Clinical Psychology Intern

County of Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Clinical Psychology Intern within the Department of Mental Health. The internship is designed to provide training and experience in various aspects of clinical psychology within a public sector setting. Interns will learn about the mission and functions of County institutions and their relationship to the community, as well as the purpose, methods, and functions of the treatment program. The role involves attending educational sessions, participating in staff discussions, interviewing clients, administering and interpreting psychological tests, developing treatment plans, providing supervised counseling, collecting outcome data, and potentially participating in research activities.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a doctoral program in Clinical Psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
• Candidates must provide proof of enrollment in a doctoral program in Clinical Psychology accredited by the American Psychology Association with your application at the time of filing. Proof of enrollment may include but is not limited to: Class schedule showing name of school and student, a bill for the current/upcoming classes, or a transcript (official or unofficial) showing current/upcoming classes.

Nice To Haves

• Past and present mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Learns the mission and functions of County institutions and their relationship to the community.
• Learns the purpose, methods, and related functions of the treatment program.
• Attends seminars, in-service training classes, and lectures to become familiar with various psychological and medical conditions and appropriate treatment services and functions.
• Participates in staff discussions of the applications of psychological principles and techniques and presents case histories.
• Interviews incoming clients, reviews medical and psychosocial histories, and prepares appropriate intake documentation.
• Administers and participates in the interpretation of a range of psychological, cognitive, developmental, aptitude, and vocational-interest tests for purposes of diagnosis, treatment, and providing vocational counseling.
• Participates in the development of psychological treatment plans and develops and maintains written client case histories integrating test interpretations.
• Provides supervised psychological counseling and psychotherapy to clients.
• Collects measurable outcomes data on clients receiving treatment.
• Participates in research-related activities appropriate to the institution as needed.

Benefits

• Rich selection of health care options
• Robust retirement plans
• Flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree