The Pacific Clinics Pre-doctoral Psychology Internship Program trains interns to develop needed competencies to provide effective mental health services in community-based settings. Field-based training incorporates work with people of all ages, families, and the underserved and multi-cultural populations in a variety of treatment modalities. Many programs are designed to serve the seriously and persistently mentally ill, believing that in serving them, it is possible to facilitate recovery and make a difference in their lives.

APA-accredited since 1988, pre-doctoral interns in the program participate in valuable, diverse and practical learning experiences, guided by seasoned professionals from a broad range of disciplines, and challenged in real-world environments.

Candidates enrolled in Ph.D. or Psy.D. graduate programs, with a strong preference for APA-accredited clinical programs, are invited to apply.
Brochure / Application

Promoting awareness and skill development, the program emphasizes eight primary areas of competency:

• Professionalism
• Legal and Ethical Standards
• Assessment and Diagnosis
• Diversity
• Intervention
• Supervision/Consultation
• Scientific Foundations and Research
• Knowledge and Understanding of Community-Based Services
  

These critical areas prepare interns for professional licensure as psychologists who can work effectively within a community mental health setting and demonstrate advanced-to-proficient levels of expertise in each of the competency areas by the end of the training year.

A detailed description of the competency areas, program structure, and application instructions is available online.

1. The APPIC Application for Psychology Internship is available from the applicant's training director or at
   www.appic.org
2. Pacific Clinics also requires the completion of its own supplemental application.