Counseling and Psychological Services of George Mason University is very pleased to invite applications for two part-time, two-year pre-doctoral psychology internships starting July 1, 2010.  The internships have a stipend of $10,200/year.

Our program was inaugurated in 2007 using APA-guidelines, with the goal of expanding and securing APA approval.  The program became a member of APPIC in 2008, and will apply for accreditation from APA in 2009. 

Primary areas of training include individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, crisis assessment, crisis intervention, consultation and outreach, and supervision of trainees.  George Mason University has a very diverse student population; therefore, a strong emphasis will be on the development of multicultural competence.  Weekly seminars on a broad range of relevant topics are provided.  Supervisors are board-certified or licensed psychologists with a range of theoretical orientations including cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and narrative approaches.  At least two hours of individual and two hours of group supervision are provided. See the Training Manual for further details.

Successful applicants must be students in a counseling- or clinical-psychology doctoral program (Ph.D. or Psy.D.)  Candidates must have completed their comprehensive examinations and dissertation proposal prior to the application deadline. Successful applicants must have at least 300 hours practicum experience intervention/assessment Preference will be given to applicants with a specific interest in a part-time internship.
On-line applications should include:
Completed AAPI,
Curriculum vita;
Graduate transcripts;
Three letters of recommendation;
Letter of interest
Please note that all application materials must be submitted on-line through the APPIC web-site beginning in fall 2009.
Applications must be received by November 16, 2009.  Our training program is a member of APPIC and we participate in the match process and follow all of the guidelines set by APPIC for that process.  Check the APPIC web site (www.appic.org) for more information about match policies and about submitting the AAPI on-line. 
Please note that George Mason University requires that all employees, including interns, pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment.

For more information, please contact:
Joan Mizrahi, Ph.D.
Training Director/Assistant Director for Training
Counseling and Psychological Services
George Mason University, MS 2A2
Student Union Building 1, Room 364
4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA  22030

jmizrahi@gmu.edu
703-993-2380 (phone)
703-993-2378 (fax)