Psychology 195A: Fieldwork in Psychology
APLA Health
Contact: Tiana Monteilh
E-mail: TMonteilh@apla.org
Address: Volunteer Resources, 611 S. Kingsley Dr. Los Angeles, CA
Phone: 213-201-1313
Website: http://www.apla.org/programs/casemgmt.html
Description of Organization and Population Served:
AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) is a private, non-profit, community based organization that exists to ensure the dignity and self respect of people with HIV/AIDS, through the provision of vital human support services to people with AIDS and their loved ones. The Client Services Clientline is a direct telephone line to a team of Case Managers who provide assistance to self-sufficient clients, their caregivers and family members. Clients receive referrals to programs and services throughout Los Angeles County.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Interns will serve as Case Managers, Housing Specialist and Benefits Specialist. In addition to monitor the Clientline to help clients implement and develop an appropriate plan aimed toward meeting their individual needs, to respond to client inquiries and contact clients as necessary, to assess client situations and make appropriate referrals, to maintain client records and complete data entry, to assist in preparing outreach materials, and to participate in staff meetings and in-service trainings.
Special Qualifications:
Two-quarter commitment preferred. Ability to interview & assess client needs, respond effectively to crisis & stressful situations, communicate effectively with a diverse population.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 6
Baby & Toddlers SignShine Parenting Program
Contact: info@SignShine.com
E-mail: info@SignShine.com
Address: 265 S Robertson Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Phone: 3102777446
Website: https://www.signshine.com/apply-for-internship
Description of Organization and Population Served:
SignShine provides support and guide to new parents and their babies via variety of programs and services to families and educators of babies and young children. Our upscale mommy & Me (Daddy & Me) is highly demanded in the area of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. We specialize in parenting skills, sleep training and communication through using Baby Sign Language (Based on American Sign Language). Our methods emphasis in stimulating language development, physical enhancement, early literacy skills, and early brain development. SignShine's focus is on fun and interactive ways to support the development of healthy minds and healthy children through play, movement, music, and communication to promote school readiness.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Interning at SignShine offers a unique opportunity to Psychology Majors. Interns have the opportunity to work with families. This position allows for interaction and observation of different cognitive growth methods. By partnering with SignShine, interns can enhance their communication skills, learn new communication methods and parenting skills (sleep training), and gain valuable business management insights. Intern will: • Develop public relations and communications strategies increase community awareness • Write a monthly article in the subjects of communication and child development • Participate SignShine in all social media • Observe group classes
Special Qualifications:
*** Please fill in the application at: https://www.signshine.com/apply-for-internship**** Qualifications: • Must have strong and polished interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. • Creative, strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to manage multiple projects. • Responsible, organized, self-motivated and ethical. • Working towards a degree in Arts in business, communication, marketing, social work or related disciplines. • Interested in research and thinking outside of the box. • (not required, but a plus:) Knowledge of basic ASL / Baby Sign Language and early childhood development) • Has the passion to work with people. • Motivated and works well independently. Minimum Internship hours per week: 6 (max 10) Start date: Immediately This internship is for the length of minimum 2 semesters.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 6
Center for Scholars & Storytellers
Contact: Yalda T. Uhls
E-mail: info@scholarsandstorytellers.com
Address: Franz Hall
Phone: 3102101244
Website: http://scholarsandstorytellers.com/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
We work to share psychological research with practitioners in the entertainment industry who create content for youth.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
The project will include summarizing research papers, helping with events, reviewing content (scripts, shows) and writing up reports.
Special Qualifications:
English language. Please fill out the application here (https://uclapsych.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8HVZgqwNpqj9BVr) and email your resume and a cover letter briefly explaining your interest in the Center for Scholars & Storytellers to info@scholarsandstorytellers.com. Please include your first and last name in the subject of the email. We recommend that you submit your application, resume, and cover letter at least three weeks prior to the quarter in which you are interested in doing the internship, so there is ample time to review your application.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 6-10
Child Development Institute Early Learning Center
Contact: Jamie Olivas
E-mail: jolivas@cdikids.org
Address: 7260 Owensmouth Avenue, Canoga Park CA 91303 & 18050 Vanowen Street, Reseda, CA 91335
Phone: 818-712-0453
Website: http://www.cdikids.org/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
For over 25 years, the Child Development Institute (CDI) has served as one of the principle providers of relationship-based early intervention and therapeutic services to children and their families. CDI focuses on the development of the whole child, including his or her early relationships, environments and communities. Created by CDI, the Early Learning Center (ELC) is a museum-quality, developmentally-appropriate play and learning space in Canoga Park that promotes healthy development for all young children from birth to six years old and provides connection to community resources and opportunities to strengthen families. With a focus on nature and the benefits of nature in children’s healthy development, the ELC offers activities and special events that support children’s social-emotional development. Volunteers and Interns facilitate school-readiness skills through literacy, art, science, music, gardening, health and wellness activities. CDI also provides free developmental screenings to address parent concerns and get families connected with community resources.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Interns are responsible for assisting in everyday operations of CDI's Early Learning Center including, leading daily parent and child activities such as Storytime and Music & Movement. Interns will plan, implement, and evaluate a program with an interdisciplinary team. Other responsibilities include supporting developmental screenings, the Learning Lunch Series, and community outreach.
Special Qualifications:
Interns must have a current TB test on file. Interns should have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working collaboratively in a diverse environment. Training is provided.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 6
Medical Startup & Practice
Contact: Ben Rafii, M.D.
E-mail: admin@benrafiimd.com
Address: 5757 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: 310-614-5994
Website: http://www.benrafiimd.com/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Dr. Ben Rafii, an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat surgeon) specializing in voice and swallowing disorders, manages a diverse medical and scientific practice serving children and adults in the Greater LA area.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Dr. Rafii manages two medical practices at different stages of establishment and development, each with a wide breadth of internship opportunities. Responsibilities range from clinical-facing projects including development of patient education resources, surgical outcome tracking, database building, and quality improvement, to marketing and outreach projects including social media production and development/website design/blog writing. Post-COVID opportunities include the option for direct patient interaction in the clinical setting for those interested.
Special Qualifications:
Several tracks are available based on skills and interest. Those with primary interest in clinical-facing projects should ideally have strong writing skills, an ability to distill complex scientific topics into layperson terms, and a passion for patient education. Candidates with interest in consumer behavior and media should ideally have fluency with social media and content development, and an eye for design. Although not necessary, a background in communications and basic experience with Squarespace or other website design are a bonus.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 7
NAMI Westside LA
Contact: Erin Raftery Ryan
E-mail: eryan@namila.org
Address: 921 Westwood #236, Los Angeles,CA 90024
Phone: (310) 889-7200
Website: http://namila.org
Description of Organization and Population Served:
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental health conditions. NAMI provides education, support, and advocacy to improve the lives of those living with mental health conditions, as well as their families and friends. The NAMI Westside Los Angeles chapter is one of a number of affiliates of both the NAMI California and the NAMI National organizations in Los Angeles county. NAMI Westside LA provides free educational classes and support groups in the Westside Los Angeles region to adults affected by mental health conditions and their loved ones.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Interns will be assigned projects to help support NAMI Westside LA classes, support groups, membership efforts, and outreach initiatives. Interns will also help operate the office warmline and refer callers to appropriate NAMI Westside LA services or community resources.
Special Qualifications:
Demonstrated reliability, professionalism and punctuality • Respect and compassion for people affected by mental health conditions • Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations with positive spirit and open-mindedness • Passion to learn about mental health conditions, resources, and mental health system • Willingness to take initiative to seek help when needed, and ability to accept and implement constructive feedback • Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences while demonstrating empathy to facilitate respectful dialogue with community members.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 6
Neuroscience Associates Inc.
Contact: Dr. Lori Holt
E-mail: LoriHoltPhD@icloud.com
Address: 16633 Ventura Blvd. #700, Encino CA 91436
Phone: 310-855-1265
Website: http://www.NeuroscienceAssociatesInc.com
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Neuroscience Associates Inc. is a multi-specialty Clinical Neuropsychology practice founded by Dr. Jeffrey Schaeffer in 1980. Dr. Schaeffer is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences in the Geffen UCLA School of Medicine. Neuroscience Associates Inc. offers a broad range of services, including neuropsychological and psychodiagnostic assessment. Our practice consistent of a number of associates trained in both clinical neuropsychology as well as general clinical psychology. Neuropsychological assessment focuses on understanding the adverse effects of brain injury and diseases of the central nervous system upon cognitive, intellectual, emotional and behavioral capacities and functions. Psychodiagnostic assessment focuses on understanding an individual's personality, emotional functioning, and thought processes. Both assessment methodologies rely upon the use of psychometric measures to evaluate the patient as well as clinical interview, behavioral observations, and review of medical records and other background information. The cases seen in our practice are typically individuals (primarily adults; some children and adolescents) who have sustained a brain injury or who have a known or suspected neurological disorder. These individuals have either been referred by their treating doctors to assist with differential diagnosis or guide treatment, or by an attorney who requires expert witness testimony or consultation as part of a civil (or other type of) litigation case.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
The primary responsibility of the intern will be to help manage the large library of scholarly articles and other literature that we rely upon and must regularly update in order to keep current in the field of neuropsychology. These articles will be scanned into a database, cataloged in a spreadsheet or reference manager, and then filed. Interns may also be asked to perform literature searches (training will be provided). In addition, other tasks related to neuropsychological assessment and practice management may be required, including computer scoring of psychometric measures, organizing and re-ordering test materials, filing, xeroxing of charts and test materials, creation of office forms, and other miscellaneous clerical duties. Please note that this internship placement does not include direct patient contact, due to ethical and legal constraints concerning the provision of psychological services.
Special Qualifications:
Once trained, interns must be able to work independently, demonstrating good organizational skills and attention to detail. Familiarity with MS Excel and Word are required. Maturity and sensitivity in dealing with copyright-protected materials not available to the general public are essential. Higher level computer skills (e.g., webpage management, Quickbooks experience, familiarity with reference manager software, MS Outlook, or other scheduling software) are desirable but not required.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 6-8
Pathway Instruction Assistant
Contact: Jessica Broutt
E-mail: jbroutt@unex.ucla.edu
Address: 1145 Gayley Avenue, 2nd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: 310-794-4341
Website: https://www.uclaextension.edu/pathway
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Pathway at UCLA Extension is a two-year college program for students with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, offering a blend of educational, social, and vocational experiences. On campus, Pathway students attend classes and participate in the many social, recreational, and cultural activities of a major university. Living away from home while attending a college program is an important way to learn skills for independent living, and we recommend that all students take advantage of our residential option. However, students may also commute to Pathway as either full-time or part-time students. Students who successfully complete the program receive an award of completion in Learning and Life Skills, and are invited to attend the annual UCLA Extension graduation ceremony at the historic Royce Hall.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
The purpose of the position is to learn a variety of skill sets essential to providing support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The Instructional Assistant will assist Pathway Instructors with the curriculum and student support in their classes. Job Performance Responsibilities Include: • Help maintain a positive academic environment & foster student independence • Provide academic support • Encourage appropriate college behavior • Help students with time management and organizational skills • Maintain accurate records regarding students and communicate student progress to appropriate staff • Assist instructor with curriculum planning, grading, and providing classroom support
Special Qualifications:
Qualifications: • Excellent communication and organizational skills, and attention to detail • Ability and interest to work with students with disabilities • Ability to receive feedback and willingness to obtain added trainings • Ability to work as a member of a team • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships • Commitment of 1 year of service (Fall, Winter, Spring)
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 6
Sycamores
Contact: Natalie Gallardo
E-mail: CommunityResearch@sycamores.org
Address: 100 West Walnut Street Suite 375, Pasadena, CA 91124
Phone: (626)395-7100 ext. 2041
Website: http://www.hathaway-sycamores.org
Description of Organization and Population Served:
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 programs, medication support, psychological testing, and co-occurring services. We also have a large family resource center in Highland Park where we do outreach and engagement providing resources for low income families.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
The internship program is directly supervised by Natalie Gallardo, a Research Assistant. 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 SPSS programs. 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. Interns will also have an opportunity to meet with the department head, Janine Quintero, Psy.D., Assistant Vice President of Research and Continuous Improvement (a licensed clinical psychologist and an alumna from UCLA's psychology undergraduate program) to discuss career aspirations, graduate school, and professional development.
Special Qualifications:
Please apply 3-4 weeks before the quarter starts as students must undergo a fingerprint process. Must receive course credit.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 6
The Fibus Group- Grow a Great Relationship & Thrive in Marriage
Contact: Dr. M. Jay Fibus, Ph.D.
E-mail: DrVinnie@DrFibus.com
Address: 13949 Ventura Blvd. Suite 210, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Phone: 818-325-6766
Website: http://www.DrFibus.com
Description of Organization and Population Served:
With 34 years of experience, Dr. M. Jay Fibus and his team specialize in providing relationship counseling, anger management, and neurofeedback to patients. Interns will have the opportunity to learn and apply Dr. Fibus’s research-proven methods, with a particular focus on supporting patient couples in relationship counseling. Couples range from dating (pre-engaged), engaged, newlywed, long-term married, and distressed marriages, providing interns the opportunity to work with a variety of patients.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Interns will assist supervisors in supporting the relationships of patient couples. This includes generating support materials for the couples through transcription, graphic relationship representations, weekly action cards, written and sequential directives, and relationship road maps. Interns will be asked to research and brainstorm solutions to couple conflicts by identifying shared goals of the couples, negative interactions between couples, restructuring individual negative mental processes, analyzing common areas of relationship dysfunction, learning about sex therapy, and pinpointing childhood patterns that currently affect the couples. Administrative duties involve digitizing information to provide visual and auditory feedback for patient couples.
Special Qualifications:
Undergraduate students with a psychology major or minor and an interest in the psychology of intimate relationships are encouraged to apply. Excellent writing skills are highly recommended.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 6
The Integrated Clinic
Contact: Lev Gottlieb, PhD
E-mail: Admin@TheIntegratedClinic.com
Address: 2811 Wilshire Blvd Suites 680, 690, & 790, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Phone: (424) 226-6128
Website: https://www.theintegratedclinic.com
Description of Organization and Population Served:
The Integrated Clinic provides client-centered, collaborative, coordinated care to clients, leveraging the latest advances in neuroscience and technology in order to foster health, wellness, and performance. Our team comprises leading clinicians and researchers from allied fields including neuropsychology, cognitive rehabilitation, sleep & behavioral medicine, biofeedback, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, educational therapy, and nutritional counseling. Together, we work synergistically to offer scientifically-informed and seamless care that promotes patient outcomes.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
This internship will involve interns in applied science and media/technology within an interdisciplinary health and wellness clinic. Roles may include business development, market research, UX/UI design, social media, video editing and production, website and newsletter management, provider outreach, administrative and back-end support, and data informatics and analytics.
Special Qualifications:
No special qualifications are required. However the intern must be motivated and diligent. Creative and entrepreneurial interest would be additive. Familiarity with technology and/or media would also be helpful. Relevant computer skills: Python, HTML, Heroku, AWS, Google Drive, Squarespace, Slack, Jira, Miro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro, Canva, Firebase, Xcode, GitHub, GitLab, social media platforms.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 7
UCLA Depression Grand Challenge STAND Peers Program
Contact: Dr. Elizabeth Gong-Guy
E-mail: elizabethgongguy@mednet.ucla.edu
Address: 220 De Neve, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone: 310-486-8387
Website: http://www.Resilience.UCLA.edu
Description of Organization and Population Served:
UCLA's Depression Grand Challenge (DGC) aims to reduce the burden of depression by half by the year 2060. The STAND (Screening and Treatment for Anxiety & Depression) system of care was developed as part of the DGC with the aim to deliver high-fidelity clinical care, leveraging digital technology to rapidly screen and initiate personalized evidence-based treatment for patients within a health system. Current field placements allow interns to contribute to two ongoing projects: (1) STAND For All (“S4A”), which was developed in partnership with Jack Dorsey’s Start Small and Beyonce’s BeyGood foundation to adapt learnings from STAND into a more scalable free digital mental health + coaching support service in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The population served in S4A consists of thousands of Los Angeles’ least well-off residents. (2) STAND at ELAC, which is an end-to-end system for treating depression and anxiety, developed for university and community college students, that uses a tiered treatment model to ensure all patients are provided treatment at the level that best suits their needs. The population served in STAND at ELAC consists of community college students at East LA College.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
This internship supports the STAND programas part of UCLA's Depression Grand Challenge. Interns will support the participants described above in completing a digitally administered Cognitive Behavior Therapy program (“iCBT”). To this end, interns will participate in a rigorous weekly training/supervision sessions to familiarize themselves with concepts of CBT and will conduct one-on-one support sessions with participants supplementing the iCBT program.
Special Qualifications:
Interns are expected to participate in the year-long sequence of (1) RPN Basic Training, (2) Intensive Role Play Supervision, (3) Orientation Certification, and (4) Advanced RPNIII leading to Certified STAND Peer.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 6
Vista Non Public School (Hills Program)
Contact: Edie Bartnof
E-mail: ediebartnof@vistadelmar.org
Address: 3200 Motor Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90034
Phone: 1-(310) 836-1223 x 416
Website: http://vistadelmar.org
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Vista Non Public School (Hills Program) is an innovative, accredited, private therapeutic school designed for children ages three through 22 with Autism Spectrum Disorder as well as severe emotional and behavioral challenges, learning disabilities other health impaired and intellectual delays. Individual education plans incorporating play therapy, sensory and motor skill integration, and speech and language therapy are formulated by a team of teachers, behaviorists, educational therapists and mental health professionals. Students are referred to Vista Non Public School by the student's public school district, when programs are not available for within the district.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
The school day is from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm (elementary and middle school students) and 8:00am - 3:30 pm (high school students). The intern would be in the classroom with the students. There are currently 3 classrooms. Follows procedures to work on goals of the individual student through support of the student's learning and independence; understand the development and respond appropriately to student(s); demonstrate correct use of behavior plan for the students; participate in a safe and nurturing program environment for the students; work as an integral member of the treatment team. Dependent on the individual strengths and abilities of the interns would determine the program that we would develop for them.
Special Qualifications:
Requirements are consistent with Vista Del Mar Policy. Interns would have an interview. After it was determined that Vista was an appropriate match the interns would be required to fill out paperwork, have a current TB Test and have fingerprints (which is completed on the Vista campus).
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 8