Psychology Internship Brochure - Florida Department of Children ...
Psychology Internship Brochure - Florida Department of Children ... Psychology Internship Brochure - Florida Department of Children ...
Amanda Simmons, Psy.D.Dr. Simmons is a 2011 graduate of La Salle University in Philadelphia, PA, where she earnedher degree in Clinical Psychology. She completed her internship and postdoctoral training at NEFSHand is currently licensed in Florida. Her professional interests include positive psychology, geropsychology,and mindfulness-based psychological interventions. Outside of work she enjoys reading, tripsto the beach, and spending time with her dog. She works on Shady Oaks Village.Sierra Trainor, Psy.D.Dr. Trainor is a 2012 graduate of the Illinois School of Professional Psychology/Argosy Universityin Chicago, Illinois, where she earned her degree in Clinical Psychology. She completed her internshipand post-doctoral residency here at NEFSH. Her professional interests include geropsychology,animal-assisted therapy, and group therapy with the severely mentally ill. She enjoys reading, exploringnew places, and spending time with her four sweet, yet often misbehaved, cats. She works on ShadyOaks Village and Moss Grove Village.Administrative Assistance:Kenneth VestMr. Vest holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunication Operations and Managementfrom the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications. He earned the degreein 1993 while working full-time in public television; his profession for twenty years. In 2000 hecame to work at Northeast Florida State Hospital as a Publication Production Specialist. In 2009 hewas named NEFSH Employee of the Year. His outside interests include astronomy, history, guitar,travel, and photography. Mr. Vest currently serves as Senior Clerk for the NEFSH Psychology Department.OTHER HOSPITAL STAFFHospital administrators, psychiatrists, primary care physicians, social workers, treatment teamcoordinators, rehabilitation therapists, nurses, and consultants provide additional contact throughoutthe year to psychology interns. Much of this is in the form of case discussions, clinical problem solving,and hospital wide service delivery issues. Interns are encouraged to use these additional contacts asfurther training opportunities.12
REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNSHIPApplicants for internship training at NEFSH are required to meet each of the following criteria:Student in clinical or counseling psychology from a regionally accredited academic program. Preferencewill be given to applicants from APA accredited programs.Completion of all of the academic portions of the doctoral program prior to internship (excluding dissertationor research requirements).Endorsement from the applicant's director of graduate training or department chair that she/he is preparedfor a doctoral internship.Minimum of 1000 hours of supervised clinical experience.Completion of all practicum experiences required by the applicant's program.Possession of a Master's degree in Psychology. Students with master’s degrees in social work orpastoral counseling will not be considered. Master’s Degree must be conferred by date of interview inJanuary.Applicants must be United States citizens.APPLICATION DOCUMENTS AND DEADLINEThe complete application for internship consists of the following elements:1. We require a completed AAPI Online application which may be accessed atwww.appic.org, click on “AAPI Online”, which includes 1) cover letter, 2) vitae3) complete application including Director of Clinical Training verification of eligibility andreadiness 4) all graduate transcripts and 5) three letters of recommendation. Please note:NEFSH's APPIC Program Code Number is 120911.2. Attach to the AAPI Online application the supplemental material of one full battery psychologicalassessment. No forensic reports for this requirement.3. Transcripts of undergraduate training are not required.4. The three letters of recommendation must be from psychologists.Deadline for application: All applications must be posted and available by November 5th, 2013.13
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Amanda Simmons, Psy.D.Dr. Simmons is a 2011 graduate <strong>of</strong> La Salle University in Philadelphia, PA, where she earnedher degree in Clinical <strong>Psychology</strong>. She completed her internship and postdoctoral training at NEFSHand is currently licensed in <strong>Florida</strong>. Her pr<strong>of</strong>essional interests include positive psychology, geropsychology,and mindfulness-based psychological interventions. Outside <strong>of</strong> work she enjoys reading, tripsto the beach, and spending time with her dog. She works on Shady Oaks Village.Sierra Trainor, Psy.D.Dr. Trainor is a 2012 graduate <strong>of</strong> the Illinois School <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>Psychology</strong>/Argosy Universityin Chicago, Illinois, where she earned her degree in Clinical <strong>Psychology</strong>. She completed her internshipand post-doctoral residency here at NEFSH. Her pr<strong>of</strong>essional interests include geropsychology,animal-assisted therapy, and group therapy with the severely mentally ill. She enjoys reading, exploringnew places, and spending time with her four sweet, yet <strong>of</strong>ten misbehaved, cats. She works on ShadyOaks Village and Moss Grove Village.Administrative Assistance:Kenneth VestMr. Vest holds a Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science degree in Telecommunication Operations and Managementfrom the University <strong>of</strong> <strong>Florida</strong>’s College <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communications. He earned the degreein 1993 while working full-time in public television; his pr<strong>of</strong>ession for twenty years. In 2000 hecame to work at Northeast <strong>Florida</strong> State Hospital as a Publication Production Specialist. In 2009 hewas named NEFSH Employee <strong>of</strong> the Year. His outside interests include astronomy, history, guitar,travel, and photography. Mr. Vest currently serves as Senior Clerk for the NEFSH <strong>Psychology</strong> <strong>Department</strong>.OTHER HOSPITAL STAFFHospital administrators, psychiatrists, primary care physicians, social workers, treatment teamcoordinators, rehabilitation therapists, nurses, and consultants provide additional contact throughoutthe year to psychology interns. Much <strong>of</strong> this is in the form <strong>of</strong> case discussions, clinical problem solving,and hospital wide service delivery issues. Interns are encouraged to use these additional contacts asfurther training opportunities.12
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