Masters Clinical Internship

The mission of the Masters Clinical Internship is to provide in-depth, comprehensive
training in the provision of clinical services to a diverse population of adults and children in a large community mental health agency. We believe that all future mental health professionals need to demonstrate competency in:

• Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mentally ill or emotionally disturbed adults, adolescents and children utilizing evidence-based practices

• Ethical and legal responsibilities of mental health professionals

• Cultural/ethnic/gender-sexual orientation/religious/class diversity

• Professional and personal interactions with others

• Governance and funding of community-based agencies

Our interns work primarily within our Adult (including Older Adult) or Child and Family divisions. We provide direct, practical experience with the range of clients and problems found in a community mental health center. With intensive supervision and formal teaching presentations, interns gain much knowledge and experience from our practical, hands-on approach. We emphasize both depth and breadth of experience, and on the quality of supervision and teaching.

To apply, complete the application

Once you have completed the application form, please e-mail it along with your curriculum vitae to Valerie Curtis, LCSW at internships@didihirsch.org
Applications will be accepted from March 14 - April 18, 2012
Interviews for selected students: April 25 - May 4, 2012
Decisions: May 9, 2012
Internship Year: September 12, 2012 - May 31, 2013

For Doctoral Level Psychology Practicum Training, we follow SCAPTP guidelines. In order to apply you must have prior approval from your Director of Clinical Training (DCT) who should submit your name to Dr. Dawn Vo-Jutabha (evo-jutabha@didihirsch.org) as an approved applicant. All application and position information may be obtained from your DCT.

For questions about our Master's level internships, you may contact:
Administrative Assistant - Graciela Mora at (310) 751-5344 or internships@didihirsch.org

download our Masters Clinical Internship  brochure