Psychology Intern Resume Examples

Psychology Intern

Selected for an internship at a private acute psychiatric/addiction treatment facility which serves adults and adolescents through impatient and hospital programs.

• Maintained a thorough understanding of the hospital’s mission, business priorities and strategic plans; assigned to both adolescent and adult clinical care unit treating chemical dependency and psychiatric conditions
• Ensured the consistent adherence of proper protocols and procedures according to the standards of practice of the hospital
• Assisted in daily accurate data collection and assessments of patient’s current mental state
• Collaborated with management, colleagues and other support staff members to ensure lines of communication remained open, objectives were clearly communicated and deadlines were met
• Other responsibilities included serving as observational liaison between staff and patients, providing individualized counseling and assisting with group counseling

Clinical Child Psychology Intern

• Developed rapport with high-functioning autistic child and successfully helped him to meet behavioral and cognitive goals in preparation for kindergarten
• Collaborated with consulting psychologist and program manager by discussing psychosocial progress and intervention
• Aided teachers by engaging students and implementing EarlyLearn NYC Head Start program

School Psychology Intern

• Conducted psychological assessments utilizing a multi-method approach.
• Presented and served as an active participant during CSE/SCSE/CPSE meetings.
• Observed and participated during Section 504 meetings for initial and re-evaluation cases.
• Maintained individual group and individual counseling case load to address social and emotion difficulties, along with class wide and school wide positive behavior intervention strategies.
• Adhered to the school culture and specific standards set by the administrative personnel.

Psychology Intern

• Provided inpatient and outpatient psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, groups, and families.
• Conducted regular intake evaluations in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Completed six full test batteries, including cognitive and projective assessments, as well as achievement assessments when required. Received seven to ten hours of supervision per week.
• Attended weekly seminars and didactics, including those focusing on projective and neuropsychological assessments, cross-cultural issues, ethical concerns, and brief psychotherapy modalities.

Psychology Intern

Provided intake assessments and weekly individual, family and couples' therapy to individuals with a variety of diagnoses, including severe and persistent mental illness within the hospital's child/adolescent and adult outpatient clinics

• Provided weekly psychotherapy from a Client-centered/Humanistic theoretical orientation to children, adolescent and adult populations (ages 6-54) presenting with a variety of diagnoses, trauma, chronic mental illness and/or medical conditions within Outpatient clinics
• Conducted child/adolescent and adult psychological assessments within Outpatient clinics, Inpatient unit and Chemical Dependency program
• Co-facilitated a weekly Latino Adolescent Group (ages 14-18) during the academic year
• Facilitated a weekly stress management group and provided psychological screenings for appropriateness within the Chemical Dependency milieu program
• Coordinated with a multi-disciplinary staff including psychiatrists and case workers to provide appropriate interventions, pharmacological management, and support services
• Co-developed and ran a Quality Improvement Program to prevent 30 day readmissions within our Psychiatric Inpatient Program
• Performed school observations for patients who need more support in their academic environments, offering written report with recommendations to school staff and parents.
• Participated in Core Bilingual tract in which group supervision and consultation and didactics are conducted in Spanish
• Conducted evaluations and/or needs assessments and supportive therapy as a part of the hospital's Consultation/Liaison Department.
• Participated weekly in five hours of individual supervision, one and half hours of group supervision, and one hour of didactics provided by various psychologist and psychiatrists

Clinical Psychology Intern

Internship focused on treating patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain using a biopsychosocial approach

• Tracked patient progress by data integrity checks via medical charts, score of psychological assessments using MS Word and Excel, and entry of weekly patient progress reports.
• Conducted clerical work such as faxing, answering the telephones and interacting with patients at the front desk.
• Interacted with Clinical Psychologists, Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists to promote positive rehabilitation progress of patients.

Psychology Intern

• Administered and scored a variety of psychometric tests
• Worked with children, adolescents, and both high and low-functioning adults
• Observed and interacted in adult and adolescent counseling groups
• Observed individual counseling sessions

Clinical Psychology Intern

Conduct mental health intakes for incoming offenders in order to assess safety, provide mental health diagnoses, and screen for programming.

• Provide individual therapy for offenders requesting additional services.
• Co-facilitate Sex Offender Treatment Program for women who have committed a sex offense and have directives to complete a program.
• Co-facilitate Women of Wellness Program, which fosters interpersonal and communication skills.
• Conduct psychological evaluations to clarify diagnosis and establish the most helpful treatment recommendations.
• Assess individuals in the segregation unit and conduct crisis interventions when necessary.
• Collaborate with behavioral health team to determine the most beneficial treatment plan for individuals.
• Complete administration work for the mental health department.
• Attend Department of Corrections trainings and seminars related to various facets of mental health treatment.

School Psychology Intern (1200 Hours)

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions for diverse middle and high school students, utilizing evidence-based practices
• Completed over 35 comprehensive psychological evaluations for students in grades 6-12
• Assess academic functioning utilizing tools such as the WIAT and the Read Naturally Program
• Present evaluation findings at Individualized Education Plan meetings
• Facilitated the implementation of the Signs of Suicide program, including presenting, screening, and follow-up with students and families
• Complete risk-assessments for multiple students in emotional distress
• Collaborate with school staff in discussion of students at diagnostic and consultation meetings

School Psychology Intern

Conduct psychoeducational evaluations for Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade students

• Consult with teachers regarding student behavioral and academic concerns
• Design and implement academic and behavioral interventions
• Assist with the implementation of Response to Intervention in schools