BRAINS and Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital are pleased to offer a consortium model of training. This Pre-Doctoral Psychology Internship is designed to meet the one-year pre-doctoral internship requirements for students in Ph.D. and Psy.D. programs in Clinical or Counseling Psychology. Students from other psychology doctoral programs may also apply.

Program Goals and Objectives: BRAINS-DeVos Training Program is designed to train psychologists in developmental psychology, neuropsychological assessment with children/adolescents, and treatment for families affected by medical complications and neurodevelopmental differences that affect learning and behavior. The Training Program hopes to train psychologists in the specialization of pediatric psychology, Neuropsychology, and treatment within the context of multidisciplinary teams.

Application Process: BRAINS and DeVos Consortium utilizes the AAPI (APPIC application for Psychology Internship) standardized by APPIC/APA.

Deadlines: Applications are currently being sought for students interested in securing a position beginning Summer 2008.
Deadline for application materials for the 2009-2010 year are due Nov 1, 2008.

Start Date: June 1
Stipend: $20,000
Benefits: paid holidays, medical insurance, professional development time
Rotation Schedule: Each intern will be placed half-time at BRAINS and half –time at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital over the training year.

Intern Experiences:
intake assessments
diagnostic interviewing
psychological assessments
psycho-educational assessments
neuropsychological assessments
report writing
individual therapy
intervention planning
formal seminar series
peer presentation forums
departmental grand rounds
rotations with other linked departments