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THE MATCH-NEWS E-MAIL LIST

MATCH-NEWS is a FREE e-mail list provided by APPIC as a service to Match participants. It is VERY STRONGLY recommended that all internship applicants subscribe to this list as early as possible in the process (i.e., subscribe NOW if you plan to apply for internship in the Fall of 2008). MATCH-NEWS is an "announce-only" list, which means that only APPIC can post messages to the list. The volume of e-mail messages will generally be very small, usually ranging from zero to five messages per month. As the Match approaches, the MATCH-NEWS list will be the primary method of communicating important late-breaking news and information about the Match, as well as tips and suggestions about how to make the most of the process. Many applicants from previous years have told us that the messages posted to MATCH-NEWS were extremely helpful to them in navigating the selection process.

NOTE: If you previously signed up for the MATCH-NEWS list, there is no need to do so again.

To subscribe to the MATCH-NEWS list, send a blank e-mail message to the following address:

subscribe-match-news@lyris.appic.org

You will subsequently receive an e-mail message (with the subject line, "Your confirmation needed") that contains instructions for you to follow in order to confirm your subscription. Simply follow the instructions in that message, and you will soon receive a Welcome e- mail in response. This Welcome e-mail confirms that you are successfully subscribed to the list (please note that you are NOT subscribed to the list until you have received the Welcome message).

PLEASE NOTE: If your e-mail program uses "Spam" or "Junk Mail" filtering, it is possible that the confirmation message from the APPIC server will be automatically redirected to your "Junk Mail" folder without your knowledge. If you do not receive a confirmation message in your "In" box, you should check your "Spam" or "Junk Mail" folder to see if the message is there.

See the contact info below if you have difficulty subscribing.

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THE INTERN-NETWORK E-MAIL LIST

APPIC also maintains a separate e-mail list, called INTERN-NETWORK, which is a discussion list for internship applicants. This list is optional for applicants, though many find it useful. Applicants can use this list to discuss various aspects of the selection process or to ask questions about the AAPI, interviews, Match, etc. Since this list can generate considerable discussion at times, and thus considerable e-mail, subscribers may wish to use the list's "Digest" mode in order to keep e-mail to a minimum (see www.appic.org, click on "E-mail Lists," then on "Intern-Network" for more info about Digest mode). To subscribe to the INTERN-NETWORK list, send a blank e-mail message to:

subscribe-intern-network@lyris.appic.org

and follow the confirmation instructions as described above for the MATCH-NEWS list.

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MORE INFORMATION

For general information about the APPIC Match, see:

http://www.appic.org/

and click on "About the Match" and "Frequently Asked Questions." General information is also available at the matching program web site:

http://www.natmatch.com/psychint

by clicking the links in the "Overview" and "Match Process" sections.

For complete information about all of APPIC's e-mail lists, see www.appic.org and click on "E-mail Lists."

If you have any questions about these lists or about the APPIC Match in general, you may contact Dr. Greg Keilin at gkeilin@mail.utexas.edu or (512) 475-6949.

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CAPIC Clearinghouse

Openings in the CAPIC Clearinghouse will be posted in the NEWS section of the News Departments.

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California Psychcare, Inc. Practicum Opportunity

California Psychcare Inc. is dedicated to the practice of autism assessment and intervention. Working together, a team consisting of educational psychologists, a clinical psychologist, a behavior analyst and a speech therapist develop and implement strategies to address the deficits and excesses evident in children with autism or other devlopmental delays.
The following services are offered:
Parent Education
Intensive Behavior Intervention (DTT)
Behavior Management Services
Intensive Relationship Based Intervention
Social Skills Training

Students will receive a stipend for services. They will also receive initial and ongoing training. Please direct your questions to Dr. Sadeghi when you speak with him.
397 Mobil Ave
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1410

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Practicum Opportunity at California Psychcare, Inc.

California Psychcare Inc. is dedicated to the practice of autism assessment and intervention. Working together, a team consisting of educational psychologists, a clinical psychologist, a behavior analyst and a speech therapist develop and implement strategies to address the deficits and excesses evident in children with autism or other devlopmental delays.
The following services are offered:
Parent Education
Intensive Behavior Intervention (DTT)
Behavior Management Services
Intensive Relationship Based Intervention
Social Skills Training

Students will receive a stipend for services. They will also receive initial and ongoing training. Please direct your questions to Dr. Sadeghi when you speak with him.
397 Mobil Ave
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1410

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Fairfax Hospital, Kirkland, Washington

There is one intern position opening for 2008-09 at Fairfax Hospital in Washington.

If you are interested, please call Dr. M. O'Donnell Day directly at (425) 802-3000.

Fairfax Hospital
10200 NE 132nd Street
Kirkland, WA 98034
http://www.psysolutions.com/facilities/fairfax/

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Lincoln Child Center

Lincoln Child Center is currently accepting applications from MFT interns, PSYD and PhD second year practicum and internship students, and second year MSW students. If you are interested in applying for the internship please complete and submit the application along with a resume and 2 letters of reference by March 14th, 2008. Upon receiving your application they will contact you set up an interview if it appears you are a good fit for the program. They will be making their final selection for the internship by April 15th.

4368 Lincoln Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-1311
fax (510) 531-8968
www.lincolncc.org

Please click on the link for further information and application materials

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Family Service Agency of Marin

Please click on the link above regarding internship opportunities at Family Service Agency of Marin.

555 Northgate Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903-3680
Phone (415) 491-5700
FAX (415) 491-5750

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Northern CA Internship/Job Discussion

Dr. Abigail Endress, Director of Training at Caminar in San Mateo, is interested in hosting a discussion for local Pacifica students regarding internship and job possibilities in that area.

Students can contact her by phone or mail if they would like to participate in such a group:

Dr. Abigail Endress
abilgaile@caminarinc.org
650-655-2481

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CAPIC database available for downloading

The CAPIC internship database is now available to download from the CAPIC website at www.capic.net by clicking on "Download CAPIC Internship Database." This version of the database is a “stand alone” file and will not require users to have Filemaker Pro software to open it.    This new format will allow students to download the database from our website directly onto their personal computers.  Therefore, students can now conduct their research on internships from home.

Downloads of the CAPIC database are available for Mac and PC along with instructions. Please be patient with the download as it may take several minutes to complete.

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California Psychology Internship Council
2728 Durant Avenue
Berkeley, CA  94704
(P) 510.841.9230 x131
(F) 510.841.0167
capicassistant@wrightinst.edu

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Northern CA CAPIC Fair

Meet training personnel and current interns from over 60 Bay Area internship agencies, who will answer your questions and provide information about their training programs. Free for students with student ID from CAPIC member graduate programs.

Friday, February 8, 2008
1-4 p.m.
Fort Mason Center Golden Gate Room, San Francisco, CA
For more information please call (510) 841-9230 x.131

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Community Institute for Psychotherapy

CIP in Marin County is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2008-09 internship program.

CIP's training and supervision provides exceptional opportunities for individuals interested in working in a community-based environment with a diverse population and a wide range of issues. Their program is psychodynamically based. They offer a flexible work environment that honors cultural differences and promotes an atmosphere of continuous learning.

CIP is a CAPIC program and follows the designated application calendar for pre-doctoral positions.

To apply, please submit:
a letter or intent
CAPIC Uniform Application
CAPIC Eligibility and Readiness Form
Curriculum Vitae
3 letters of reference
a 1-2 page personal autobiography

If you have further questions, please contact Robin Joy Berenson at (415) 459-5999 x.465

Community Institute for Psychotherapy
1330 Lincoln Ave., Suite 201
San Rafael, CA 94901-2141
fax: (415) 459-5602

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Southern CA CAPIC Internship Fair

Friday, January 25, 2008, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Pepperdine University
6100 Center Drive, Rooms 333 and 334
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Events: 10:30-11:45 - membership meeting for doctoral programs and agencies
Guest Speakers: Patrick Petti, Psy.D., Executive Director, CAPIC
Dr. Doris Penman, Ph.D., President-Elect, California Psychological Association
12-2 p.m. - Internship Fair; networking with CAPIC agencies about CAPIC internships
Costs: Free to all CAPIC doctoral program students and CAPIC agencies; $10 admission for non-CAPIC doctoral program students
Parking is $5 with validation from Pepperdine per vehicle (see link for map and directions). Refreshments will be provided!!
To RSVP or for more information, contact Melodie Schaefer, Psy.D. at Tarzana Treatment Centers, 818-654-3908 or email mschaefer@tarzanatc.org.

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CAPIC News

CAPIC News will be posted in the "News" section of the News Departments.

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CalFam Stipend

CalFam is now able to offer a $1,500 stipend for their 2008-09 practicum. This stipend is for the doctoral students enrolled in the Latino Family Therapy Program and is not available for the adult practicum or the clerkship program.

The deadline for application is February 20, 2008.

Please direct questions to Ann J. Elkin, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Training, Doctoral Program
5445 Balboa Blvd.
Encino, CA 91316-1509
818-907-9980

# 11/26/07; 12:34:56 PM - Internship Opportunities -


Santa Barbara County CARES

Santa Barbara County CARES (Crisis Assessment Recovery and Emergency Services) is a relatively new program at County Mental Health. It is part of the proposition 63. It offers a site for practicums, internships, predoctoral, and postdoctoral hours. The program is accepting interns from diverse educational backgrounds/universities in the field of mental health. There are two psychiatrists on site (one is a consultant- instructor and the other is the treating physician). There is one psychologist and other mental health licensed clinicians that provide supervision.

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ALCOHOL, DRUG & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
315 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara, 93110-1316 (805) 681-5220

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CalFam Practicum Opportunities

ADULT/ADOLESCENT PSYCHOTHERAPY PRACTICUM PROGRAM

A practicum placement at California Family Counseling Center (CalFam) is intended for those Psy.D. and Ph.D. students who have completed psychopathology couses and who are interested in an applied clinical setting. The practicum is approximately 11 months in duration and will require a minimum weekly time commitment of approximately 16 hours. Cllients seen at the Counseling Center will include adults and couples presenting with a wide variety of Axis I and Axis II diagnoses. In addition to seeing clients at CalFam, students will be required to see clients at other training locations. Students will have an opportunity to treat incarcerated youths at a probation camp, where they will see the minors individually and in group therapy. Students will carry a caseload of 4-5 clients per week, as well as complete clinical intake assessments. Students will also be required to complete 2 community outreach events during the training year.
To support and enhance training experiences, students will participate in training and didactic seminars that will focus on a variety of topics related to clinical work. They will also participate in one hour of individual supervision and 2 hours of group supervision.
The practicum program begins on Monday, Aug. 18, 2008 and concludes on Friday, July 10, 2009. Students will prepare for their training at CalFam by attending a mandatory orientation which will be held Aug. 18-20, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students are required to be available on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for mandatory seminars, supervision and center related meetings. Students are required to see clients two evenings per week or one evening and one Saturday.

LATINO FAMILY THERAPY PRACTICUM PROGRAM

A practicum placement in the Latino Family Therapy Program at CalFam is designed for Psy.D. and Ph.D. students who have a strong interest in providing a variety of clinical services in Spanish in an applied clinical setting. A primary goal of the program is to prepare students to provide psychological services to the Spanish speaking population in their local communities. Practicum students are required to speak Spanish, and will have the opportunity to learn clinical use of the language.
The practicum is approximately 12 months in duration and will require a weekly time commitment of approximately 14-16 hours. Clients seen at the Counseling Center may include children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. Students will carry a caseload of approximately 5-7 psychotherapy clients per week using co-therapy and individual therapy models. Students may provide a battery of psychological testing depending on referrals. Students will complete at 3 montsh intake rotation, conducting phone screenings of those seeking psychological services, and 2 community outreach activities.
Students will participate in 2 hours of training per week that will focus on topics specific to the Latino population, as well as general clinical work. Students will receive 1 hour of individual supervision per week, 2 hours of group supervision per week, and 2 hours per month of group supervision for psychological testing depending on client referrals. Training in topics specific to the Latino population and all clinical supervision will be conducted in both Spanish and English. Most clinical contact with clients will be in Spanish.
The practicum program begins on Monday, Aug. 18, 2008 and concludes on Friday, Aug. 7, 2009. Students must attend orientation Aug. 18-20, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students are required to be available on Wednesdays between 12 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. for mandatory seminars, supervision and center related meetings. Students must be available for individual supervision for one hour on another day of the week and are required to see clients two evenings per week of one evening and one Saturday and at other times as needed.
Students will receive a stipend of $2,900.00. $1,000.00 will be given to students at the end of Fall and Spring semesters. $900.00 will be given to students at the end of Summer semester.

PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING PRACTICUM (CLERKSHIP)

The psychological testing practicum (clerkship) at CalFam is designed to provide students experience administering and interpreting psychodiagnostic testing in an applied clinical setting. Students interested in the program must be currently enrolled in a doctoral program and by the time they begin the clerkship they must have successfully completed all required assessment courses.
During this practicum, studetns will focus exclusively on learning about psychodiagnostic testing, including administering, scoring, interpreting, and preapring psychological testing reports. Students will become familiar with a variety of testing instruments and their utility in providing data for specific clinical concerns. In addition, they will be responsible for providing written and verbal feedback and referrals to clients, and making treatment recommendations as necessary.
Students will be required to commit approximately 15 hours per week and will be expected to provide 6-8 hours per week administering tests, with additional time allotted for scoring, interpreting, preparing reports, and providing client feedback. Students will receive 3 hours per week of group supervision and 1 hour per week of individual supervision. All testing data will be reviewed by a licensed clinical psychologist.
Students are required to schedule their testing appts. in 3 hour time blocks and can provide testing and feedback services at any time when CalFam is open, but students must be available at least one evening during the week and/or Saturday to administer psychological testing and provide client feedback. Group supervision is held on Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Training seminars will be on Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. In addition, students are required to attend a monthly admin. meeting one Wednesday a month from 12-1 p.m.
The practicum program begins on Monday, Aug. 18, 2008 and concludes on Friday, July 10, 2009. Students will be required to attend a mandatory orientation Aug. 18-20, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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CalFam, a service of Phillips Graduate Institute, is an affordable fee for service counseling center which offers a wide range of counseling, therapy and psychological testing services. CalFam is located in Encino, CA and serves the San Fernando Valley communities.
Application materials may be hand delivered or must be postmarked by February 20, 2008.

For more information, please contact:
Ann J. Elkin, Ph.D.
Director of Doctoral Clinical Training Programs, Supervisor of Adult/Adolescent Program
5445 Balboa Blvd.
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 386-5641

To receive an application, please contact the Research and Administrative Assistant at (818) 386-5625

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GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS IN PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE

Do you want to take charge of your career? Do you need financial support for graduate school or postdoctoral studies? Are you interested in ethnic minority issues? Then the Minority Fellowship Program is for you!

The Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) offers the following fellowships

The Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (MHSAS) Fellowship is aimed at those pursuing doctoral degrees in clinical, counseling, and school psychology, or other mental health services areas. This program is primarily for individuals who want to deliver services.

The MHSAS Postdoctoral Fellowship is aimed at early career doctoral recipients who are interested in developing a career in mental health service delivery, policy, or services-related research.

The Diversity Program in Neuroscience Fellowship is geared to those pursuing careers in neuroscience. Predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowships are offered. Doctoral students or early career doctoral recipients in psychology or any life science discipline related to neuroscience may apply.

Note: Individuals may apply to only one of the MFP fellowships.

The application deadline is January 15.

About the Minority Fellowship Program The MFP’s mission is to increase the knowledge and research related to ethnic minority mental health and to improve the quality of mental health and substance abuse services delivered to ethnic minority populations. We do this by providing financial support, professional development activities, and professional guidance to students pursuing doctoral degrees in psychology and neuroscience. Our mission is consistent with Healthy People 2010, the Surgeon General’s Report on Mental Health, and other federal initiatives to reduce health disparities.

For more information or to apply for a fellowship, visit our web site at www.apa.org/mfp or contact us at:

APA/MFP 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 (202) 336-6127 Email: mfp@apa.org

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Attn: So. Cal. APPIC Applicants

I'm sure all of you have seen news of the terrible fires in Southern California. As a consequence of the danger and the evacuations, APPIC has learned that some Universities and internship sites have closed in the seven counties designated as disaster areas. It goes without saying that these events have also caused huge disruption to students who are submitting internship applications. Many applicants and internship programs in the disaster area are having significant difficulties in submitting and receiving internship applications.

Please review the following information if you are a student or program in the affected area or are applying to a program in that area:

IF YOU ARE A STUDENT LIVING IN THE AFFECTED AREA: APPIC has contacted all APPIC-member Training Directors to request that they extend their application deadlines for applicants in the seven California counties designated as disaster areas. While we cannot guarantee that all sites will extend their deadlines, we have strongly encouraged them to do so. It was almost two years ago to this very day that we had to make a similar request in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma. Our APPIC member programs responded with great support and I expect they'll do the same now.

In addition, we recommend that you (and, if necessary, your academic Director of Training) contact sites directly to request an extension if you are unable to meet their deadlines. If you think it would be helpful, APPIC has drafted a message that requests sites to extend their deadlines -- for a copy of this message, please contact me at Stephen.McCutcheon@va.gov . You may also contact me at this address if you would like to speak to an APPIC Board consultant about your specific situation.

IF YOU ARE AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IN THE AFFECTED AREA: Please contact the APPIC Match Coordinator, Dr. Greg Keilin (gkeilin@mail.utexas.edu or 512-475-6949) if you would like APPIC to make an announcement about the status of your program and/or your program's application process.

IF YOU ARE APPLYING TO AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IN THE AFFECTED AREA: Please understand that some sites are experiencing significant disruption at the present time, and may not yet be able to receive or acknowledge receipt of your application. Selection timelines and mail service may be disrupted, and it may be a while before you can reach some programs to verify the receipt of your application. So, some patience and anxiety management strategies will undoubtedly be necessary over the next few weeks. Be sure to review the "Program Updates" e-mails that are distributed regularly via MATCH-NEWS for possible updates about the status of these programs or possible changes to application deadlines.

All best wishes, Steve

Steve McCutcheon, PhD Chair, APPIC Board of Directors Director, Psychology Training VA Puget Sound, Seattle

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Phoenix Children's Hospital

Our budget has been approved so that we may formally offer a Clinical Psychology Internship specializing in Pediatric Psychology Training. Our stipend is $27,275. Completed applications are due by November 20th . We are giving preference to applicants from APA accredited programs. We are in the process of applying for APA accreditation, but that could take some time. Please see our website for further information.

http://www.phoenixchildrens.com/psych-interns/

Jeanette Smith, Ph.D.

Phoenix Children's Hospital

1919 E Thomas Rd

Phoenix, AZ 85016

Phone: (602) 546-0414

FAX: (602) 546-0418

# 10/10/07; 2:57:21 PM - Internship Opportunities -


Opening at Caminar

There are practicum and internship opportunities available at Caminar in San Mateo, CA. You may call 650-218-3217 if you have any questions.

Caminar
1720 Amphlett Blvd., Suite 123
San Mateo, CA 94402

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