The annual stipend is $34,999.66. Benefits include fifteen (15) days paid annual leave, sick leave, thirteen (13) holidays, and medical and life insurance plans. The twelve month internship program begins on the first working day in August.
The Psychology Internship Program at Center for Behavioral Medicine (CBM) adheres to APPIC notification and acceptance procedures. Preference is given to applicants who are judged to be prepared for supervised independent functioning within a multidisciplinary team, and who understand and are able to cope with the challenges of working with seriously mentally ill patients.
Candidates must be enrolled in a doctoral program in counseling or clinical psychology. APA approved programs are required. All formal course work and comprehensive examinations must be successfully completed by the start of the internship. Applicants must have completed three semesters of supervised practica and successfully proposed their dissertation. Completion of comprehensive exam by selection day is preferred.
CBM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. Applicants from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Online Application
The Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) launched AAPI Online for submitting and reviewing psychology internship applications (including cover letter, vitae, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and verification of candidacy).
Application Materials Required
- Completed AAPI
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Curriculum Vitae
- Transcripts
- One Sample Psychological Report
Screening Process
Completed applications are evaluated on a variety of factors including “goodness of fit” to identify a pool of applicants to interview. All applicants will be notified of their application status via e-mail. Please be sure to provide a correct email address to receive notification of application status. All applicants will be notified of interview status by December 1st.
Please review the Department Operating Regulations (DOR’s) for more information on background checks (DOR. 6.510 Screening Employees and Volunteers) and drug screening (6.520 Alcohol & Other Drug Free Workplace). Please contact the Training Directors if you have further questions.
Interview
Applicants are invited to interview with multiple faculty members via videoconferencing. Invitees are provided a choice of approximately 11 dates during December and January. All invitations are offered by email. Phone interviews will be granted for applicants who are unable to connect via videoconferencing. The program will be as flexible as possible to allow for time zone restrictions and technical difficulties.
In reviewing the process, an addition has been made to the interview portion. It is shared with potential applicants that they will be asked specific questions regarding how they could contribute to the site and their class in the domains of knowledge, awareness, and sensitivity of individual and cultural differences in ways that are not specifically highlighted in their essays.
Computer Match Program
The CBM Psychology Training Program is registered to participate in the Computer Match Program. Applicants will also have to be registered with the APPIC Internship Matching Program. Information on how to registration, deadlines, and fees are available online.
The application deadline for the Psychology Internship is November 15th.
The program code number: 139312
Application Process Inquiries
Matthew Fowler, Psy.D.
Training Director
Center for Behavioral Medicine
1000 E. 24th Street Kansas City, MO 64108
CBMInternship@dmh.mo.gov; matthew.fowler@dmh.mo.gov