APPIC

Member Site Information

APPIC Member Number:	2434
Program Type:	Internship
Membership Type:	Full Membership
Site:	Jamaica hospital medical Center
Department:	Psychiatry
Address:	8900 Van Wyck expressway Department of psychiatry C building, 1st floor Jamaica, New York 11418
Country:	United States
Metro Area:	Not Applicable New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA
Distance from Major City:	10 miles
Phone:	718-206-7311x
Fax:
Training Director Email:	Pnair@jhmc.org
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address:	https://jamaicahospital.org/clinical-services/psychiatry/clinical-psychology-training-for-doctoral-students/
Brochure Website's Address:	https://jamaicahospital.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PSYCHOLOGY-INTERNSHIP-BROCHURE-8-16-23.pdf
Primary Agency Type:	Private General Hospital
Additional Agency Types:	Private General Hospital
Member of APPIC since:

Accreditation

APA Accreditation	Accredited
CPA Accreditation	Not Accredited

Internship Staff/Faculty Information

Training Director:	Pravina Nair
Chief Psychologist:	Pravina Nair
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty	4
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty	2

Position Information

Start Date:	07/01/2025

	Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class:	4
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class:

	Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class:	38000
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class:	-

Fringe Benefits:	Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above):	10 paid vacation days 12 paid sick days 4 paid personal days 8 paid holidays. If approved by the department, Interns are also eligible for 3 paid educational days. Vision plan and dental plan are included in the standard health insurance package Other benefits include membership to Plum benefits which gives discounted rates for broadway tickets, themes parks, hotels etc

Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site	M, W, Th- 8:00 - 4:30 T, F - 8:00 - 6:00

Does this site have practicum psychology students on site?	Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum Students	Yes
Masters Psychology Practicum Students	No
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:	11/15/2024 11:59 PM EST
Interviews at this site are:	Not Offered
A Virtual Interview is:	Required
Interview notification date:	12/20/2024
Tentative interview date:	2nd and 3rd week of January
Interview process description:	Interviews are held virtually. All candidates are expected to attend one virtual group informational session lasting one hour and two individual interviews lasting 20 to 30 minutes each on a different day. The informational sessions will be held before the individual interviews. Two dates will be offered for the informational session and candidates are expected to attend one. Candidates are expected to ask all questions regarding the internship in the informational session. The two individual interviews will be held on a different day but will be grouped into a one-hour slot. Please email pnair@jhmc.org for additional information about policies and procedures
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:	We are open to trainees from all programs and do not have an affiliation with a particular University. However, we have matched to the Interns from the following program Adelphi Seton Hall Fordham Counseling Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology Long Island University- CW Post Long Island University -Brooklyn Fairleigh Dickinson CUNY- City College Pace University William James College Rutgers University Felician University Fielding University The New School Nova Southeastern University Chicago School of Professional Psychology PLEASE NOTE: Although US Citizenship is not required, applicants must be permanent residents.

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:	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:	No
Comprehensive Exams Passed:	Yes, by start of internship
Dissertation Proposal Approved:	Yes, by ranking deadline
Dissertation Defended:
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable):	500
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable):
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):	4

Accepted / Not-Accepted Program Types

Clinical Psychology	Accepted
Counseling Psychology	Accepted
School Psychology	Accepted
APA-Accredited	Accepted
CPA-Accredited	Accepted
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:	The following are required: vaccination requirements, background checks, substance/drug screenings Please get in touch with Occupational Health at 718-206-6812 for further details. Interns are not permitted to work without occupational health and human resources clearance.

Program Description

Program Description

Jamaica Hospital was named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrade in 2024 (https://www.healthgrades.com/hospital-directory/new-york-ny-queens/jamaica-hospital-medical-center-hgst5a0a7b36330014). The Clinical Psychology Internship Program at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center offers a robust learning experience that allows Interns to gain knowledge about various psychological services that can be provided in urban hospital settings. Our Interns have placements in an acute inpatient unit, a Consultation/Liaison team, a Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Room, and an outpatient mental health clinic.

This program is ideal for future psychologists to learn how to provide a broad range of services for various mental health issues in different settings within a hospital setting. Our program is unique in that our Interns are exposed to four types/levels of mental health services typically offered in general medical centers.

In the Emergency room, our Interns learn to assess/interview patients experiencing acute, severe, and urgent mental health needs. On the inpatient unit, the Interns learn to provide brief psychotherapies, help patients cope with involuntary admissions, and provide group therapy with frequently changing group members. They also learn about resources available for low-income individuals seeking treatment in overcrowded healthcare systems and understand/identify factors contributing to relapse. Additionally, the multidisciplinary setting allows for the development of skills to work effectively in teams and to learn how to integrate the input of individuals from various disciplines. In the outpatient clinic, Interns learn to provide relatively long-term psychotherapies for both children and adults with both mild mental health issues as well as severe and persistent ones. They work with families, educate patients about their treatment, and work effectively with psychiatrists and other mental health providers. On the consultation-liaison rotation, the Interns learn how to assess, diagnose, and provide bedside psychotherapy to individuals suffering from medical problems that require hospitalization.

Our program allows for breadth and depth of experience with a diverse population. Our Interns work with both adults and children with varying degrees of mental health needs. Mental health disorders treated at JHMC include but are not limited to Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Personality Disorders, ADHD, Adjustment Disorder, etc. Many of our patients also have legal/criminal histories, substance abuse problems, and chronic medical illnesses. Located in Queens, NY, one of the most diverse places in the world, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center serves an exceptionally diverse community. Additionally, our proximity to major international airports brings us patients from other U.S. states and countries. Interns at our facility are part of a robust training experience consisting of collaboration with psychiatry residents, creative arts therapy Interns and externs, medical students, nursing students, and clinical psychology externs.

For more details, please download the program brochure located on the following webpage

https://jamaicahospital.org/clinical-services/psychiatry/clinical-psychology-training-for-doctoral-students/

Please note: We are unfortunately not able to consider applicants without citizenship or permanent U.S residence

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:	Yes
Deaf/Hearing-impaired:	Yes
Students:	Yes
International Students:
Rural:
Urban:	Yes
Low income:	Yes
People without housing:	Yes
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

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

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology:	Experience (21% to 30%)
Women's Health:	Experience (21% to 30%)
HIV/AIDS:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Eating Disorders:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sexual Disorders:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology:
Physical Disabilities:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Learning Disabilities:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Developmental Disabilities:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Assessment:	Experience (21% to 30%)
Neuropsychology-Adult:
Neuropsychology-Child:
Serious Mental Illness:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Anxiety Disorders:	Experience (21% to 30%)
Trauma/PTSD:	Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Sexual Abuse:	Experience (21% to 30%)
Substance Use Disorders:	Experience (21% to 30%)
Forensics/Corrections:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sexual Offenders:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Geropsychology:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Pediatrics:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
School:
Counseling:
Vocational/Career Development:
Multicultural Therapy:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Feminist Therapy:
Religion/Spirituality:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Empirically-Supported Treatments:	Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Public Policy/Advocacy:
Program Development/Evaluation:
Supervision:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Research:
Administration:
Integrated health care - primary:
Integrated health care - specialty:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
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://jamaicahospital.org/clinical-services/psychiatry/clinical-psychology-training-for-doctoral-students/ 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

	2018-2019	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022	2022-2023	2023-2024	2024-2025
Number of Completed Applications:	20	40	45	112	119	117	134
Number of applicants invited for interviews:				45	54	50	43
Total number of interns:	3	4	4	4	4	4	4
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs:		3	3	4	4	4	4
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs:	1	0	1	2	1	3	1
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs:	2	4	3	2	3	1	3
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs:						0	0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program			2	4	3	2	4
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program			2			2	0
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program			1		1	0	0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written

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

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

Department : Psychiatry

Populations

Treatment Modalities

Experience