APPIC

Member Site Information

APPIC Member Number:	2564
Program Type:	Internship
Membership Type:	Full Membership
Site:	Dallas County Juvenile Department
Department:	Dallas Count Juvenile Department
Address:	2600 Lone Star Dr. Dallas, Texas 75212
Country:	United States
Metro Area:	Not Applicable Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA
Distance from Major City:	Dallas
Phone:	214-698-2273x
Fax:
Training Director Email:	leilani.hinton@dallascounty.org
Co-Training Director Email:	leilani.hinton@dallascounty.org
Web Address:	http://dallascounty.org
Brochure Website's Address:	https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/juvenile/clinical-services.php
Primary Agency Type:	Prison or Other Correctional Facility
Additional Agency Types:	Child/Adolescent Psychiatric or Pediatrics Prison or Other Correctional Facility Psychology Department
Member of APPIC since:

Accreditation

APA Accreditation	Accredited on Contingency
CPA Accreditation	Not Accredited

Internship Staff/Faculty Information

Training Director:	Leilani Hinton
Chief Psychologist:	Leilani Hinton
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:	09/08/2025

	Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class:	2
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class:	0

	Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class:	37000
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class:	0

Fringe Benefits:	Comp Time , 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):	Participation in the County retirement system Potential to stay on as an employee for Post-doctoral supervised experience.

Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site	Interns complete court ordered psychological evaluations; individual therapy for detained youth; learn to use DBT for youth at different residential treatment centers; group therapy at residential treatment centers; weekly Didactic Trainings

Does this site have practicum psychology students on site?	Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum Students	Yes
Masters Psychology Practicum Students	Yes
Do Psychology Interns/Postdocs Have the Opportunity to Supervise Practicum Students?	Yes

Is this program fully affiliated with one or more doctoral programs?	Yes

Is this program partially affiliated with one or more doctoral programs?	No

Details of the above affiliations	The DCJD Internship has Affiliation Agreements for Practicum with Southern Methodist University (SMU), the University of North Texas-Denton (UNT), Texas Women's University (TWU), Walden University, East Texas A&M University, and the Chicago School of Professional Psychology (CSPP). All current and future affiliations allow for up to 6 practicum positions.

Internship Application Process

Accepting Applicants:	Yes
Application Due Date:	11/30/2025 11:59 PM EST
Interview notification date:	12/12/2025
Tentative interview date:	01/5/2025, 01/6/2026, 01/7/2026, 01/08/2026, 01/09/2026
Interview process description:	In-person interviews are conducted by a panel of three supervisors, with an estimated length of one hour. There will be opportunity to meet with current interns and members of the Internship Committee in an open house format on-site at the main campus of the juvenile department. Virtual interviews will be conducted using Microsoft Teams with three supervisors, with an estimated length of one hour. There will be opportunity to dialogue with interns virtually.
How to obtain application info:	Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program:	Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs:	Prairie View A & M, Walden University, Texas Women's University (TWU), Northern Arizona University (NAU), Oklahoma City University, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (Washington, D.C.), Pacific University, University of Denver Graduate School of Professional Psychology

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:	Yes
Masters Degree Required:	Yes, by application deadline
Comprehensive Exams Passed:	Yes, by application deadline
Dissertation Proposal Approved:	Yes, by start of internship
Dissertation Defended:	No
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable):	500
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable):	500
Minimum Number of Combined Intervention and Assessment Hours (if applicable):	1000
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	Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited	Not Accepted
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:	n/a
Other Requirements:	www.https://dallascounty.org/departments/juvenile; The website details employment requirements such as criminal and child protective service background checks, drug screen, physical exam.

Program Description

DOCTORAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

For the 2024-2025 training year at Dallas County Juvenile Department (DCJD), two interns will carry out the 12-month internship beginning September 8, 2025. The internship is designed to be carried out over 40 hours per week (actual time may vary due to time needed to administer, score and complete reports or other paperwork, make telephone contacts, case management, attend special meetings and have scheduled supervision). The completion of at least 2,000 total hours is required for the internship program, with at least 25% of the interns’ time spent conducting face-to-face psychological services. In addition, there may be times when you are required to work late to meet court deadlines. The internship precedes the granting of a doctoral degree and is post-practicum/externship.

Interns will function as Dallas County employees during their training. All offers of employment are contingent upon acceptable criminal background checks, child abuse registry checks, physical and drug screening. US citizenship is required, and Texas Identification MUST be obtained at least 30 days prior to start date.

Psychology Interns will begin their training at the Detention Center at the Henry Wade Juvenile Justice building for Orientation to tour the facility and review detention and clinical services policies and procedures. Interns will attend the DCJD training academy that includes training on Handle With Care, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation (ANE), and various other topics. During the initial weeks, each Intern will have the opportunity to observe psychological assessments and crisis screens to learn duties in the presence of a supervisor or other clinician, which is a part of a “checkout” process prior to being allowed to work independently. During the checkout process, the Intern will be provided feedback to assist in developing assessment skills, completing assigned reports, and evaluation skills for crisis screens and safety watch plans. If interested, intern may observe, learn and participate in more advanced forensic assessments such as competencies and certification evaluations. Interns will rotate to residential facilities: The Letot Campus and Medlock. The Letot Campus consists of a residential treatment center for post-adjudicated females and a separate facility that includes a 24-hour emergency shelter, a stabilization unit for community youth, and outpatient therapeutic services. Medlock is a secure facility for post-adjudicated males. During the rotations at residential facilities, Psychology Interns will have a modified schedule of three days at designated residential treatment centers and two days at the Detention Center.

ACCREDITATION DCJD is a member of Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Center (APPIC) and our internship site agrees to abide by APPIC policies. (Member # 2564, Match #256411)

The DCJD Internship had a site visit for accreditation by the American Psychological Association (APA) on 07/18 & 07/19/2024. The CoA granted "accredited on contingency" status as of 07/19/2024.

Each Psychology Intern will be provided didactic training at least two hours per week. The topics chosen are designed to assist with rotations at different facilities and includes topics relevant to the early career Psychologist in general practice. Psychology Interns will have opportunity to participate in all conferences, trainings or seminars hosted by the Juvenile Department (e.g., Annual Conference of Treatment with Juveniles with Sexual Behavior Problems).

Interns will receive a minimum of two hours of scheduled individual supervision and at least two hours of group supervision per week. At least two hours of individual supervision is provided by psychologists licensed in Texas. Other supervision may be provided by other mental health professionals at DCJD (i.e., licensed professional counselor (LPC), licensed psychological associate (LPA), licensed sex offender treatment provider (LSOTP), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), or other professionals with expertise in the area of supervision being delivered. At various times during the training year, interns will meet with and shadow multidisciplinary team partners as part of their consultation experience. Interns will collaborate with these partners as they complete their day-to-day responsibilities while simultaneously gathering information about how mental health providers can support their work and vice-versa.

COVID-19 has presented the need for adaptations to our service and training delivery models. If needed and approved by supervisor(s). Interns may complete duties (including supervision) through the use of Microsoft Teams.

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers:
Children:	Yes
Adolescents:	Yes
Adults:
Family:	Yes
Older Adults:
Inpatients:
Outpatients:	Yes
LGBTQ+:	Yes
Ethnic minorities:	Yes
Spanish-speaking:	Yes
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired:
Students:	Yes
International Students:
Rural:
Urban:	Yes
Low income:	Yes
People without housing:	Yes
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

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

(training opportunities continued)

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

	2021-2022	2022-2023	2023-2024	2024-2025
Number of Completed Applications:	2	2	6	9
Number of applicants invited for interviews:	2	2	5	9
Total number of interns:	2	2	2	2
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs:			1	2
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs:	2	2	1	1
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs:			1	1
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs:
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program		2	1	1
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program	2
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program			1	1
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written	30	25	25	150
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written		50	50	1000+

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	2	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:		https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/juvenile/clinical-services.php

Department : Dallas Count Juvenile Department

Populations

Treatment Modalities

Experience