Julia Ann Singer Center / Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services

(310) 836-1223

Application Process

# of Predoctoral internship applicants in current training year: 90

Training Year: 2012 - 2013

# of Predoctoral internship applicants in current training year: 3

Please specify your application procedure:

CAPIC Uniform Application, group interview, individual interview with staff member and current intern.

REQUIRED FOR INTERN APPLICATION:

Additional documents does your program required (if any)

Experience
We require at least one year of clinical experience (or closely related experience) in the field.

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

Desired - experience with children and families

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

Reason for interest in JAS and relevant experience as well as investment in choosing a CAPIC internship site for training

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

Experience working with children preferred, especially with special needs, including social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive challenges as well as any relevant coursework.

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

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

Group and individual interviews with staff membes to include review of applicant's experience and training to date, provisions of information about the internship, and discussion of various clinical scenarios that illustrate and address typical situations of those seen in treatment at JAS.

Describe what you are looking for in an applicant:

Experience working with children preferred but not required; relevant coursework is also preferred; evidence of: legal/ethical responsibilities providing mental health services, skill in case conceptualization, ability to interact with a diverse population of clients; a willingness and openness to learn and grow and stretch their clinical repertoire, flexibility and adaptability to deal/cope with inevitable changes in the field of community mental health, and ability and maturity to meet the demands of the internship

Other information not covered above:

When working with families of 3 or more, typically our interns will be using a co-therapy model. Co-therapists will be peers, second year interns, and staff.

Please briefly note any additional comments about the application process here:

Please request information via email.

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

Intern room for doing paperwork. Offices available for therapy sessions.

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? Yes

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
  • County - Los Angeles
  • Contact Person Title - Outpatient Training Director
  • Contact Person - Natasha Wheeler, Psy.D.
  • Dir. of Training Title - Family Therapy Program Coordinator
  • Dir. of Training - Natasha Wheeler, Psy.D.

  • Last Updated - 02 February 2018

  • Number of Applicants Last Year - 90

  • Participating in CURRENT Match process - Yes

  • CAPIC Program ID - I-281
  • CAPIC Member Since - 2000
  • Region - So. 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 - Nancy Tellerino, LCSW
  • 3200 Motor Avenue
  • Los angeles, CA 90034
  • Phone - (310) 836-1223
  • Fax - (310) 836-1223

Training/Clinical Services Offered

  • Brief
  • Crisis
  • Family
  • Individual
  • Long Term
  • Outpatient
  • Other