Psychology Intern - BY INVITATION ONLY

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

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About The Position

This is an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship with BYU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Applicants are by invitation only. Psychology interns provide psychological services to university students under the supervision of qualified professionals to facilitate academic success and balanced personal development. The position provides advanced doctoral students in clinical or counseling psychology with a high-quality, closely supervised training experience while contributing to the CAPS mission.

Interns provide 24 direct clinical hours of psychological services to students and participate in CAPS training activities under the direction of the Training Committee. They make regular use of supervision, including direct observation or video/audio recording of therapy sessions, and receive and consider feedback and constructive criticism. Interns also participate in performance and training-program evaluations and complete an approved group program evaluation project.

Requirements

• Firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Bachelor’s degree and current enrollment in a doctoral program.
• By the beginning of the internship, completion of doctoral coursework and qualifying examinations in counseling or clinical psychology, including at least 400 hours of supervised practical experience.
• Endorsement by the doctoral program confirming readiness for the psychology internship.
• Completed APPIC application.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24 direct clinical hours of psychological services to students.
• Participate in training activities provided by the CAPS training program under the direction of the Training Committee.
• Make effective and regular use of supervision, including direct observation or video/audio recording of therapy sessions, and consider feedback and constructive criticism.
• Participate in evaluations of intern performance by supervisors and the Director of Training, and evaluate the training program.
• Complete an approved intern group program evaluation project.

Benefits

• BYU automatically contributes 8% to the 401(k) at no cost; if the employee contributes 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (rehire employees may qualify for different retirement plans).
• 13 paid holidays, 22 days of paid vacation, and 12 sick days accrued annually.
• Employee assistance program available to the employee and household members.
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members.
• Access to athletic facilities.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Paid parental and maternity leave.
• Wellness Program.
• Free on-campus parking.
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents.
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many BYU events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern