Training and Supervision Plan

With this training background, the student is prepared to advance to further post-doctoral training, or in some cases, professional careers in pediatric psychology, child and adolescent clinical psychology, or clinical neuropsychology.

All trainees participate in supervised experiences in diagnostic, therapeutic and applied clinical research settings. The size and location of the Center enables interns to gain experience with a broad spectrum of problems in a diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic population. While the faculty represent a number of theoretical positions, the program leans toward a cognitive-behavioral/systems perspective. However, many different diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, including cognitive-behavioral, family systems, and interpersonal techniques, are taught within the program.

Each Intern builds out a tailored training plan based on their funded specialty track and a plan to meet program competencies. Interns receive a developmental approach to supervision and method of supervision varies by rotation. Interns complete a competency self-assessment at the beginning of the training year and then jointly set training goals with their supervisors so that supervisors can support them on those specific training goals during clinical rotations. Interns receive a blend of individual supervision, group supervision, live supervision (virtual and in-person), and video review. Because the training program is affiliated with practicum placements for local institutions, interns also are given the opportunity to provide peer supervision to practicum students on specific rotations.

Specialty Track Schedule Explanation

• In the Specialty Track provided below, you will find the following information. 
• Expected rotations and hours per Specialty Track based on intern feedback
• Other rotations that you will need to complete to meet program competencies
• Available time for elective rotations
• Allotted protected research time
• Estimated Total Hours per Week
• This breakdown will serve as your best understanding of what each funded specialty track looks like, how much flexibility you will have to pick elective rotations, and the approximate number of hours that you will work on an average week.