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Doctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology: Application Procedures

Our program code number for the APPIC Matching Program: 219611

Qualifications: The following minimum qualifications must be met in order for applicants to be considered for the CAPS Internship Program:

  • Current enrollment in an APA-approved doctoral program in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
  • A minimum of 400 face-to-face direct clinical hours
  • Successful completion of comprehensive examinations/advanced to Doctoral candidacy
  • Clearly delineated interest in working within a college or university setting or working with college or university-aged populations
  • Documented approval of internship readiness by academic Training Director
  • An appreciation for and experience in working with students from diverse multicultural backgrounds and identities

Internship applicants are required to use APPIC’s AAPI On-line service which allows applicants to complete a standardized internship application and submit their application electronically. Applicants must register for the APPIC Match using the online registration system at www.natmatch.com/psychint.  Our program code is 219611.

Application materials should be submitted via the AAPI On-line service and must include:

  • Completed AAPI (APPIC Application for Psychology Internship)--this application can be accessed through the Applicant Portal on the APPIC website. More specific details regarding the online AAPI can be found there.
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Three letters of reference including at least two from clinical supervisors who are familiar with your clinical work. Please include only 3 letters of reference.
  • Official transcripts of all graduate work.
  • Cover letter (including statement of interest, training goals, and future professional plans)
  • All application materials must be uploaded to the AAPI online by Friday, December 7, 2012, 5:00pm (PST).

Selection Process:
Applications will be reviewed by the clinical staff members and selected applicants will be contacted for an on-site interview in January 2013. Applicants will be notified of their interview status by December 21, 2012 through e-mail. As an APPIC member, we follow all APPIC policies and procedures regarding selection and notification.

USF-CAPS agrees to abide by the APPIC policy that no person at this training facility will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any intern applicant. Internship positions that remain open after Phase I of the APPIC Match will be offered in Phase II. For additional information about our training program, please refer to the Intern Manual or contact Dr. Nancy Glenn, Training Director at nlglenn@usfca.edu.

Background Check:

The University of San Francisco conducts background checks on all new hire employees.  All candidates for full-time and part-time assignments with the University must authorize a lawful background check as part of the application packet. An offer of employment is contingent upon verifying the accuracy of the information provided by the candidate and the background check results will determine his/her suitability for employment at the University.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy

The University is an equal opportunity institution of higher education. The University does not discriminate in employment, educational services and academic programs on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except minors), sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related and genetic-related) and disability, and the other bases prohibited by law. The University reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities under the law.