Discovery Counseling Center of the San Ramon Valley

(925) 837-0505

Application Process

# of Predoctoral internship applicants in current training year: 0

Training Year: 0

# of Predoctoral internship applicants in current training year: 0

Please specify your application procedure:

Agency will follow Capic guidelines.

REQUIRED FOR INTERN APPLICATION:

Additional documents does your program required (if any)

Required/Desired Experience (e.g., specific populations, testing, etc):

Children, adolescents, adults.

Letter of intent content (submitted to CAPIC as part of the complete student application to internship):

Describe how applicant's goals and future aspirations would be met by Discovery Counseling Center's training program. Describe how previous experience would make applicant a good candidate.

Please briefly describe the clinical and educational experience necessary to be considered for acceptance into your training program:

Coursework in child development, psychopathology, counseling theories and techniques, group therapy, child assessment and testing. At least 2 years of clinical experience.

Specific Coursework (e.g., Neuropsychology, child Development, etc): Indicate if coursework is required or preferred below:

Child development Preferred
Lifespan development Preferred
Child abuse reporting and assessment Preferred
Child assessment and testing Preferred
Supervision and consultation Preferred

Describe the interview process for your agency (individual or group interview, role playing required, case presentation required, etc):

Applicant will be interviewed by 2 program managers regarding experience, applicant and agency needs. Individual interview. Case presentation may be required.

Describe what you are looking for in an applicant:

Organized, creative, team player, good sense of humor, professional, able to work independently. Strong experience working with children, teens, and adults.

Other information not covered above:

Please briefly note any additional comments about the application process here:

Please upload your agency's supplemental documents, including your Brochure, Training Manual, Certificate of Completion, and CVs of all supervisors, as well as any other supporting documents you may have, such as a Syllabus, or Didactic Schedule, etc.

When you first login, you will see the link to "Manage documents" next to your agency name. Please click on that link, or simply click here, and it will instruct you on how to upload documents from your computer to your agency profile.

These documents will only be seen by CAPIC Administration, not students or other agencies. They are required as important aspects of our Quality Assurance program. Please upload your documents even if you have previously submitted them to CAPIC in another form. We now need them in electronic form as part of your online profile.

Have these files been uploaded? Yes

Please upload the agency's formalized written due process/grievance procedures which includes notice, hearing, and appeal processes for interns.

When you first login, you will see the link to "Manage documents" next to your agency name. Please click on that link, or simply click here, and it will instruct you on how to upload documents from your computer to your agency profile.

These documents will only be seen by CAPIC Administration, not students or other agencies. They are required as important aspects of our Quality Assurance program. Please upload your documents even if you have previously submitted them to CAPIC in another form. We now need them in electronic form as part of your online profile.

Have these files been uploaded? Yes

Is office space available for trainees? Yes

Interns have access to therapy offices for client sessions, and cubicles for doing paperwork. Computer access available.

Is your program accredited by the American Psychological Association? No

If yes, please what is the status of your accreditiation?

Is your training program a current member of the Association of Predoctoral and postdoctoral Internship centers (APPIC)? No

Do you have concerns about the stability of your agency and/or training program? No

If yes, please what is the status of your accreditiation?

Does your agency agree to adhere to the timetables, policies and procedures of the CAPIC application/selection process? Yes
  • County - Contra Costa
  • Contact Person Title - Doctoral Program Coordinator
  • Contact Person - Noah Asch, Psy.D.
  • Dir. of Training Title - Doctoral program coordinator
  • Dir. of Training - Noah Asch, Psy.D.

  • Last Updated - 17 November 2022

  • Number of Applicants Last Year -

  • Participating in CURRENT Match process - Yes

  • CAPIC Member Since - 2021
  • Region - No. Cal
  • Internships Status - Full
  • Statuses approved by CAPIC
    • Half-Time 1 Year - No
    • Half-Time 2 Years - No
    • Full-Time 1 Year - Yes
  • CAPIC Internship Types Available:
    • Half-Time 1 Year - No
    • Half-Time 2 Years - No
    • Full-Time 1 Year - Yes

Primary Location

  • Executive Director - Kathy Chiverton
  • 115-A Town and Country Drive
  • Danville, CA 94526
  • Phone - (925) 837-0505
  • Fax - (925) 837-0505

Training/Clinical Services Offered

  • Assessment
  • Brief
  • Consultation
  • Couple
  • Crisis
  • Family
  • Group
  • Individual
  • Inpatient
  • Long Term
  • Outpatient