About the role#
This position is a 12-month limited term internship at DSH-Metropolitan in Norwalk, California. It is designed to provide supervised professional experience in clinical psychology. As an intern, you will complete your final year of applied clinical training. You will work under the supervision of licensed psychologists and will not practice independently.
What you'll do#
- Provide clinical psychological services under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.
- Prepare reports, consultations, and progress notes for counter signature by your supervisor.
- Develop expertise in forensic psychology and the treatment of the severely mentally ill.
- Follow all hospital policies, medical staff bylaws, and administrative directives.
- Practice according to the American Psychological Association ethical guidelines and standards.
- Work various shifts and schedules across different settings within the hospital, which may include overtime or floating to other locations based on operational needs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a doctoral program in clinical psychology at a recognized university or professional school.
- Registration as a participant with the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC).
- Registration with the National Matching Services for Psychology Internship placement.
- Ability to pass a drug screening, background investigation, and medical clearance.
- Ability to meet all education and experience requirements for the classification.
Location & details#
- This role is located on-site in Norwalk, California.
- This is a full-time, paid position.
- The internship term is 12 months with a rolling deadline.
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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