Berkeley Therapy Institute

(510) 841-8484

Application Process

# of Predoctoral internship applicants in current training year: 30

Training Year: 2021 - 2022

# of Predoctoral internship applicants in current training year: 2

Please specify your application procedure:

We follow the CAPIC guidelines for all application procedures and deadlines. Three letters of recommendation are required from people familiar with the applicant's clinical skills. School transcripts do not need to be sent.

REQUIRED FOR INTERN APPLICATION:

Additional documents does your program required (if any)

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

See above.

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

See above.

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

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

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

Individual interview/s. Applicants are occasionally invited back for a second interview. Role playing and formal case presentation are not a part of the interview process.

Describe what you are looking for in an applicant:

� Someone who is open to new learning. � Able to think well on one's feet in new and varied clinical situations. � A person who has the capacity to take initiative.

Other information not covered above:

The two year model is one that offers more depth than the one year. The goal of the second year is to acquire experiences both clinically and in training not necessarily gained in the first year. Examples may include leading a variety of psychotherapy groups and performing psychological assessment. In addition the second year provides an opportunity to work with populations that were otherwise not seen in the first year (i.e., children, adolescents, the elderly, patients with psychotic states, and couples). In addition, didactic seminars and guest speakers cover different topic areas from year to year.

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

Applicants should only contact the Director of Training with questions after all the application materials have been reviewed. Due to the volume of applications received, it may be difficult to respond to all queries about the program. The CAPIC fair is an excellent opportunity to more thoroughly learn about the program. If applicants have additional questions not covered in the materials on our website, please list your specific questions in an email to: drcollins@bti.org. Be sure to indicate in the subject line the purpose of your email. To insure that your questions have been promptly answered, please leave a voicemail with the Director of Training if you have not received a written response. Shee can be reached at 510.841.8484, ext. 1170

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 reserve room space during the orientation period. Additional room space is provided as needed throughout the training year.

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 - Alameda
  • Contact Person Title - Director of Training
  • Contact Person - Chehrzad Shadman, PsyD
  • Dir. of Training Title - Director of Training
  • Dir. of Training - Chehrzad Shadman, PsyD

  • Last Updated - 07 November 2023

  • Number of Applicants Last Year - 30

  • Participating in CURRENT Match process - Yes

  • CAPIC Program ID - I-121
  • CAPIC Member Since - 1991
  • Region - No. Cal
  • Internships Status - Half
  • Statuses approved by CAPIC
    • Half-Time 1 Year - Yes
    • Half-Time 2 Years - Yes
    • Full-Time 1 Year - No
  • CAPIC Internship Types Available:
    • Half-Time 1 Year - Yes
    • Half-Time 2 Years - Yes
    • Full-Time 1 Year - No

Primary Location

  • Executive Director - Joseph Chernick
  • 1749 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
  • Berkeley, CA 94709
  • Phone - (510) 841-8484
  • Fax - (510) 841-8484

Training/Clinical Services Offered

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