STUDENT TRAINING PROGRAMS
- APPIC Pre-Doctoral Internship
(BRAINS-DeVos Children’s Hospital-Ottawa CMH Training Consortium)
- UNDERGRADUATE FIELD EXPERIENCE/PRACTICUM
Questions regarding the APPIC Pre-Doctoral Internship may be sent directly to Dr. Rochelle Manor at rmanor@brainspotential.com
Questions regarding the Mentorship Programs may be sent directly to Dr. Christina Warholic at cwarholic@brainspotential.com
Questions regarding the other training opportunities may be sent to Dr. Jennifer Cochran at jcochran@brainspotential.com
BRAINS-DeVos Children’s Hospital-Ottawa CMH Training Consortium
We are pleased to offer a Pre-Doctoral level Psychology Internship Program Consortium. Below is a summary of the training opportunities of the consortiums. Further information is available at http://brainsfoundation.org/internship. We are members of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC). We are registered with the National Matching Service and will be participating in the computer match process for the 2013-2014 academic year. All applicants must submit interest through the AAPI online process.
The consortium consists of a cooperative arrangement among three training facilities: BRAINS, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, and Ottawa County Community Mental Health. For the 2013-2014 training year, the consortium anticipates providing three (3) fully-funded interns. The primary mission of the BRAINS-DeVos Children’s Hospital-Ottawa CMH training consortium is to provide a year of intensive exposure to a variety of clinical experiences from the brain-based perspective. The training is designed to maximize the personal and professional growth of each intern based on their area of focus and a general understanding of the role of neuropsychological principles in psychological practice.
Tracks:
- Neuropsychology Track - accepting one (1) intern. Intern is placed at BRAINS and will receive advanced training in neuropsychology assessment.
- Pediatric Psychology Track - accepting one (1) intern. Intern is placed at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital and will participate in many specialty clinics including Hematology/Oncology, Neurofibromatosis, and Cystic Fibrosis.
- General Psychology Track - accepting one (1) intern. Intern is placed at Community Mental Health of Ottawa County and will receive training in assessment/triage, therapy, and developmental disability specializations.
Particulars:
- A 12-month full-time internship year starts on June 1, 2013 and ends on May 31, 2014
- 2000 hours (40/wk) including two weeks of vacation/sick leave and six (6) major holidays
- Stipend: $20,000
- Benefits: Health insurance
- 2 hours of supervision weekly
- 2 hours of didactic training weekly including general psychological and neuropsychological-specific training
See www.michigan.gov under ‘Psychology’ for more information.
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch_psyc_full_app_pkt_92012_7.pdf
Please submit applications in accordance with AAPI on-line and National Matching Service procedures. More information is available at www.brainsfoundation.org/internship.
Please address specific questions to Rochelle Manor, Ph.D., Director of Training.
TRAINING FACILITIES
BRAINS & BRAINS Foundation
BRAINS is dedicated to helping individuals and families understand the complexities of their functioning and endeavors to maximize the potential for success. Development can be altered by many factors, such as complications during pregnancy/delivery, injury, illness, exposure to toxins, emotional distress, or family related issues. We hope through the utilization of the resources offered at this clinic that development might be enhanced and there will be ongoing functional gains/stability.
To aid in this process, BRAINS has brought together specialists from many disciplines, being able to offer a multidisciplinary approach to understanding and treatment. The family is an integral part of the treatment team. Joined with the other specialists, the team anticipates offering unique treatment challenges to expand the capabilities within the individual/family. Working together in one central location allows the professionals to actively collaborate throughout treatment, hopefully avoiding some of the limitations that can be experienced when professionals are located at multiple offices/locations.
Finally, BRAINS endeavors to strengthen the confidence and energy of the system surrounding those in need through building relationships in the community. These relationships afford greater opportunities through avoiding the competitive nature that can be exhausting for individuals/families and clinicians allowing us to focus our commitment to a vision of care and growth.
The BRAINS Foundation is dedicated to raising and distributing funds to pay for services to uninsured or underinsured families, developing innovative educational and treatment services, training for professionals, and furthering professional understanding through research. Community education and advocacy are also elements of The BRAINS Foundation mission. It is through the efforts of The BRAINS Foundation that supervisor stipends and training seminars can be offered. Typically, student volunteers and paid trainees are “hired” through The BRAINS Foundation, but are part of the general staff and multidisciplinary team of BRAINS.
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is part of the Spectrum Health system, one of the nation’s top integrated delivery systems. The Children’s Hospital mission is caring for children and their families with compassion, excellence and innovation. This mission is fueled by the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital vision to be among the nation’s leading comprehensive children’s hospitals, delivering the highest quality healthcare.
The hope is to achieve this vision through providing accessible programs and services specifically designed to meet the needs of children and their families, sustaining a team of care givers who are passionate about our mission, advancing children's health through research, education, and innovation, responsible stewardship of our resources including community philanthropy and volunteers, providing patient care environments specifically designed to meet the needs of children and their families, and advocating for issues promoting the health and welfare of children.
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital operates under Spectrum Health’s core values of kindness, integrity, teamwork and respect.
The pediatric psychology department at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient consultation services for physicians within a pediatric hospital setting. Consultations primarily involve psychological and/or neuropsychological assessment of children from ages 4 months to young adulthood. The hospital serves children and families from a variety of different cultural, ethnic, and SES backgrounds. The psychology department is involved in numerous different specialty clinics and programs including hematology/oncology, bone marrow transplantation program, neurofibromatosis, brain tumor clinic, healthy weight center, etc. The psychology service is also actively involved in community outreach programs providing workshops and lectures to local community agencies and groups.
Community Mental Health of Ottawa County
The mission of Community Mental Health of Ottawa County is to partner with persons who are challenged by a serious and persistent mental illness and/or developmental disability in a manner that maximizes their integration in the community.
Using a person centered philosophy, we will be effective stewards of resources entrusted to us. We will use contemporary approaches to develop partnerships in delivering services and supports. Services and supports will be provided along a continuum from prevention to enabling consumers to live fully in the community.
Community Mental Health of Ottawa County is CARF accredited.
UNDERGRADUATE FIELD EXPERIENCE/PRACTICUM
BRAINS is pleased to offer a training opportunity designed to benefit undergraduate students seeking out field experience prior to a future graduate career in psychological assessment at the doctoral level. This experience will allow for understanding and practice of psychological and neuropsychological tests as well as psychometry. This training is primarily based in the testing clinic but the student will have opportunities to observe any of our multi-disciplinary staff.
At this time, we are not offering an experience that incorporates counseling or therapy. (We traditionally do not accept Master’s of Counseling or Psychology students who are not interested in pursuing an advanced degree in assessment given the specific nature of this training.)
Please complete the Student Application Form and attach your CV and one (1) recommendation letter from a professor.
Practicum I: Introduction to Neuropsychological Assessment
Time Commitment
Minimum of 20 hours/week
Clinic hours are Monday through Friday 8:30am – 5pm
1 morning or afternoon orientation prior to start of semester
Practicum Description
Students will be introduced to neuropsychological assessment with systemic training of testing protocols and observation. Training will include an extensive overview of multiple neuropsychological and psychological measures including but not limited to tests of intelligence, executive functioning, memory, achievement, speech and language, processing, and mood/personality. Student will be trained in psychometry and basic understanding of testing statistics (i.e. standard scores, T?scores, scaled scores). Opportunity exists for observation of clinical interviews, assessment, and feedback sessions. Other responsibilities include orientation to clinic operations and the assistance of day?to?day clinic functions which may include data management, scoring, scanning, etc. Students will have the opportunity to work alongside neuropsychologists and take part in various training sessions including presentations on neuroanatomy and the neural?basis of behavior.
Prerequisites
Interest in pediatrics
Basic understanding of neuropsychology
Basic understanding of testing and assessment
Practicum II: Neuropsychological Testing and Administration
Time Commitment
Minimum of 20 hours/week
Clinic hours are Monday through Friday 8:30am – 5pm
Practicum Description
Following the successful completion of Practicum I, students may be offered to remain for a 2nd practicum in order to participate in the administration of neuropsychological test batteries. Training will continue to include an extensive overview of measures and will further incorporate the administration protocols. Students will be able to assist with test administration with observation to ensure standardization of procedures. Opportunity remains for observation of clinical interviews, assessment, and feedback sessions. Other responsibilities include orientation to clinic operations and the assistance of day?to?day clinic functions which may include data management, scoring, scanning, etc. Students will have the opportunity to work alongside neuropsychologists and take part in various training sessions including presentations on neuroanatomy and the neural?basis of behavior.
Prerequisites
Successful Completion of BRAINS Practicum I
Interest in pediatrics
Basic understanding of neuropsychology
Basic understanding of testing and assessment
BRAINS is on the cutting edge of program development and treatment for our patients and families. We are always looking for mentors to participate in these programs and provide structure and skill building for our clients. Mentors will experience direct one-on-one client contact and assist children in developing the skill they will need for life.
We invite undergraduate level students to apply for this experience.
Please complete the Student Application Form and attach your CV and one (1) recommendation letter from a professor.
BRAINS is very excited to announce that we will be conducting research alongside our clinical practices. We are looking for a student (one per semester) to assist with research data entry, collection of consent, archival of data, and some data analysis. A proper candidate will be a student with a primary interest in research with aspirations of a PhD or research/statistical intensive program. This individual may be exposed to other facets of the testing clinic including some psychometry but will primarily be assisting with research endeavors.
Please complete the Student Application Form and attach your CV and one (1) recommendation letter from a professor.
BRAINS is committed to fostering a climate of learning and ongoing education. Therefore, we invite those students (high-school or undergraduate) to job shadow a clinician for a morning, afternoon, or full day.
Please complete the Student Application Form.
BRAINS is always appreciative to those individuals who give of their time to help us ensure the best care of our patients. We have opportunities to assist with the day-to-day activities of the office including clerical work and overall support.
Please complete the Student Application Form.
