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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 2550
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Federal Correctional Institution Sheridan
Department: Psychology Services
Address: 27072 SW Ballston Rd.
Sheridan, Oregon 97378
Country: United States
Metro Area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
Distance from Major City: 30 miles west of Salem, OR; 50 miles southwest of Portland, OR
Phone: 503-843-6371
Fax:
Training Director Email: jhinman@bop.gov
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: https://www.bop.gov/jobs/positions/index.jsp?p=psychology_internships
Brochure Website's Address: https://www.bop.gov/jobs/docs/she_internship_brochure.pdf
Primary Agency Type: Prison or Other Correctional Facility
Additional Agency Types:
Member of APPIC since:
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited on Contingency
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Jessica Hinman
Chief Psychologist: Daniel Dougherty
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 6
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 0
Position Information
Start Date: 08/10/2026
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 4
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 68041
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class:
Fringe Benefits: Comp Time , Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): Psychology interns are appointed at the GL-09, Step 1 level and receive a stipend of approximately $68,041 (2025 figure) for the program year. Interns accrue annual leave (vacation time) and sick leave at the rate of four hours for every two-week pay period (13 days for each). Interns also observe the paid federal holidays, and may be granted authorized leave to attend off-site training. Contingent on the federal budget, interns attend a fully-funded conference in Denver, Colorado with all Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) interns. As temporary employees, interns are eligible for health insurance; however, retirement benefits are not available. Specific maternity and paternity policies are available in the Human Resource Management Manual (Chapter 6, Section 630.4). In general, interns who require maternity or paternity leave will be expected to first use all accrued hours of annual and sick leave. In the event of maternity or paternity leave, the Internship Program Coordinator will work closely with the intern to ensure all requirements for internship and clinical training hours are completed in a timely manner. Pending successful completion of the internship program, interns interested in continuing a career with the BOP are eligible for immediate conversion into a full-time BOP Staff Psychologist role.
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site Internship duties will vary by rotation. A typical workday for an intern on the Correctional Psychology rotation involves intake screenings, diagnostic and care level assessments, crisis intervention, suicide risk assessments, comprehensive psychological assessments, assessment and treatment in the restrictive housing unit, facilitating evidence-based group and individual treatment. A typical workday for an intern on the Serious Mental Illness rotation involves facilitating evidence-based group therapy such as Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), providing individual therapy, conducting comprehensive assessments to assist in diagnostic clarification and treatment planning purposes, and providing supportive, milieu-based interventions in the residential mental health programs. A typical workday for an intern on the Trauma Treatment rotation involves administering assessment instruments and performing clinical interviews to clarify diagnoses and make appropriate referrals for trauma treatment needs and facilitating individual and group evidence-based treatment for trauma survivors. Given that we are a correctional institution, our planned days are intermittently interrupted by the need to conduct suicide risk assessments and other crisis-related contacts. Days also include regularly scheduled individual and group supervision and didactic trainings. On a daily basis, interns work closely with other psychologists, master's level treatment specialists, medical staff, unit team staff, and correctional officers to accomplish the multiple missions of our institution.
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? No
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: 11/01/2025 11:59 PM EST
Interview notification date: 12/15/2025
Tentative interview date: January 2026
Interview process description:

Applicants will be notified by 12/15/25 if they will be invited for an interview at FCI Sheridan.

An in-person interview provides an opportunity to be exposed to the unique nature of a correctional environment. The BOP has received positive feedback from applicants regarding the in-person interview format, as it provides applicants with the opportunity to better assess their compatibility with the correctional environment, culture, and the multidisciplinary treatment approach. Applicants also expressed appreciation for being able to meet potential colleagues in person and the benefits of seeing the nuances of individual institutions. However, FCI Sheridan also recognizes that an in-person interview may not always be an option for all applicants. To meet Human Resource requirements, at least one BOP interview must be conducted in-person. The in-person interview will be completed at the applicant’s first BOP interview site. If an applicant has additional BOP interviews, these may be conducted virtually or in-person depending on the applicant’s preference and feasibility.  FCI Sheridan utilizes a structured interview process, standardized interview questions, and a consistent candidate evaluation rubric to ensure an equitable evaluation of all applicants.  

As part of the interview process, applicants to BOP internship programs must first satisfactorily pass a security clearance procedure. The security clearance portion of the interview process is anticipated to last approximately three hours, and includes a computerized Core Values Assessment (CVA), a pre-employment interview, an integrity interview which addresses issues of personal conduct and drug use. Any drug use is prohibited, including marijuana, even if legal in the state you reside. Applicants to more than one BOP internship site generally only have to complete this process once. Results of the security clearance procedures can be shared among BOP internship sites for the convenience of applicants. However, applicants who fail any portion of the security clearance at the site where their first interview occurs, will no longer be considered at any other BOP site(s).

The second portion of the interview process, which will take place after completion of security clearance procedures noted above, will be an interview with the FCI Sheridan Psychology Department staff. This portion of the interview is anticipated take place by the end of January 2026, and will include psychology specific interview questions both in a group and one-on-one setting with various psychologists, time to meet with the current interns, and a tour (if on-site).

Details associated with the interview process for the internship at FCI Sheridan are discussed in detail in the FCI Sheridan internship brochure.  Applicants are encouraged to read these procedures thoroughly and to direct any questions to the Internship Program Coordinator, Dr. Jessica Hinman, at jhinman@bop.gov, if needed.
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs:
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:
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):
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): 3
Accepted / Not-Accepted Program Types
Clinical Psychology Accepted
Counseling Psychology Accepted
School Psychology Not Accepted
APA-Accredited Accepted
CPA-Accredited Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited Not Accepted
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: U.S. Citizenship is required. Applicants must have lived in the U.S. for three of the last five years. Offers of internship positions resulting from the APPIC Match are strictly contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation process, including a physical examination and urinalysis drug screen. For individuals selected through the matching process, a field investigation will follow to verify that the information provided in interviews and on required forms is accurate. Failure to complete this process or a finding that an applicant is outside the guidelines for employment in a sensitive position would preclude participation in the program. Once hired, interns must comply with the Bureau's Program Statement on Standards of Employee Conduct and Responsibility. If matched with a Bureau of Prisons internship site, you will be considered an essential worker and will report daily to the institution.
Program Description

For more than 40 years, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has trained doctoral-level psychologists. Each of the BOP Psychology Doctoral Internship Programs continues this commitment by providing advanced clinical and counseling graduate students with a well-rounded, high-quality training experience. FCI Sheridan received APA accredited on contingency status, with an initial accreditation date of January 28, 2025.

FCI Sheridan offers a 12-month, full-time, 2000 hour doctoral internship program that emphasizes application of clinical and counseling skills in a correctional setting housing male offenders. Our facility includes three separate institutions including a medium-security, a minimum-security, and a pre-trial/holdover detention center. Visit the Federal Bureau of Prisons Doctoral Internship website for addional information at

https://www.bop.gov/jobs/docs/she_internship_brochure.pdf

The brochures are uploaded in late summer/early fall. Please contact Dr. Hinman if the most current brochure is not yet available. 

 

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers:
Children:
Adolescents:
Adults: Yes
Family:
Older Adults: Yes
Inpatients:
Outpatients: Yes
LGBTQ+: Yes
Ethnic minorities: Yes
Spanish-speaking: Yes
French-speaking: Yes
Deaf/Hearing-impaired: Yes
Students:
International Students:
Rural: Yes
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:
Group Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Community Intervention:
Consultation/Liaison: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Crisis Intervention: Experience (21% to 30%)
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 :
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology:
Women's Health:
HIV/AIDS:
Eating Disorders:
Sexual Disorders:
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology:
Physical Disabilities:
Learning Disabilities:
Developmental Disabilities: Experience (21% to 30%)
Assessment: Exposure (1% to 20%)
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: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Sexual Abuse: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Substance Use Disorders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Forensics/Corrections: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Sexual Offenders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Geropsychology:
Pediatrics:
School:
Counseling:
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:
Program Development/Evaluation: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision:
Research:
Administration: Experience (21% to 30%)
Integrated health care - primary:
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: https://www.bop.gov/jobs/positions/index.jsp?p=psychology_internships  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:
Number of applicants invited for interviews:
Total number of interns: 2 3 3 3
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs:
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs:
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs:
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs:
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program
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 2024-2025
Academic teaching:
Community mental health center: 0 0 0
Consortium: 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 0 0 0
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 0 0 0
Psychiatric facility: 0 0 0
Correctional facility: 2 3 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0 0 0
School district/system: 0 0 0
Independent practice setting: 0 0 0
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0 0 0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data:
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