Psychological Services Center at Edgewood Family Services

415-525-4294

Application Process

# of Predoctoral internship applicants in current training year: 0

Training Year: 2020 - 2021

# of Predoctoral internship applicants in current training year: 0

Please specify your application procedure:

Applicants need to upload a cover letter along with the following: 1. A completed application form 2. A current Curriculum Vitae 3. Official graduate program transcripts 4. Three letters of recommendation from professionals that are familiar with the interns’ clinical skills (at least one letter must be from a clinical supervisor) 5. One de-identified testing report completed by the applicant

REQUIRED FOR INTERN APPLICATION:

Additional documents does your program required (if any)

Assessment Battery Report

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

Prospective interns must have completed their required coursework, supervised practicum and be in good standing with their psychology training program. Interns from both Ph.D. and Psy.D. programs are encouraged to apply. Additionally, prospective candidates must have: • At least 800 practicum experience hours, including a minimum of 50 hours of assessment experience, in settings appropriate for a doctoral level psychology student. • Completion of practicum experience at two independent sites. It is also preferred that candidates have approval of their dissertation proposal or final research paper by the time of acceptance of an internship.

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

Reasons for applying to the PSC; training goals; relevant training experiences.

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

Currently attending a doctoral graduate program in Clinical Psychology, School Psychology, or Counseling Psychology In good academic standing Successful completion of two or more practicum placements Coursework in child and adolescent development Experience working with children and/or adolescents preferred Experience with psychological assessment

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

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

The intern selection process begins with an evaluation of the candidate’s application packet by the Training Director and the selection committee comprised of licensed psychologists who participate in the training program. Through this process, the selection committee rates each application based upon criteria including: • Information contained in the application packet • The hours and type of direct client service experience • The hours and type of assessment experience • Breadth of experience in treating diverse populations • Breadth of experience in treating populations similar to those served by the PSC • Perceived level of interest in the PSC They are also rated using a system reflective of the program’s goals and values. Candidates who pass the initial evaluation will be invited to an in-person interview with the Training Director and the selection committee. Under special circumstances, a virtual interview may be permitted. All applicants are required to participate in an in-person interview that will take approximately five hours and consists of an informational session with the selection committee, two group interviews (45 minutes each), individual interview with the training director (30 minutes each) and a light lunch, during which applicants will have a chance to speak with a panel of current interns or trainees. An additional rating is assigned to each candidate based upon his/her interview. In accordance with CAPIC guidelines, each prospective intern will be assigned a “rank,” reflective of the average of ratings from the initial evaluation and the interview.

Describe what you are looking for in an applicant:

Good leadership and organizational skills. Curious, collaborative and active learner. Experience and sensitivity working with diverse and multicultural populations. Excellent communication skills. Interest in psychodynamic theory. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply

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 will have a dedicated office

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
Verified Therapist Credentials
  • County - San Francisco
  • Contact Person Title - Training Director
  • Contact Person - Lisa Oefinger, PhD
  • Dir. of Training Title - Training Co-directors
  • Dir. of Training - Molly/Lisa Barnett/Oefinger, PsyD/PhD

  • Last Updated - 21 February 2024

  • Number of Applicants Last Year -

  • Participating in CURRENT Match process - Yes

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

Primary Location

  • Executive Director - Molly Barnett, PsyD, and Lisa Oefinger, PhD
  • 1801 Vicente Street
  • Oakland, CA 94116
  • Phone - 415-525-4294

Training/Clinical Services Offered

  • Assessment
  • Brief
  • Consultation
  • Crisis
  • Family
  • Group
  • Individual
  • Long Term
  • Outpatient
  • Psych. Testing
  • Other