About the role#
This 12-month, full-time internship at DSH-Patton provides supervised professional experience in clinical psychology. It serves as the final required year of applied clinical service for doctoral students. You will work in a forensic psychiatric hospital setting, gaining expertise in the treatment of severely mentally ill patients.
What you'll do#
- Provide clinical service as part of your psychology training.
- Follow all hospital rules, Medical Staff Bylaws, and administrative directives.
- Practice according to the American Psychological Association ethical guidelines and standards.
- Conform your work to California state laws governing psychology practice.
- Develop the skills required for a journeyman level clinical psychologist.
- Work under the supervision, hospital privileges, and professional license of a licensed psychologist.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a doctoral program in clinical psychology at a recognized university or professional school.
- Registration with the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC).
- Registration with the National Matching Services for Psychology Internship placement.
Location & details#
- Location: Highland, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $3,845.00 to $5,467.00 per month.
- Requirements: You must pass a drug screening, background investigation, and medical clearance before starting.
About State of California
The State of California operates as a government agency based in Sacramento. It employs over 46,000 people to manage public services across the region. The organization focuses on sectors including public health, education, engineering, and policy. It maintains operations in Sacramento to support its administrative and service functions.
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