PUGET SOUND PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
The Clinical Pre-doctoral Internship 2014-2015
10634 East Riverside Drive Ste 130 B
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 806-5021
(425) 486-3949 (fax)
INTRODUCTION
Puget Sound Psychiatric Center (PSPC) Pre-doctoral Internship Program offers a comprehensive training
experience in Clinical Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychology. Our training program offers a total of
three positions within our outpatient testing and therapy center. The full-time Pre-doctoral Internship
will begin on July 1, 2014 and end on June 31, 2015 (December 31, 2015 for students committing
20hrs/week).
OUR BACKGROUND
PSPC, established as a private entity in 2002, provides psychiatric and psychological treatment and
services, neuropsychological assessments, educational programs, individual, group and family therapy.
PSPC also engages in clinical research. The combined services that PSPC provides are based on a “system
of care” philosophy dedicated to the proposition that children, adolescent, and adults with multiple
problems require multi-system solutions. Our training program offers pre-internship, internship and
post-doctoral supervised experience for clinical psychology doctoral students as well as training for
physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
PRE-DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
MISSION STATEMENT
To develop ethical, competent child, adolescent, and adult psychologists trained in the Scientistpractitioner model that respect diversity and contribute to their communities and the field of clinical
psychology.
THEORETICAL ORIENTATION
PSPC’s clinical practice captures a broad range of perspectives in psychopathology, assessment,
intervention, and research to meet the full complexity of psychological life in society. Therefore predoctoral internship program’s approach to treatment is integrative, utilizing structured behavioral
therapy, cognitive behavioral and dynamic psychotherapy approaches in clinical psychology based on
the patients needs. Pre-doctoral interns work to deepen their skills by exploring theory and
interventions from multiple perspectives, rather than pursuing a single-theory orientation of treatment.
Overall, PSPC utilize evidence-based information as a key features of case conceptualization, treatment
planning and goal development. In PSPC, we are committed to assessing the needs of every patient on
an individual basis and then establishing a treatment plan with specific goals. As part of the assessment
process, we have an appreciation for the patient’s cultural differences.
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TRAINING MODEL AND UNDERLYING VALUES
Our staff values our training program and makes training activities a high priority. Our intrinsic goal is
the development of ethical, competent psychologists trained in the Scientist-Practitioner model, who
respect human diversity and contribute to their communities and the field of psychology. Our
educational focus is preparation in the applied practice of clinical psychology based on the body of
scientific knowledge and scientific principles of our profession. Our primary mode of training is “learning
by doing.” Consequently, we provide an array of training seminars, training supervisors, and training
experiences with a practical, experiential approach. To the extent possible, we use the naturally
occurring events within our program as opportunities for training. We are also committed to assisting
interns in identifying, testing, and refining “best practices” in psychology with respect to empirically
supported approaches. Weighing the interpersonal, familial, cultural, regional, economic and social
influences that impact a person’s life helps us promote a “localized perspective.” This process facilitates
a match between “best practices” and the specific needs of the individual. Through this process, our
Internship Program transitions the intern from student to professional.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Goal 1:Interns will develop and demonstrate the necessary skills including theory, research, practice and
knowledge to enter the field of professional clinical psychology as scientist-practitioners.
 Objective A: Independently integrate science and clinical judgment with practice and evaluate the
effectiveness of interventions.
 Objective B: Interns will demonstrate effective intervention planning, including case
conceptualization specific to youth and context.
 Objective C: Treat patients and their families presenting with a wide variety of psychological
problems.
 Objective D: Independently select and implement multiple methods to evaluate and assess children,
adolescents and adults.
 Objective E: Provide ethically sound, culturally sensitive, and evidenced based interventions with
fidelity to adapt where appropriate
Goal 2:Interns will develop an integrated and ethical professional identity as a psychologist.
 Objective A: Demonstrate honesty, personal responsibility, and adherence to professional goals.
 Objective B: Foster reflectivity, self-awareness, self assessment and the impact of self on others to
inform practice and interactions.
 Objective C: Acquire a sense of competency and appreciation of continued sequential and
developmental knowledge and growth as a professional psychologist.
 Objective D: Appreciate and develop knowledge and understanding of the supervision process as a
supervisee.
 Objective E: Appreciate and develop knowledge and understanding of the supervision process as a
supervisor.
Goal 3:Interns will value the role of the psychologist in society as a culturally competent agent of change
for community based needs, including: advocacy, prevention, and intervention.
 Objective A: Embrace the role of the individual and cultural/ diversity in treatment planning,
intervention and consultation.
 Objective B: Serve in a Leadership role on multi-disciplinary interagency teams.
 Objective C: Identifies when to initiate, collaborate, consult, and seek supervision.
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Objective D: Understand and appreciate the role of the psychologist in impacting larger systems as a
leader and manager.
Objective E: Independently acts to safeguard the welfare and safety of others
TRAINING
Pre-doctoral internship program offers sequential and graded clinical training in case-conceptualization
and interventions, crisis management, brief and long-term psychotherapy, group therapy, assessment
and consultation, as well as several evidenced based practices. PSPC abides by Washington State WAC
246-924-056 guidelines for the content of the internship programs.
CLIENT CONTACT: At least 25% of the pre-doctoral experience will be in-direct contact providing
assessment and intervention services.
SUPERVISION: For every 40 hours of internship experience, the student will receive at least 2 hours of
regularly scheduled, formal, face-to-face individual supervision by the clinical faculty listed below.
Supervision will address the direct psychological services provided by the intern.
PSPC have two licensed psychologist and one psychiatrist available as supervisors. 75% of the
supervision will be by a licensed psychologist and 25% of the supervision will be completed by a
psychiatrist.
ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITIES: One component of pre-internship, internship and post-doctoral training
involves integrative psychological assessment of children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of
presenting problems. Students develop their assessment skills by completing ongoing psychosocial and
psychological assessments at PSPC.
DIDACTIC SEMINARS: For every 40 hours of internship experience, the student will receive at least 2
hours of other learning activities such as case conferences, seminars on applied issues, conducting with
co-therapy with a staff person including discussion of the case, and group supervision. Seminars
represent training in areas of theory, diagnosis, evaluation and intervention. Some of the topics include;
Intake Interviewing and Preliminary Diagnostic Assessment, Crisis Management, Child, Adolescent, and
Adult Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Law and Ethics Consultation, Psychopharmacology, Trauma, Mood
and Anxiety Disorders ADHD, ODD, and Conduct Disorder, Sand Tray and Play Therapy, Licensure
Preparation, Professional Development, Diversity Training, Termination of the Therapeutic Relationship,
and Substance Abuse.
PSPC is committed to the ongoing training of interns and staff. Apart from once a month seminar by Dr.
S. J. Mustafa, leading researchers and professionals within the field of psychiatry, psychopharmacology
and psychology are invited to speak and/or train on their areas of expertise. Students are encouraged to
give public seminars as a community education and an outreach activity.
HOURS, STIPEND, VACATION, FACILITIES
Interns are required to complete 1500 hours within a maximum of 18 months. There is a min. 20 hour
per week physical presence requirement at PSPC facility. There is no yearly stipend for this position.
Interns may take up to 12days of personal day of (includes sick leave) per year in addition to the same
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major holidays as PSPC staff are offered. PSPC provides office space for interns and practicum students
to use and each intern will have his/her own desk, computer and phone.
EVALUATION PROCESS
Interns will be evaluated each quarter. The evaluation will be provided by the primary supervisor and
individually discussed with each intern
YOUR FUTURE
PSPC is dedicated to meeting the training and professional development needs of our interns. In terms
of professional development we offer seminars aimed at assisting interns with the process of preparing
and marketing themselves for future professional employment. Additionally, before advertising any of
our post-doctoral positions, we consider our own interns who are progressing successfully through our
program. Trained in the scientist-practitioner model, it is our hope that interns will leave our program
with a strong professional identity and be confident and competent to work with children, adolescents
and adults.
CLINICAL FACULTY
Kerry Ragain, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PY00003916, Primary Supervisor
Max Hines, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PY00001697, Secondary Supervisor
S.J. Mustafa, MD, Psychiatrist, Clinical Director, Delegated Supervisor
Catherine Murray, Psy.D., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LF00002686, Back-up Supervisor
THE INTERNSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit the following to the attn. S.J. Mustafa, MD:
1. Verification of Internship Eligibility and Readiness, completed by the applicant’s academic program.
2. A current curriculum vitae
3. Transcripts of all graduate level coursework.
4. Three (3) letters of recommendation from current graduate school faculty and clinical supervisors
(these may arrive after the deadline dates).
Upon acceptance to the program, all incoming interns are expected to carry their own insurance. Proof
of coverage is required prior to seeing clients in our training program.
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