Available Positions

Five funded positions are anticipated for the coming Internship year. No Internship positions are pre-allocated to any specific university program. Applications are encouraged from all geographical areas. Throughout the years, Interns have been enrolled at the following universities, and professional schools: University of South Florida, Ohio State University, Auburn University, Florida Institute of Technology, Drexel University (formerly MCP Hahnemann University), University of South Carolina, Texas Tech. University, the University of Minnesota, Adelphi University, University of Mississippi, the Virginia Consortium, University of Florida, Georgia State University, University of California, Santa Barbara, Hahnemann University, Ohio University, University of Connecticut, University of Denver, University of Southern Mississippi, University of Georgia, Penn State University, Indiana State University, University of South Dakota and Wright State University, University of Louisville, University of Miami, University of Missouri - St Louis, Argosy University – Atlanta, Loma Linda University and University of Texas at Austin. Such diversity in training, theoretical perspectives, cultural experiences, and interests enhances our program and ensures both challenging and valuable professional growth for our Interns.

Applicant Eligibility

Applicants for Internship must have advanced standing in a clinical or counseling psychology doctoral program approved by the American Psychological Association. All applicants must receive the written endorsement of their program Training Director as having completed all departmental requirements for Internship. This is expected to include all coursework and qualifying examinations with at least initial progress toward the dissertation/research project. Applicants should have a reasonable certainty of completing all requirements for the doctorate within one year following Internship. The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from members of minority and non-traditional groups.

It is important to note that a CERTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION STATUS, CERTIFICATION OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP, and DRUG SCREENING are required of VA interns.  If selected, the Federal Government requires that male applicants to VA positions who were born after 12/31/59 sign a Pre-appointment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration before they are employed.  All interns will complete a Certification of Citizenship in the United States prior to beginning the internship.  We can not consider applications from anyone who is not currently a U.S. citizen.  The VA conducts drug screening exams on randomly selected personnel as well as new employees.  Interns are not required to be tested prior to beginning work, but once on staff, they are subject to random selection as are all other clinical staff.