Application Procedures
Eligibility
Candidates must be enrolled in an APA-accredited doctoral program in counseling or clinical psychology. All formal coursework and comprehensive examinations for the doctorate must be completed, including all supervised practicum courses. It is strongly recommended, but not required, that applicants have completed their dissertation proposal by the time of the internship interview, as it is required that the dissertation proposal be defended by the ranking deadline. A complete description of the entrance criteria is provided in the handbook.
Stipend
The internship is for 12 months and carries a stipend of $35,006.00. Health insurance, dental insurance, retirement benefits, sick leave, and vacation time are included in the benefits package.
Start Date
Internship begins on August 1
How to Apply
Applicants for internship must currently be enrolled in an APA-accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology. CPS is an APPIC member agency, participates in the APPIC Match, and agrees to abide by all APPIC policies including that no person at this training facility will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any intern applicant.
All applicants must complete the on-line AAPI to be considered for 51社区's internship program. 51社区 does not require any supplemental materials to be submitted with the AAPI.
A complete application will include:
- Curriculum vitae
- All graduate transcripts
- Cover letter describing how you would be a good fit with the internship program at 51社区's Counseling and Psychological Services. Please be specific about your goals for internship and how our particular program will help you meet these goals
- Three letters of reference, at least two of which are from licensed psychologists who have supervised your clinical work
Questions
For questions or clarifications regarding the internship program or application procedures, contact:
Kimberly Sommers, Psy.D.
Training Director
Counseling and Psychological Services
2 Health Center Drive
Athens, OH 45701
740.593.1616
sommersk@ohio.edu