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Pre-Doctoral Psychology Internship Program
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The 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.

The program follows a practitioner-scholar model with a primary goal of training highly competent generalists capable of providing a range of evidenced-based psychological services to a clinically challenging and diverse client population.

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 seven hours per week of training in group supervision, case conferences, and didactic seminars on such topics as:

  • Evidence Based Treatment Modalities, such as MET and CBT
  • Psychodiagnostic assessment
  • Milieu management
  • Quality Improvement and Risk Management

INTERNSHIP EXPECTATIONS

It is expected that upon completion of the predoctoral 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 commitment
  • Interns will maintain a case load of approximately 14-16 clients per week

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.

HOW TO APPLY

Download a copy of the Pre-Doctoral Psychology Internship Program handbook (PDF*) to learn more on how to apply. Tthe following materials are necessary to apply (electronic versions preferred):

  1. A letter of intent indicating experience and interest in the public behavioral health sector
  2. A current curriculum vita
  3. An electronic version of the AAPI from the AAPI Online service of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) application.
  4. Essays 1-4 (if not included in the electronic APPI)
  5. Graduate Transcripts (if not included in the electronic APPI)
  6. 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.

CONTACT

Questions about this internship can be directed to
Michelle Maegly, Psy.D.
Psychology Internship Program Administrator
Talbert House
2600 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45206
513-751-7747 ext. 214
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