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.
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.
Winning Pathway
- Contact: Dr. Sarai Koo
- E-mail: executive@winningpathway.com
- Address: 13337 South Street #270 (Remote Internship)
- Phone: 213-718-9676
- Website: www.winningpathway.com
Description of Organization and Population Served
Winning Pathway, a DBA of Project SPICES LLC, specializes in personal and professional transformative coaching, consulting, and training services. Our mission is to empower organizations to thrive by facilitating seamless transitions, fostering team alignment, and cultivating a goal-oriented environment that drives sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
We offer results-driven management programs to help middle managers break through barriers, elevate team performance, and enhance leadership effectiveness. Our programs equip managers with the skills to advance in their careers, inspire their teams to exceed expectations, and refine strategic approaches for success.
At Winning Pathway, we guide leaders through challenges, helping them overcome obstacles for themselves and their teams—delivering measurable, lasting results.
We support organizations during change, including turbulence, transitions, and post-merger integrations. Our approach optimizes people and culture operations, enhances performance, and seamlessly integrates organizational cultures.
We aim to ensure organizations adapt and thrive through strategic leadership development, cultural integration, and team synergy. By equipping executives with the tools they need to lead effectively, we lay the foundation for long-term success.
We serve individuals and organizations in transition, providing them with the expertise and strategies to navigate change and achieve their goals.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern
Our internship program aligns with industrial-organizational psychology, leadership psychology, and applied behavioral science. Interns will gain hands-on experience applying psychological theories to real-world business challenges, particularly in:
• Workplace Behavior Analysis: Understanding how psychological principles influence leadership effectiveness and team performance.
• Motivation and Engagement Strategies: Applying psychology to enhance employee performance, job satisfaction, and team motivation.
• Cognitive and Emotional Intelligence Training: Assisting in leadership coaching and development using psychological insights.
• Organizational Change and Adaptability: Applying psychology-based frameworks to manage organizational transitions, leadership development, and cultural shifts.
By participating in Winning Pathway's internship program, students will bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world application, deepening their understanding of human behavior professionally while developing critical skills for psychology, organizational consulting, and leadership development careers.
Interns will actively contribute to Winning Pathway's consulting and coaching processes in a variety of roles, including:
1. Organizational Research & Assessment
• Conduct psychological assessments and surveys to analyze leadership styles, team engagement, and workplace culture.
• Apply psychological principles to identify barriers to effective leadership and team cohesion.
• Write short articles or papers aligned to what they are working on. They may appear on short blogs or posts.
2. Behavioral Analysis & Team Dynamics
• Research best practices in group interactions, communication styles, and team performance using psychological frameworks.
• Develop recommendations for improving organizational motivation, engagement, and conflict resolution.
• Research and apply psychological theories of motivation (e.g., Self-Determination Theory, Goal-Setting Theory).
• Identify factors affecting employee morale and productivity and suggest psychology-based interventions.
3. Change Management & Cultural Integration
• Support companies through organizational transitions by analyzing psychological aspects of change resistance and team adaptability.
• Research and develop strategies to facilitate post-merger integrations and cultural alignment within businesses.
4. Program Development Support
• Assist in the creation and refinement of coaching and consulting programs through literature reviews on relevant psychological theories and best practices.
• Develop training materials, presentations, and resources aligned with Winning Pathway's methodologies, such as the Culture Integration Program and Leadership Integration Program.
• Conduct research on change mindsets, leadership development, change management, and organizational culture.
• Summarize research findings into reports that enhance consulting strategies and client resources.
5. Content Creation for Workshops & Facilitation
• Develop content for workshops and facilitation services, ensuring alignment with psychological principles and the organization's goals.
• Create engaging materials that enhance leadership skills, team dynamics, and organizational development.
6. Data Analysis & Reporting
• Design and distribute surveys to assess employee satisfaction, leadership effectiveness, and team cohesion.
• Analyze and interpret data using statistical methods, providing psychology-based recommendations for organizational improvement.
• Present findings in reports that help inform program development and leadership coaching strategies.
Special Qualifications
While Winning Pathway aims to tailor the internship experience to each student's skills and knowledge, candidates should meet the following qualifications to ensure a productive and meaningful experience:
1. Educational Background
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Business Psychology, Organizational Development, Leadership Studies, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Coursework in organizational behavior, leadership psychology, motivation theories, and data analysis is preferred.
2. Research & Analytical Skills
• Strong ability to conduct literature reviews and apply psychological theories to real-world organizational challenges.
• Experience with data collection, survey design, and basic statistical analysis (experience with tools such as SPSS, STATA, Excel, or Google Sheets is a plus).
3. Communication & Writing Skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in report writing, content creation, and professional presentations.
• Ability to summarize research findings into actionable insights for program development and consulting strategies.
4. Interest in Leadership & Organizational Development
• Passion for leadership coaching, cultural integration, and workplace psychology.
• Familiarity with leadership frameworks, motivation strategies, and team dynamics.
5. Professionalism & Confidentiality
• Strong sense of professionalism, ethical responsibility, and ability to maintain confidentiality in handling organizational data and research.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a consulting and coaching environment.
6. Adaptability & Problem-Solving
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to adapt to a dynamic learning environment and apply new concepts to real-world situations.
Preferred (But Not Required) Skills
• Experience with content creation, training material development, or workshop facilitation.
• Familiarity with organizational change management, employee engagement strategies, or cultural integration initiatives.
• Experience with survey tools, qualitative/quantitative research methods, or human resources processes.
NOTE: Our goal is to provide students with the essential on-the-job training and skills needed to secure full-time positions after they graduate. As of 2025, we have achieved a success rate of over 90%.
Acclaim Autism
- Contact: Cynthia Lin
- E-mail: clin@acclaimautism.com
- Address: 2372 Morse Ave Suite 583, Irvine, CA 92614
- Phone: (949) 393-3840
- Website: http://www.acclaimautism.com/
Description of Organization and Population Served
Acclaim Autism strives to provide high-quality, scientifically-driven Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy services to families and children impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Specializing in comprehensive home-based ABA Therapy programs, we strive to be the provider of choice.
Acclaim Autism holds an "A+ rating" with the Better Business Bureau, and is certified as a Great Place To Work! https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7045978
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern
Behavior Technicians will be guided to become Registered Behavioral Technicians (RBT®). You work with children and adolescents to provide one-on-one ABA therapy in children’s homes, schools, daycares or other locations selected by parents. RBTs work with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) to follow treatment plans for their client in accordance with the family's goals and wishes.
RBT / Behavior Technician duties include:
● Execute treatment plans provided by BCBAs
● Follow programs and teaching plans
● Document therapy sessions in the system
● Assist with providing parent training
● Travel to clients
Special Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree, Associate's Degree, or enrolled in a program
● One year experience working with children
● Reliable, punctual and organized
● Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
● Strong work ethic
● No sanctions of disciplinary actions taken against one’s license/certification, if any
● No Medicaid/Medicare sanctions or be excluded from Federally funded programs
NOTE: Interested applicants must be able to commit for a two-quarter minimum. Children with autism need consistency and routine - having staff taken off their team after 2 months is not clinically effective for the child nor family.
Sycamores
- Contact: Natalie Gallardo
- E-mail: .
- Address: 840 N. Avenue 66, Los Angeles, CA 90042
- Phone: (626) 395-7100
- Website: https://www.sycamores.org/
Description of Organization and Population Served
Submit interest here: https://forms.office.com/r/7uNwNx3D6k
Sycamores is a large non-profit community mental health agency providing services throughout Los Angeles County. We provide a comprehensive array of treatment services ranging from residential treatment, community-based outpatient/school-based programs, medication support, co-occurring services, and mobile crisis support for the 988 hotline. We also have a large family resource center in Palmdale where we do outreach and provide resources for low-income families.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern
The internship program is managed by Research Analyst, Natalie Gallardo. Interns will be supervised by Research and Continuous Improvement staff members who have advanced data analytics and reporting skills. The intern's main role is to support the research department in data evaluation and integrity. Interns will work with an array of clinically sensitive data by conducting literature reviews, assisting with data entry, verification, and analysis utilizing Excel and PowerBI. Tasks will be assigned to maximize the intern’s learning experience and will be provided within the larger organizational context to better understand how data is used within the organization to drive performance improvement amongst our programs. At the end of the internship, students will be utilizing skills learned throughout their time in the program to complete a final project with real survey data. Interns will also have an opportunity to meet with the department head, Janine Quintero, Psy.D., Vice President of Research and Continuous Improvement (clinical psychologist and an alumna from UCLA's psychology undergraduate program) to discuss career aspirations, graduate school, and professional development.
The internship is a remote position, and our program is able to enroll a maximum of two students per quarter.
Special Qualifications
Please apply 6-8 weeks before the quarter starts as students must undergo a fingerprint process. Interns are also required to work for a minimum of 8 hours per week, for a total of 80 hours for the entire internship. This is an unpaid internship. Interns will receive academic course credit in exchange for their participation.
If interested in the program, please fill out the screener at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/7uNwNx3D6k. Candidates should expect to hear back from our agency within 5 business days.
Program Highlights:
Since February 2021, Sycamores has been able to provide 11 UCLA students with internships. 100% of students reported that the internship contributed to their overall career development at the end of their internship.
Program Feedback:
“I gained valuable skills in excel like making pivot tables, basic data cleaning, and formulas. I also feel like I learned a lot about data visualization, especially in the context of visualization in a company.”
“I developed more knowledge in utilizing excel for data analysis and presentation. I also refined my skills in creating infographics and posters such as details regarding formatting and visual aesthetics.”
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).