overview - description/company culture/benefits - personal growth
Overview
- Jackson Memorial is one of the largest medical centers in the nation and offers patient services, educational programs, and extensive research opportunities.
- Psychologists are becoming more important in the medical field
- Jackson Memorial is offering a Psychology Internship Program in order to teach the younger generation the importance of mental health and build a better base for future psychologists
Description and Company Culture/Benefits
Description
- Requirements: official graduate transcript, three Letters of recommendation, two recent work samples
- One year commitment
- Internship includes: assessment, psychotherapeutic intervention, family therapy, reporting at walking rounds, chart and report writing, and case management
- Interns are required to attend academic and training conferences and seminars throughout the year
Company Culture
The fundamental internship training mission is to facilitate the development of mature and competent psychologists capable of functioning independently in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Expectations: show competence in the areas of professionalism, individual and cultural diversity, scientific knowledge and ethical standards and policy
- Respect and confidentiality
Benefits
- 18 personal leave days
- Health benefits ( medical, vision, and dental)
- Access to the psychiatry library
Personal Growth
There are many positions offered for training , but the ones that interest me most are the Pediatric Behavioral Medicine Track position and Child Clinical Track position.
- I have always loved children and aspire to be a pediatric doctor.
- I took a special interest in the minds of young children and believe that this internship will enhance my capabilities in volunteering and my future career.