About the role#
The Psychometry Internship at the Pine Rest Psychological Consultation Center provides undergraduate students with hands-on experience in a clinical environment. You will work alongside Psychologists and support staff to evaluate individuals across the lifespan. This is an unpaid, on-site field experience designed to build practical skills in testing and assessment for those planning future careers in psychology.
What you'll do#
- Administer and score standardized psychological assessments.
- Evaluate and assist individuals with suspected ADHD or ASD.
- Observe Psychologists during clinical consultations and assessments.
- Gain direct insight into psychological measurement and evaluation.
What you'll need#
- Junior or Senior standing as an undergraduate psychology student.
- Completed coursework in Introductory Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Statistics, and Research Methods.
- Preferred, but not required, coursework in Psychological Testing, Psychological Consultation, and Personality.
Location & details#
- Location: Byron Center, Michigan.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Commitment: 12 hours per week for 15 weeks, totaling 180 hours.
- Schedule: Shifts occur Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. You may complete your hours as one full-day and one half-day shift, or three half-day shifts per week.
- Status: This is an unpaid, part-time, on-site internship.
About Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services operates as a non-profit behavioral health system based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1910, the organization provides a full continuum of care including inpatient, outpatient, and residential services. It maintains a network of offices throughout Michigan and employs over 1,600 people. The system also hosts various educational programs such as psychiatry residencies and psychology internships.
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