PSC adheres to a Practitioner-Scholar model of internship training. PSC includes two full-time and two half-time positions over an 11-month period. This one-year training program utilizes evidence-based assessment and intervention protocols and provides interns with a broad range of experiences. The internship increases in depth and complexity as the program year progresses, supporting interns to attain the competencies that are foundational to professional development and in working as an independent psychologist. The program is designed to develop professional psychologists who provide the highest quality care, and who are life-long learners capable of engaging in ongoing education, scientific inquiry and scholarly endeavors. LEARNING GOALS FOR TRAINING YEAR PSC is dedicated to the following training goals: 1. To develop proficiency in individual and group psychotherapy. 2. To develop proficiency in crisis intervention and management. 3. To develop proficiency in the application of psychodynamic theory and trauma-informed care. 4. To develop proficiency in the application apply knowledge based on various theoretical orientations and a range of evidence-informed and evidence-based psychological interventions. 5. To develop proficiency to accurately select, administer, score, and interpret multiple psychological assessment tools to synthesize assessment findings into well-integrated reports; to be able to use assessment findings in the diagnosis and treatment of clients; and who have an understanding of collaborative therapeutic approaches to feedback. 6. To develop proficiency in integration of research and theory in clinical practice. 7. To develop proficiency in recognizing the importance of diversity and individual differences, and awareness of the effects of their own cultural and ethnic backgrounds in clinical practice. 8. To develop proficient knowledge and use ethical principles as a guide for professional practice, research, self-evaluation and professional growth. 9. To develop knowledge about one or more models of supervision and consultation and who, in their professional work, are able to make use of and to provide supervision and consultation to different constituencies, e.g., professionals, paraprofessionals, clients. 10. To develop proficiency in effectively leading a team, utilizing organization, guidance, administration, mentorship, and support. 11. To develop an awareness of personal and professional strengths and limitations with a commitment to respect and collaborate with others; an openness to new ideas; and a dedication to life-long learning. Over the course of the year, full-time interns will accrue 1500-2000 hours, while half-time interns will accrue 750-1000 hours.

Our one-year internship training program covers a wide range of competencies in which the demonstration of competence is at a higher level than that of practicum trainees: individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, consultation, crisis intervention, and psychological assessment with report writing. Our interns hold a leadership position in our organization and mentor our practicum trainees.

Team Lead Responsibilities Individual Therapy Family Therapy Group Therapy Assessment

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