Pre-Doctoral Psychology Intern

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Union Position:

No Department Details Summary Under the clinical supervision of a licensed psychologist, who is qualified to provide clinical supervision in all activities assigned to the pre-doctoral intern as part of their training experience, the Psychology Intern evaluates patients for mental, emotional or behavioral disorders. May conduct psychological testing as appropriate or deemed necessary. Diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent, and determines the appropriate course of treatment for the patient. Uses multiple treatment modalities to treat patient illness or distress; cannot prescribe medication. Serves as a behavioral health subject matter consultant to primary care and other behavioral health team members. Job Description Under appropriate supervision, the intern formulates case conceptualization, diagnostic impressions, and treatment recommendations of mental, emotional or behavioral issues/disorders using information obtained from observations, interviews, records, questionnaires, psychological assessments, and reference materials. Comprehensive psychological reports are written using information from the patient's medical history, clinical interview, test results, and self-report measures. Meets documentation standards of the enterprise. Results/impressions are discussed with supervising psychologist who attests the final report. Provides evaluation results to patient and family with a discussion of recommendation. Evaluation results to patient, family, and other health care team members with a discussion Develops and implements individual, couples, family or group treatment plans using a variety of psychotherapy methods. Interacts with patients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals and planning actions to achieve personal, social, educational and vocational development and adjustment. Assesses patients' progress. Evaluates the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses based on the principles and procedures of psychology and related disciplines; modifies treatment plans and diagnoses as necessary. Performs all essential functions and competencies under the clinical supervision and guidance of a licensed psychologist to provide supervision and documents that supervision in a manner consistent with the organization, while working toward while working towards completion of the doctoral degree at their graduate educational institution. Qualifications Currently enrolled in an accredited doctoral program in clinical, counseling, or educational psychology leading to the award of the Ph.D., Psy.

D. or Ed.

D degree. Completion of all graduate coursework and dissertation defended and IRB approval obtained prior to starting the internship. Permission from educational program's Director of Clinical Training (DCT) to begin internship. A minimum of 400 intervention hours and 50 assessment hours prior to beginning internship year. Licensure not required. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org. The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization's transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health's commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan's mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.