Pediatric Psychology Internship Program
Eligibility, Funding and Benefits
Eligibility
Internship applicants must be advanced students in good standing in doctoral programs in clinical, counseling, or school psychology programs approved by the American Psychological Association. Applicants will have completed all coursework requirements, comprehensive evaluations, and will have met all requirements of their doctoral program making them eligible to apply for predoctoral internship. All candidates should have a substantial amount of prior practicum and other clinical experience. Applicants with strong backgrounds in child clinical or pediatric psychology are preferred. The internship program abides by Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital’s (MWPH) policy as an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Funding and Benefits
Two internship positions will be available for 2008-2009, with stipends set
at $22,000 for 12 months. A full benefits package is provided (identical to
that offered to MWPH staff), including different health insurance options and
short-term disability insurance. Interns are provided with $1200 for continuing
education to be used during the internship year. Benefits include hospital holidays,
one floating holiday, two weeks paid vacation, ten sick days, and five paid
continuing education days. If interns are in need of mental health services,
they will be referred to the hospital contracted Employee Assistance Program.
This program provides rapid mental health evaluations, short-term therapy, and
referral to community therapists for ongoing treatment. This initial service
is provided free of charge for MWPH employees, post doctoral fellows, and pediatric
psychology interns.