The role within HealthRIGHT 360’s APPIC-compliant Doctoral Internship program and includes structured clinical service delivery, psychological assessment, supervision, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional development activities. Interns provide supervised clinical services within a community based behavioral health setting serving adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Interns are assigned a primary (main) training site and also complete a secondary rotation at one of our outpatient or residential programs. Interns function as developing psychologists and participate in a formal training program emphasizing evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, cultural responsiveness, and ethical clinical practice.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Services:
Provide individual psychotherapy and maintain a caseload of approximately 10 individual clients per week, which may include clients from both primary and secondary rotation sites
Co-Facilitate/facilitate at least 2 hours of groups per week
Deliver evidence-based interventions (e.g. MI, CBT, DBT, ACT) and apply trauma-informed, harm-reduction and culturally responsive approaches
Conduct intakes, treatment planning, case management, crisis intervention, and safety planning as needed
Participate in milieu therapy (applicable to residential rotation sites)
Psychological Assessment:
Administer, score, and interpret psychological assessment instruments (e.g., WASI, WRAT, PAI, RBANS)
Prepare comprehensive written reports including diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations
Complete 4 integrated psychological assessment reports during the training year
Training and Supervision:
Attend weekly didactic training (2 hours)
Participate in weekly individual (2 hours) and group supervision (2 hours)
Incorporate supervision feedback into clinical practice
Care Coordination and Case Conferences
Participate in care coordination meetings as needed with interdisciplinary treatment team, including substance use counselors, psychiatrists, case managers, and other providers
Contribute clinical observations and treatment updates to support integrated care planning
Attend weekly program staff meetings and case conferences (approximately 1–2 hours)
Supervision and Consultation:
Provide individual supervision and consultation to practicum-level students under licensed supervision
Develop supervisory skills, including case conceptualization support and professional feedback
Documentation and Administrative Responsibilities:
Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record
Complete intake, assessments, progress notes in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements
Adhere to professional, ethical, and legal standards consistent with APA, APPIC, and agency policies
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of training and competence
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Enrollment in an APA-accredited doctoral program (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or related field
Experience or special interest in working with diverse populations
Experience or special interest in working with individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions
A minimum of 500 intervention hours (preferred)
A minimum of 25 assessment hours (preferred)
Dissertation proposal defended (preferred)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Background Check and Other Requirements:
Qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be considered
Obtain and maintain satisfactory background check
Complete TB clearance and required health screening
Compliance with agency vaccination and health policies as applicable
Complete CPR/First AID training within 14 days of start date