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How to Apply – Psychology Practicum Extern – Roseville/Sacramento

  • The training program’s selection process is directed toward identifying practicum students who have competencies in providing psychological assessment.
  • In addition, targeted applicants have experience working with diverse clientele and are familiar with evidence-based psychological assessment practices.

Applicants must undergo requisite screenings, including a routine health screening, a background check, and a drug screen (at student’s expense).

Qualifications

  • Applicants must be enrolled in an APA-accredited PhD/PsyD/EdD academic program.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in at least the third year of their graduate coursework.
  • Applicants must have completed at least one year of practicum experience in mental health.

Before they see patients individually, all practicum students must have prior training in the following areas:

  • Mental Status Evaluation
  • Mandated Reporting (CPS, APS, etc.)
  • Suicide/Homicide/Danger Assessment (Tarasoff, etc.)
  • Ethics (i.e. confidentiality, professional boundaries, etc.)
  • Psychopathology/Abnormal Psychology
  • Theories and Practices of Psychotherapy
  • Personality and Psychological Development
  • Domestic Violence
  • Chemical Dependency
  • Intellectual Assessment
  • Personality Assessment

The student and their training director will ensure that these competencies are met before the student begins seeing patients.

Timeline

  • Applications are welcome for submission in January of the year in which the training program starts.
  • The deadline for completed applications is 01/27/2025.
  • Interviews are virtual and will be offered one week after the application deadline.
  • Positions are offered on 03/07/2025.
  • The term of the training program is generally one year.

Application Process

All applications must be submitted directly to the program training director through email. Once submitted, the training director will contact you regarding next steps.

Please submit your application to Dr. Dominic Primé via email at dominic.r.prime@kp.org

Complete applications must include the following:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Three letters of recommendation
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