 |
|
|
UAMS Department of Psychiatry Clinical Psychology Internship Program – Training With a Child Emphasis In Collaboration With Arkansas Children’s Hospital 1120 Marshall, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 501-364-5150 (V), 501-364-1592 (F) http://www.uams.edu/psych/psychint.asp
Attention internship applicants for 2008 – 2009:We welcome applications from mature, team-oriented individuals with a strong interest in a child-focused internship. See below for a description of our program.
Also contact us about our postdoctoral positions available in 2008 in both research and clinical areas, both child and adult.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Internship Training Program in Clinical Psychology (Program Code #: 110611) is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association. Our 2000-hour Clinical Psychology internship, sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), emphasizes training in child, adolescent and family services with opportunities for supervision in adult assessment and psychotherapy. The internship is one of the training programs of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the UAMS College of Medicine with four training sites – the Child Study Center at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Programs for Adults and Young Adults within the Department., and STRIVE, a school-based program in North Little Rock.. The internship was first established in 1961 and has been a child and adolescent focused internship since 1979. Psychiatry Residents, Child Psychiatry Fellows, and Social Work Interns are also part of the training programs of the Department. The internship training year is July through June of each year.The general training model for all experiences (clinical practitioner) involves the intern’s experience and development of independent clinical functioning within several settings, including traditional outpatient office clinic, school and community environments. Initially, the intern undergoes an intensive period of orientation, observation and supervision during which the intern works closely with and under the direction of a supervising psychologist. The intern quickly takes an increasingly independent role in clinical services. The nature and structure of supervision is subject to change according to the ability of the intern to function independently. The pace of training is such that within a month or so, the intern is expected to function within the service as a relatively independent clinician, albeit with continued supervision. The structure and schedule of the internship program are such that demands and expectations placed on interns are moderate at the beginning of the training year and increased as the year proceeds. Seminars are scheduled so that early topics are more basic in nature and are aimed at providing interns with general knowledge essential to their major rotation activities. Later seminars are more oriented toward specialized minor rotation activities and to more advanced professional skills and topics. Rotations and Training Opportunities Interns complete year-long rotations within the UAMS Department of Psychiatry in: Outpatient treatment (approximately 16 hours/week): Interns obtain experience providing outpatient mental health services to a broad range of cases drawn from around the state, representing a wide range of pathology and presenting problems among child, adolescent, and adult populations in a general outpatient multidisciplinary setting. Treatment approaches, utilizing individual, group and family therapy (where appropriate, in conjunction with medication treatment by our psychiatrists and residents), include evidence-based parenting training and behavioral and cognitive-behavioral interventions. Among the scientifically based and empirically supported training that is provided, interns will gain experience under faculty supervision in provision of services to children and adolescents presenting with internalizing disorders (for example, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive and depressive disorders) and externalizing disorders (for example, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder and oppositional defiant disorder), as well as a wide range of other types of problems encountered in the child psychiatric population. A specialty clinic focusing on psychological treatment of externalizing disorders allows the intern to work closely with a faculty psychologist in delivering services to this population of children (mostly ages 13 and under, but also including work with adolescents and young adults) and their families. In addition, interns on this rotation also provide outpatient and community-based services for specialty populations under the supervision of faculty with expertise in: · Developmental Disabilities: Interns work closely with a faculty psychologist specializing in behavioral and functional assessment and positive behavioral support with an outpatient population of children/adults with developmental disorders (for example, autism spectrum disorders, mental retardation, and rare genetic syndromes) and behavioral disorders. Assessment (8 hours/week) , consisting of three 4-month rotations that offer training and experience in psychological assessment and evaluation with a broad range of ages and referral issues. The three assessment rotations are: · Children in an outpatient mental health clinic · Adolescents and adults in an outpatient mental health clinic · Assessment of early childhood and of individuals with developmental disorders (for example, autism, Asperger’s, mental retardation) School-based mental health services (8 hours a week): During portions of the 9-month school year, the intern provides consultation and school-based mental health services to students and staff of an area public school. Participation in a summer day treatment program is also possible. Minor rotation options: Interns also may complete minor rotations as part of their training. Specific placement options may vary from year to year but current options for minor rotations include:
Didactic educational opportunities: Training methods also include a substantial didactic component, which consists of a formal seminar series and journal club as well as other educational opportunities (e.g., departmental grand rounds, divisional research conferences). Psychology seminars designed to meet the training needs of the interns in the program feature weekly presentations by training faculty and other psychologists and professionals from the medical school and surrounding community. Other didactic training opportunities are provided by the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Arkansas Children’s Hospital and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. These include case conferences, psychiatry grand rounds, child psychiatry in-services, and others. Interns attend monthly joint seminars and journal club meetings with the Child Psychiatry fellows in our division. We also schedule quarterly joint seminars with the two other APA-approved psychology internships in town (at the local Veteran’s Administration medical center and at the Arkansas State Hospital). Program Availability & Eligibility Requirements The UAMS Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Internship Training Program in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on child training is available to graduate students who are declared candidates for the Ph.D. or Psy.D. degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from graduate programs approved by the American Psychological Association. Applicants must have completed all doctoral requirements except for the clinical internship and the dissertation (significant progress toward completion of the dissertation is strongly encouraged). Our 2000-hour internship begins July 1 and continues through the following June 30. Interns must meet the following criteria for acceptance into our program: ¨ Application from APA approved doctoral program in Clinical Psychology (preferred) or Counseling Psychology ¨ US citizenship ¨ Comprehensive exams passed (if applicable) ¨ Admitted to doctoral candidacy in graduate program ¨ Submission of the standard APPIC internship application form (including program director's endorsement) ¨ Three letters of recommendation ¨ Curriculum vita ¨ Official transcript of graduate work ¨ Prefer completion of dissertation by internship start ¨ Minimum of 1000 clock hours of total practicum experiences ¨ Minimum of 3 years of pre-internship graduate training ¨ Eligibility form for master's level licensure in Psychology in Arkansas*
Post-application requirements:
¨ Personal or phone interview ¨ Successful completion of the intern matching program Post-matching requirements: ¨ Pass criminal background checks by Arkansas State Police and FBI, including fingerprinting ¨ Pass pre-employment drug screen (interns also subject per UAMS policy to random drug screens during internship) ¨ Licensure in Arkansas at the master’s level in psychology In addition to these formal requirements, our training committee prides itself on providing a supportive and responsive training environment. Thus, we seek applicants who are well-trained, competent, and good team players who are able to work cooperatively with others and who contribute to a healthy and supportive work atmosphere. *MASTER’S DEGREE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must have a Master’s degree in hand by the time of application for the internship in order to make early application for licensure at the Master’s level for the practice of Psychology in the state of Arkansas. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements for this level of licensure. Arkansas currently allows limited supervised licensure in psychology at the master’s level (“Psychological Examiner”). We pay or reimburse all associated licensure expenses for interns accepted for our internship to obtain this licensure with the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Psychology. We will assist in this process, which should be undertaken prior to arrival for the internship. The process of applying for licensure is a simple one, and those selected for our internship are given support and guidance in completing this process. By having our interns establish provisional licensure at the master’s level during their internship, we are able to bill for their services in most cases, which helps greatly in maintaining the internship’s financial strength. However, our program strongly emphasizes training over billing or productivity concerns, and interns have no expected level of billing. Many interns have actually found it helpful to go through the licensure process and thus familiarize themselves with the process that they will soon encounter in their professional career. Also, experience with billing requirements will assist the intern in learning the role of insurance, managed care and administrative issues in the clinical delivery of services. Other interns have utilized this opportunity to take the national psychology exam (EPPP) at a time convenient to them, although this is not necessary and trainees may choose to complete their internship without taking the exam if they wish. To certify that you qualify for applying for licensure at the Master's level in Psychology, please complete the Statement of Eligibility form at the end of our brochure (which attests to your completion of a master's degree in Psychology), and return it to us with your application or prior to your interview. Eligibility for licensure as a Psychological Examiner requires the equivalent of two years of full-time graduate study in Psychology, including a Master’s Degree in Psychology from an accredited institution. Note: As part of the application for licensure process, applicants must pass criminal background checks by Arkansas State Police and FBI, including fingerprinting. For detailed rules and regulations regarding requirements for licensure at the master’s level as a Psychological Examiner, see the board’s webpage at: http://www.state.ar.us/abep/Law_&_Regulations_Rules_&_Regulations.htm#5.3 or contact us
DUE DATE FOR ALL APPLICATION MATERIAL IS DECEMBER 1ST
Our Internship’s Program Code # is 110611
The internship site agrees to abide by the APPIC policy that no person at this training facility will solicit, accept or use any ranking-related information from any applicant prior to Uniform Notification Day. We participate in the APPIC Internship Matching Program.
Complete application (Due Dec 1) must include: (Note: components of packet do not have to be sent all at once) 1. Completed APPIC standard application form (including statement from your Director of Clinical Training that you are eligible for Internship), available at: http://www.appic.org/match/5_3_match_application.html 2. Official transcript of all graduate work (can be included in mailed packet) 3. Three letters of recommendation 4. Personal Vita 5. Statement of eligibility for Master’s level licensure in Arkansas (available on last page of this brochure or on our website INTERVIEWS: We contact applicants to schedule a telephone or on-site interview following receipt of all materials. Applicants will be notified by December 15 if they will not be considered for a position. Interviews typically are scheduled in January. STIPEND: Current stipend is approximately $27,000 plus the fringe benefit package. Stipends are determined each year in the University of Arkansas Medical College annual budget.Fringe Benefits
Psychology Interns are considered Medical School House Staff and participate in all fringe benefits allotted to Medical Interns and Residents as set forth by University Hospital and Arkansas Children’s Hospital. These include, but are not limited to, paid professional liability insurance coverage, paid hospitalization insurance policy for the intern, plus benefits at nominal cost for dependents.
STATEMENTSNo eligible person will be excluded from participation or be denied the benefits of this Internship Training Program in Clinical Psychology on the grounds of gender, race, national origin, religion, or sexual orientation.
UAMS clinical staff, including all trainees, are subject to pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process and are also subject to random urine testing for drugs of abuse during their employment. Interns who are matched to our site can complete pre-employment screening upon arrival for the internship year or after matching but prior to arrival in Little Rock. Contact the training director for details.
TRAINING FACULTY AND STAFF:
*We also provide additional training experiences by staff from other disciplines and departments, including psychiatrists, social workers, licensed professional counselors, psychiatric nurses, and others, as well as psychologists from other departments and the community at large.
Our program accepts THREE interns this training year. Early application is suggested. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 1!
The Program Code Number for our Psychology Internship Match is 110611.
For additional information, please contact: UAMS Clinical Psychology Internship UAMS Child Study Center 1120 Marshall Street, #654 Little Rock, AR 72202-3591 tel: 501.364.5150 fax: 501.364.1592 http://www.uams.edu/psych/PsychInt.asp
Our internship training program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association. To contact the APA:
American
Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC
20002-4242
More detailed information about the internship can be found in our Downloadable Information Packet (PDF).
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
