Pre-Doctoral Internship Positions Opening
The Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) at Alliant International University, San Diego Campus, invites applications for a Pre-Doctoral Internship in the Forensic and Clinical Psychology field. These position begin in the of Summer 2012 and end in the Summer of 2013. We will have three openings for 2-year or 1-year internships.
The goals for the internship year are to gain the necessary training and experience in conducting appropriate forensic assessments for clients who are involved in criminal and civil cases involving a broad range of issues, as well as becoming familiar with examining legal documents and providing the court with appropriate, sound, and helpful recommendations. Primary duties of the internship position includes a thorough review and summary of various court records including police files, child custody evaluation reports, Child Protective Services reports, psychological and psychiatric evaluation reports, case records, etc. Other duties will include, psychological testing, forensic evaluations (criminal and civil), child custody evaluations, writing consultation reports to be submitted to the court, conducting observations of interactions between involved parties, and observing licensed psychologists assisting attorneys to prepare for questioning of involved parties within cases.
Consultation with attorneys is offered as questions for depositions and trials are discussed. In addition, training opportunities are offered in assisting judges, attorneys, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and custody evaluators in conducting appropriate evaluations when family violence is involved. There are also opportunities for writing and publishing articles in the area of forensic and clinical psychology.
Interns will also gain valuable clinical experience treating both children and adults referred to the IVAT Professional and Clinical Services division. Interns will be expected to carry a mixed case load of individual and family cases, most of which have histories of trauma. Interns will also participate 4 hours per week at the Youth and Family Transition Center, the ACCESS program and/or at the Youth Build Program, San Diego Imperial Counties Labor Council. The ACCESS program provides services to youth transitioning out of the foster care system. Interns will be given the opportunity to provide individual and group treatment as well as provide training to the agency’s case managers at ACCESS. At Labor Council, interns will conduct individual therapy with young adults who are trying to build skills needed for successful employment and career development.
Group Supervision is 2-3 hours long; Individual supervision is 1 hour per week
Stipend is $300/month
*Must have Master’s degree by start of the internship and be G3 or above.
*40 hour child custody training (or Family Law Class) is strongly recommended.
*Experience in forensic settings is strongly recommended.
To apply:
Please provide IVAT with a cover letter, CV, sample psychological evaluation, transcript, and three letters of recommendations to
Dr. Robert Geffner
10065 Old Grove Road
San Diego, CA 92131
Email: ivatpcfs@alliant.edu
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Post-Doctoral Fellowship Position Opening
Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) at Alliant International University, San Diego Campus, invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the Forensic and Clinical Psychology field. This position begins in the of Summer 2012 and ends in the Summer of 2013 (start date is flexible).
Responsibilities Include:
- Working on forensic cases, especially involving child custody and family violence areas, and managing forensic consulting projects (including reviewing and summarizing records and conducting research
- Contacting and working with attorneys to set up interviews and evaluations
- Acting as the Case Manager, including overseeing client and associate invoices, supervisors’ schedules, client appointments, etc.
- Assisting in the supervision and training of Forensic Interns who are doctorate students with Master’s degrees in clinical or forensic psychology
- Providing consultation within the community regarding issues of family violence victims and offenders, psychological trauma, and children exposed to violence
- Conduct forensic psychological evaluations to address a variety of referral questions
- Provide psychotherapy to selected clients
Other Responsibilities Could Include:
- Working with the IVAT Professional Training and Conferences Department to help plan and manage trainings designed for certification programs
- Grant writing
- Research and article writing
- Developing and conducting program evaluations of local and national agency programs
Under general supervision, the post-doctorate fellow will work under our Professional Services division. The fellow will receive at least 1-2 hours of training, 1.5 hours of group supervision, and 2 hours of individual supervision by a licensed psychologist per week. Additional consultation and other supervision with staff and associates occur on an as needed basis.
Qualifications: Candidates should hold a doctorate degree in forensic psychology, clinical psychology, or a related discipline. Also, candidates should possess 2-3 years of experience in these fields. Experience and/or training in forensic psychology and clinical psychology are very helpful, especially with child custody and other forensic evaluations. Strong candidates will show evidence of excellence in communication, networking, writing skills, supervisory skills, reasoning, problem-solving, and team-building. Research and clinical experience in violence, abuse, and trauma fields are also preferred. Although this fellowship will be one year, the possibilities of renewal or continued work at the Institute are possible.
Salary: The annual stipend is $30,000 for this tax exempt fellowship. Candidates who possess an active clinical license are a plus and may receive further compensation.
IVAT is an equal opportunity employer. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until February 15, 2012, or until the position is filled.
To apply, please include:
- A cover letter describing your fit with the position at IVAT
- A statement of research and professional interests, as well as training received
- A detailed CV
- Three letters of reference
- Graduate transcript
Please submit application materials to:
Robert Geffner, Ph.D., ABN, ABPP, President
Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma
10065 Old Grove Road, San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 527-1860 x4050
Fax: (858) 527-1743
bgeffner@alliant.edu |
