Post-Internship Training Program




	Counseling and Psychiatric Service Post-Internship Training Program

Home Services Hours / Appointments / Location Links and Resources Frequently Asked Questions Meet the Staff Contact Us Forms Training Opportunities	POST-INTERNSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM IN CLINICAL/COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY The Counseling and Psychiatric Service (CAPS) of Georgetown University offers a post-internship program for individuals desiring advanced psychodynamically-oriented training in the treatment of late adolescents/young adults. This program is a ten-month experience beginning in September, 2009. It is open to A.B.D. candidates and recent PhDs/PsyDs in clinical and counseling psychology. All applicants must have successfully completed a one-year internship from an APA approved internship program before entering this program. Preference will be given to candidates from APA-approved programs and internships. Participants in this program have the title of Psychology Associate. Psychology Associates, who work in close collaboration with staff, function as professionals with many of the same responsibilities as the staff. They receive close supervision of their clinical work from several staff members in order to provide alternative perspectives on clients' problems. The following describes the major areas of training experience: *Psychotherapy* Psychology Associates receive the majority of their training in individual psychodynamically-oriented psychotherapy. Brief therapy and more intensive treatment are emphasized equally. Additionally there may be opportunities to do couples and group psychotherapy. Psychology Associates receive individual supervision from several staff members and participate in a series of psychotherapy seminars throughout the duration of their training. These seminars may include (1) Techniques of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, (2) A Developmental Approach to Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, (3) Ethics, (4) Treatment of Eating Disorders, (5) Issues in Professional Practice, and (6) Ethnocultural Factors in Psychotherapy. In addition Psychology Associates may participate in a range of didactic presentations within the Georgetown community. This includes an in-house clinical conference series by guest lecturers; grand rounds at the hospital and training conferences through the Department of Psychiatry. *Clinical Evaluation* Psychology Associates participate in the evaluation of clients new to CAPS. Psychological difficulties are assessed and treatment plans carefully formulated on the basis of clinical interviews and, occasionally, psychological testing. *Consultation* Psychology Associates may engage in a range of ongoing consultation and outreach programs within the University. These activities include: (1) clinical consultation, (2) consultation to dormitory staff, and (3) training for paraprofessionals and Residence Life staff. Supervision of this consultation is provided. *Research* Research and evaluation activities are considered to be important tasks that complement CAPS' primary goal of providing a variety of mental health services to the University community. Participation in research is a valued professional activity that furthers the development of the staff and the field of psychology. Time is allotted for Psychology Associates to conduct research, either to meet dissertation requirements or to pursue personal research interests. The staff is available to consult with trainees about their research investigations. University resources, such as the libraries and computer facilities, can be utilized by trainees for research purposes. COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICE CAPS provides psychological and educational services to the Georgetown University students, faculty, and staff. The primary psychological services of CAPS are evaluation, psychotherapy, counseling, and consultation. In addition to the clinical services, consultation and outreach programs are extended to numerous campus groups and organizations. The professional staff of CAPS consists of psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and an intake coordinator. Additionally, there are two psychology associates and several externs from local psychology doctoral programs. The clinical staff emphasizes a psychodynamic approach which includes psychoanalytic, object relations, and interpersonal perspectives. A family systems approach is also represented. THE SETTING Georgetown University is a selective, urban Jesuit university located in Washington, DC, in the historic community of Georgetown. The University has a total enrollment of 11,000 students. There are 5,500 undergraduates distributed among five undergraduate colleges. An additional 5,500 students are enrolled in either graduate school or the professional schools of law, medicine, and business. Washington, DC, offers a wealth of cultural activities and professional training opportunities. Among the institutions which offer professional development are the National Institute of Mental Health, the Washington School of Psychiatry, family therapy training programs, the Washington and Baltimore-Washington Psychoanalytic Institutes, St. Elizabeth's Hospital, and the Sheppard-Pratt Hospital. There are numerous graduate training programs in clinical psychology, psychiatry, and social work in the greater Washington metropolitan area, creating an excellent climate for teaching and practice in mental health and psychotherapy. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Georgetown University is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action institution in employment and admission. STIPEND AND BENEFITS The stipend for 2009-2010 will be $22,700 for 10 months. Benefits include: health insurance, university holidays, one week vacation, sick leave, and professional leave time to attend conferences. PROFESSIONAL STAFF Philip Meilman, PhD, Director, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Susan Gordon, PhD, Director of Psychology Training and Associate Director, DePaul University Andres Barrera, MD, Pontifica Javeriana University Dylana Blum, PsyD, George Washington University Wayne Hurr, PhD, Duke University Greg Jones, PsyD, NOVA Southeastern University Hallie Lightdale, MD, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine Patrick Lillis, MEd, Intake Coordinator, University of Maryland Tina Nelson, Receptionist Afshin Nili, PsyD, Argosy University Mary Quigley, LCSW, Catholic University Diane Reis, PsyD, George Washington University Mathilde Salmberg, PsyD, George Washington University Alisa Schwartz, PhD, Fordham University Monica Stone, Department Administrator Charles Tartaglia, MD, Georgetown University John Wright, PhD, Florida State University ASSOCIATED PSYCHOLOGY STAFF Arlene Amidon, PhD, City University of New York Becky Bailey, PhD, University of Kentucky Sally Bloom-Feshbach, PhD, Yale University Leila Bremer, PsyD, Rutgers University Kathryn Camicia, PhD, The American University Manuel Gerton, PhD, Ohio University Matthew Knauer, PhD, Rutgers University Mary Lanman, PhD, American University Rachel Miller, PsyD, George Washington University William Pinney, PhD, Adelphi University Lucy Pugh, MSW, PhD, Temple University Peter Russem, PhD, Boston College Richard Smith, PhD, University of Maryland Kimberly Burghardt Sutter, PhD, Nova Southeastern University Steven Van Wagoner, PhD, University of Maryland Barbara Wayne, PhD, The American University PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATES (2008-2009) Johanna Arenaza, PsyD, George Washington University Erin Kelley, PhD, George Washington University ------APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 3, 2009----- QUALIFICATIONS Completion of requirements, except dissertation, for a doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-approved program. Outstanding candidates from non-APA approved programs may be considered as well. All candidates must have completed one year of approved internship training. APPLICATION MATERIALS Letter describing what the applicant wishes from the training program and specifically how he or she plans to use his or her research time. Current vita. Four letters of recommendation, including letters from (1) the Director of Training of the applicant's internship; (2) the Director of Training of the applicant's doctoral program, stating that the applicant will complete all requirements for the doctorate, except dissertation, by the beginning of the program; and (3) two letters from supervisors familiar with the applicants' work. SEND MATERIALS TO: Susan Gordon, PhD Director of Psychology Training Counseling and Psychiatric Service Georgetown University One Darnall Hall, Box 571105 37th & "O" Streets NW Washington, DC 20057-1105	Announcements Georgetown Recycles STIs: What every student should know Students' Self-Care Guide (STIs/HIV) Calendar » Nov 24, 12pm-5pm: Select Contemporary Photography Exhibition » Nov 28, 12pm: Men's Basketball vs Lafayette » Nov 28, 3pm: Women's Basketball vs Wofford

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