# of Predoctoral internship applicants in current training year: 0

Training Year: 2021 - 2022

Prospective interns submit an application packet to the Clinical Supervisor, Christina Moran, Psy.D. This packet includes a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation, and the CAPIC application. If students are interested in psychological assessment experience, please also include a redacted sample psychological evaluation report with your application and specify the evaluation courses you've completed on your CV. The clinical and administrative supervisor screen all applicants. Applicants who pass the initial screening process are then offered an interview with the Clinical Supervision and Director of Programs (or Mental Health Team Leader).

REQUIRED FOR INTERN APPLICATION:

Additional documents does your program required (if any)

Home Start would prefer that the applicant have some experience with children and/or with trauma and crisis intervention. Qualified candidates without experience with children or trauma, but with experience in other professional areas are considered.

The letter should include the applicant's interest, motivation, and experience involving duties, populations (including diversity), disorders encountered and testing experience. Applicants should convey a commitment to learning, to helping under-served populations, to participating in a diverse agency, and to developing skills in the treatment of trauma. The applicant ideally will include what they hope to achieve from the internship, agency and supervisor. They may include their theoretical orientation.

Candidates must have completed 2-4 years of pre-doctoral coursework. We strongly prefer prior experience in treating children and/or with evidence based best practices. Home Start will consider interns without previous child clients, if they have previous experience with child welfare services, domestic violence, trauma treatment, and/or child maltreatment. Prior testing experience is also preferred. Due to contractual obligations, all applicants must hold a Masters Degree in Psychology or related discipline to apply for this internship.

Child development	Required
psychopathology	Required
multiculturalism	Required
child abuse	Preferred
child therapy	Preferred

Candidates are interviewed by the Clinical Supervisor and the Administrative Supervisor (Program Manager) and will answer a set of standardized questions that include questions about assessment, treatment, ethics, diversity, trauma, and crisis management. Interns candidates are also asked to present a case and respond to two written vignettes.

Home start is looking for applicants with solid character, the ability to work well with peers and other co-workers, knowledge of the dynamics and developmental impact of child abuse (commensurate with the level of training), ability to work with a team and act independently, willingness to do home-based therapy, a desire to learn and a ability to engage in collaborative supervision.

The Home Start internship offers a unique opportunity for training in trauma dynamics, assessment and treatment, including evidence-based best practices of TF-CBT and PCIT. The Clinical Supervisor has provided workshops on child abuse, is an expert in TF-CBT, and has experience in clinical and forensic psychological evaluations. The intern will gain experience with a multicultural and under-served population, interact with professionals in the community (e.g., therapists, psychiatrists, CPS workers, family physicians, school personnel, probation officers, etc.) and learn about community resources for families. Clients will be seen in their natural environments and this is extremely helpful for being strength-based and solution-focused in therapy. Interns will also have the opportunity to attend trainings and conferences on trauma, violence, prevention and other topics. They will have access to our library and resources including books, articles, and videos on psychotherapy.

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

Is your program accredited by the American Psychological Association? No

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

Do you have concerns about the stability of your agency and/or training program? Yes

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