The Psychology intern will provide individual and group therapy to clients in various departments of Behavioral Medicine programs, including inpatient psychiatry, residential rehabilitation/Detox, Med/Psych, and other programs assigned. The Intern will complete psychological testing and psychological evaluations (Comprehensive Biopsychosocial evaluations and/or intake assessments). Duties will also include consultation with other professional and paraprofessional staff, participants in treatment planning, team meetings, case conferences, and seminars. The Intern will learn and complete all required clinical and administrative documentation related to services provided and provide such documentation in a timely fashion. Other duties related to training in clinical psychology and practice and the department's needs may be assigned as deemed appropriate and necessary by the director and/or assigned supervising psychologist.

Sequential and Developmental

The program structure of the clinical training program is sequential and developmental, including differences in the intensity of training, roles, and responsibilities across training years (practicum vs internship vs residency), as well as developmental changes across the internship training year. In addition, some aspects of the training experiences are tailored to each intern's skill level, interests, career goals, and development across the training year. The sequential, developmental changes across the internship training year are evident across each stage or quarter of the training year.

Engagement

Through the hospital and department orientations, didactics, case conferences, and supervision, Interns learn about roles and expectations; the program, setting, population, staff, treatment team, and norms; nuances of engaging participants with SMI and addictions; and coordination of care across disciplines and programs.

Professional Development

In the 3rd quarter, Interns develop more advanced clinical skills, deepen their understanding of relationships and processes, learn and participate in psychotherapy process and outcome research, and become more comfortable and adept at testing case conceptualization and test interpretation. They also engage in professional development, including applying for post-doctoral positions, developing self-study routines, and providing training, mentoring, and/or supervision.

Immersion

Interns begin to understand more fully the aspects of care unique to this setting and population, and by the end of this quarter, Interns typically have a full caseload, are participating fully on treatment teams, moving into more leadership roles on the teams, and engaging regularly in interdisciplinary collaboration with counselors from other programs. They also learn about standards and regulations in public mental health and participate in performance improvement projects and preparations for inspections.

Transition

The final quarter is characterized by refining of skills and training goals, preparation for post-doctoral training and licensure, and transition of care of program participants. Didactics and case conferences address professional development, termination, and clinical and administrative aspects of the transition of care. Interns offer a teaching case conference to hospital staff, provide mentoring to other clinical staff, and identify ways they may leave a legacy of program improvement.

Qualifications/Requirements

Completion of all required coursework in a Doctorial psychological program accredited by the American Psychological Association. Must meet all requirements as set forth by APPIC to qualify for a pre-doctorial internship. At least one year of experience providing psychology-related services in a practicum and/or internship setting.

1. 2000 hours of clinical training logged by Interns in the format provided by the Training Director and signed by the Supervisor.
2. Development of sequential training goals at the start of the year, and satisfactory evaluations of competencies and updated individual training goals provided and reviewed four times a year, with a minimum rating of "4" expected on each item of the evaluation at the completion of the internship.
3. A minimum of 25% of hours will be Direct Face-to-Face Service with clinical activities including treatment, assessment, and psychological testing (including a minimum of 3 comprehensive batteries and comprehensive integrative reports).
4. Two hours per week of individual supervision by a Doctoral Level Licensed Psychologist who meets supervision standards required by the Pennsylvania Board of Examiners in Psychology, and a minimum of 4 hours of total supervision by a Doctoral Level Licensed Psychologist, with the observation of clinical work during each quarter and Secondary Supervision by another Licensed Psychologist.
5. Participation in at least 90% of didactic training activities.
6. Participation in ongoing professional socialization and peer support activities with the intern-resident cohort and the hospital staff.