Psychology 195A: Fieldwork in Psychology
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.
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%.
Neuron LLC
Contact: Soulaimane Bentaleb
E-mail: sbentaleb25@g.ucla.edu
Address: 3344 Castle Heights Ave Apt 108 Los Angeles, CA 90034
Phone: (310) 882-8677
Website: https://www.neuroncognition.com/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Neuron is a neuroscience company that quantifies human cognition. Our proprietary algorithm analyzes complex brainwave EEG data to quantify 5 unbiased and ready-to-interpret cognitive states in real time: mental fatigue, cognitive stress, excitement, focus, and cognitive load. We package our algorithm into a comprehensive neuroscience research and consulting service called Neuroscience as a Service (NaaS). We prove and improve the effectiveness of wellness products, marketing campaigns, and, for our first client, training programs: we design a custom-made neuroscience study, collect brainwave data from participants remotely or in-person, analyze it using our algorithm, and provide easy-to-understand and ready-to-implement business recommendations based on our findings.
Our first study quantified the effectiveness of a training program for managers. We proved that the managers’ cognitive and behavioral abilities significantly improved after they went through the program. Based on this work, we are now designing our own training program to teach managers our study findings as well as neuroscience- and psychology-proven tools to create a brain-healthy workplace and enhance employees’ mental health.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Wanna design training sessions to teach managers how to improve their employees’ mental health? Neuron is hiring a Psychology Training Designer. You will create training sessions on topics including but not limited to:
Constructive feedback
Psychological safety
Neuroplasticity
Neurodiversity
Building trust
Building confidence
Engagement
Responsibilities:
• Research workplace tools and strategies proven by neuroscience and psychology that promote a brain-healthy work environment and employee mental health and well-being.
• Synthesize these tools and strategies into a comprehensive written report and cite the peer-reviewed scientific research paper reference for each tool and strategy.
• Synthesize these tools and strategies into easy-to-understand training sessions for a non-scientific audience by creating an attractive and structured slide presentation.
• Develop interactive learning activities that engage managers to keep them attentive throughout the training.
• Work with team members to align training content with Neuron's research findings from our first client study.
• Iterate on training materials based on feedback, ensuring clarity and effectiveness for participants.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest neuroscience and psychology research related to workplace wellness.
• Report progress in weekly meetings.
On top of Neuron being a neuroscience startup, this internship directly relates to psychology as the intern will:
• Apply psychological theories and research to real-world workplace wellness and mental health initiatives with a tangible positive impact on employees.
• Design training sessions based on cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and human behavior principles.
• Expand understanding of stress, cognition, and motivation through practical application in manager training.
• Gain experience in translating complex psychological concepts into accessible content for non-expert audiences.
• Utilize research and data analysis skills learned in psychology courses to create evidence-based recommendations.
Special Qualifications:
• Ability to translate complex neuroscience and psychology concepts into simple, clear, and actionable training content.
• Excellent research skills, with the ability to cite and synthesize peer-reviewed scientific literature.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for creating engaging, training materials for non-scientific audiences.
• Experience or interest in developing interactive learning activities.
• Interest in applying psychology to workplace wellness and training design.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to iterate and improve materials based on feedback.
• Passion for psychology and applying psychological theories to make an impact on the corporate world.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage time effectively, work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Self-motivated with a growth mindset.
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 various duties of licensed clinicians, including exposure and response prevention (ERP) individual and group sessions, wellness assessments, and other clinical practices. 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 Mary Kate Roohan (mkate@pchtreatment.com). Please note, internships are not currently being offered for Fall 2024. Internships will resume Winter 2025.
Psychology Intern for Mental Health, Substance Use, and Recovery Platform
Contact: Rei McCormick
E-mail: reim@igntd.com
Address: 4144 Kenway Ave View Park, CA 90008
Phone: 603-986-7492
Website: http://igntd.com/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
IGNTD provides online recovery support to a large number of individuals who struggle with alcohol and/or drug addictions. Providing help to both consumers and health systems, IGNTD is focused on leveraging the power of technology, content and data to provide more personalized, affordable and convenient care to those who need it the most. We are working within governmental Departments of Health, low-income clinics, and more to provide groundbreaking assistance programs where they've never been accessible before.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
The interns on this project are responsible for helping us to 1) collect and clean up the data provided by our users 2) conduct basic report write-up regarding data for clinical staff and management to help in planning 3) assist in the personalization of the platform to enhance the client experience and 4) conduct data analysis and report writing for research presentations on our population, outcomes and more.
Special Qualifications:
Students should have research methods and statistics coursework. Students with special interest in the substance use disorder category (with or without specialized coursework) preferred. Should be highly computer literate.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: We require a commitment of 6-8 hours per week throughout the quarter.
UCLA KidsConnect Autism Treatment Program
Contact: Kristen Hayashida
E-mail: khayashida@mednet.ucla.edu
Address: 760 Westwood Plaza Suite 78-215
Phone: 310-206-2695
Website: https://www.semel.ucla.edu/ecphp
Description of Organization and Population Served:
The UCLA KidsConnect Autism Treatment Program is an internationally recognized model treatment program for children from two-to-six years of age with autism, related developmental disabilities, and behavioral disorders. KidsConnect provides fully integrated, interdisciplinary, state-of-the-art treatment for children as well as support, education, and transition planning for families over a short-term, intensive period. For many children, KidsConnect transforms the course of their development and long-term outcomes.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Interns will begin by observing the program, charting and recording behaviors and program notes, and learning teaching strategies. Within a short time, interns will assist teachers with intervention activities. Major duties include implementing behavioral and skill development programs in individual or small group situations under supervision of head teacher. Interns will also learn instruct patients in basic self care and daily living skills such as toileting, self feeding, hygiene, and dressing skills. Interns will learn and implement the behavioral management program for each patient under the supervision of the classroom teacher. Interns are also required to assist with the daily activities of the environment including set-up and clean-up, preparations for activities, and any written feedback. Intern is 100% supervised by the classroom therapist who has extensive training and at least a masters degree. Thus, all activities are supervised 100% of the time. Intern is never left alone with any patient. Co-directors Stephanny Freeman, Ph.D. and Tanya Paparella, Ph.D. observe and all staff provide provide positive and constructive feedback.
Students are also required to attend a 1 hour lecture on autism spectrum disorders and treatment for autism spectrum disorders. The course is held Tuesdays from 12:00-1:00pm via Zoom.
Special Qualifications:
Students should be open to traditional and alternative treatment and intervention techniques. Students should be open to learning and experiencing interactions with different populations of children. Previous experience with young children is preferred but not required. Energetic, enthusiastic, and reliable students are requested.
UCLA KidsConnect Autism Treatment Program
Contact: Kristen Hayashida
E-mail: khayashida@mednet.ucla.edu
Address: 760 Westwood Plaza Suite 78-215
Phone: 310-206-2695
Website: https://www.semel.ucla.edu/ecphp
Description of Organization and Population Served:
The UCLA KidsConnect Autism Treatment Program is an internationally recognized model treatment program for children from two-to-six years of age with autism, related developmental disabilities, and behavioral disorders. KidsConnect provides fully integrated, interdisciplinary, state-of-the-art treatment for children as well as support, education, and transition planning for families over a short-term, intensive period. For many children, KidsConnect transforms the course of their development and long-term outcomes.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Interns will begin by observing the program, charting and recording behaviors and program notes, and learning teaching strategies. Within a short time, interns will assist teachers with intervention activities. Major duties include implementing behavioral and skill development programs in individual or small group situations under supervision of head teacher. Interns will also learn instruct patients in basic self care and daily living skills such as toileting, self feeding, hygiene, and dressing skills. Interns will learn and implement the behavioral management program for each patient under the supervision of the classroom teacher. Interns are also required to assist with the daily activities of the environment including set-up and clean-up, preparations for activities, and any written feedback. Intern is 100% supervised by the classroom therapist who has extensive training and at least a masters degree. Thus, all activities are supervised 100% of the time. Intern is never left alone with any patient. Co-directors Stephanny Freeman, Ph.D. and Tanya Paparella, Ph.D. observe and all staff provide provide positive and constructive feedback.
Students are also required to attend a 1 hour lecture on autism spectrum disorders and treatment for autism spectrum disorders. The course is held Tuesdays from 12:00-1:00pm via Zoom.
Special Qualifications:
Students should be open to traditional and alternative treatment and intervention techniques. Students should be open to learning and experiencing interactions with different populations of children. Previous experience with young children is preferred but not required. Energetic, enthusiastic, and reliable students are requested.
Watts Labor Community Action Committee
Contact: Megan Wong
E-mail: mwong@wlcac.org
Address: 10950 S Central Ave Los Angeles, CA 90059
Phone: (323) 563-5639
Website: www.wlcac.org
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC) was founded in 1965 with a mission to improve the quality of life for residents of Watts and surrounding South Los Angeles communities, leading to an economically and culturally rich community that is peaceful, healthy, and a place where anyone would be happy to live, work, or play.
Current programs are structured around senior services; family wellness and self-sufficiency; youth development; housing, shelter, and homelessness services; employment, including reentry after incarceration; and community wellness through agricultural/environmental programs, home repairs/energy conservation, and cultural enrichment. Advocacy and economic development—low-income homeownership programs, 500+ units of affordable housing, permanent supportive housing, and commercial business sites—complement WLCAC’s social services.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
The WLCAC is seeking one intern from the Psychology department to assist in the WLCAC's Technical Services department in creating learning and satisfaction surveys that are tailored to the unique conditions that Watts residents live in to gather data for use in future grants.
This intern will work one on one with a designated grant writer to explore needs analysis questions like: "What makes a space feel safe?" / "What is meaningful about cultural landmarks?" / "What does it mean when someone says 'It's not safe to walk in Watts'?" / "Do 'community events' actually benefit the community?"
Responsibilities:
- Create satisfaction and learning surveys
- Data recording, processing, and analysis
- Communicate with stakeholders to retrieve the appropriate information
- Research peer practices for data categories, collection, analysis, and retention
- Other tasks as assigned by the Technical Services team
Special Qualifications:
- Experience in Data Analysis
- Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office programs
- Highly detail-oriented
- Able to understand and execute complex instructions
- Written communication, research, organization, and time management skills
Easterseals Southern California
Contact: Brian Rice
E-mail: brian.rice@essc.org
Address: 18860 Nordhoff Street Suite 100 Northridge, 91324
Phone: 714-651-3895
Website: https://www.easterseals.com/southerncal/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
The services provided by Easterseals Southern California (ESSC) – in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Imperial, Kern, San Bernardino, Riverside and Ventura counties – make profound and positive differences in people's lives every day, helping them address life’s challenges and achieve personal goals so that they can live, learn, work and play in our communities. With 2,800+ employees, 60+ service sites and hundreds of community partnership locations, ESSC assists more than 13,000 people, providing adult/senior day services; autism therapy; child development/early education; employment services, independent living options; and more.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Study patient behavior and apply ABA principles
Respond appropriately to different situations common among Autism patients and others with behavioral and developmental challenges
Utilize key communication skills to provide effective feedback to patients
Effectively communicate positive feedback to patients
Be able to recognize and respond to critical improvements in patient behaviors
Become familiar with and use behavioral redirection techniques
Know how to respond to negative behaviors appropriately
Provide written documentation on each patients.
Attend meetings regarding client care and service with other team members
Special Qualifications:
People with a passion for working with children
Available to participate in the afternoons/early evenings, and possible weekend morning hours
Must have own reliable transportation, and valid driver’s license, auto registration and auto insurance (if completing in person overlaps)
Proof of immunization records and TB. Must be fully vaccinated against Covid including a booster, if eligible
Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
Must be available for initial 2 week training schedule (M-F, about 35 hours)
The People Concern
Contact: Chanel Taylor
E-mail: ctaylor@thepeopleconcern.org
Address: 2116 Arlington Ave Suite 100, Los Angeles CA 90018
Phone: 323 516 2402
Website: https://www.thepeopleconcern.org/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Non profit based that provides services to the unhoused and formerly unhoused, adult population. Wrap around, intensive case management, rehabilitative and mental health services are provided from the streets through clients being permanently housed.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
· Search for units for current voucher holders and schedule unit viewings
· Gather community resources and input information into the resource database
Put together educational material by gathering already developed information to assist with presenting client needs i.e. healthy relationships, self care, trauma 101, importance of caring for mental health etc.
Research and identify new programs, services or resources that clients could be eligible for and compile.
All responsibilities can be done remotely.
Special Qualifications:
Interest in specifically working with the unhoused population.
Strong time management skills and ability to work independently.
Center for Scholars & Storytellers
Contact: Annie Meyers
E-mail: annie@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.
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.
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. Benjamin Rafii, an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat surgeon) specializing in voice and swallowing disorders, manages a diverse medical and scientific practice serving adults in the Greater LA area. The practice mainly serves patients who use their voice in a professional capacity, such as performers, teachers, lecturers, public speakers, fitness instructors, and other communications-focused professions.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
A wide range of opportunities related to both clinical practice and practice development and patient outreach are available. 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. Direct patient interaction in the clinical setting is available 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 or interest in communications and/or marketing is a bonus.
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.