# of Predoctoral internship applicants in current training year: 6

Training Year: 2021 - 2022

SPS follows all CAPIC deadlines and procedures. We take submission of a completed application through the official deadline; applications should be submitted to the Training Director, Dr. Bert Epstein. An application must include: 1. A letter of intent, including specifying interest in 1 or 2-year internship, and then either the 24 hour/week and 12 mo/year option, or the 20 hour/week and 10/mo year option. 2. A completed CAPIC Uniform Application with essays 3. 3 signed letters of recommendation All applicants will be notified of received applications. Applicants are notified as per the CAPIC process if they will not be considered. Applications are reviewed and interviews are begun as soon as is possible, conducted via Zoom with Dr. Epstein and one of our staff. Interviews consist of the applicant highlighting experience, strengths and limitations, desires and goals for participation in SPS, a role play, and discussion of the requirements of the program and any questions remaining. Notifications are made per the CAPIC procedure.

REQUIRED FOR INTERN APPLICATION:

Additional documents does your program required (if any)

SPS is both a clinical placement and a training community. Interns must have adequate training and experience to support clinical work in a busy site working with a diverse adult population. SPS prefers interns who have had at least one year of direct clinical service experience, who are versed in diagnosis, assessment, case formulation and treatment planning. However, the personal maturity, psychological mindedness, respect for individual and cultural differences, and life experience of an intern are all qualities that carry substantial weight in our review process.

We would like an applicant's letter of intent to introduce themselves, to detail their interest in the SPS Training Program, as well what they hope to gain from participating in our Training Program, outlining their interest in the site and reasons why it would be a positive match. Please specify interest in 1 or 2-year internship, and then either the 24 hour/week and 12 mo/year option or the 20 hour/week and 10/mo year option.

Applicants should have adequate training and experience to support clinical work in a busy site working with a diverse adult population. Familiarity with DSM diagnoses and standard of care documentation is expected, as well as the curiosity and openness to further facility with these areas through training. Familiarity with one or morel theoretical orientations and an openness to integrative training is a must. A good sense of humor is also a plus!

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The intern applicant is interviewed by the Training Director, Dr. Bert Epstein, PsyD., in addition to another current staff or trainee. Interviews consist of the applicant highlighting experience, strengths and limitations, desires and goals for participation in SPS, a role play, and discussion of the requirements of the program, and any questions remaining.

We seek to create a safe setting where interns will learn deeply about themselves, as they develop the skills and craft to be a clinician. SPS is an exciting and demanding site, and interns are given both a lot of respect and a lot of responsibility. SPS seeks competent, motivated, thoughtful, curious, and eager applicants, who are interested in and committed to fully participating in an engaging, challenging and open training program to help create an enriching and positive learning environment. Bilingual and bicultural abilities are also highly desirable. Finally, we have a large training cohort each year, and we look for those who work well and enjoy others.

Currently, we are providing a mix of in-person and remote services. Also, please note that stipends have increased to $8000/year (with additional funding if a student elects to work in the summer.) Also, we recently moved to a new, integrated facility. With new funding we are hiring more licensed staff, health promotion staff, basic needs social workers, self-help programs, and more. It will be an exciting year! Hours and days are flexible, but typically a commitment of 20-24 hours each week is required, the first of which is a 9-4pm Orientation week mid-August. The program follows an academic calendar with school holidays observed, including seven weeks in which the college is on vacation. A full 10-12 month commitment is required; individual vacations must coincide with the school vacations. We recognize the work we do is serious, and we approach work in this fashion. Mindful of good self-care, we look for opportunities to balance the seriousness with fun.

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? No

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