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Externship TrainingA part-time clinical externship, generally in an off-campus facility, is optional for all students in the third or fourth year of the program. GMU students compete with students from other Washington, DC area clinical programs for positions in dozens of sites including the following. To make changes and update the descriptions of externships listed below, please email Dr. Jerome Short (jshort@gmu.edu). This page was last updated on May 7, 2008. The official notification day for local externship sites is Monday, April 14, 2008, starting at 9:00 a.m. Externship SitesAccotink Academy Contact: Erica Russell, Ph.D. or Deserie Charles, Ph.D. 2 externs. School for learning disabled and emotionally disturbed children and adolescents (ages 5 to 21). Four individual psychotherapy cases, co-lead three psychotherapy groups, three comprehensive psychological evaluations, and consultation. Two hours of individual supervision weekly. Send 2 copies of vita and 2 letters of recommendation to Dr. Russell or Dr. Charles by February 22, 2008. Affiliated Community Counselors,
Inc. (ACCI) Contact: Ellery Allen Owens, LCSW-C, Clinical Director Externships for advanced social work and psychology students. Community Mental Health Clinic. Psychodynamic work with adults, children, families, and couples. Therapy and psychological assessments. Individual and group supervision. Case conferences, seminars, and consultation. Mandatory Friday attendance. Send letter of interest and recommendations to Ellery Allen Owens in 2006. Positions are still available for the Fall as of 6/7/06. Alexandria Mental Health Center Contact: Deborah Warren, DCSW 20 hours. 2 externs for Youth and Family Services. 2 or 3 externs for Adult Services. Assessments and individual, family, or group psychotherapy. 1.5 hours of individual supervision. Group supervision and seminars. Call to apply by March 1, 2006. The
American University Contact: Traci Callandrillo, Ph.D. Psychology and social work externs. 16-20 hours. Psychodynamic orientation. University students. 6 therapy clients. 2 supervisors. Case conferences, consultation, seminars, and professional development group. Submit application, Training Director form, graduate transcript, and 2 letters of recommendation to Dr. Callandrillo by February 25, 2008. Arlington
County Behavioral Healthcare Contact: Carol Sacks, Ph.D. 2 externs. 16-20 hours including 1 evening. Encourage Wednesday and Thursday availability. Begins after Labor Day until mid-May. Adult services. Intake evaluations, psychological assessments, and individual (5-6 clients) therapy. Supervised 2 hours. Need to attend weekly Treatment Team meetings and in-service trainings. Send vita, letter of interest, and 3 letters of recommendation to Dr. Sacks by March 13, 2008. Arlington County Behavioral Healthcare/Adult Detention Facility Contact: Sam Gaines, Ph.D. 1 extern, 16 hours, with additional one-hour didactic opportunity on Thursdays. Begins second week of September until mid-May. Interview-based assessments and ongoing therapy in a 650-bed adult correctional facility. Diverse clientele. Liaison with correctional staff, medical staff, free-standing substance abuse program and 29-bed Mental Health Unit for seriously mentally ill (SMI) inmates. Send vita, letter of interest and 3 letters of recommendation to Dr. Gaines by March 14, 2008. Arlington County Department of Human Services Contact: Laura Ragins, Psy.D. 20 hours, some evening hours required. 12 months preferred. Outpatient children, adolescents, and families in need of mental health and substance abuse services. Provide assessment, individual, group and family therapy, and occasional community services for culturally diverse, largely Spanish-speaking population. At least one hour of individual supervision weekly, mandatory two hour group/staff meeting on Thursday mornings, and participation in educational seminars. Send a vita, three letters of recommendation, and letter of interest to Dr. Ragins by March 15, 2003. Arlington
County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Contact: Robin Knoblach, Ph.D. 2 externs. 16-18 hours. Juvenile and adult offenders and their families. Psychological evaluations, individual (2-4) group, and family therapy. Supervised 2 hours. Send vita, letter of interest which includes goals for the externship year, and 2 letters of recommendation (at least 1 letter from a clinical supervisor) to Dr. Knoblach by March 15, 2003. Assessments
and Solutions Contact: Dorothy Marette, Psy.D. (dmarette@jssa.org) or Susan Van Ost,
Ph.D., Director (svanost@jssa.org) 1 or 2 externs, depending on experience of the externs. Previous testing experience required; must be familiar with Wechsler and Woodcock Johnson assessment instruments at minimum; an ideal training site for students in the doctoral program who have a goal of becoming more proficient in testing and interpretation of results. As most of our clients are children and adolescents, these training opportunities are ideal for either students who have experience in testing adults and would like to gain specialized training with a younger population, or those who have tested children but want more experience in using either neuropsychological or educational instruments. To apply, send CV/Resume and 2 letters of reference to Dr. Van Ost or Dr. Marette by March 15, 2005. The Catholic
University of America Contact: Dorothy Van Dam, L.I.C.S.W. 6 clinical or counseling psychology externs. $1,000 stipend for second year students, $1,500 stipend for third year and beyond students. 16 hours per week for 9 months. College students. Up to 8 individual therapy cases, group therapy, provide consultation and workshops. Case conferences and staff development. Individual and group supervision. Send vita, three letters of recommendation, and a cover letter describing yourself and your interest in the setting, summary of completed/planned coursework, previous clinical experience, and consulting/outreach experience to Ms. Van Dam by March 7, 2008. The Center for Life Enrichment Contact: James Savage, Ph.D. 16 hours. 2 externs. Treatment and evaluation of multicultural children, adolescents, adults, families, and senior citizens. Day school program, therapeutic after-school program, and daily socialization program with senior citizens. Training staff include psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors who use a range of therapeutic techniques. Individual, family, and group counseling, psychological testing, intake assessments, and seminars. Send vita, two letters of reference and a psychological evaluation work sample to Dr. Savage by March 15, 2002. Center
for Multicultural Human Services Contact: Yeshashwork Kibour, Ph.D. 20 hours. Multicultural children, adolescents, and adults. Psychotherapy, parenting programs, and case consultation services to schools, mental health clinics, and public agencies. Contact Dr. Kibour to apply by February 18, 2008. Center for School Mental Health Contact: Dana Cunningham, Ph.D. 16 hours (2 days per week) during the school year. School-based therapy (individual, group, and family) to students and their families in two schools in Prince George's County. Also provide classroom, faculty, and school presentations as requested and participate in school committee meetings (IEP, SST, etc.). Group supervision with other externs and program staff. Applicants must be doctoral students in APA-approved Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology programs and must have previous practicum experience. To apply, send cover letter including a statement of interest in the externship, vita, and two letters of recommendation (one from advisor and one from a clinical supervisor) to Dr. Cunningham by March 22, 2008. Children's National Medical
Center Contact: Darlene Atkins, Ph.D. 2 externs. 16 hours. Adolescents ages 12-20, largest group have eating disorders. Diagnostic screenings, individual, group, and family psychotherapy, parent counseling and psychological testing. Case conferences. Send vita, letter of interest, 2 letters of recommendation, and a stamped self-addressed envelope to Dr. Atkins by March 1, 2008. Children's National Medical Center Contact: Laura Anthony, Ph.D. 16 hours. Evaluation, consultation and treatment of children and adolescents with autism and related disorders. Family, individual, and group treatment for children with autism spectrum disorders. Externs will split their time between the Shady Grove Regional Outpatient Center in Rockville, Maryland, and the Laurel Regional Outpatient Center in Laurel, MD. Weekly multidisciplinary case conferences. Send vita, list of relevant coursework, and 2 letters of recommendation to Dr. Anthony by March 1, 2008. Children's National Medical
Center Contact: Penny Glass, Ph.D. 5 externs. 16 hours. Psychological assessment of children from birth to age three. Send vita, a letter of interest, two letters of recommendation, and a stamped self-addressed envelope to Dr. Glass by March 1, 2008. Children's National Medical
Center Contact: Randi Streisand, Ph.D. 1 extern. 16 hours. Children and adolescents with diabetes. Outpatient psychotherapy, consultation, education, and parent training. Send vita, letter of interest, 2 letters of recommendation, and a stamped self-addressed envelope to Dr. Streisand by March 1, 2008. Children's National Medical
Center Contact: Danny Lewin, Ph.D. 1 extern. 8-12 hours/ week, Tuesdays plus one additional (half) day. It is anticipated that this will be a 1 year externship from July 2008-June 2009. Under the supervision of three pediatric psychologists the extern will work weekly in the craniofacial clinic and have the opportunity to rotate through up to 3 additional clinics: overweight/obesity clinic, behavioral sleep medicine clinic, diabetes clinic, and anxiety disorders clinic. Send vita, letter of interest, two letters of recommendation, and a stamped self-addressed envelope to Dr. Lewin by March 1, 2008. Children's National Medical
Center Contact: Danny Lewin, Ph.D. 2 externs. 8 to 12 hours. Assessment and treatment of sleep disorders. Work 1 to 2 hours per week on a clinically relevant research project. Send vita, letter of interest, two letters of recommendation, and a stamped self-addressed envelope to Dr. Lewin by March 1, 2008. Children's National Medical
Center Contact: Lisa Efron, Ph.D. 3 externs. 16 hours including Tuesdays and Thursdays. Children with hyperactivity, attention, and learning problems (HALP). Psychological assessment, individual, group, and family therapy. Send vita, 2 letters of recommendation, and a stamped self-addressed envelope to Dr. Efron by March 1, 2008. Children's National Medical
Center Contact: Joette James, Ph.D. 8 to 10 externs. 16 hours. Neuropsychological testing with children and adolescents with medical disorders, attention disorders, autism, and other Pervasive Developmental Disorders. 1 to 2 hours of supervision. Weekly Neuropsychology seminars. In your letter of interest, please state whether are interested in being considered for the General placement, the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders placement, or the Concussion placement. Send letter of interest, vita, and 2 letters of recommendation to Dr. James by March 1, 2008. Children's National Medical
Center Contact: Lauren Krivitzky, Ph.D. 1 extern. 16 hours. Pediatric inpatient rehabilitation unit. Neuropsychological assessment of children. May attend Behavioral Science Grand Rounds. Send letter of interest, vita, 2 letters of recommendation, and a stamped self-addressed envelop to Dr. Krivitzky by March 1, 2008. Children's National Medical Center Contact: Rebecca Selove, Ph.D., M.P.H. 1 extern. 16 hours/week from September through May. Must be available on Mondays 8-5 p.m. plus one other day or two half days each week. Provision of psychological services to children and adolescents and their families. Assessment of patients seen in the Long-term Survivors Clinic. Patients range in age from early school-age to adulthood. Externs will provide pain assessment to inpatients with sickle cell disease, and will be responsible for teaching and reinforcing effective pain management and coping strategies. Work with a multi-disciplinary team which includes physicians, nurses, social workers, Child Life Specialist, physical and occupational therapists. Formal coursework in child development, child and family therapy is required. Send a stamped and self-addressed envelope, letter of interest, CV/resume with a list of relevant coursework, and at least two letters of recommendation to Dr. Selove by March 1, 2008. Children's National Medical Center Candice A. Alfano, Ph.D. 1 to 2 externs to begin in August or September. 8 to 16 hours. The extern will work closely with the program director at the main hospital in Washington, D.C. in conducting diagnostic evaluations, and providing individual treatment. On occasion, extern also may co-lead group treatment sessions. Formal in-person weekly supervision as well as ongoing informal supervision and didactic training in anxiety disorders are provided by a licensed clinical psychologist (Dr. Alfano). The extern also will have the opportunity to attend weekly psychiatry grand rounds, clinical seminars and case conferences within the hospital. In addition to clinical activities, externs will be required to contribute 1-2 hours/per week to a clinical research project. Send a letter of interest, CV/resume with a list of relevant coursework, and two letters of recommendation to Dr. Alfano by March 1, 2008. Children’s National Medical Center Donna Marschall, Ph.D. Circle Treatment Center, P.C. Contact: Rosalind Goldfarb, Ph.D., C.C.D.C. 16 to 20 hours per week for a year with a stipend. Outpatient alcoholism and chemical dependency treatment. Individual and group supervision. Prepare a vita and contact Dr. Goldfarb to apply in February 2004. Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center Contact: Caitilin Stetson, Ph.D., Psychology Training Director 16 hours. Forensic neuropsychological assessment and therapy. Most patients have been found not criminally responsible for a crime due to mental illness. Call to request application materials and return them by February 28, 2006. College of
Notre Dame of Maryland
Contact: Amy Provan, Psy.D. Several students each year. Externs carry a full case load of diverse, individual clients and have the opportunity to conduct psychotherapy groups, outreach programs, and consultations with students, faculty and staff. The successful candidate is pursuing a Master's or Doctorate in Psychology or Counseling, can commit 20 hours per week for the entire academic year, and has qualities of initiative and autonomy. Some counseling experience is preferred. To apply send a vita, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation to Dr. Provan by March 1, 2007. D.C.
Department of Mental Health Contact: Sidney Binks, Ph.D. 16 hours/12 months. 2-4 externs. Clinical Neuropsychology. Limited to individuals with at least some prior testing experience. Neuropsychological assessment of forensic and non-forensic psychiatric inpatients and outpatients with supervision by a forensic neuropsychologist and weekly case conferences. Neurologist led lectures in MRI/EEG/CT Scan. Brain Cutting. Optional weekly seminars by forensic experts. Send letter of interest, vita, psychological evaluation and 2 letters of recommendation to Dr. Binks by March 15, 2008. This site does participate in the April Call Day. D.C. Superior
Court Contact: Mitchell H. Hugonnet, Ph.D. 16 hours. Court ordered assessments and
psychotherapy for delinquent teenagers involved in the Family Court of the
DC Superior Court. The Clinic has two 10 month externship tracks
running from September 2, 2008 to June 30, 2009 (with two days of orientation
in early August): one devoted to assessment and another devoted to psychotherapy.
During the summer session which runs from June through August, only an assessment
track is offered. To apply for the therapy track, send two letters
of recommendation, a vita, and a case report, and for
the
assessment track
submit a vita, letter of interest, and one recent assessment
report along with the following form at this link http://www.dccourts.gov/dccourts/docs/CSSDInternshipApplication.pdf
Fairfax
County Juvenile Detention Center 1 extern. Court-involved youth. Individual, group, and family therapy, consultation to court personnel, and case presentations. Weekly individual supervision. Send cover letter with training goals, vita, 2 letters of recommendation, and transcript to Dr. Myers by March 15, 2008. Fairfax Juvenile Forensic Evaluation Program 16 hours per week, September through May. Youth involved with Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Comprehensive evaluation and consultation services for probation officers and other court staff. Weekly 1 to 2 hours of individual supervision and a training seminar with didactic material and case presentations. Applicants should have experience with test integration and the Rorschach. Send cover letter with training goals, vita, 3 letters of recommendation including one from the training director and one from a testing supervisor, and a writing sample from a comprehensive battery to Dr. Martin by March 15, 2008. Gallaudet
University Contact: 16 hours with one evening. Psychological and neuropsychological assessments of children, adolescents, and adults. One hour of supervision from a licensed psychologist each week. Cross-cultural home-based counseling services for families at risk. Weekly supervision group for home-based counselors. Submit a vita, letter of interest, and three letters of recommendation to the Center by March 15, 2002. George Mason
University Contact: Joan Mizrahi, Ph.D. 16 hours. Two full days per week. College student clients. 8 individual clients. Participation in consultation and outreach, group co-facilitation, and workshop presentations. Biweekly seminars. 2 hours of individual supervision and 1 hour of group supervision weekly. To apply, send letter of interest, vita, unofficial transcript, and 2 letters of recommendation to Dr. Mizrahi by March 10, 2008. Georgetown University Contact: Susan Gordon, Ph.D. 4 externs. University students. Seminars on psychodynamic therapy and eating disorders. 1 hour of supervision for every 2 client hours. Send vita and 3 letters of recommendation including 1 from the current clinical supervisor and 1 from the Director of Training to Dr. Gordon by March 10, 2008. Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development Contact: Diane Jacobstein, PhD Harbor
Light Inpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Center Contact: Sidney Binks, Ph.D. 16 hours/12 months. 3 students accepted. Individual and group psychotherapy, full psychological testing batteries and clinical interview screenings on a very challenging population of drug and alcohol addicted individuals. The clients typically have severe trauma histories. Send letter of interest, two letters of recommendation, and a vita to Dr. Binks by March 15, 2008. This site does participate in the April Call Day. HSC Pediatric Center Contact: Carolyn Wurm, Ph.D. 16 hours. Infancy to 21. Assessment, consultation, and therapeutic interventions to patients and families. Send letter of interest, vita, 3 letters of recommendation, and a sample report to Dr. Wurm by March 5, 2008. Howard
University Counseling Center Contact: Diana Wall, Ph.D. 14 to 22 hours. Intakes, diagnostic assessments, case conferences and psychoanalytic training seminars. Group and individual psychotherapy. Outreach programs on and off campus. Supervised 1-1.5 hours individually. Send application, vita, transcript, and 3 letters of recommendation to Dr. Wall by March 14, 2008. Inova Kellar Center Contact: Mark Hayes Attention and Learning Disorders Service. 16 hours. A minimum of 8 hours per week devoted to assessment is required. A maximum of 8 hours devoted to therapeutic services. Specific clinical experiences are mutually agreed upon by the trainee and the Inova Kellar Center program coordinators. Group therapy sessions generally take place between the hours of 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. weekdays except Friday while groups for parent are generally offered on Tuesday evenings between the hours of 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Individual and family therapy sessions as well as intake appointments are scheduled on a more flexible basis during weekdays. 1 hour of individual and 1 hour of group supervision is provided by a licensed psychologist. Send letter of interest, resume, and 2 letters of recommendation to Mark Hayes to apply in 2008. Kennedy Krieger Family Center Contact: Elizabeth Thompson, Ph.D. 2 externs. 16 hours per week. Stipend provided for 9 months. Outpatient services for children and families in or at risk for out of home placement. Responsibilities include psychological assessments, play therapy, family and group therapy, multidisciplinary case discussions, and home and school visits. Optional seminars in neuropsychological assessment. Supervised 1 hour per week on assessments and 1-1.5 hours per week on psychotherapy. Send vita and letter of interest to Dr. Thompson by March 4, 2005. Loudoun County Mental Health Center Contact: Stacey Waring, Ph.D. 2 to 3 externs. At least 16 hours including Tuesdays. Outpatient services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Evaluation and treatment in Outpatient, Substance Abuse, Emergency and Community Support, adult day treatment, and forensics. Variety of theoretical perspectives including Psychodynamic and Object Relations, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Family Systems orientations. Send a cover letter, vita and two letters of reference to Dr. Waring by March 10, 2006. Martinsburg V.A Medical Center Contact: Jason Malcy, Psy.D. One-year practicum (summer practicum also available) with experiential opportunities that include: outpatient mental health, geriatrics, substance abuse, combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder, brain injury, and dual disorders. Students can be expected to carry a small case load of individual therapy patients and conduct group therapy. There will also be an opportunity for students to gain experience in the area of conducting and interpreting psychological testing. Students will receive a minimum of 1 hour of direct individual (face-to-face) supervision per week with a licensed clinical psychologist, as well as, 1 hour of additional learning activities (e.g., case conferences, seminars, etc.). However, there will also be additional informal supervision with psychologists and other interdisciplinary staff. Please submit the following: 1) Resume/ Curriculum Vitae. 2) Brief cover letter including the following information: a) Nature of clinical experience desired; b) Clinical populations with whom you have provided therapy/testing; c) Days of the week you would be able to attend this practicum placement (if known at this time); d) Will you desire housing at the V.A.; e) Current year of doctoral studies; and f) A brief list of psychological testing that you have administered and/or scored to Dr. Malcy by March 6, 2008. Marymount University Counseling Center Contact: Meghan Voris, LCSW 9 months (late August through mid-May) with 16-21 hours per week (depending
upon graduate program requirements). Half of time spent in providing direct
clinical services. Unpaid (no stipend offered). Trainees also may have the
opportunity to experience the following: Observe and co-facilitate counseling
and psycho-educational
groups; consult with members of the campus community; and design and implement
psycho-educational programs and workshops. In addition to their clinical
experiences, trainees will receive the following educational and supervision
experiences: individual supervision (1 hour per week), group supervision
(1 hour per week), case conference (periodically through the training year),
and didactic seminar (90 minutes each week). To apply, submit
the following materials to the Training Coordinator: A self-descriptive
cover letter describing and explaining your interest in this setting & training
experience; a summary of completed/planned coursework; a CV or resume, outlining
previous clinical, outreach, and/or non-classroom learning experiences; and Mt. Washington Pediatric
Hospital Contact: Kimberly Derrickson, Ph.D. Caseload of 6-8 outpatient children with physical and behavioral disorders and their families. Consult with inpatient unit and children with physical disorders. Complete 4 to 5 psychological batteries on school age children. 1 to 2 hours of supervision per week and weekly pediatric rounds. Neuropsychology Associates of Fairfax Contact Person: Cynthia Sullivan, Ph.D. 16 hours per week. Full-year externship is 12 months, but summer externs are also welcome. Stipend: None available. Services/Population: Externs will have the opportunity to conduct neuropsychological evaluations with a diverse population. Batteries range from brief (2 hours) to full (5-6 hours). Extern will be trained in all aspects of evaluation, including: clinical interview, test administration, test selection, test interpretation, report write-up, the development of treatment recommendations, consultation with referral sources, and feedback sessions. The patient population is heterogeneous with regard to culture, ethnicity, and diagnosis. Supervision: Supervision will be tailored to skill level of extern. Minimum of 1 hour per 3-4 hours of client contact. In addition, externs will receive continuous “informal” supervision throughout administration of the test battery and report write-up. Individual and group supervision is provided. In group supervision, externs will present and discuss neuropsychological cases. Application materials due by March 15, 2008. Please send letter of interest, 2 letters of recommendation, transcript (unofficial O.K.), C.V., and a sample test report to Dr. Sullivan. Applicants will be scheduled for interview. We recommend e-mailing or calling to confirm that we received your application. Northern
Virginia
Mental Health Institute Contact: Laurence R. Levine, Psy.D. 16 hours (one day is Wed.). Inpatient psychosocial rehabilitation with persistently mentally ill persons. 2 to 3 individual therapy cases, co-lead a group, and some psychological evaluations. 1 to 2 hours of individual supervision, grand rounds, and seminars. Send a letter of interest, a vita, and one letter of recommendation to Dr. Levine by February 20, 2004. Northern Virginia
Training Center Contact: Theodore Hoch, Ed.D. 16-20 hours. Persons with developmental disabilities and dual diagnoses. Behavioral assessment, psychological testing, individual and group psychotherapy. Contact Dr. Hoch to apply. The
Psychiatric Institute of Washington Contact: Trudy Summers, Ph.D. 16 to 20 hours a week from August 21 to June 29. Psychological assessments with a diverse population of children, adolescents, and adults. Individual supervision and a weekly testing seminar. Possibly some short-term psychotherapy. Treatment planning with a multidisciplinary team for the patients that are tested. Additional information at the website (psychinstitute.com). Send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and two letters of recommendation to Dr. Summers by the end of February. Riverside Hospital Contact: Paula Gaudino, L.I.C.S.W. 16 hours. Flexible-design externship in an inpatient psychiatric unit for aggressive inner-city adolescents. Includes opportunities for individual, group & family therapy, assessments, neuropsychological evaluations, parent training classes, recreational therapy, research and others. Extern can either focus on in-depth care of a few specific patients or participate in various activities involving a large number of patients and families. Extern will be encouraged to design and carry out a self-initiated project of his/her choosing, and to publish if possible. Good opportunity for an independent and mature student. May start in Fall, Spring, or Summer. Supervision by the medical director, a board-certified psychiatrist, according to the needs of the extern. Fax letter of interest and resume to Ms. Gaudino by March 1, 2006. Silver Spring Youth Services
Contact: Robert Evert, LCSW-C, Program Director (301-431-4046) Advanced externs completing their second or third externships. Short and long-term individual psychotherapy for children and adolescents, parents, and families; prevention, early intervention and treatment groups for children and adolescents; psychiatric and medication evaluations/management; support/psychoeducational groups for parents; consultation with school staff and other agencies; and in-service training for teachers. 10 to 15 hours per week. The trainee will carry a caseload of approximately 4-6 individual clients and will receive a minimum of one hour of individual supervision and one hour of group supervision per week. Other responsibilities include, parent guidance meetings, intake evaluations, and psychological assessments. There are opportunities for family therapy and group therapy if desired and appropriate. A weekly staff meeting on Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. is required as well, and is included in the total number of hours listed above. Interested students should call Mr. Evert at 301-431-4046 or Dr. Judd at 202-237-5969 in 2005. Spring Grove
Hospital Center Contact: Rosemary W. Patterson, Ph.D. 15 hours including Friday mornings. Adult inpatients with emotional, social, and neurological difficulties. Psychological assessments, individual and group psychotherapy, lectures, and a process group. Send an externship application form, signature sheet from the Director of Clinical Training, and a copy of the course description for externship should be sent to Dr. Patterson by March 15, 2003. St. John's Community Services Contact: Steven Kane, Ph.D. 2 externs for 16 hours over 10 months. Stipend of $1,250. Ages 3 to 22. Psychotherapy, psychoeducational support, and psychological assessment. 1 hour of psychotherapy supervision and 1 hour of assessment supervision weekly. Seminars for 1 to 3 hours weekly. Send vita, personal statement explaining interest in program, and two letters of recommendation to Dr. Kane by March 31, 2004. Towson
University Contact: Betty Fletcher, Ph.D. College students. Individual and group therapy, outreach and consultation. Supervised 2 hours individually. Send letter of interest, vita, graduate transcript, and 3 letters of reference to Dr. Fletcher by March 3, 2004. United Planning Organization Contact: Theresa Shivers 20 hours per week. Advanced externs completing their second or third year. Rotation to different sites across the United Planning Organization Early Childhood Development Centers. Building clinical skills and competence in conducting individual, play, and family therapy as well as case management in a preschool and daycare setting with Head Start population (0 -5). Provide classroom observations, consultation to, and liaison with teaching staff and parents. Participate in mandatory multi-disciplinary team meeting. Conduct parent and teacher training on a myriad of developmental issues. Mandatory case conceptualization presentation at the end of the year. Supervised 1 – 2 hours. There are opportunities for family therapy and group therapy. Send vitae, letter of interest, and letter of recommendation to Theresa Shivers in March 2006. University of Maryland Contact: Christa Schmidt, Ph.D. 12-14 hours. University students. Individual and group therapy, consultation and outreach to campus community. 2 hours of supervision by senior staff. Send vita, 2 letters of recommendation from clinical supervisors and 1 recommendation from advisor or training director, and a statement of interest to Dr. Schmidt by March 7, 2008. University of Maryland Contact: Beth S. Warner, Ph.D. 16 hours. Children, adolescents, and parents. The externship offers supervised training in psychological assessment, individual and group therapy, parent counseling, and teacher consultation. Training is both clinic- and school-based. Possible school-based training sites are the on-campus preschool and a local high school. Send vita, 2 letters of recommendation, and a cover letter including a statement of interest to Dr. Warner by March 15, 2008. University of Maryland Baltimore County Contact: Chris Carlton, Ph.D. The externship is a nine month (September through May), 12-16 hour per week experience which involves participation in many UCS activities. Externs provide individual counseling for clients who have predominantly personal-social concerns, and gain experience and skill in brief psychotherapy. The externs receive both individual and group supervision and present in case conferences. They may also have the opportunity to co-lead groups and provide outreach programming. A weekly seminar program includes presentations and discussions on a wide range of topics related to clinical work and professional identity, for example, multi-cultural counseling, the therapeutic process, brief treatment models, and outreach training. Send letter of interest, vita, transcript, and 2 letters of recommendation to Dr. Carlton by February 19, 2008. V.A.
Medical Center, Washington, DC Contact: Neil Bien, Ph.D. 12 to 16 hours per week. Neuropsychological evaluations with a diverse population. Multi-disciplinary meetings and neurology rounds. Can start in Summer or Fall and it lasts until May. Possible Summer funding. Send letter of interest, 2 letters of recommendation, unofficial transcript, and sample test report to Dr. Bien in March 2007. The
Women's Center Contact: Cathy Love, LPC/LMFT 16 to 20 hours per week. Reduced fee clients for assessment and psychotherapy. Group modality seminar. Group and individual supervision. Send vita, cover letter, and 3 letters of recommendation (one from a professor and two from supervisors) to Ms. Love by March 15, 2008. |
