# of Predoctoral internship applicants in current training year: 42

Training Year: 2021 - 2022

Applicant needs to submit (online) all the appropriate CAPIC applications: -CAPIC Uniform Application (CUA) Form -CERF with verification minimum of 250 interventions hours and minimum of 250 assessment hours (assessment hours include clinical intake assessments, not soley psychodiagnostic assessment hours) plus: -3 recommendation letters from Supervisors or individuals familiar with applicant's clinical work. -Separate of the CUA and CERF, a letter from applicant's Director of Clinical Training indicating the applicant meets qualifications to apply to apply for IMCES' doctoral internship program. -CV -Graduate school transcripts -A letter of intent -To be considered for the incentive as listed, applicants must clearly indicate their linguistic skill or expertise in their letter of intent (to be verified by IMCES Admission Committee). After a review of supplied documentation, if approved, an interview may be scheduled. After applications are received, those who are selected for interviews are requested to send a portrait photo with your name at the bottom of the photograph (as it would appear in a legal ID). The photograph is requested in order to protect confidentiality, safety, and security.

REQUIRED FOR INTERN APPLICATION:

Additional documents does your program required (if any)

Those who are interested and committed to work with and learn about community mental health model of service delivery and have some experience both in assessment and intervention with the target population including the spectrum ranging from prevention and early intervention to chronic and severely mental illness challenges. Have interest in developing leadership and supervision skills and demonstrate a long-term commitment to professional development beyond doctoral clinical training in the discipline of psychology. Have the ability to manage highly stressful situations, as stress is inherent in working with clients with health or complex and varying degrees of mental health challenges.

Letter of intent/essay indicating goodness of fit between self interest, personal/professional goals and the IMCES mission and philosophy of training program. The essay must reflect on the following: - any personal lived experience - professional lived experience - advocacy project experiences - a statement regarding meeting the minimum requirements of 250 clinical assessment hours (not psychodiagnostic testing) and 250 clinical intervention hours

All applicants must have the following qualifications: Have a strong interest in and commitment to the community mental health training model and working with underserved populations Citizenship (Permanent Resident, International Students with approved Work Visa or Student Visa) No felony conviction within the past six years Must be able to pass a Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI background check Have some experience in community mental health settings and/or with culturally diverse populations Have the ability to manage highly stressful situations, as stress is inherent in working with clients with health or complex and varying degrees of mental health challenges Have an interest in developing leadership, administrative, and supervisory skills Be willing to acquire skills in developing and utilizing outcome measures to evaluate treatment effectiveness Have an ability to be flexible and adaptable to change with a commitment to self-evaluation and being a reflective practitioner Must have advanced to candidacy status (dissertation either completed or proposal approved) for pre-doctoral intern in Psychology major Have a valid drivers license in the United States Have personal vehicle and valid insurance Must have a 3 years clean driving record (e.g., no record of a DUI) All applicants must commit to a maximum of 40 hour per week including 5 hours per week of self care (flexible schedule to be proactively responsive to self, client and agency needs) and be compliant with clinical training requirements. Intern must not have outside work or other commitments that would compete with the nature of the training and its full-time engagement. Doctoral Interns responsibilities throughout the training process include diverse assignments and activities in relation to the scope and depth of competencies development. Must have strong organizational and time management skills with flexible and "can do" attitude.

Evidence Based Practices	Preferred
Laws and Ethics	Required
Research Methodology	Required
Cultural Competency	Required
Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis	Required

Interviews are in-person group interviews. No FaceTime or telephone interviews are conducted. Interview includes two domains: (1) an orientation and information session by current interns. Current interns will share their lived experience of the clinical training program, answer questions and provide objective view of the clinical training program; (2) Applicants would enter into a group interview conducted by members of faculty. The interview is structured to assess the goodness of fit between candidate self-interest and choice and organization training goals and investment in our profession. Unlike the traditional clinical interview, this is mostly focused on applicant’s self-knowledge, skills, interest, and commitment to the continuation of our discipline.

Enthusiasm for working with a diverse population; appreciation of the need for multicultural sensitivity and awareness; commitment to results oriented treatment, outcome based reports, and an openness to constructive feedback. Applicant must know that the internship includes an academic process, which requires the completion of various educational assignments, including but not limited to, reading assignments, attending classes, case presentation in a group setting. Interns must recognize that clinical training is a learning opportunity with a proper relevant stipend as economic support for the duration of one year. Training includes didactic seminars and direct practice with clients under supervision. Interns must have strong organizational and time management skills with flexible and “can do” attitudes. Individuals who are committed to being lifelong learners and reflective practitioners with interest in working with multicultural target populations with health and mental health challenges from underserved communities demonstrated interest in creative thinking and critical analysis. Individuals who are invested in ongoing self-assessment and self-improvement with a growth mindset to benefit from supportive, collegial, collaborative learning environments.

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? Yes

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

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?