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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at Penn State offers a full-time twelve-month Doctoral Internship designed to provide high quality training in the multiple functions carried out within a major university counseling center. The Doctoral Internship in Health Service Psychology is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association. Intensively supervised experiences are offered in individual and group counseling/psychotherapy, crisis intervention, assessment and diagnosis, consultation/outreach, research, supervision/training, and other activities appropriate to the setting. Professional development is fostered within the context of a service-delivery system, which has a long-standing tradition of dedication to excellence in training.

Typical Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires current enrollment in a Doctoral Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or combined program that is APA or CPA accredited.

Additional Required Competencies:

Candidates must be currently enrolled in an APA or CPA accredited doctoral program in clinical or Counseling Psychology, or a combined program that is APA or CPA accredited. Typically requires at least 350 hours of pre-internship practicum experience. All coursework and qualifying exams required for the doctorate must be completed before the internship.

This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from the date of hire.

This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Benefits for full-time employees at Penn State include (visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information):

• Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans

• Tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26)

• Generous vacation time and sick time

• 16 paid holidays/campus closure days

The Pennsylvania State University and CAPS are committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of divers