All internships listed below involve a 6-8 hour time commitment per week. Specific work schedules will be set in collaboration with the student and site supervisor.
UniShack
- Contact: Danny
- E-mail: opportunities@unishack.com
- Address: Remote
- Phone: (909) 522-7742
- Website: https://www.unishack.com/
Description of Organization and Population Served
UniShack is a housing platform started by a UCLA student to help connect university students with housing opportunities near campus. The organization works with local property managers and landlords to make housing information more accessible and easier for students to navigate during the housing search process.
UniShack primarily serves undergraduate and graduate students who are navigating the challenges of finding off-campus housing. Searching for housing in competitive rental markets can create significant stress and uncertainty for students, especially when information is scattered across multiple platforms. UniShack aims to reduce this stress by centralizing housing listings and presenting information in a clearer and more transparent way.
By improving how housing information is organized and communicated, UniShack helps students make more informed decisions during the housing search process while also helping local housing providers better reach the student community.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern
This internship relates to psychology through the study of decision-making, communication, and human behavior. Students searching for housing often face uncertainty and stress when evaluating options and making rental decisions. Interns will gain exposure to how information, messaging, and digital platforms influence how students search for housing and make decisions.
Interns will assist with student outreach efforts, help develop informational and social media content, and gather feedback from students about their housing search experiences. They may also help review engagement with online content to better understand what types of communication and resources are most helpful for students navigating the housing process.
Special Qualifications
An interest in psychology, decision-making, communication, or marketing is helpful but not required. Students should be interested in understanding how people search for information and make decisions, particularly in the context of student housing.
Strong communication skills, reliability, and a willingness to learn are important. Experience with social media, outreach, or marketing is a plus but not necessary.
Southern California Neuropsychology Group
- Contact: Michelle Conover
- E-mail: mconoverphd@aol.com
- Address: 5950 Canoga Avenue, Suite 100
- Phone: (818) 340-7700
- Website: www.socalnpg.com
Description of Organization and Population Served
Southern California Neuropsychology Group (SCNPG) is the brainchild of Dr. Michelle Conover, an experienced clinical and forensic neuropsychologist who believes in the utility of comprehensive assessment in guiding the treatment of various disorders. Integrating the analysis of brain-behavior relationships into psychotherapy, SCNPG has since expanded to include other like-minded clinicians and psychometrists who are focused on providing the highest standards of ethical client care.
SCNPG has served the community both young and old, dispensing a diverse set of outpatient services that center around cognitive, behavioral and emotional assessment. These services encompass the broad spectrum of human life, from achievement testing for school accommodations to neurocognitive assessment to determine the extent of acquired brain damage in forensic contexts.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern
SCNPG offers a forensic, non-clinical training opportunity for undergraduate and bachelor-degree level students.
As part of the non-clinical training program, students will receive supervision and training around administration and scoring of psychological and neuropsychological measures. These include, but are not limited to, the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fifth Edition (WAIS 5), Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition (WISC-5), Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Fourth Edition (WIAT-4), Wechsler Memory Scale, Fourth Edition (WMS-IV), Rey Complex Figure Test (RCFT), NEPSY-II, Delis-Kaplan Executive Functioning System (DKEFS), Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory, Fourth Edition (MCMI-IV), and Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI). Trainees will also get to participate in didactic presentations, case discussions, and group supervision along with the graduate-level clinical trainees. Our clinic has historically trained and successfully incorporated bachelor-level trainees into our practice as psychometrists.
Undergraduate students are expected to actively participate in training sessions, to observe assessments conducted by clinical staff, and to develop skills around administering and scoring assessments. Each trainee will be evaluated based on their developmental and educational level, completing quarterly evaluations with the training coordinators to assess their progress and training needs. The goal is to work toward functioning as a psychometrist; identifying a testing battery, successfully administering identified tests, scoring and creating a graph of all data, and putting together a draft of the completed report, including all test results. All test interpretations and diagnoses will be reviewed and finalized by doctoral clinical staff.
Students will have the opportunity to observe and work with clinical staff at various levels in their education, pre- and post-doctoral. Although students may not engage in clinical tasks, they will be able to observe clinical intakes and feedback sessions when available.
Special Qualifications
While there are no required, special qualifications, successful applicants are hard-working, conscientious, open to constructive feedback, have strong organizational skills and are passionate about learning clinical neuropsychology as a practice. Additionally, a foundational knowledge of psychological and/or neuropsychological assessment and basic statistics is preferred, though not required.
Nokkomo Mints
- Contact: Michael Moran
- E-mail: nokkomomints@gmail.com
- Address: 6281 Arbor Rose Dr
- Phone: (760) 500-4236
- Website: https://nokkomomints.com
Description of Organization and Population Served
Nokkomo Mints is a fast-growing consumer health and wellness brand specializing in sugar-free, fizzy dry mouth relief mints. Our products are sold direct-to-consumer via our Shopify storefront and through retail and distribution partners including dispensaries, lounges, and specialty retailers. We serve a broad consumer base including health-conscious adults, social users, festival-goers, and individuals experiencing dry mouth caused by medications, lifestyle, or environmental factors. Nokkomo operates at the intersection of functional wellness and consumer packaged goods, with active expansion into Amazon, subscription boxes, and large-scale distribution networks.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern
Interns at Nokkomo Mints will work directly on consumer research, brand marketing, and product development initiatives. Responsibilities will vary by track but may include:
Conducting peer-led consumer interviews and qualitative research to better understand purchasing behavior, product perception, and brand sentiment
Analyzing consumer psychology as it relates to product packaging, messaging, and retail placement
Assisting with marketing content development informed by behavioral principles such as decision-making, motivation, and habit formation
Supporting market research efforts including competitor analysis and target audience profiling
Contributing to product feedback loops and user experience assessments
This internship is directly relevant to psychology coursework in areas including consumer behavior, social psychology, research methods, and applied behavioral analysis. Interns will gain hands-on experience applying psychological frameworks to real business decisions in a fast-paced startup environment.
Special Qualifications
Strong communication skills and intellectual curiosity are required. Familiarity with consumer behavior, marketing psychology, or research methods is preferred but not required. Candidates should be self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working in a startup environment where initiative is valued. Interest in wellness, consumer products, or entrepreneurship is a plus.
PCH Treatment Center
- Contact: Jenifer Goldman
- E-mail: jgoldman@pchtreatment.com
- Address: 11965 Venice Blvd Ste 202
- Phone: (888) 724-0040
- Website: https://www.pchtreatment.com/
Description of Organization and Population Served
PCH is an alternative to traditional residential settings and psychiatric hospitals. We are an intensive treatment program with integrated primary and transitional levels of care. We are unique in that we feature a highly experienced clinical team and a “real world” treatment model focusing on mind and body wellness. Our holistic treatment model is focused on supporting the individual and the experiences that have shaped them, not on pathologizing their psychological state. We offer treatment with supportive housing, day and intensive outpatient treatment, aftercare, telehealth programming, and assessment. PCH offers treatment for adults primarily with depressive and bipolar states, anxiety and OCD, personality and relational issues, psychotic states, psychological trauma and co-occurring substance use issues.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern
Interns will have the opportunity to shadow Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) sessions and learn about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy from the Director of the OCD/Anxiety Clinic at PCH. Interns will attend a weekly didactic and consultation group, and will have the opportunity to discuss cases and applied learning with Director of Clinical Training. Interns will gain hands-on exposure to the practice of psychology and considerations within a clinical milieu.
Special Qualifications
Genuine interest in the field of psychology as a career choice.
Interns will need to have availability on Mondays from 10am-2pm. Enrollment in Psych 195A and accompanying seminar is required. Please apply by sending a resume and brief letter of interest to Dr. Jenifer Goldman (jgoldman@pchtreatment.com).
Sci-Layne Inc
- Contact: Bambi Layne Corrigan-Njamfa
- E-mail: blayne.njamfa@gmail.com
- Address: 8657 Lookout Mountain Ave
- Phone: (213) 693-0736
- Website: scilayne.com
Description of Organization and Population Served
Sci-Layne Inc is an early phase med-tech startup focused on wearables for thyroid patients in order to be able to variable daily dose on a metabolic need versus the current archaic dosing structure. The global patient population is 200 million global patients.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern
The thyroid regulates the body's temperature control system, metabolism, cardiac functions and cognitive function. With this focus, Diane will be interviewing psychologists, psychiatrist's and patients to determine if we can possibly improve mental health care with a greater focus on thyroid health intertwined with mental health and wellness.
Diane will also compile a literature search; historical to current, to document thyroid health and its impact cognitive ability and mental wellness.
Intertwined with UCLA's student programs for health and wellness days, Diane is open to participate in such with nutrition cards with applicable information on why we need enough iodine in the diet for our overall health, cognitive well being and applicable metabolic pathways.
Special Qualifications
The only special qualifications for this internship is a desire to understand the role the thyroid plays in our overall physical and mental well being.
Club Rewire
- Contact: Elise Kruger
- E-mail: elise@clubrewire.com
- Address: 17848 Duncan St. Encino, CA
- Phone: (650) 862-2093
- Website: https://www.clubrewire.com/
Description of Organization and Population Served
We share digital media + host mental health events in Los Angeles and New York featuring licensed therapists, neuroscientists & neuropsychologists. All of our events are dynamic experiences paired with household brands and activations - our goal is to make psychoeducation accessible, fun & connected for the public in tandem with science backed experts. The majority of our audience ranges from 21 - 35 years old and are often those who have not had much exposure to psychology and brain education. We are committed to working with team members that are multidisciplinary creatives and strategists that work with our speaker roster of therapists, neuroscientist etc in order to change the way wellness education is communicated.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern
Working with our neuropsychologists, psychologists & therapists our intern will work to assist in creating digital content as well as assist on management and coordination responsibilities such as supporting in organizing events, contributing to strategic planning & assist in creation of follow up resources following these psychoeducation experiences. These tasks connect to the field of psychology through an emphasis on social psychology, organizational behavior, leadership, and team dynamics. They also emphasizes discipline, time
management, and collaborative execution within performance-driven environments.
Special Qualifications
Must be a current psychology undergraduate.
Children’s Institute- Western Head Start
- Contact: Stacey Solorzano
- E-mail: ssolorzano@childrensinstitute.org
- Address: 2121 W Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90026
- Phone: (323) 523-8691
- Website: http://childrensinstitute.org/
Description of Organization and Population Served
For more than 100 years, Children’s Institute has supported children and families in healing from traumatic experiences. We work with 30,000 individuals in Los Angeles communities where decades of underinvestment and racist policies have resulted in poverty and lack of opportunity. We believe that real change starts with collaboration and trusted partnerships with community members and other local organizations. We offer high-quality early education and youth programs, counseling services, parenting supports, workforce and community leadership development, and advocacy for community investment where it is needed most. Children’s Institute believes that all children and families have boundless potential to achieve emotional well-being and educational success, which build pathways to lifelong health and economic mobility. Our vision is to help families create a legacy of success and prosperity that passes from one generation to the next. We have locations in the greater Los Angeles area, spanning from Echo Park to South LA, and the Wilmington/Long Beach areas.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern
The intern can apply what they've learned about child development by observing and interacting with the children. They can practice identifying behavior patterns and understanding the reasons behind them, which is important for future psychologists. Helping with classroom management and behavior interventions gives them experience in creating supportive learning environments. Working with children, teachers, and parents improves their communication skills, which is essential in psychology. They can also assist in collecting data for research, which ties into their studies. Our volunteers can learn about cultural influences on development and behavior. Finally, they will encounter real-world ethical dilemmas, reinforcing the importance of ethics in psychology. This experience helps bridge the gap between theory and practice, providing valuable skills for their future career.
Special Qualifications
All practicum students must go through a volunteer onboarding process. Our onboarding process can take anywhere from 2-4 weeks, and this begins with a virtual volunteer orientation. During orientation, volunteers will learn more about our organization, the different programs we have, what volunteer opportunities we host, and what the ECE onboarding process looks like. ALL volunteers must go through the onboarding process before they can begin to volunteer.
Volunteer documents that need to be submitted:
Copy of ID
Copy of Immunization Records (MMR&TDAP)
Copy of Covid19 Vaccines
E-Sign the volunteer liability paperwork
Complete the AB506 Mandated Reporter Training (CII covers the cost of the certificate)
Complete a non-invasive health physical (CII covers the cost)
Complete a background/Live Scan (CII covers the cost)
Level Up Solutions
- Contact: Michael Harley
- E-mail: Mharley@levelupsolutions.org
- Address: 527 Midvale Ave, #507 Los Angeles, CA 90024
- Phone: 626-808-6332
- Website: Levelupsolutions.org
Description of Organization and Population Served
501(c)3 non-profit agency providing independent and supported living services to neurodiverse adults in the Los Angeles area. We provide services to adults between the ages of 18 and above and are the contracted vendor that provides the social recreation, residential, and life skills component of the Pathway program at UCLA Extension. We are also a supported living vendor agency of the CA Regional Center system supporting over sixty adults across Los Angeles County.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern
Provide services according to Level Up Solutions philosophy, policies, and procedures
Provide ILS instruction/support in participant's homes &/or community
Provide training/support with problem-solving skills, money management, meal preparation, health and wellness, housekeeping, communication, socialization, and interpersonal relationships.
Assist participants with accessing entitlement benefits and generic resources
Monitor participant's safety, health, and medical needs
Identify home and community health and safety hazards
Advocate for participants as needed
Serve as liaison between the agency and: the participant, the regional center, the participant's parents/family, & other service providers
Develop natural support systems to the greatest extent possible
Make recommendations to management for new services or to revise services as needed
Attend/conduct annual & progress meetings
Maintain participant files
Report directly to the Manager of Services
As a DSP the student will aid people with developmental disabilities, which aligns with courses taken in developmental psychology as well as the student's desired career in Occupational Therapy. The position allows the student to understand the real-world applications of neurological aspects of developmental diagnoses. Being a direct support professional provides a well-rounded perspective of understanding varying diagnoses learned about in Psychology courses. Aspects of communication and learning covered in Psychology are also applied as DSPs guide participants in the manner that best suits their learning styles and abilities.
Special Qualifications
No specific qualifications or previous experience is required for this position. We recruit the UCLA undergraduate and graduate student bodies with a focus on people with backgrounds in pre-medical, nursing, psychology, and speech and language therapy among others.
I’m a movement not a monument
- Contact: Duran Bowie
- E-mail: duranbowie@imamovement.org
- Address: 324 e Plymouth St #11 Inglewood, Ca 90302
- Phone: (562) 489-8275
- Website: Imamovement.org
Description of Organization and Population Served
Our organization is all about creating a way for youth to make it!!!! We focus on tutoring and mentoring students giving them 1 on 1 and group tutoring sessions. We also host quarterly events such as toy festivals, turkey giveaways, and more. We currently have over 200 students enrolled in our tutoring program this current school year!!! Wooooooo we love helping youth towards secondary opportunities post high school.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern
Our psychology interns would get a chance to not only work with our youth helping them doing tutoring but they will also help students build amazing mannerisms by utilizing their psychology and sociology skills that they are learning in college currently!!! They will also have a chance to develop character development skills by getting hands on learning thru the mentorship they will provide on a weekly basis to students. When you build a relationship with youth that you work with weekly using the high dosage educational services you will see a development of increase in the student education output but also the students outlook on life begins to grow as well thru that you are able to see a character development trait in most of the students you work with.
Special Qualifications
Positive attitude, great energy, a department of justice background check and a tuberculosis test cleared.
End Overdose
- Contact: Maddie Ward
- E-mail: maddie@endoverdose.net
- Address: 215 W Palm Ave #104, Burbank, CA 91502
- Phone: maddie@endoverdose.net
- Website: http://www.endoverdose.net
Description of Organization and Population Served
End Overdose is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to ending drug-related overdose deaths through education, medical intervention, and public awareness. We focus on equipping communities with training, naloxone, and test strips to prevent and respond to the overdose crisis.
The opioid epidemic and drug overdose crisis continue to pose significant public health challenges in the United States. Nearly 108,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2022, with approximately 82,000 (76%) of those deaths involving opioids. Youth have experienced persistently elevated overdose death rates in recent years, emphasizing the urgent need for targeted prevention measures that expand access to overdose prevention resources like naloxone and fentanyl test strips.
End Overdose conducts outreach online through our website EndOverdose.net and in person at middle/high schools, music festivals, community events, health fairs, colleges/universities, treatment/recovery facilities, and more. In 2024, End Overdose trained 230,930 people ranging from individuals under 15 years old to individuals over 65 years old in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Guam.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern
The End Overdose Nonprofit Development Intern (Unpaid) Program provides opportunities for students interested in learning more about nonprofit operations, specifically in the field of overdose prevention and response. The program will cover all aspects of nonprofit operations including education development, resource distribution coordination, public awareness campaign development, and more!
This program applies and expands upon psychological concepts including:
- Addressing health behavior change through educational initiatives and overdose prevention strategies.
- Using social psychology to understand and influence group dynamics in volunteer coordination and community outreach.
- Integrating cognitive psychology in the development of accessible and effective training materials.
- Employing research methods to evaluate the impact of programs and materials and identify areas for improvement.
Interns will be responsible for:
- Checking in weekly with their internship supervisor and attending additional meetings pertaining to internship activities.
- Maintaining an activities tracker to document daily tasks and learning outcomes, providing data for personal reflection and program evaluation.
- Synthesizing internship experiences into a presentation highlighting connections between internship fieldwork and enrolled educational program coursework.
- Assist with internship activities including, but not limited to: outreach population research, outreach program research and analysis, educational program development, resource distribution coordination, and partnership development.
Throughout the course of the End Overdose Unpaid Nonprofit Development Internship, interns will:
- Develop a deep understanding of the logistical and operational challenges and solutions specific to nonprofit operations, particularly those related to overdose prevention and response.
- Cultivate and showcase skills in all areas of nonprofit development including program development, supply coordination, volunteers, and events.
- Improve public speaking and communication skills through regular interactions with internship supervisors, volunteers, and organization partners.
- Enhance professional network by learning alongside experienced professionals in the nonprofit sector.
- Clarify career interests and professional goals through actively engaging in hands-on tasks related to nonprofit development, logistics, and operations.
Special Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in an educational program related to nonprofit work, public health, psychology, or another relevant field. This is an unpaid opportunity and is intended as an educational opportunity for professional and personal growth related to a current educational program.
- Ability to commit 6-8 hours per week for a 10-week period, must specify whether role will be virtual, in-person, or hybrid at the start of the internship period.
- If interested in a hybrid or in-person role, must have reliable transportation to and from End Overdose HQ in Burbank.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
Please apply by sending a resume and brief letter of interest to End Overdose's Director of Operations, Maddie Ward (maddie@endoverdose.net) with "UCLA Psych 195A Internship" included in the subject line.