Albany Psychology Internship Consortium
The Albany Psychology Internship Consortium is composed of the Albany Medical College, the Capital District Psychiatric Center, and the Stratton VA Medical Center. We offer internship training to matriculated students in APA-approved clinical and counseling psychology doctoral programs. Our internship is fully approved by the American Psychological Association. The Albany Consortium offers an intensive training program which stresses foundational skills needed for the professional practice of psychology. It is a program designed to prepare the doctoral candidate for assuming the role of an adaptive, well-trained practicing professional. Through didactic seminar work, intensive supervision, and optimal amounts of direct patient contact, interns are given the highest level of training.
Because we are a consortium, the training can be gained in any one of a number of challenging settings. We provide the opportunity to work as a highly visible and respected professional in a multidisciplinary setting. Interns collaborate with psychiatrists, psychiatric residents, medical students, psychology practicum students, physician's assistants, social workers, nurses, and many other types of mental health workers. In providing the interns with experience with other mental health disciplines, we allow them to discover for themselves their identities as valued, well-trained professionals with truly unique areas of expertise.
The internship year begins September 1 and is a 12-month, full-time program for six interns. Average stipend for the internship is approximately $25,000, with fringe benefits. The application deadline is the 30th day of November. A select number of applicants will be invited for interviews prior to the Uniform Notification Date in February. We accept only applications from students enrolled in APA-approved doctoral programs in counseling and clinical psychology. Practicum requirements must have been completed. The doctoral program must certify that the applicant is ready for internship.
The Albany Psychology Internship Consortium is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association. Information concerning our program and its accreditation status may be obtained through:
American Psychological Association
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
(202) 336-5500Website: www.apa.org
