Pre Doctoral Trainee

Alvarado Parkway Institute • La Mesa, CA

48d

About The Position

As a Pre-Doctoral Trainee, you will be providing group and individual services to patients hospitalized at API and in 4 outpatient programs. You will administer psychological testing and write comprehensive psychological assessments. Additionally, you will conduct danger to self or danger to other assessments, addictive disorders assessments and behavior plans when appropriate. You are assigned to a rotating pod. The pods rotate to all 4 outpatient programs and a testing rotation. You will be provided with individual supervision, didactic training, and group supervision weekly. This is an unpaid position that requires approval prior to completion of this application. Please contact Dr Morrison at 619 667-6058.

Requirements

• A MA degree in Counseling, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• You must be enrolled in a PhD or PsyD program.
• Must be enrolled in a practicum class through your respective University at the same time you are accruing trainee hours for graduation.
• Friday mornings are required from 7-11 AM.
• Background/Reference Check & Licensure/Certification Completion of a satisfactory background and reference checks.
• Employee signed employment non-compete/confidentiality agreement.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.
• Individuals whose position may require licensure, registration or certification must maintain such as current and valid. It is the employee's responsibility to send updated copies to Human Resources before the expiration date. It is the employee's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes or proposed changes in status to licensure, registration, or certification. Failure to do so could result in employee suspension.
• Covid-19 and Flu Vaccinations; Medical Provide a copy of COVID-19 Vaccination OR have Exemption Request (Deferred Pregnancy, Medical, or Religious) approved by the API HR Director; and those who have an approved Exemption must undergo weekly COVID-19 testing and observe all other infection control requirements, including face coverings. Annual Flu vaccination is required as a condition of hire and ongoing employment. Only those who are allergic to the vaccine or meet contraindications as indicated on the current CDC Vaccine Information Statement shall be exempt from this condition of hire and ongoing employment but are required to wear a mask while inside an APIU owned or operated building or vehicle during influenza season, Employees must provide physician documentation to support any reported allergy or contraindication. Flu season typically runs between November and March.
• Pass drug and alcohol test
• Clear TB skin test or Chest X-Ray at East County Urgent Care
• Complete a satisfactory physical examination at East County Urgent Care designed solely to determine your ability to perform the duties of the position being offered.

Responsibilities

• Providing group and individual services to patients hospitalized at API and in 4 outpatient programs
• Administer psychological testing
• Write comprehensive psychological assessments
• Conduct danger to self or danger to other assessments
• Conduct addictive disorders assessments
• Create behavior plans when appropriate

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees