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.
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.
The Integrated Clinic
- Contact: Lev Gottlieb, PhD
- E-mail: Admin@TheIntegratedClinic.com
- Address: 2811 Wilshire Blvd Suites 680, 690, & 790, Santa Monica, CA 90403
- Phone: (424) 226-6128
- Website: https://www.theintegratedclinic.com
Description of Organization and Population Served
The Integrated Clinic provides client-centered, collaborative, coordinated care to clients, leveraging the latest advances in neuroscience and technology in order to foster health, wellness, and performance. Our team comprises leading clinicians and researchers from allied fields including neuropsychology, cognitive rehabilitation, sleep & behavioral medicine, biofeedback, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, educational therapy, and nutritional counseling. Together, we work synergistically to offer scientifically-informed and seamless care that promotes patient outcomes.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern
This internship will involve interns in applied science and media/technology within an interdisciplinary health and wellness clinic. Roles may include business development, market research, UX/UI design, social media, video editing and production, website and newsletter management, provider outreach, administrative and back-end support, and data informatics and analytics.
Special Qualifications
No special qualifications are required. However the intern must be motivated and diligent. Creative and entrepreneurial interest would be additive. Familiarity with technology and/or media would also be helpful. Relevant computer skills: Python, HTML, Heroku, AWS, Google Drive, Squarespace, Slack, Jira, Miro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro, Canva, Firebase, Xcode, GitHub, GitLab, social media platforms.
Vista Non Public School (Hills Program)
- Contact: Edie Bartnof
- E-mail: ediebartnof@vistadelmar.org
- Address: 3200 Motor Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90034
- Phone: 1-(310) 836-1223 x 416
- Website: http://vistadelmar.org
Description of Organization and Population Served
Vista Non Public School (Hills Program) is an innovative, accredited, private therapeutic school designed for children ages three through 22 with Autism Spectrum Disorder as well as severe emotional and behavioral challenges, learning disabilities other health impaired and intellectual delays. Individual education plans incorporating play therapy, sensory and motor skill integration, and speech and language therapy are formulated by a team of teachers, behaviorists, educational therapists and mental health professionals. Students are referred to Vista Non Public School by the student's public school district, when programs are not available for within the district.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern
The school day is from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm (elementary and middle school students) and 8:00am - 3:30 pm (high school students). The intern would be in the classroom with the students. There are currently 3 classrooms. Follows procedures to work on goals of the individual student through support of the student's learning and independence; understand the development and respond appropriately to student(s); demonstrate correct use of behavior plan for the students; participate in a safe and nurturing program environment for the students; work as an integral member of the treatment team. Dependent on the individual strengths and abilities of the interns would determine the program that we would develop for them.
Special Qualifications
Requirements are consistent with Vista Del Mar Policy. Interns would have an interview. After it was determined that Vista was an appropriate match the interns would be required to fill out paperwork, have a current TB Test and have fingerprints (which is completed on the Vista campus). Fieldwork interns must be 21 years of age to participate. COVID Vaccine and Boosters are required.