Psychology 195A: Fieldwork in Psychology
All internships listed below involve a 6-8 hour time commitment per week. Specific work schedules will be set in collaboration with the student and site supervisor.
PCH Treatment Center
Contact: Jenifer Goldman, PsyD
E-mail: jgoldman@pchtreatment.com
Address: 11965 Venice Blvd Ste 202
Phone: (888) 724-0040
Website: https://www.pchtreatment.com/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
PCH is an alternative to traditional residential settings and psychiatric hospitals. We are an intensive treatment program with integrated primary and transitional levels of care. We are unique in that we feature a highly experienced clinical team and a “real world” treatment model focusing on mind and body wellness. Our holistic treatment model is focused on supporting the individual and the experiences that have shaped them, not on pathologizing their psychological state. We offer treatment with supportive housing, day and intensive outpatient treatment, aftercare, telehealth programming, and assessment.
PCH offers treatment for adults primarily with depressive and bipolar states, anxiety and OCD, personality and relational issues, psychotic states, psychological trauma and co-occurring substance use issues.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Interns will have the opportunity to shadow various duties of licensed clinicians, including exposure and response prevention (ERP) individual and group sessions, wellness assessments, and other clinical practices. Interns will attend a weekly didactic and consultation group, and will have the opportunity to discuss cases and applied learning with Director of Clinical Training. Interns will gain hands-on exposure to the practice of psychology and considerations within a clinical milieu.
Special Qualifications:
Genuine interest in the field of psychology as a career choice.
Interns will need to have availability on Mondays from 10am-2pm. Enrollment in Psych 195A and accompanying seminar is required. Please apply by sending a resume and brief letter of interest to Dr. Jenifer Goldman (jgoldman@pchtreatment.com).
Psychology Intern for Mental Health, Substance Use, and Recovery Platform
Contact: Rei McCormick
E-mail: reim@igntd.com
Address: 4144 Kenway Ave View Park, CA 90008
Phone: 603-986-7492
Website: http://igntd.com/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
IGNTD provides online recovery support to a large number of individuals who struggle with alcohol and/or drug addictions. Providing help to both consumers and health systems, IGNTD is focused on leveraging the power of technology, content and data to provide more personalized, affordable and convenient care to those who need it the most. We are working within governmental Departments of Health, low-income clinics, and more to provide groundbreaking assistance programs where they've never been accessible before.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
The interns on this project are responsible for helping us to 1) collect and clean up the data provided by our users 2) conduct basic report write-up regarding data for clinical staff and management to help in planning 3) assist in the personalization of the platform to enhance the client experience and 4) conduct data analysis and report writing for research presentations on our population, outcomes and more.
Special Qualifications:
Students should have research methods and statistics coursework. Students with special interest in the substance use disorder category (with or without specialized coursework) preferred. Should be highly computer literate.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: We require a commitment of 6-8 hours per week throughout the quarter.
UCLA KidsConnect Autism Treatment Program
Contact: Kristen Hayashida
E-mail: khayashida@mednet.ucla.edu
Address: 760 Westwood Plaza Suite 78-215
Phone: 310-206-2695
Website: https://www.semel.ucla.edu/ecphp
Description of Organization and Population Served:
The UCLA KidsConnect Autism Treatment Program is an internationally recognized model treatment program for children from two-to-six years of age with autism, related developmental disabilities, and behavioral disorders. KidsConnect provides fully integrated, interdisciplinary, state-of-the-art treatment for children as well as support, education, and transition planning for families over a short-term, intensive period. For many children, KidsConnect transforms the course of their development and long-term outcomes.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Interns will begin by observing the program, charting and recording behaviors and program notes, and learning teaching strategies. Within a short time, interns will assist teachers with intervention activities. Major duties include implementing behavioral and skill development programs in individual or small group situations under supervision of head teacher. Interns will also learn instruct patients in basic self care and daily living skills such as toileting, self feeding, hygiene, and dressing skills. Interns will learn and implement the behavioral management program for each patient under the supervision of the classroom teacher. Interns are also required to assist with the daily activities of the environment including set-up and clean-up, preparations for activities, and any written feedback. Intern is 100% supervised by the classroom therapist who has extensive training and at least a masters degree. Thus, all activities are supervised 100% of the time. Intern is never left alone with any patient. Co-directors Stephanny Freeman, Ph.D. and Tanya Paparella, Ph.D. observe and all staff provide provide positive and constructive feedback.
Students are also required to attend a 1 hour lecture on autism spectrum disorders and treatment for autism spectrum disorders. The course is held Tuesdays from 12:00-1:00pm via Zoom.
Special Qualifications:
Students should be open to traditional and alternative treatment and intervention techniques. Students should be open to learning and experiencing interactions with different populations of children. Previous experience with young children is preferred but not required. Energetic, enthusiastic, and reliable students are requested.
UCLA KidsConnect Autism Treatment Program
Contact: Kristen Hayashida
E-mail: khayashida@mednet.ucla.edu
Address: 760 Westwood Plaza Suite 78-215
Phone: 310-206-2695
Website: https://www.semel.ucla.edu/ecphp
Description of Organization and Population Served:
The UCLA KidsConnect Autism Treatment Program is an internationally recognized model treatment program for children from two-to-six years of age with autism, related developmental disabilities, and behavioral disorders. KidsConnect provides fully integrated, interdisciplinary, state-of-the-art treatment for children as well as support, education, and transition planning for families over a short-term, intensive period. For many children, KidsConnect transforms the course of their development and long-term outcomes.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Interns will begin by observing the program, charting and recording behaviors and program notes, and learning teaching strategies. Within a short time, interns will assist teachers with intervention activities. Major duties include implementing behavioral and skill development programs in individual or small group situations under supervision of head teacher. Interns will also learn instruct patients in basic self care and daily living skills such as toileting, self feeding, hygiene, and dressing skills. Interns will learn and implement the behavioral management program for each patient under the supervision of the classroom teacher. Interns are also required to assist with the daily activities of the environment including set-up and clean-up, preparations for activities, and any written feedback. Intern is 100% supervised by the classroom therapist who has extensive training and at least a masters degree. Thus, all activities are supervised 100% of the time. Intern is never left alone with any patient. Co-directors Stephanny Freeman, Ph.D. and Tanya Paparella, Ph.D. observe and all staff provide provide positive and constructive feedback.
Students are also required to attend a 1 hour lecture on autism spectrum disorders and treatment for autism spectrum disorders. The course is held Tuesdays from 12:00-1:00pm via Zoom.
Special Qualifications:
Students should be open to traditional and alternative treatment and intervention techniques. Students should be open to learning and experiencing interactions with different populations of children. Previous experience with young children is preferred but not required. Energetic, enthusiastic, and reliable students are requested.
Watts Labor Community Action Committee
Contact: Megan Wong
E-mail: mwong@wlcac.org
Address: 10950 S Central Ave Los Angeles, CA 90059
Phone: (323) 563-5639
Website: www.wlcac.org
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC) was founded in 1965 with a mission to improve the quality of life for residents of Watts and surrounding South Los Angeles communities, leading to an economically and culturally rich community that is peaceful, healthy, and a place where anyone would be happy to live, work, or play.
Current programs are structured around senior services; family wellness and self-sufficiency; youth development; housing, shelter, and homelessness services; employment, including reentry after incarceration; and community wellness through agricultural/environmental programs, home repairs/energy conservation, and cultural enrichment. Advocacy and economic development—low-income homeownership programs, 500+ units of affordable housing, permanent supportive housing, and commercial business sites—complement WLCAC’s social services.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
The WLCAC is seeking one intern from the Psychology department to assist in the WLCAC's Technical Services department in creating learning and satisfaction surveys that are tailored to the unique conditions that Watts residents live in to gather data for use in future grants.
This intern will work one on one with a designated grant writer to explore needs analysis questions like: "What makes a space feel safe?" / "What is meaningful about cultural landmarks?" / "What does it mean when someone says 'It's not safe to walk in Watts'?" / "Do 'community events' actually benefit the community?"
Responsibilities:
- Create satisfaction and learning surveys
- Data recording, processing, and analysis
- Communicate with stakeholders to retrieve the appropriate information
- Research peer practices for data categories, collection, analysis, and retention
- Other tasks as assigned by the Technical Services team
Special Qualifications:
- Experience in Data Analysis
- Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office programs
- Highly detail-oriented
- Able to understand and execute complex instructions
- Written communication, research, organization, and time management skills
Easterseals Southern California
Contact: Brian Rice
E-mail: brian.rice@essc.org
Address: 18860 Nordhoff Street Suite 100 Northridge, 91324
Phone: 714-651-3895
Website: https://www.easterseals.com/southerncal/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
The services provided by Easterseals Southern California (ESSC) – in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Imperial, Kern, San Bernardino, Riverside and Ventura counties – make profound and positive differences in people's lives every day, helping them address life’s challenges and achieve personal goals so that they can live, learn, work and play in our communities. With 2,800+ employees, 60+ service sites and hundreds of community partnership locations, ESSC assists more than 13,000 people, providing adult/senior day services; autism therapy; child development/early education; employment services, independent living options; and more.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Study patient behavior and apply ABA principles
Respond appropriately to different situations common among Autism patients and others with behavioral and developmental challenges
Utilize key communication skills to provide effective feedback to patients
Effectively communicate positive feedback to patients
Be able to recognize and respond to critical improvements in patient behaviors
Become familiar with and use behavioral redirection techniques
Know how to respond to negative behaviors appropriately
Provide written documentation on each patients.
Attend meetings regarding client care and service with other team members
Special Qualifications:
People with a passion for working with children
Available to participate in the afternoons/early evenings, and possible weekend morning hours
Must have own reliable transportation, and valid driver’s license, auto registration and auto insurance (if completing in person overlaps)
Proof of immunization records and TB. Must be fully vaccinated against Covid including a booster, if eligible
Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
Must be available for initial 2 week training schedule (M-F, about 35 hours)
The People Concern
Contact: Chanel Taylor
E-mail: ctaylor@thepeopleconcern.org
Address: 2116 Arlington Ave Suite 100, Los Angeles CA 90018
Phone: 323 516 2402
Website: https://www.thepeopleconcern.org/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Non profit based that provides services to the unhoused and formerly unhoused, adult population. Wrap around, intensive case management, rehabilitative and mental health services are provided from the streets through clients being permanently housed.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
· Search for units for current voucher holders and schedule unit viewings
· Gather community resources and input information into the resource database
Put together educational material by gathering already developed information to assist with presenting client needs i.e. healthy relationships, self care, trauma 101, importance of caring for mental health etc.
Research and identify new programs, services or resources that clients could be eligible for and compile.
All responsibilities can be done remotely.
Special Qualifications:
Interest in specifically working with the unhoused population.
Strong time management skills and ability to work independently.
Center for Scholars & Storytellers
Contact: Annie Meyers
E-mail: annie@scholarsandstorytellers.com
Address: Franz Hall
Phone: 3102101244
Website: http://scholarsandstorytellers.com/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
We work to share psychological research with practitioners in the entertainment industry who create content for youth.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
The project will include summarizing research papers, helping with events, reviewing content (scripts, shows) and writing up reports.
Special Qualifications:
English language. Please fill out the application here (https://uclapsych.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8HVZgqwNpqj9BVr) and email your resume and a cover letter briefly explaining your interest in the Center for Scholars & Storytellers to info@scholarsandstorytellers.com. Please include your first and last name in the subject of the email. We recommend that you submit your application, resume, and cover letter at least three weeks prior to the quarter in which you are interested in doing the internship, so there is ample time to review your application.
Child Development Institute Early Learning Center
Contact: Jamie Olivas
E-mail: jolivas@cdikids.org
Address: 7260 Owensmouth Avenue, Canoga Park CA 91303 & 18050 Vanowen Street, Reseda, CA 91335
Phone: 818-712-0453
Website: http://www.cdikids.org/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
For over 25 years, the Child Development Institute (CDI) has served as one of the principle providers of relationship-based early intervention and therapeutic services to children and their families. CDI focuses on the development of the whole child, including his or her early relationships, environments and communities. Created by CDI, the Early Learning Center (ELC) is a museum-quality, developmentally-appropriate play and learning space in Canoga Park that promotes healthy development for all young children from birth to six years old and provides connection to community resources and opportunities to strengthen families. With a focus on nature and the benefits of nature in children’s healthy development, the ELC offers activities and special events that support children’s social-emotional development. Volunteers and Interns facilitate school-readiness skills through literacy, art, science, music, gardening, health and wellness activities. CDI also provides free developmental screenings to address parent concerns and get families connected with community resources.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Interns are responsible for assisting in everyday operations of CDI's Early Learning Center including, leading daily parent and child activities such as Storytime and Music & Movement. Interns will plan, implement, and evaluate a program with an interdisciplinary team. Other responsibilities include supporting developmental screenings, the Learning Lunch Series, and community outreach.
Special Qualifications:
Interns must have a current TB test on file. Interns should have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working collaboratively in a diverse environment. Training is provided.
Medical Startup & Practice
Contact: Ben Rafii, M.D.
E-mail: admin@benrafiimd.com
Address: 5757 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: 310-614-5994
Website: http://www.benrafiimd.com/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Dr. Benjamin Rafii, an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat surgeon) specializing in voice and swallowing disorders, manages a diverse medical and scientific practice serving adults in the Greater LA area. The practice mainly serves patients who use their voice in a professional capacity, such as performers, teachers, lecturers, public speakers, fitness instructors, and other communications-focused professions.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
A wide range of opportunities related to both clinical practice and practice development and patient outreach are available. Responsibilities range from clinical-facing projects including development of patient education resources, surgical outcome tracking, database building, and quality improvement, to marketing and outreach projects including social media production and development/website design/blog writing. Direct patient interaction in the clinical setting is available for those interested.
Special Qualifications:
Several tracks are available based on skills and interest. Those with primary interest in clinical-facing projects should ideally have strong writing skills, an ability to distill complex scientific topics into layperson terms, and a passion for patient education. Candidates with interest in consumer behavior and media should ideally have fluency with social media and content development, and an eye for design. Although not necessary, a background or interest in communications and/or marketing is a bonus.
NAMI Westside LA
Contact: Erin Raftery Ryan
E-mail: eryan@namila.org
Address: 921 Westwood #236, Los Angeles,CA 90024
Phone: (310) 889-7200
Website: http://namila.org
Description of Organization and Population Served:
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental health conditions. NAMI provides education, support, and advocacy to improve the lives of those living with mental health conditions, as well as their families and friends. The NAMI Westside Los Angeles chapter is one of a number of affiliates of both the NAMI California and the NAMI National organizations in Los Angeles county. NAMI Westside LA provides free educational classes and support groups in the Westside Los Angeles region to adults affected by mental health conditions and their loved ones.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Interns will be assigned projects to help support NAMI Westside LA classes, support groups, membership efforts, and outreach initiatives. Interns will also help operate the office warmline and refer callers to appropriate NAMI Westside LA services or community resources.
Special Qualifications:
Demonstrated reliability, professionalism and punctuality • Respect and compassion for people affected by mental health conditions • Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations with positive spirit and open-mindedness • Passion to learn about mental health conditions, resources, and mental health system • Willingness to take initiative to seek help when needed, and ability to accept and implement constructive feedback • Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences while demonstrating empathy to facilitate respectful dialogue with community members.
Neuroscience Associates Inc.
Contact: Dr. Lori Holt
E-mail: LoriHoltPhD@icloud.com
Address: 16633 Ventura Blvd. #700, Encino CA 91436
Phone: 310-855-1265
Website: http://www.NeuroscienceAssociatesInc.com
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Neuroscience Associates Inc. is a group Clinical Neuropsychology practice located in Encino (about 15-20 minutes from UCLA) and founded by Dr. Jeffrey Schaeffer in 1980. Dr. Schaeffer is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences in the Geffen UCLA School of Medicine. Neuroscience Associates Inc. offers a range of services, including neuropsychological and psychodiagnostic assessment. Our practice consists of a number of associates trained in both clinical neuropsychology as well as general clinical psychology. Neuropsychological assessment focuses on understanding the adverse effects of brain injury and diseases of the central nervous system upon cognitive, intellectual, emotional and behavioral capacities and functions. Psychodiagnostic assessment focuses on understanding an individual's personality, emotional functioning, and thought processes. Both assessment methodologies rely upon the use of psychometric measures to evaluate the patient as well as clinical interview, behavioral observations, and review of medical records and other background information. The cases seen in our practice are typically individuals (primarily adults; some children and adolescents) who have sustained a brain injury or who have a known or suspected neurological disorder. These individuals have either been referred by their treating doctors to assist with differential diagnosis or guide treatment, or by an attorney who requires expert witness testimony or consultation as part of a civil (or other type of) litigation case.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Fieldwork interns will learn about the field of neuropsychology through assigned introductory readings and through their assistance with various tasks related to the administration of a neuropsychological assessment practice. This may include including logging and organizing incoming records, pulling relevant articles from the UCLA Pubmed database, computer scoring of psychometric measures, organizing and re-ordering test materials, filing, xeroxing of charts and test materials, helping with data management, creating office forms, and other miscellaneous clerical duties. Please note that this internship placement does not include direct patient contact, due to ethical and legal constraints concerning the provision of psychological services.
Special Qualifications:
Once trained, interns must be able to work independently, demonstrating good organizational skills and attention to detail. Familiarity with MS Excel and Word are required. Maturity and sensitivity in dealing with copyright-protected materials not available to the general public are essential. Higher level computer skills (e.g., webpage management, Quickbooks experience, MS Outlook, or other scheduling software) are desirable but not required.
Sycamores
Contact: Natalie Gallardo
E-mail: CommunityResearch@sycamores.org
Address: 100 West Walnut Street Suite 375, Pasadena, CA 91124
Phone: (626)395-7100 ext. 2041
Website: http://www.hathaway-sycamores.org
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Sycamores is a large non-profit community mental health agency providing services throughout Los Angeles County. We provide a comprehensive array of treatment services ranging from residential treatment, community based outpatient programs, medication support, psychological testing, and co-occurring services. We also have a large family resource center in Highland Park where we do outreach and engagement providing resources for low income families. Please see the following flyer for more information: https://ucla.box.com/s/clnuacihekavi660webpe6blrcjp9k0y
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
The internship program is directly supervised by Natalie Gallardo, a Research Assistant. The intern's main role is to support the research department in data evaluation and integrity. Interns will work with an array of clinically sensitive data by conducting literature reviews, assisting with data entry, verification, and analysis utilizing Excel and SPSS programs. Tasks will be assigned to maximize the intern’s learning experience and will be provided within the larger organizational context to better understand how data is used within the organization to drive performance improvement amongst our programs. Interns will also have an opportunity to meet with the department head, Janine Quintero, Psy.D., Assistant Vice President of Research and Continuous Improvement (a licensed clinical psychologist and an alumna from UCLA's psychology undergraduate program) to discuss career aspirations, graduate school, and professional development.
Special Qualifications:
Please apply 3-4 weeks before the quarter starts as students must undergo a fingerprint process. Must receive course credit.
The Integrated Clinic
Contact: Lev Gottlieb, PhD
E-mail: Admin@TheIntegratedClinic.com
Address: 2811 Wilshire Blvd Suites 680, 690, & 790, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Phone: (424) 226-6128
Website: https://www.theintegratedclinic.com
Description of Organization and Population Served:
The Integrated Clinic provides client-centered, collaborative, coordinated care to clients, leveraging the latest advances in neuroscience and technology in order to foster health, wellness, and performance. Our team comprises leading clinicians and researchers from allied fields including neuropsychology, cognitive rehabilitation, sleep & behavioral medicine, biofeedback, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, educational therapy, and nutritional counseling. Together, we work synergistically to offer scientifically-informed and seamless care that promotes patient outcomes.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
This internship will involve interns in applied science and media/technology within an interdisciplinary health and wellness clinic. Roles may include business development, market research, UX/UI design, social media, video editing and production, website and newsletter management, provider outreach, administrative and back-end support, and data informatics and analytics.
Special Qualifications:
No special qualifications are required. However the intern must be motivated and diligent. Creative and entrepreneurial interest would be additive. Familiarity with technology and/or media would also be helpful. Relevant computer skills: Python, HTML, Heroku, AWS, Google Drive, Squarespace, Slack, Jira, Miro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro, Canva, Firebase, Xcode, GitHub, GitLab, social media platforms.
Vista Non Public School (Hills Program)
Contact: Edie Bartnof
E-mail: ediebartnof@vistadelmar.org
Address: 3200 Motor Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90034
Phone: 1-(310) 836-1223 x 416
Website: http://vistadelmar.org
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Vista Non Public School (Hills Program) is an innovative, accredited, private therapeutic school designed for children ages three through 22 with Autism Spectrum Disorder as well as severe emotional and behavioral challenges, learning disabilities other health impaired and intellectual delays. Individual education plans incorporating play therapy, sensory and motor skill integration, and speech and language therapy are formulated by a team of teachers, behaviorists, educational therapists and mental health professionals. Students are referred to Vista Non Public School by the student's public school district, when programs are not available for within the district.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
The school day is from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm (elementary and middle school students) and 8:00am - 3:30 pm (high school students). The intern would be in the classroom with the students. There are currently 3 classrooms. Follows procedures to work on goals of the individual student through support of the student's learning and independence; understand the development and respond appropriately to student(s); demonstrate correct use of behavior plan for the students; participate in a safe and nurturing program environment for the students; work as an integral member of the treatment team. Dependent on the individual strengths and abilities of the interns would determine the program that we would develop for them.
Special Qualifications:
Requirements are consistent with Vista Del Mar Policy. Interns would have an interview. After it was determined that Vista was an appropriate match the interns would be required to fill out paperwork, have a current TB Test and have fingerprints (which is completed on the Vista campus). Fieldwork interns must be 21 years of age to participate. COVID Vaccine and Boosters are required.