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.
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.”
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.