Institute for Multicultural Counseling and Education Services (IMCES)

(213) 381-1250

Predoctoral Psychology Internship

Half Time (20-24 hrs/wk):

(750 hrs completed in no less than 9 mo, accruing < 24 hrs/wk)

# Unfunded # Funded Hrs/Week Hrs/Year
0 0 0 0

Full Time (35-40 hrs/wk):

(750 hrs completed in no less than 9 mo, accruing < 24 hrs/wk)

# Unfunded # Funded Hrs/Week Hrs/Year
N/A 2 40 1920

Total Intern FTE (FT # + half of HT #): 2

Half-Time (20-24 hrs/wk) Stipend/Year: $0.00

Full-Time (35-40 hrs/wk) Stipend/Year: $63,000.00 including incen

Start Date:

Month Day Year
08 05 2024

End Date:

Month Day Year
07 31 2025

Ranking Identification Number (select the option below that best describes your program):

Single rank order list:

Program Name:

Program ID Type # of Interns
I-183 FT 3

Required Days/times interns must be present in agency:

Monday through Friday, flexible schedule by arranged appointment

Percentage of hours/week providing face-to-face services: 50

Details and requirements of funding and benefits:

Interns receive a $ $63,000 Annual Stipend, which includes travel expenses and cultural incentives. *Definition of Incentive: IMCES recognizes the significant value of diversity and practices the principle of inclusion by offering an incentive for doctoral interns who, in addition to meeting the baseline academic and competency requirements, have any of the following qualifications: — linguistic skills — cultural expertise — a demonstrated commitment to working with a historically oppressed or underserved community (e.g., LGBTQ, African American, Homeless). IMCES also offers health benefits and paid time off.

Do all interns receive the same stipend?: Yes

If No, please describe the variation in stipend amounts and the reasons for them:

Weeks of vacation per year: 4

Fringe Benefits:

Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, Health Insurance, InService Training, Professional Development Leave, Library, CE Tuition, Research Time

Locations where predoctoral interns perform services:

Service Locations: At agency/dept/address on record and at following locations

Site Name(s) Site Address(es)
Wilshire 3580 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2000, Los Angeles, CA 9110
Glendale 121 W. Lexington Drive, Suite 300, Glendale CA 91203

For each training location, is there always a licensed mental health professional on site? If no, please explain in the area provided: Yes

Other Psychology Training Positions:

Number Hours/Week
Postdoctoral Training 2 40
Practicum 1 16

Practicum Training:

Indicate the number of psychology practicum trainees and hours per week the program accepts for each level:

Number Hours/Week
First-Year Doctoral Students 0 0
Second-Year Doctoral Students 0 0
Third-Year Doctoral Students
Other advanced mental health trainees (MFT, MSW, etc.) position #
  • County - Los Angeles
  • Contact Person Title - Director of Training
  • Contact Person - Tara Pir, PhD
  • Dir. of Training Title - Clinical Director & CEO
  • Dir. of Training - Tara Pir, PhD

  • Last Updated - 29 November 2023

  • Number of Applicants Last Year - 42

  • Participating in CURRENT Match process - Yes

  • CAPIC Program ID - I-183
  • CAPIC Member Since - 2008
  • Region - So. Cal
  • Internships Status - Full
  • Statuses approved by CAPIC
    • Half-Time 1 Year - No
    • Half-Time 2 Years - No
    • Full-Time 1 Year - Yes
  • CAPIC Internship Types Available:
    • Half-Time 1 Year - No
    • Half-Time 2 Years - No
    • Full-Time 1 Year - Yes

Primary Location

  • Executive Director - Dr. Tara Pir
  • 3580 Wilshire Blvd Suite 2000
  • Los angeles, CA 90010
  • Phone - (213) 381-1250
  • Fax - 213-383-4803

Secondary Location

  • 121 W Lexington Dr #300, Glendale, CA 91203
  • Glendale 91203
  • Phone - 818 240-4311
  • Fax - 818 480-3316

Training/Clinical Services Offered

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