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Psychology Internship I

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University of Utah Health

26d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Salt Lake City

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  • You must be in a Psy.D. or Ph.D. program with 3 years completed, 400 hours of practicum, and certain licenses. Experience in therapy and assessments is preferred. RQI eCredential needed within 30 days.
  • You will attend treatment rounds, administer psychological assessments, provide therapy, maintain patient records, adhere to ethical standards, and participate in case conferences and seminars.

Requirements

  • Active candidacy in a Psy.D. or Ph.D. program emphasizing counseling, clinical, or school psychology.
  • Completion of three years of graduate school.
  • 400 hours of practicum experience.
  • Internship authorization and coursework verification.
  • Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
  • Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
  • Preferred hospital-based psychological practices.
  • Experience with individual, family, and group psychotherapy; and a variety of assessment experiences including intellectual, neuropsychological, and affective/behavioral assessment.

Responsibilities

  • Attends rounds with the multidisciplinary treatment team and reviews patient treatment and progress.
  • Administers varied psychological assessments.
  • Provides direct service delivery in individual and/or family therapy, and group psychotherapy.
  • Participates in didactic seminars, weekly supervision, and individual evaluations during each rotation.
  • Maintains medical records and current charting on assigned patients, and complies with quality assurance standards related to this documentation.
  • Informs supervisor of therapeutic interventions and assessments taken with each patient.
  • Complies with the ethical principles of psychologists published by the American Psychological Association, with the Utah State Psychologists Licensing Act, and with all psychology staff policies and procedures at the University of Utah.
  • Develops, presents and evaluates a formal series of intern case conferences.
  • May participate in an organization for psychology interns.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Psychology Internship I position?

The internship position is twelve months in duration.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Psychology Intern?

The intern is responsible for providing psychological evaluations and consultations, individual and group therapy, attending multidisciplinary treatment rounds, administering psychological assessments, and maintaining medical records.

Is the Psychology Internship I position full-time or part-time?

The position is full-time.

What qualifications are required to apply for this internship?

Applicants must be actively enrolled in a Psy.D. or Ph.D. program emphasizing counseling, clinical, or school psychology, have completed three years of graduate school, and possess 400 hours of practicum experience.

Are there any preferred qualifications for applicants?

Preferred qualifications include hospital-based psychological practices and experience with individual, family, and group therapy, as well as various assessment experiences.

How many hours of practicum experience are necessary before applying?

A minimum of 400 hours of practicum experience is required.

Is there a specific license required for this position?

Yes, a current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system is required, to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

What is the work schedule for the Psychology Internship I?

The work schedule is Monday to Friday during the day.

Is the position located on-site or is remote work an option?

The position is on-site at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute in Salt Lake City, UT.

Is there an emphasis on diversity in hiring for this position?

Yes, the University of Utah Health values diversity and encourages applications from historically underrepresented groups.

What kind of physical requirements are expected in this role?

The role may involve intermediate work that could exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects while providing patient care.

Will interns receive supervision during their internship?

Yes, interns will participate in weekly supervision and individual evaluations during each rotation.

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University of Utah Health is the Intermountain West’s only academic health care system, combining excellence in patient care, the latest in medical research, and teaching to provide leading-edge medicine in a caring and personal setting. The system provides care for Utahns and residents of five surrounding states in a referral area encompassing more than 10 percent of the continental United States.