Psychology Internship Brochure - Florida Department of Children ...
Psychology Internship Brochure - Florida Department of Children ... Psychology Internship Brochure - Florida Department of Children ...
Other RequirementsAll employees, including psychology interns, must complete certain required courses offered byNEFSH at the start of the internship year. These include Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid,among others. Additional requirements for all employees, including psychology interns, are possessionof physical abilities allowing for stooping, bending and lifting up to 10 pounds, contact with residents whomay become verbally and physically aggressive, prolonged walking and sitting, mobility around a largecampus setting including exposure to weather elements typical of Florida, and sight and auditory interactionswith residents, family members and staff. NEFSH is subject to the Americans with Disabilities Actand reasonable accommodations for covered employees will be considered in accordance with this Act.Successful applicants will be required to sign an affidavit of good moral character and a release of informationto the sheriff in the county of the applicant’s current residence for a background check. They willbe fingerprinted at the hospital after which the prints are sent to the FBI and Florida Department of LawEnforcement in Tallahassee, Florida, as part of the background check. Fingerprinting must be done atthe hospital two weeks before the start of internship.Northeast Florida State Hospital is an equal opportunity employer ensuring each applicant withoutregard to race, sex, religion, creed, national origin, political affiliation, age, marital status, or disability,except as provided by law, an equal opportunity with respect to recruitment, examination, appointment,training, compensation, retention, or any other personnel action (OP 13-01-16). The Doctoral PsychologyInternship Program endeavors to recruit from diverse universities and geographical areas. Variations inexperience and theoretical approaches are welcomed. Minority applications are strongly encouraged.Students from correspondence or self-study programs will not be considered.LIVING ARRANGEMENTS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIESMost hospital staff reside in Macclenny, Jacksonville, or Gainesville. Although a small town, Macclennyhas duplexes or houses that may be leased. Many previous interns have commuted from Jacksonvillewhere apartments are plentiful and moderately priced.Jacksonville has a population of approximately one million people in the metropolitan area andwas ranked as one of the "Top Ten Best Places to Live" by Money magazine in 1997. Leisure and recreationalactivities are plentiful. Water sports enthusiasts and nature lovers will enjoy both the St. JohnsRiver and beaches. Jacksonville is home to many sports teams such as the NFL Jaguars and a baseballfranchise. Cultural offerings include a symphony orchestra, numerous museums, and a monthly downtown“art walk”.Gainesville is located about an hour's commute from Macclenny and is home to the University ofFlorida (the largest university in the south with over 45,000 students) and the UF Gators. Within the universitycommunity there are many cultural and sporting opportunities including music, drama, dance, andmuseums. Gainesville also enjoys major art galleries, a professional ballet company and both state andcommunity theatres. For those who like outdoor activities, Gainesville is home to many nature parks, abotanical garden, and a large state preserve.8
PSYCHOLOGY STAFF (in alphabetical order)Anita J. Avakian, Psy.D.Dr. Avakian is a 2006 graduate of the University of Indianapolis where she earned her degree inClinical Psychology. She completed her internship at NEFSH and also did her postdoctoral traininghere. She is licensed in Florida. Professional interests include individual therapy, anxiety disorders, andsevere mental illness. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, listening to music, and spending time withfriends and family. Dr. Avakian works on Cypress Village.Theresa Baker, Psy.D.Dr. Baker is a 1998 graduate of the University of Northern Colorado where she earned her degreein Counseling Psychology. She completed her clinical internship and postdoctoral training in forensicpsychology at Florida State Hospital. As a licensed psychologist, Dr. Baker has performed over 500 forensicevaluations, testified over 100 times, and has been qualified as an expert witness in forensic psychology,mental retardation and mental illness. In addition to her forensic specialization, Dr. Baker's areaof special interest is the interplay of personal ethics with the delivery of psychological services. Outsideof work, she loves gardening and bird-watching.Aron Bell, M.Ed. LMHCMr. Bell received his Masters Degree from the University of North Florida in Mental Health Counseling.He has worked at the hospital first as a Rehabilitation therapist and now as a Clinical Counselorwith the Psychology Department. He has experience as a Forensic Psychological Specialist in corrections.He has a Systemic approach to counseling and is licensed as a Mental Health Counselor. In hisspare time, he enjoys watching basketball and going to football games. Mr. Bell works on Cypress Village.Henry Benson, Ph.D.Dr. Benson is a 2000 graduate of Florida State University where he earned his doctorate in Counselingand School Psychology. He completed his internship and postdoctoral training at NEFSH and islicensed in Florida. Professional interests include the study of emotions, research, complex trauma, BorderlinePersonality Disorder, and severe mental illness. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking and photography.Dr. Benson works on Moss Grove Village.Laura Brown, Ph.D.Laura Brown completed her dissertation and will graduate from Louisiana State University with aPh.D. in Clinical Psychology in December 2013. She is currently employed at Northeast Florida StateHospital. She also remains involved in clinical research with Louisiana State University. Ms. Brownworks on Moss Grove Village.9
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PSYCHOLOGY STAFF (in alphabetical order)Anita J. Avakian, Psy.D.Dr. Avakian is a 2006 graduate <strong>of</strong> the University <strong>of</strong> Indianapolis where she earned her degree inClinical <strong>Psychology</strong>. She completed her internship at NEFSH and also did her postdoctoral traininghere. She is licensed in <strong>Florida</strong>. Pr<strong>of</strong>essional interests include individual therapy, anxiety disorders, andsevere mental illness. Outside <strong>of</strong> work, she enjoys traveling, listening to music, and spending time withfriends and family. Dr. Avakian works on Cypress Village.Theresa Baker, Psy.D.Dr. Baker is a 1998 graduate <strong>of</strong> the University <strong>of</strong> Northern Colorado where she earned her degreein Counseling <strong>Psychology</strong>. She completed her clinical internship and postdoctoral training in forensicpsychology at <strong>Florida</strong> State Hospital. As a licensed psychologist, Dr. Baker has performed over 500 forensicevaluations, testified over 100 times, and has been qualified as an expert witness in forensic psychology,mental retardation and mental illness. In addition to her forensic specialization, Dr. Baker's area<strong>of</strong> special interest is the interplay <strong>of</strong> personal ethics with the delivery <strong>of</strong> psychological services. Outside<strong>of</strong> work, she loves gardening and bird-watching.Aron Bell, M.Ed. LMHCMr. Bell received his Masters Degree from the University <strong>of</strong> North <strong>Florida</strong> in Mental Health Counseling.He has worked at the hospital first as a Rehabilitation therapist and now as a Clinical Counselorwith the <strong>Psychology</strong> <strong>Department</strong>. He has experience as a Forensic Psychological Specialist in corrections.He has a Systemic approach to counseling and is licensed as a Mental Health Counselor. In hisspare time, he enjoys watching basketball and going to football games. Mr. Bell works on Cypress Village.Henry Benson, Ph.D.Dr. Benson is a 2000 graduate <strong>of</strong> <strong>Florida</strong> State University where he earned his doctorate in Counselingand School <strong>Psychology</strong>. He completed his internship and postdoctoral training at NEFSH and islicensed in <strong>Florida</strong>. Pr<strong>of</strong>essional interests include the study <strong>of</strong> emotions, research, complex trauma, BorderlinePersonality Disorder, and severe mental illness. Outside <strong>of</strong> work, he enjoys hiking and photography.Dr. Benson works on Moss Grove Village.Laura Brown, Ph.D.Laura Brown completed her dissertation and will graduate from Louisiana State University with aPh.D. in Clinical <strong>Psychology</strong> in December 2013. She is currently employed at Northeast <strong>Florida</strong> StateHospital. She also remains involved in clinical research with Louisiana State University. Ms. Brownworks on Moss Grove Village.9
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