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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 2391
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Rochester Psychology Internship Consortium
Department: Behavioral Health
Address: Rochester Psychology Internship Consortium
2613 W Henrietta Rd
Rochester , New York 14623
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance from Major City: located in Rochester, NY
Phone: 716-400-2420x
Fax: 585-475-4067
Training Director Email: cassandra_berbary@urmc.rochester.edu
Co-Training Director Email: courtney_shepard@urmc.rochester.edu
Web Address: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/psychiatry/education/rochester-psychology-internship-consortium
Brochure Website's Address: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/psychiatry/education/rochester-psychology-internship-consortium
Primary Agency Type: Consortium
Additional Agency Types:
  • Academic Health Center
  • Child/Adolescent Psychiatric or Pediatrics
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Consortium
  • Private Outpatient Clinic
  • State/County/Other Public Hospital
  • Other
Member of APPIC since:
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Cassandra Berbary
Chief Psychologist: Caroline Easton
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: 07/01/2027
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 16
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 36500
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Health Insurance, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): Interns are provided with health insurance, access to University resources including medical library resources, office space, and laptops.
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site Psychological Assessment, Evidenced Based Interventions, Individual and/or Group Therapy, Consultation, Program Development, Treatment Planning, Staff Meetings, Didactic Seminars, Team Meetings, and Scholar/Research Project
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum Students
Masters Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
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: 11/06/2026 11:59 PM EST
A Virtual Interview are: Required
Interview notification date: 12/15/2026
Tentative interview date: 01/07/2027, 01/08/2027; 01/11/2027; 01/12/2027; 01/13/2027; 01/14/2027; 01/15/2027
Interview process description:

Eligible applicants will be notified of their invited interview status by December 15, 2026. Candidates will be invited for virtual interviews at the beginning of January. Candidates will learn about the consortium internship program and will have individual interviews with site supervisors. 

How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: Duquesne University, Rivier University, Medaille College, Suffolk University, Syracuse University, University of Arizona, Fielding University, Palo Alto University, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Nova Southeastern University, George Washington University, University at Buffalo, LaSalle University, Midwestern University, University of Hartford, Western Michigan University, Mississippi State University, St. John's University, University of Mississippi, Carlos Albizu University, Northeastern University, University of Connecticut, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Roberts Weslyn, University of Memphis, Divine Mercy University, Andrews University, University of Missouri, Pace University, University of Indianapolis, University of Massachusetts, Immaculata University; Carlos Albizu, Texas Womens University, CUNY- John Jay College, Alliant IU/CSPP-San Fransisco, California Lutheran University, Alliant IU/CSPP-San Diego, Ponce Health Sciences University, William James College, Alliant IU/CSPP-Los Angeles, Oklahoma City Univeristy, Pacific University, Miami University, Mount Saint Mary's University, Michigan State University, Virginia Tech, Loyola, Florida State University, Rosemead School of Psychology/Biola University, Rutgers University, The Michigan School of Psychology, The Chicago School, D'Youville University, Central Michigan University, Holy Family University, University of Northern Colorado, Utah State University, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Pint Park University, University of Texas, University of North Dakota, Colorado State University
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): 400
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable): 200
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 Accepted
APA-Accredited Accepted
CPA-Accredited
PCSAS-Accredited
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: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/psychiatry/education/rochester-psychology-internship-consortium
Program Description

The Rochester Psychology Internship Consortium is a cooperative training program between University of Rochester Addiction Psychiatry, Rochester Regional Health, Hillside Children’s Center, Coordinated Care Services Inc. (CCSI), Rochester Psychological Assessment & Testing (RPAT), and Ontario County Mental Health (OCMH). University of Rochester Strong Recovery serves as the administrative hub for the consortium and is the primary site for internship leadership, didactic training, and program administration.

The consortium provides a supervised, intensive, and experiential training program designed to prepare doctoral psychology residents for entry-level practice in health service psychology. Grounded in the scientist-practitioner model, the program emphasizes the integration of scientific knowledge, empirical evidence, and clinical expertise to support ethical, evidence-based practice.

Training is competency-based and aligned with the profession-wide competencies established for doctoral psychology internships. Each resident completes a year-long placement at one of the consortium's clinical sites, providing supervised psychological assessment, intervention, consultation, clinical research, and related behavioral health services to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Residents collaborate with professionals across multiple disciplines and healthcare settings, preparing them to function effectively within integrated systems of care. The program also provides training in telehealth and technology-assisted behavioral health services.

A strong emphasis is placed on professional development throughout the internship year, including preparation for postdoctoral fellowships and employment. Many consortium sites are committed to developing and recruiting future leaders in psychology and behavioral health.

Residents receive regularly scheduled individual and group supervision focused on clinical competence, ethical and professional practice, multicultural responsiveness, and professional identity development. In addition, all residents participate in cohort-wide didactic seminars, attend University of Rochester Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds, and complete at least one scholarly project. Scholarly projects may focus on research, program evaluation, quality improvement, education, or clinical innovation and are developed collaboratively with faculty supervisors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations

Infants:
Toddlers:
Children: Yes
Adolescents: Yes
Adults: Yes
Family: Yes
Older Adults: Yes
Inpatients: Yes
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:

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

Experience

Health Psychology: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Women's Health:
HIV/AIDS:
Eating Disorders:
Sexual Disorders:
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology:
Physical Disabilities:
Learning Disabilities: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Developmental Disabilities: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Assessment: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Neuropsychology-Adult: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Neuropsychology-Child: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
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: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Sexual Offenders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Geropsychology:
Pediatrics:
School: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Counseling: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
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: Experience (21% to 30%)
Program Development/Evaluation: Experience (21% to 30%)
Supervision: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Research: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Administration:
Integrated health care - primary: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Integrated health care - specialty: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
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://www.urmc.rochester.edu/psychiatry/education/rochester-psychology-internship-consortium  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 2026-2027
Number of Completed Applications: 21 24 40 68 187 144 149 225 262 370
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 9 20 23 45 84 90 101 119 100 110
Total number of interns: 5 5 7 12 18 17 24 21 18 15
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 15 5 7 12 18 17 22 21 18 15
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 3 4 5 6 12 7 12 11 10 1
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 2 1 2 6 6 10 12 10 8 14
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 3 3 4 8 13 9 23 (6 combined clinical/school) 20 15 (1 combined) 13 (2 combined clinical & school)
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 2 3 1 0 0 3 2
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 2 2 3 2 2 7 1 1 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 9 13 6 3 3 4 0 0 3 2
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 15 58 21 82 52 105 193 54 162 122
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026
Academic teaching: 5 2 1
Community mental health center: 1 2 6 0
Consortium: 0 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 1 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 5 5 6 3
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 0 0 0 3
Psychiatric facility: 0 0 0 0
Correctional facility: 0 0 0 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0 0 0 0
School district/system: 0 0 1 1
Independent practice setting: 4 11 5 9
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 2 4 1 1
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/psychiatry/education/rochester-psychology-internship-consortium/disclosures