APPIC Accredited Pre-Doctoral Psychology Internship Program at Talbert House & Affiliates
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The APPIC accredited Pre-Doctoral Psychology Internship at Talbert House and Centerpoint Health is available to students currently enrolled in a doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology.
Psychology Internship Program Philosophy and Training Goals
The primary goal of the Psychology Internship Program is to train highly competent generalist practitioners capable of providing a range of evidenced-based psychological services to a clinically challenging and diverse patient population. Talbert House and Affiliates strive to offer a rigorous and high quality training experience for future psychologists to that end.
Therefore, the general philosophy of the internship program involves:
- Broad and general preparation for the practice at the entry level.
- Integration of science and practice.
- Outcome measurement of training goals and practice.
The range of rotations ensures interns will experience a wide variety of client clinical presentations such as adult, adolescent, and child mental health programs and chemical dependency programs. The internship also offers a variety of community-based settings including outpatient and residential programs, school-based interventions and community corrections.
SUPERVISION & TRAINING
Interns receive two hours of individual supervision per week. In addition, interns receive an average of six hours per week of training in group supervision, case conferences, group supervision, and didactic seminars on such topics as:
- Evidence Based Treatment Modalities, such as MET, CBT, and DBT
- Structured Interviews and Test Selection with Ethnic Minority Clients
- Funding Sources for Public Behavioral Health
- Corrective Thinking
INTERNSHIP EXPECTATIONS
It is expected that upon completion of the pre-doctoral internship, the intern will have developed the competencies, knowledge, skills, and professionalism that are required for a career in the public behavioral health sector.
Expectations of the intern include:
- A 12-month, 2000 hour commitment
- Interns will maintain a case load of approximately 16-18 outpatient clients per week at their primary rotations as well as participate in experiences at secondary rotations.
CRITERIA
This internship program is for students currently enrolled in a doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology. Candidates must have completed all doctoral program requirements except the dissertation. Talbert House and Affiliates shall participate in the internship match program coordinated by the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC).
HOW TO APPLY
Download a copy of the Pre-Doctoral Psychology Internship Program handbook (PDF*) to learn more on how to apply. The following materials are necessary to apply:
- A letter of intent indicating experience and interest in the public behavioral health sector
- A current curriculum vita
- The AAPI Online
- Graduate Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
SELECTION
Applications will be reviewed by the training director and the selection committee and those who are short-listed will be invited for interviews by December 15.
CONTACT
Questions about this internship can be directed to
Aubrey Coates, Ph.D.
Psychology Internship Program Administrator
Talbert House
2600 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45206
513-751-7747 ext. 214
Contact us via email here.
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