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.
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.
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.
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 group Clinical Neuropsychology practice located in Encino (about 15-20 minutes from UCLA) and 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 range of services, including neuropsychological and psychodiagnostic assessment. Our practice consists 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
Fieldwork interns will learn about the field of neuropsychology through assigned introductory readings and through their assistance with various tasks related to the administration of a neuropsychological assessment practice. This may include including logging and organizing incoming records, pulling relevant articles from the UCLA Pubmed database, computer scoring of psychometric measures, organizing and re-ordering test materials, filing, xeroxing of charts and test materials, helping with data management, creating 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, MS Outlook, or other scheduling software) are desirable but not required.