Clinical Psychology Intern

***The Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga is a member of the California Psychology Internship Consortium, an APPIC member consortium.  In accordance with APPIC rules, all Internship candidates must utilize the APPI and be registered with the National Matching Service.***

The Clinical Psychology Intern is an individual who is currently enrolled in a doctoral program in clinical psychology at a recognized university or professional school.  The clinical psychology internship provides the final required year of applied clinical service in psychology training.

As an Affiliate Member of the Coalinga State Hospital Psychology Service, the Clinical Psychology Intern adheres to the following: Psychology Service Rules and Regulations; Medical Staff Bylaws; Administrative Directives, and all Coalinga State Hospital policies and procedures.   The Clinical Psychology Intern aspires to the highest standards of the profession through efforts to practice in accordance with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Guidelines, Specialty Guidelines, and Standards for Providers of Psychological Services.  The Clinical Psychology Intern familiarizes herself/himself with, and conforms psychology practices, to the laws and regulations governing the practice of psychology in the state of California.

During the course of training, the Clinical Psychology Intern is expected to develop the skills and expertise required of the journeyman level clinical psychologist, with some specialized skills in the area of forensic psychology and treatment of the severely mentally ill.   The internship is a training program, whereas the Clinical Psychology Intern is not privileged to practice independently within Coalinga State Hospital.  All direct psychological services are provided under the supervision, hospital privileges and professional license of a Staff Psychologist (Health Facility - Clinical).  All written work products, including reports, consultation, and progress notes are counter signed by the licensed psychologist who provided clinical supervision for the that work.