Psychologist 1 Psychology Internship

State of Minnesota • Saint Cloud, MN

283d • $62,180 - $91,496

About The Position

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify. The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. The Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) is a residential, sex offense specific treatment program in a modified therapeutic community and secure setting that provides services to over 700 individuals who have been civilly committed for sexual offending. MSOP is a national leader in the industry and is committed to providing services on the leading edge of the comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and management of clients. MSOP has facilities in Moose Lake and St. Peter, MN. MSOP Moose Lake site serves clients in the earlier stages of treatment in a secure setting. MSOP St. Peter site serves clients in the middle stages of treatment and clients with compromised executive functioning in a secure setting. Community Preparation Services site (located in St. Peter) serves clients in the later stages of treatment, emphasizing deinstitutionalization and reintegration to the community in a less restrictive, unlocked setting. Under supervision, Psychology Interns provide psychological services, including psychological evaluations and individual and group psychotherapy, to clients at the Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP). The individuals in this position also conduct research, provide psychological consultation services regarding individual and cultural diversity, differential diagnoses, effective treatment strategies, and other related issues as requested by treatment teams, other disciplines, and MSOP staff. The individual presents information regarding psychological assessment results, client's treatment progress, and other pertinent data to appropriate authorities within the facility as required. The individual will participate on committees addressing performance improvement, program development, and other related topics as requested or assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a doctoral student at a CPA or an APA accredited school.
• Must be matched to the psychology internship through the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC).
• Possess a solid foundation in psychological assessment and therapeutic intervention.
• Completed or be in the process of completing a formal dissertation, and must have successfully defended the dissertation proposal prior to the internship start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological evaluations and individual and group psychotherapy to clients at MSOP.
• Conduct research and provide psychological consultation services regarding individual and cultural diversity.
• Present information regarding psychological assessment results and client's treatment progress to appropriate authorities.
• Participate on committees addressing performance improvement and program development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree