Northwestern University- Clinical Psychology Internship-LGBT Health Track.
The APA-Approved Internship Program in Clinical Psychology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg
School of Medicine is seeking applicants for three new internship positions for the 2013-2014 academic
year and beginning immediately. Sponsored jointly by the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral
Sciences, the IMPACT LGBT Health and Development Program in the Department of Medical Social
Sciences, the Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine, and the Center on Halsted,
these positions are designed to prepare clinical psychologists for careers addressing the behavioral
health needs of the underserved populations of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)
individuals. Funded by a grant from HRSA, this represents a substantial expansion of our internship
program. We are seeking clinical psychology trainees who have interests in clinical practice, public
health, and clinical research with the LGBT community.
The internship program at Northwestern has been accredited by the American Psychological Association
(APA) since 1955, and has long been a valued and integral part of the Department of Psychiatry and
Behavioral Sciences. The medical school, the university, and our affiliated clinics are committed to
providing advanced, evidence-based mental health services to populations in need, as well the highest
quality training for the next generation of clinical psychologists. In existence since 2008, the IMPACT
LGBT Health and Program at Northwestern is in the Department of Medical Social Sciences. The IMPACT
Program is an innovator in bridging and integrating research and services that advance LGBT public
health. A hallmark of the IMPACT Program is its active collaboration with community-based
organizations, including the Center on Halsted, where IMPACT is a resident partner. Center on Halsted
(COH) advances the community and secures the health and well-being of LGBT and queer people of
Chicago. With over 30 years of experience providing mental health services and training, COH is the
Midwest’s most comprehensive LGBTQ community center. The Division of Infection Diseases in the
Department of Medicine at Northwestern ranks 14th among the Top 20 Best AIDS Programs in the
United States, providing high quality care to individuals with HIV/AIDS through the HIV Center within
Infectious Disease Center at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Through rotations spanning these
collaborating organizations, the internship offers (1) integrated training in mental healthcare for LGBT
clients in the community, (2) gay and bisexual men living with HIV/AIDS in an infectious disease clinic, (3)
care for low-income individuals with serious mental illness, and (4) LGBT public health research and
services. Interns will interact and learn from supervisors and other trainees in a range of disciplines,
including Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work, Infectious Disease Medicine, and Public Health.
Training activities include:
1. Diagnostic evaluation and assessment
2. Individual and group psychotherapy (with an emphasis on serving underserved LGBT
populations)
3. Didactic seminars and workshops (e.g., CBT Seminar; CBT Case Conference;
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Seminar, Psychodynamic Group Supervision; Clinical
Research Seminar; Diversity Seminar; Ethics Seminar; Clinical Supervision Seminar;
Grand Rounds; Psychological Testing Seminar; Advanced Clinical Workshops –DBT,
CBASP, CBT for Psychosis; Professional Development Seminar; LGBT mental health
seminars and annual research conference)
4. LGBT Public Health and Clinical Research, including opportunities to become
involved in a number of ongoing LGBT Health studies across the translational
spectrum: epidemiology of HIV and related risk behaviors among young MSM in
Chicago; longitudinal cohort studies focused on mental health, substance use, and
sexual health; development of innovative prevention and health promotion
programs; evaluation of interventions using randomized clinical trials and program
evaluation methodologies; delivery and implementation of public health programs.
In addition to the opportunities for hands on experience in data collection and
service delivery, interns have opportunities for opportunities for analysis of existing
data and (co)authoring publications.
5. Individual and Group supervision
6. Clinical research presentations
Applicant review process will begin immediately. Candidates must be able to start
on September 1, 2013. These positions are open only to US Citizens. Applicants must be from
an APA-accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology.
To apply: Please forward a cover letter describing your clinical and research interests, training,
and career goals, as well as a copy of your curriculum vitae, to the email address listed
below. Qualified applicants will be asked to submit letters of recommendation and to be
interviewed (in-person or via Skype).
Site:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital/ Northwestern University
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Feinberg School of Medicine
Address:
Division of Psychology
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Northwestern University
Abbott Hall, Suite 1205
710 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL. 60611
APA Accredited: YES
APPIC Member: YES, #1262
APPIC Directory Listing: http://www.appic.org/directory/program_cache/194.html
Website: http://psychiatry.northwestern.edu/education/psychology-program/internship-andpostdoctoral-fellowship/
Please note—We have not yet had the opportunity to update our website to include
information about these new training opportunities and rotations. The website can, though,
give you a general overview of our department and training programs. Please feel free to
contact either of us directly if we can answer any questions about these very exciting new
internship training opportunities. You can learn more about the IMPACT Program here:
http://www.impactprogram.org/ and the Center on Halsted here: http://www.centeronhalsted.org/
Contact:
Mark A. Reinecke, PhD
Professor & Chief Psychologist
m-reinecke@northwestern.edu
(312) 908-1465
Brian Mustanski, PhD
Associate Professor & Director, IMPACT LGBT Health and Development Program
brian@northwestern.edu
Submit Applications to: clinpsych@northwestern.edu
Annual Stipend Amt: $22,032. + benefits