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Professional Psychology Traineeships in Applied Research and Psychological Services at The Devereux Foundation
The full-time, 12-month Professional Psychology Traineeship is an experiential learning program for recent college graduates who are considering graduate study in psychology or a related behavioral healthcare field. The program provides a supervised learning experience combining didactic and hands-on training. In keeping with the scientist-practitioner model of professional psychology, the program emphasizes training in both applied psychological research and clinical services. A major goal of the program is to expose trainees to the variety of roles and functions of practicing professional psychologists and thereby enable them to consolidate and refine their career goals before making an informed decision to enter professional psychology as a career.
At the Devereux Institute of Clinical Training and Research
In general, trainees spend three days per week at the Institute of Clinical Training and Research participating in applied research projects, attending seminars, and meeting with their supervisors. Trainees collaborate with the Institute's staff in all phases of planning, conducting, analyzing, and reporting research studies. Typical projects include follow-up studies of former Devereux clients, program evaluation/treatment outcome studies, and the development of new assessment instruments, community-based prevention programs, and clinical practice guidelines. Trainees are provided with the opportunity to work on projects that may result in conference presentations and/or professional publications.
Weekly seminar sessions provide trainees with instruction and foster discussions on topics such as: ethical principles of research and psychological practice; research design and statistical analysis; assessment, DSM-IV diagnosis, and treatment methodologies for individuals with a mental health need and/or developmental disability; and the practice of professional psychology in the context of a large organization and an ever-changing social environment. Seminars are led by research psychologists, Devereux clinicians, and outside professionals; select seminars are led by the trainees themselves. Trainees also have the opportunity to attend selected clinical staff development programs, workshops, and conferences throughout the year.
To support trainees in clarifying their professional interests and applying to graduate school, time is spent exploring different degree and career options and offering guidance through the application process. This assistance includes suggestions for the preparation of applications for admission, resumes, and personal statements, as well as mock interviews and letters of recommendation to graduate school.
Evaluations reviewing the trainees progress and continuing development needs are prepared and discussed with the trainee at regular intervals during the year. A certificate of completion is awarded upon successful completion of the training program.
At the Devereux Treatment Centers
Although Professional Psychology Trainees are assigned to the Institute of Clinical Training and Research, the program also utilizes the resources of Devereux's Pennsylvania treatment centers as training sites. This provides access to over 20 different treatment programs serving over 1,000 clients of all ages who have a wide array of developmental, emotional, intellectual, and neurological impairments. Training sites also use a variety of service delivery models in treatment settings such as inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, group homes, community living arrangements, therapeutic foster care homes, and day schools. Devereux treatment centers in Pennsylvania employ a variety of professionals, including licensed clinical psychologists, clinical social workers, school psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, and professionals in related fields (education, nursing, speech pathology, etc).
Trainees spend two days per week at a local Devereux treatment center, where they participate in supportive counseling, milieu therapy, treatment team meetings, clinical supervision with a Devereux psychologist, and center-based applied research projects. Trainees also may have the opportunity to co-lead group counseling sessions with a staff psychologist, support parent training programs, and conduct or observe client assessments. The scope and content of the training appointment depend upon the trainee's academic background, prior experiences, and individual interests and goals.
Stipend and Benefits
A stipend of $692.30/biweekly is awarded to trainees. A generous benefits package is provided, including major health insurance coverage, nineteen days of paid vacation/holidays, and eight paid sick days. All trainees provide their own housing and transportation.
Dates of Employment
The traineeship is from the beginning of September through the middle of August.
Qualifications
Applicants for traineeship program must have their bachelors degree prior to the start of employment, and be at least 21 years of age. Academic training in psychology is required. Knowledge of statistics and research methodology, as well as previous experience in the human services field, is preferred. Preference is given to applicants who plan to attend graduate school.
Application Procedures
Submit the Application for the Professional Psychology Traineeship (downloaded from http://ppt.DevereuxICTR.org), three letters of recommendation, a transcript, and two samples of research or scholarly writing to:
Paul LeBuffe and Valerie Shapiro
Co-Directors, Professional Psychology Traineeship Program
Institute of Clinical Training and Research
The Devereux Foundation
444 Devereux Drive/P.O. Box 638
Villanova, PA 19085
Applicants should submit all materials by February 1, 2007. More information available on the web at: http://ppt.DevereuxICTR.org .
The full-time, 12-month Professional Psychology Traineeship is an experiential learning program for recent college graduates who are considering graduate study in psychology or a related behavioral healthcare field. The program provides a supervised learning experience combining didactic and hands-on training. In keeping with the scientist-practitioner model of professional psychology, the program emphasizes training in both applied psychological research and clinical services. A major goal of the program is to expose trainees to the variety of roles and functions of practicing professional psychologists and thereby enable them to consolidate and refine their career goals before making an informed decision to enter professional psychology as a career.
At the Devereux Institute of Clinical Training and Research
In general, trainees spend three days per week at the Institute of Clinical Training and Research participating in applied research projects, attending seminars, and meeting with their supervisors. Trainees collaborate with the Institute's staff in all phases of planning, conducting, analyzing, and reporting research studies. Typical projects include follow-up studies of former Devereux clients, program evaluation/treatment outcome studies, and the development of new assessment instruments, community-based prevention programs, and clinical practice guidelines. Trainees are provided with the opportunity to work on projects that may result in conference presentations and/or professional publications.
Weekly seminar sessions provide trainees with instruction and foster discussions on topics such as: ethical principles of research and psychological practice; research design and statistical analysis; assessment, DSM-IV diagnosis, and treatment methodologies for individuals with a mental health need and/or developmental disability; and the practice of professional psychology in the context of a large organization and an ever-changing social environment. Seminars are led by research psychologists, Devereux clinicians, and outside professionals; select seminars are led by the trainees themselves. Trainees also have the opportunity to attend selected clinical staff development programs, workshops, and conferences throughout the year.
To support trainees in clarifying their professional interests and applying to graduate school, time is spent exploring different degree and career options and offering guidance through the application process. This assistance includes suggestions for the preparation of applications for admission, resumes, and personal statements, as well as mock interviews and letters of recommendation to graduate school.
Evaluations reviewing the trainees progress and continuing development needs are prepared and discussed with the trainee at regular intervals during the year. A certificate of completion is awarded upon successful completion of the training program.
At the Devereux Treatment Centers
Although Professional Psychology Trainees are assigned to the Institute of Clinical Training and Research, the program also utilizes the resources of Devereux's Pennsylvania treatment centers as training sites. This provides access to over 20 different treatment programs serving over 1,000 clients of all ages who have a wide array of developmental, emotional, intellectual, and neurological impairments. Training sites also use a variety of service delivery models in treatment settings such as inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, group homes, community living arrangements, therapeutic foster care homes, and day schools. Devereux treatment centers in Pennsylvania employ a variety of professionals, including licensed clinical psychologists, clinical social workers, school psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, and professionals in related fields (education, nursing, speech pathology, etc).
Trainees spend two days per week at a local Devereux treatment center, where they participate in supportive counseling, milieu therapy, treatment team meetings, clinical supervision with a Devereux psychologist, and center-based applied research projects. Trainees also may have the opportunity to co-lead group counseling sessions with a staff psychologist, support parent training programs, and conduct or observe client assessments. The scope and content of the training appointment depend upon the trainee's academic background, prior experiences, and individual interests and goals.
Stipend and Benefits
A stipend of $692.30/biweekly is awarded to trainees. A generous benefits package is provided, including major health insurance coverage, nineteen days of paid vacation/holidays, and eight paid sick days. All trainees provide their own housing and transportation.
Dates of Employment
The traineeship is from the beginning of September through the middle of August.
Qualifications
Applicants for traineeship program must have their bachelors degree prior to the start of employment, and be at least 21 years of age. Academic training in psychology is required. Knowledge of statistics and research methodology, as well as previous experience in the human services field, is preferred. Preference is given to applicants who plan to attend graduate school.
Application Procedures
Submit the Application for the Professional Psychology Traineeship (downloaded from http://ppt.DevereuxICTR.org), three letters of recommendation, a transcript, and two samples of research or scholarly writing to:
Paul LeBuffe and Valerie Shapiro
Co-Directors, Professional Psychology Traineeship Program
Institute of Clinical Training and Research
The Devereux Foundation
444 Devereux Drive/P.O. Box 638
Villanova, PA 19085
Applicants should submit all materials by February 1, 2007. More information available on the web at: http://ppt.DevereuxICTR.org .
