Pre-Doctoral Psychology Intern

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Full-Time Pre-Doctoral Psychology Intern! This role involves developing and consolidating clinical skills in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and case conceptualization. You will administer, score, and interpret standardized tests, provide diagnostic assessments for children, and increase proficiency with evidence-based psychological interventions. The position also includes maintaining an outpatient psychotherapy caseload, working within multidisciplinary treatment and research teams in a university-based medical setting, and participating in research projects. Regular participation in didactic/educational training, supervisory meetings, and practicing in a culturally sensitive manner are key components of this internship. Additionally, you will screen for safety and priority issues and take appropriate action.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree required
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree Preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and consolidate clinical skills in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and case conceptualization.
Administer, score, and interpret appropriate standardized tests and behavior rating scales defined by department protocol and needs of the case.
Provide diagnostic developmental and behavioral assessment of children with a variety of developmental, behavioral and mental health concerns with supervision, as needed and per PA State Board of Psychology.
Increase familiarity and proficiency with evidence-based psychological interventions.
Maintain outpatient psychotherapy caseload employing evidence-based psychological interventions.
Increase effectiveness working as a scientifically trained pediatric psychologist within multidisciplinary treatment and research teams located within a university-based medical setting.
Consult and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams regarding patient care and treatment planning with supervision.
Cooperate in research projects as compatible with clinical schedule and patient needs, with supervision.
Participate in monthly didactic/educational training experiences.
Participate in regular supervisory meetings with direct supervisor to review adherence to program standards.
Practice in a way that recognizes and respects diverse populations.
Screen for the presence of safety and priority issues and takes appropriate action when identified.