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Internship Application and Selection Process
The internship year begins August 1 and ends July 31 of the following year. Interns will complete 2000 hours of supervised experience during this period of time.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Enrolled in an APA or CPA accredited doctoral program in counseling or clinical psychology
2. Completion of all required course work
3. Minimum of 400 hours of supervised clinical experience including at least 250 AAPI
Intervention and assessment hours
4. Minimum of 3 years of graduate training
5. Applicants must pass Comprehensive Exams by the ranking deadline
6. Approval of dissertation proposal is strongly preferred.
Stipend
The internship is a full‑time position (12 months, 40 hours per week) beginning August 1, 2009. Stipends for 2009 - 2010 will be approximately $31,043 per year.
Benefits.
UTCC Interns are full‑time university professional staff appointed for one year. Interns receive the same benefits available to full time professional staff. (Please note that interns must pay the employee portion of fees for medical and dental insurance, and the monthly parking fees). Benefits include:
Annual leave days (accrued at 16 hours per month worked)
Eight hours per month sick‑leave time
Thirteen university holidays/scheduled closings per year
Professional leave time
Health and dental insurance available
Participation in retirement plan
Fee waivers for university classes
Flexible benefits program
Large private office equipped with personal computer/large window in each office
Access to e‑mail, the Internet and a LAN‑based color laser printer from each office
Faculty library privileges and access to many university facilities
Faculty/administrative parking privileges available to purchase
Application Procedure
We participate in the National Matching Services Program (NMS). Interested applicants must obtain an Applicant Agreement Package from NMS and register for the Match in order to be eligible to match to our program. You can request an Applicant Agreement package from NMS through the Matching Program web site at www.natmatch.com/psychint or by contacting NMS at
either address below:
National Matching Services Inc.
P.O. Box 1208
Lewiston, NY 14092-8208
Telephone: (716) 282-4013
FAX: (716) 282-0611)
National Matching Services Inc.
20 Holly Street, Suite 301
Toronto, Ontario Canada
M4S 3B1
Telephone (416) 977-3431
Fax (416) 977 - 5020
To apply for an internship position, the following materials must be postmarked by:
November 26, 2008
1. APPIC Application for Psychology Internship (AAPI, Part I)
2. APPIC Application for Psychology Internship (AAPI, Part II): Academic Program’s Verification of Internship Eligibility and Readiness
3. Current vita
4. Copies of all graduate school transcripts. Unofficial copies are acceptable. If you are matched to our site, official copies of your transcripts will be required at that time.
5. *Three letters of reference, two of which must be from supervisors who are familiar with your counseling/therapy skills
* These items must be placed in individually sealed envelopes with verification signatures over the seals. All items may be sent in one packet with your application.
Your application will not be considered until all of the above materials have been received. When your application is complete, we will notify you by e-mail.
Please mail application documents to:
Philip Johnson, Ph.D.
Director of Training
Counseling Center
The University of Tennessee
900 Volunteer Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37996‑4250
Selection Process
There are four positions available in the internship class, none pre‑allocated. A six to eight member Intern Selection Committee, which includes the Director of Training, and selected senior staff members, review and evaluate applications. Interns assist in the interview process. Approximately 28 applicants will be asked to interview during the month of January. Although personal interviews are preferred, telephone interviews will be conducted for those unable to visit the Counseling Center.
This internship site agrees to abide by the APPIC policy that no person at this training facility will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any intern applicant prior to Uniform Notification Day.
Appointments of applicants to internship positions are contingent upon the applicants satisfying certain eligibility requirements. A criminal background check will be performed and clearance is required in order to be employed.
The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996‑3560, telephone (865) 974‑2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the UTK Office of Human Resources, 600 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37996‑4125.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in its efforts to ensure a welcoming environment for all persons, does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation in its campus-based programs, services, and activities. Inquiries and complaints should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity.
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