The New Mexico Psychology Internship Consortium (NM-PIC) is a collaborative partnership among four unique and dynamic training sites: Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) in Silver City, Iina’ Counseling Services at Indian Health Service in Shiprock, the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute (NMBHI) in Las Vegas, and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The consortium’s mission is to provide high-quality, culturally responsive training to psychology doctoral interns serving the richly diverse communities of New Mexico.
Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS), located in southwestern New Mexico, serves a predominantly Hispanic/Latinx and White population across Grant and Hidalgo counties. Interns at HMS gain experience in outpatient therapy for individuals, families, and children, as well as in school-based mental health services. They also work with clients experiencing serious mental illness through the psychosocial rehabilitation program and engage in substance use treatment at the Tu Casa facility. The training experience emphasizes integrated care, offering interns opportunities to collaborate with primary care, behavioral health, case management, peer support, and substance use providers.
Iina’ Counseling Services is based at the Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, NM, within the Indian Health Service. Serving American Indian/Native American populations, Iina’ offers evidence-based and culturally sensitive mental health care within a multidisciplinary team. Interns complete rotations in outpatient therapy, psychological assessment, and behavioral health integration/crisis triage. An additional training site, the Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Health Center, expands access to outpatient care in a rural community. Interns develop competence in trauma-informed care and culturally grounded psychological practice while learning within a federal healthcare system.
New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute (NMBHI) in Las Vegas, NM, is the state’s only publicly operated psychiatric hospital and offers training across five divisions. Interns provide care in a range of inpatient and residential settings, including adult acute psychiatric units, forensic services for court-ordered competency restoration, and long-term nursing care. Interns gain experience in individual and group psychotherapy, psychological/neuropsychological/forensic testing and report writing, and multidisciplinary consultation. The variety of clinical experiences prepares interns to work with adolescents, adults, older adults, and individuals in forensic settings.
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), a world-renowned research institution, provides a unique opportunity for psychology interns interested in occupational medicine and organizational health. Interns work within the Behavioral Health Group, embedded in the Occupational Medicine clinic alongside social workers, physicians, and case managers. Year-long rotations include the Human Reliability Program (HRP), Fitness for Duty (FFD) evaluations, and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which serves over 18,000 employees and their families. Optional rotations include neuropsychological evaluation, health and wellness promotion, behavioral crisis response, and independent research. Interns at LANL develop strong skills in risk assessment, psychological evaluation, and consultation in a high-stakes, interdisciplinary environment.
Across all training sites, NM-PIC emphasizes the development of culturally responsive clinicians who can adapt to the needs of rural, underserved, and diverse communities. Interns benefit from rich clinical experiences, committed supervision, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a strong sense of mission.
