Undergraduate Psychology Summer Internship Program
The Counseling Center at Pace University's New York City campus offers two
to four undergraduate psychology summer internship positions. The goal of
the training program is to provide summer interns with the opportunity to
experience, under supervision, the diverse functions of a professional
psychologist in a university counseling center. These functions include
scholarly research, outreach and consultation program development, and
limited clinical work.
The Training Program
The training program seeks to expose summer interns to the wide variety of
functions that a psychologist can perform within a university community. The
training program is noteworthy for the extensive consultation and research
opportunities that it provides.
Specifically, summer interns at the Counseling Center are involved in three
different service and training components: scholarly research including
library research, scholarly writing, and statistical database management;
consultation and outreach program development; and clinical services
training. Additionally summer interns are involved in individual supervision
meetings with staff members, a staff and disposition meeting, and in-service
seminars. The remainder of the time is spent on special projects and
administrative work.
Service and Training Components:
Scholarly and Statistical Research
As part of their experience, summer interns will be able to participate in
on-going Counseling Center projects which include library research,
statistical database management, and scholarly writing.
Screening Interviews
Summer interns will have the opportunity to participate in mock screening
interviews of "clients" that seek treatment at the Counseling Center. They
will be taught the fundamentals of interviewing and mental status
examination. These assessments are conducted with another staff member.
Consultation and Outreach
This aspect of the training program is flexible. Group programs for
international students, students on probation, resident assistants, and
student organizations have been offered by our staff. Routinely, we consult
on issues of substance abuse, eating disorders and body image, HIV and AIDS,
rape prevention, sexuality, and wellness. Summer interns are required to
participate in one, or more if desired, consultation or outreach projects.
Additionally if a summer intern wishes to develop a program they are welcome
to.
Supervision and Training:
Individual Supervision
Each summer intern receives one to two hours of individual supervision per
week. Supervision is provided by a pre-doctoral psychology intern serving as
the Coordinator of the Summer Internship Program, and a member of the senior
staff. The designation of a senior staff member is based on which project
the summer intern is collaborating on.
In-service Seminars
Three or four times each month intern and senior staff members present on
topics of interest to summer interns. These topics include obtaining an
advanced degree in psychology, clinical issues, and career choices.
Evaluation and Feedback
Written evaluation of the summer intern's progress is conducted at the end
of the summer by each supervisor. The summer intern actively participates in
this process by responding to feedback, as well as by giving feedback about
his/her supervisory experience.
Eligibility
Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate program in psychology or a
related field and have a desire to earn an advanced degree in psychology or
a related field.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted to:
Dr. Julie Goldberg
Assistant Director, Director of Training
Counseling Center - Pace University
156 William Street, Suite 1204
New York, NY 10038-1598
Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials as early as possible.
The final deadline for applications is January 14, 2005.
Applications should include:
1. A curriculum vitae or resume
2. A letter of recommendation from a professor or employer in a field
related to psychology who is familiar with the summer intern's work skills.
Candidates who are considered finalists for the summer internship will be
asked to have a personal interview.
Information about Pace University's Counseling Center and undergraduate
training program can be found at:
http://appserv.pace.edu/execute/page.cfm?doc_id=7939
to four undergraduate psychology summer internship positions. The goal of
the training program is to provide summer interns with the opportunity to
experience, under supervision, the diverse functions of a professional
psychologist in a university counseling center. These functions include
scholarly research, outreach and consultation program development, and
limited clinical work.
The Training Program
The training program seeks to expose summer interns to the wide variety of
functions that a psychologist can perform within a university community. The
training program is noteworthy for the extensive consultation and research
opportunities that it provides.
Specifically, summer interns at the Counseling Center are involved in three
different service and training components: scholarly research including
library research, scholarly writing, and statistical database management;
consultation and outreach program development; and clinical services
training. Additionally summer interns are involved in individual supervision
meetings with staff members, a staff and disposition meeting, and in-service
seminars. The remainder of the time is spent on special projects and
administrative work.
Service and Training Components:
Scholarly and Statistical Research
As part of their experience, summer interns will be able to participate in
on-going Counseling Center projects which include library research,
statistical database management, and scholarly writing.
Screening Interviews
Summer interns will have the opportunity to participate in mock screening
interviews of "clients" that seek treatment at the Counseling Center. They
will be taught the fundamentals of interviewing and mental status
examination. These assessments are conducted with another staff member.
Consultation and Outreach
This aspect of the training program is flexible. Group programs for
international students, students on probation, resident assistants, and
student organizations have been offered by our staff. Routinely, we consult
on issues of substance abuse, eating disorders and body image, HIV and AIDS,
rape prevention, sexuality, and wellness. Summer interns are required to
participate in one, or more if desired, consultation or outreach projects.
Additionally if a summer intern wishes to develop a program they are welcome
to.
Supervision and Training:
Individual Supervision
Each summer intern receives one to two hours of individual supervision per
week. Supervision is provided by a pre-doctoral psychology intern serving as
the Coordinator of the Summer Internship Program, and a member of the senior
staff. The designation of a senior staff member is based on which project
the summer intern is collaborating on.
In-service Seminars
Three or four times each month intern and senior staff members present on
topics of interest to summer interns. These topics include obtaining an
advanced degree in psychology, clinical issues, and career choices.
Evaluation and Feedback
Written evaluation of the summer intern's progress is conducted at the end
of the summer by each supervisor. The summer intern actively participates in
this process by responding to feedback, as well as by giving feedback about
his/her supervisory experience.
Eligibility
Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate program in psychology or a
related field and have a desire to earn an advanced degree in psychology or
a related field.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted to:
Dr. Julie Goldberg
Assistant Director, Director of Training
Counseling Center - Pace University
156 William Street, Suite 1204
New York, NY 10038-1598
Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials as early as possible.
The final deadline for applications is January 14, 2005.
Applications should include:
1. A curriculum vitae or resume
2. A letter of recommendation from a professor or employer in a field
related to psychology who is familiar with the summer intern's work skills.
Candidates who are considered finalists for the summer internship will be
asked to have a personal interview.
Information about Pace University's Counseling Center and undergraduate
training program can be found at:
http://appserv.pace.edu/execute/page.cfm?doc_id=7939
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