Clinical Psychology Intern: Hands-On Therapy & Assessments

County-of-Los-Angeles; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health seeks a Clinical Psychology Intern to learn and support treatment services within a public health system. Current enrollment in an APA-accredited Doctoral program is required.

The internship includes administering and interpreting psychological tests, developing treatment plans, providing supervised counseling, collecting outcomes data, and participating in research activities.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a doctoral program in Clinical Psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).
• Valid California Class C Driver License or ability to utilize alternative transportation when needed.
• Physical Class II – Light: light physical effort including occasional lifting up to 10 pounds; some bending, stooping or squatting.

Responsibilities

• Interview incoming clients; review medical and psychosocial histories; prepare intake documentation.
• Administer and interpret a range of psychological, cognitive, developmental, aptitude, and vocational tests for diagnosis, treatment, and counseling.
• Develop and maintain written client histories integrating test interpretations and treatment plans.
• Provide supervised psychological counseling and psychotherapy to clients.
• Collect measurable outcomes data on clients receiving treatment and participate in research activities as needed.

Education

Enrollment in APA-accredited Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology

Job description

County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health seeks a Clinical Psychology Intern to learn and support treatment services within a public health system. Current enrollment in an APA-accredited Doctoral program is required.

The internship includes administering and interpreting psychological tests, developing treatment plans, providing supervised counseling, collecting outcomes data, and participating in research activities.