Institute of Clinical and Professional Training and Research

(800) 338-3738

Devereux National

  • ASCEND Program
  • April awareness
  • Inspirational messages of Hope banner

Tweet Share on LinkedIn Send email Print

Quick Facts

Applicant Qualifications

  • Minimum of 400 hours (approximately 100 assessment and 300 intervention) of supervised practicum experience in the applied practice of professional psychology. This may include anticipated hours at the time of application submission.
  • Comprehensive examinations completed prior to the start of the internship

Internship Completion Requirements

  • Proficiency of an “entry-level professional” in the major functional roles of a professional psychologist based on quarterly evaluations measuring the attainment of core competencies
  • Successful completion and presentation of a clinical outcome or research study
  • Successful presentation of clinical case to the training faculty and fellow interns
  • Attendance and participation in all seminar series
  • Completion of at least 2,000 hours of supervised training.

Supervision

  • The primary supervisor is a licensed doctoral-level psychologist and provides a minimum of two hours of supervision weekly.
  • Interns also receive a minimum of two additional hours of supervision each week from supplemental supervisors.
  • Additional group supervision may be available at some sites.

Profession-wide Competencies

  • Assessment
  • Intervention
  • Consultation/and Interprofessional/Interdisicplinary Skills Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Applied research/ program evaluation
  • Individual and Cultural diversity
  • Supervision
  • Professional Values and Attitudes
  • Ethical and Legal Standards

Didactics

  • Occurs bi-weekly (on Fridays)
  • Includes seminars on Treatment Methods, Special Topics and Professional Issues

Annual Stipend and Benefits

  • Stipend of $32,000
  • Medical insurance and prescription drug plan for intern and qualified dependents
  • 19 vacation days/ holidays
  • Eight paid sick days
  • Four university contact/interview days 

Training Tracks

Candidates can apply to up to two training tracks.