - Chicago University of Indianapolis East Tennessee State University Eastern Kentucky University Midwestern California School of Professional Psychology - San Francisco Marshall University Midwestern University Fielding Graduate University Adler School of Professional Psychology California Lutheran University Chicago School of Professional Psychology - Los Angeles Capella Wright State
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 application deadline
Dissertation Proposal Approved: Yes, by application 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): 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 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: Interns are required to complete a background check, TB test, and sign the agency code of conduct. US Citizenship is not required, however, individuals must have a work or school visa for the US. Also, at this time, all employees of Hopewell Health Centers are required to have received either two shots of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination, or the one shot Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccination prior to their first day of employment. Any employee may request an exemption, but there is no guarantee those will be granted.
Program Description

The mission of the Appalachian Psychology Internship Program is to produce graduates who are prepared for the entry-level practice of professional psychology in rural areas. The Appalachian Psychology Internship Program adheres to a practitioner-scholar model of training, and emphasizes generalist training. The emphasis on practice is reflected in the intern work schedule whereby the majority of time is devoted to clinical activity, assessment, and therapy with a range of client ages and presenting problems. The Appalachian Psychology Internship is a 52 consecutive week, full-time (40-hour a week) training experience with a typical work schedule of Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm. Of our three positions, two are located at our Hopewell Health Centers clinic in Gallipolis, Ohio, while the third position is located at the Hopewell Health Centers clinic in The Plains, Ohio. All interns are required to complete one day a week at the crisis stabilization unit in Gallipolis. One day a week is a training day and rotates between Gallipolis and The Plains

We believe that the internship year should be devoted primarily to activities of professional psychology and that science should guide all clinical practice. The core of the internship training is in clinical activities consisting of assessment, therapy, supervision, and didactics. Practice and science are integrated through didactic presentations of scientific information relevant to clinical practice, and supervision that emphasizes use of research materials and findings and in vivo observation and feedback. We also use empirically validated assessments and treatment practices. Graduates of the program are expected to integrate their clinical training with their knowledge and understanding of research findings in their practice. 

Our model of training emphasizes three components: (1) the importance of combining practice with science (practitioner-scholar model), (2) sequential and comprehensive training over the course of the internship year, and (3) establishment of intern professional identity. The training staff view internship training as a developmental process, in which mentoring relationships with licensed professionals assist interns in moving from a student role to increasing independence and identity in the field.

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers: Yes
Children: Yes
Adolescents: Yes
Adults: Yes
Family:
Older Adults: Yes
Inpatients: Yes
Outpatients: Yes
LGBTQ+: Yes
Ethnic minorities:
Spanish-speaking:
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired:
Students:
International Students:
Rural: Yes
Urban:
Low income: Yes
People without housing: 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:
Family Therapy:
Group Therapy: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Community Intervention:
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 : Exposure (1% to 20%)
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology:
Women's Health:
HIV/AIDS:
Eating Disorders:
Sexual Disorders:
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology:
Physical Disabilities: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
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: 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: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Substance Use Disorders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Forensics/Corrections:
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology:
Pediatrics:
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: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Supervision: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Research:
Administration:
Integrated health care - primary: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
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: http://www.hopewellhealth.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: 17 23 28 23 38 26 23 45
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 16 19 23 17 31 17 18 28
Total number of interns: 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 3
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 0 0 0 0 1
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0 0 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 0 1 1 5 12
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 0 4 26 45 22
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 1 1
Consortium: 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 1 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: 0 0 0
Independent practice setting: 0 1 1
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0 0 0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data: https://www.hopewellhealth.org/appalachian-psychology-internship/
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