Internship Training Program

Objectives & Competencies

The Internship utilizes a competency-based approach to training that promotes the development of knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes expected of entry-level health service psychologists.

Interns are evaluated across the following competency domains:

  • Ethical and Legal Standards
  • Individual and Cultural Diversity
  • Professional Values, Attitudes, and Behaviors
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Assessment
  • Intervention
  • Supervision
  • Consultation and Interprofessional Skills

  • Research

In addition, the program emphasizes specialized competencies in:

  • Integrated primary care
  • Interprofessional teamwork
  • Behavioral medicine
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Population health
  • Chronic disease management
  • Rural and underserved health
  • Medical education and teaching

Clinical Rotations

The Internship provides extensive experience in integrated primary care while maintaining training in traditional mental health and psychological assessment.

Interns spend time in both:

Integrated Primary Care

Training experiences may include:

  • Family Medicine
  • Pediatrics
  • Women's Health
  • Internal Medicine
  • Collaborative Care
  • Behavioral Health Consultation

Traditional Mental Health and Assessment

Training experiences include:

  • Outpatient mental health services
  • Comprehensive psychological assessment
  • Diagnostic interviewing
  • Integrated report writing

Time allocated to these settings reflects participation in the training environment and not exclusively face-to-face clinical services. Interns also engage in consultation, supervision, care coordination, quality improvement activities, documentation, and professional development activities while assigned to these rotations. 

Program Activities

Interns participate in a variety of educational and clinical experiences, including:

  • Weekly didactic seminars
  • Comprehensive psychological assessments
  • Individual and group supervision
  • Case presentations
  • Community outreach activities
  • Journal clubs
  • Ethics and professional development seminars
  • Quality improvement and systems-based learning activities
  • Teaching and mentoring opportunities
  • Optional research experiences 

Supervision

Supervision is a central component of the Internship experience.

Interns receive:

  • A minimum of two hours of individual supervision per week
  • One hour of group supervision per week
  • Additional real-time supervision and consultation within clinical settings
  • Supervision from licensed psychologists with expertise in integrated care, assessment, pediatric psychology, behavioral medicine, and trauma-informed care 

Faculty maintain an open-door supervision philosophy and provide ongoing mentorship to support professional growth, clinical skill development, and preparation for independent practice.