Pyschology Doctoral Internship

WELCOME

Dear Prospective Intern Applicant,

Welcome to the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater's University Health & Counseling Services' (UHCS) Psychology Doctoral Internship  website.

We are pleased to announce that we have two Psychology Doctoral Internship positions to fill in the 2024-25 National Matching Services Phase 1 Match process! We are accepting applications immediately to fill the APA - accredited positions. 

Our accreditation with the American Psychological Association will be in place until our next scheduled site visit in 2028. 

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (262) 472-1305 or webers@uww.edu. or our UHCS training coordinator, Kathryn Colby at colbykj25@uww.edu

I wish you all the best as you embark on your internship selection process!

Stacy Weber, PhD 
Director of Counseling Services

Kathryn Colby, LMP, CMPC
Training Coordinator

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER 

Why UW-Whitewater for your Doctoral Internship?

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UWW) has an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, granting Bachelors and Masters degrees in 64 programs of study.

Located in Whitewater, WI, a safe and classic Main Street community of approximately 14,390 residents an hour east of Madison, an hour west of Milwaukee, and two hours northwest of Chicago, UWW provides enriching opportunities for people of all ages.

UWW is dedicated to promoting diversity and an equal opportunity for students to fully participate in all aspects of their education and university life.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater proudly provides comprehensive services and cutting-edge programming for students with disabilities through the Center for Students with Disabilities. Students with disabilities are an essential part of the diversity and accessibility that defines the UW-Whitewater campus and CSD is committed to supporting a diverse and stimulating academic community. CSD actively collaborates with students, faculty, and staff to create an inclusive, accessible university experience. 

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is home to one of the finest collegiate athletic programs in the nation.   Warhawks capture National Championships in baseball, volleyball, football, gymnastics and men's basketball. In 2014 UW-Whitewater made history as the first NCAA institution in any division to win national championships in men's football, basketball, and baseball in a single academic year. The success of Warhawk sports teams parallel the accomplishments inside the classroom of UW-Whitewater student-athletes.  

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER UNIVERSITY HEALTH & COUNSELING SERVICES (UHCS)

A Strong Legacy of Training, a Committment to Excellence

The University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater has a long-standing history as a clinical training site, providing supervision and mentorship to master’s and doctoral students in counseling, psychology, and social work for several decades. In 2014, we proudly expanded our commitment to professional development by launching an APA-accredited Doctoral Internship in Health Service Psychology.

Since then, UHCS has continued to grow as a dynamic training environment, offering two fully funded doctoral internship placements each year. Our program blends the strengths of a well-established university counseling center with a collaborative and supportive training culture—ideal for emerging professionals seeking broad clinical experience in a university setting.

ACCREDITATION & MEMBERSHIP

Accreditation
The University of Wisconsin- Whitewater's doctoral internship program in Health Service Psychology is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). The program, located within University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS), was initially accredited on April 7^th 2019 and will be due for a re-accreditation site visit in 2028. Questions related to the program's APA accreditation status should be directed to the:    

Commission on Accreditation:
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
202-336-5979
Email: apaaccred@apa.org

University Health and Counseling Services is also accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.  

Membership
The UHCS doctoral internship program was approved for membership in the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral Internship Centers (APPIC) by the APPIC Board on 11/12/15. Our APPIC Program Member Code is #231311.   UHCS is also a participating member of the Association of University and College Counseling Center Directors and the Association of Counseling Center Training Agencies.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

UHCS strives to provide high quality physical and mental health care, outreach, and consultation. Because of this mission, we hold a strong commitment to the diverse UW-Whitewater community and the promotion of equity and justice. We recognize and acknowledge that discrimination, prejudice, and inequitable systems of power and privilege impact the wellbeing of our campus community.

Read more about our diversity commitment and the actions and initiatives we undertake to support inclusion.

We value your feedback. Please share with us your thoughts and suggestions about how UHCS can be more inclusive: UHCS Feedback Form.

PROFILE OF UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - WHITEWATER

TRAINING PHILOSOPHY AND VALUES OF UNIVERSITY HEALTH AND COUNSELING SERVICES

Training Philosophy:

The UHCS Training Program supports the university’s teaching mission by fostering the professional development of graduate students in Counseling, Psychology, and Social Work. Our interdisciplinary training team shares a commitment to experiential, developmental, and humanistic approaches, providing a foundation that integrates theory, research, ethics, and responsiveness to individual and cultural differences.

We view interns as emerging professionals and strive to balance support with challenge, autonomy with responsibility. Our goal is to prepare interns as competent, adaptable generalists ready to work in university counseling centers and a variety of clinical settings.

Training Model: Practitioner-Scholar

UHCS employs a developmental, practitioner-scholar model that emphasizes sequential, experiential learning. Interns are expected to integrate scientific knowledge with clinical application and engage in ongoing professional development. Training emphasizes experiential learning through direct service, reflection, and collaborative supervision, supported by mentoring relationships and professional role modeling.

We promote lifelong learning and expect interns to stay current with clinical research and evolving best practices, integrating them into their work in thoughtful and informed ways.

UHCS Values

Supervision and Collaboration:
UHCS fosters a collaborative learning environment where staff serve as accessible, supportive role models. Supervision is formalized and ongoing, complemented by an open-door culture that encourages mutual learning and consultation.

Commitment to Inclusion and Individual Differences:
We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive training environment where all individuals feel respected and supported. Interns are expected to approach clinical work with cultural humility, openness to feedback, and sensitivity to individual differences, including those related to background, identity, and lived experience. We believe these values are essential to effective and ethical clinical practice, and to fostering a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community.

Multidisciplinary Learning in a Merged Health Service:
Training is enriched by UHCS’s integrated model, where mental health, medical, and wellness professionals work together. Interns benefit from working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that includes psychologists, counselors, social workers, a psychiatrist, medical providers, wellness coordinators, and support staff.

OVERVIEW OF TRAINING EXPERIENCE

The Doctoral Internship at University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) at UW–Whitewater offers a comprehensive, 2,000-hour, yearlong training experience rooted in a practitioner-scholar model. Interns develop broad competencies in individual, couples, and group counseling; crisis intervention; assessment; consultation; outreach; and supervision. Through intensive supervision, didactic seminars, and a range of clinical experiences, interns are prepared for generalist practice in college counseling and related settings.

CORE TRAINING COMPONENTS

Clinical Training & Direct Service Activities

1. Individual Counseling
   Interns carry a caseload of 15–17 individual clients weekly, practicing within a brief therapy model (14-session limit).
2. Groups and Experiental Workshop Classes
   

   Interns are encouraged to co-facilitate therapy or skills groups based on student needs and intern interest.

3. Intakes
   Up to 5 intakes per week; maximum 2 per clinical day. Conducted virtually or in-person.
4. Crisis Intervention
   Interns rotate one on-call shift weekly (during business hours) and receive licensed staff backup for all crisis sessions.
5. Assessment
   1. Interns complete at least two ADHD screening assessments monthly and integrate findings into written reports.
   2. Access to a variety of tools (e.g., TOVA, CAARS-2) is provided, with supervision to guide clinical interpretation.
   3. Weekly Assessment Seminar supports case presentation, diagnosis, and attention to identity and systemic context in assessment.

Outreach & Consultation 

• Interns engage in outreach presentations, campus events, and consultations for faculty, staff, and students.

• Participation may include in-person events or creating digital content.

• Diversity Outreach Project: Interns design and implement a project focused on serving historically underserved populations, with support through a dedicated seminar.

Drop-In Consultation

• Interns participate in drop-in consultation services for specific student populations (e.g., student-athletes, LIFE program), offering brief support and referrals.

Training and Professional Development Activities

Doctoral Orientation

A two-week orientation introduces interns to UHCS procedures, campus resources, and training goals. Interns meet staff, establish supervision relationships, and create individualized learning contracts.

1. Didactic Training
   Interns attend weekly seminars on advanced clinical topics (e.g., suicide assessment, AODA, trauma-informed care, ACT/DBT, working with marginalized populations). Each intern presents a diversity-focused seminar in spring.
2. Case Consultation
   Weekly collaborative space for discussion of intakes, treatment planning, and complex clinical presentations. Supports both clinical growth and peer learning.
   
3. Diversity Outreach Seminar
   Biweekly space to collaborate on campus outreach projects, reflect on identity, and develop practical skills for inclusive care.
   
4. Workshops & Special Trainings
   UHCS offers additional staff development opportunities through internal workshops and external conferences (e.g., WACCC). Interns are encouraged to present at professional conferences (professional development funds may be used as available).
   

Additional Opportunities

Professional Development Release Time

Interns receive up to 2 hours/week to work on dissertation, licensure prep, or related scholarly activities.

Summer Scholarly Project
Interns are allotted 5 hours/week from mid-May through July to complete a self-directed project (e.g., resource development, continuing ed material), in collaboration with supervisors.

AIMS AND COMPETENCIES OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM

The Aims of the internship program are as follows:

Aim 1: To promote the development of clinical skills and professional identity of a generalist psychologist that includes the provision of individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and supervision within a framework of evidence based practice and professional ethics.

Aim 2: To cultivate a life-long interest in developing the ability to understand, appreciate, and competently interact with individuals from diverse cultures and belief systems.

Aim 3: To competently engage in consultation and outreach to outside providers and the campus community within the context of an integrated counseling, health, and wellness center.

The Nine Profession Wide Competencies (PACs) that interns are expected to obtain during their internship year are as follows:   

1. 1. 1. Research:  Interns will demonstrate the integration of science and practice by demonstrating the knowledge, skills and competence sufficient to produce new knowledge, to critically evaluate and use existing knowledge to solve problems and to disseminate research.
      2. Ethical and legal standards: Interns will demonstrate knowledge and application of professional ethical principles, laws, standards and regulations related to the professional practice of psychology. 
      3. Individual and cultural diversity: Interns will demonstrate knowledge, awareness, sensitivity, and skills when working with diverse individuals and communities who embody a variety of cultural and personal background and characteristics.
      4. Professional values, attitudes, and behaviors:  Interns will conduct themselves professionally during all activities, including clinical practice, interactions with peers, supervisors and other professionals and during all consultation and outreach activities. 
      5. Communication and interpersonal skills: Interns will demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills and will effectively function interpersonally .
      6. Assessment: Interns demonstrate competence in conducting evidence-based assessment consistent with the scope of Health Service Psychology. 
      7. Intervention: Interns will demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the selection, implementation, and evaluation of interventions that are based on the best scientific research evidence; respectful of clients' values/preferences; and relevant expert guidance.
      8. Supervision: Interns will provide competent, culturally sensitive and collaborative clinical supervision of interns in the field of psychology.
      9. Consultation: Interns will demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding inter-professional and interdisciplinary collaboration in relevant professional roles.

INTERNSHIP ADMISSIONS, SUPPORT AND INITIAL PLACEMENT DATA

Date Program Tables are updated: 8/6/25

Program Disclosures: 

As articulated in Standard I.B.2, programs may have “admission and employment policies that directly relate to affiliation or purpose” that may be faith-based or secular in nature. However, such policies and practices must be disclosed to the public. Therefore, programs are asked to respond to the following question.

Does the program or institution require students, trainees, and/or staff (faculty) to comply with specific policies or practices related to the institution’s affiliation or purpose? Such policies or practices may include, but are not limited to, admissions, hiring, retention policies, and/or requirements for completion that express mission and values. If yes, provide website link (or content from brochure) where this specific information is presented

NO

Does this institution, department, internship, or postdoctoral program require trainees to sign a statement about personal behavior and/or religious beliefs as a condition of admission and/or retention in the program?

NO

Other Requirements

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

 A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. Factors considered to successfully pass the background check include the nature of the crime, the timeframe of that conviction and how that conviction relates to their job duties as a doctoral counseling resident.

Residents are required to present proof of professional liability coverage; a student coverage policy through the resident's academic institution is acceptable. Residents are also required to purchase a University parking pass should they wish to park in the designated clinic lot (cost for 2025-26 year was $235).

Does the program require that applicants have received a minimum number of hours of the following at time of application? If Yes, indicate how many:

Program	Minimum Hours Required?	Hours Required
Total Direct Contact Intervention Hours	Yes	300
Total Direct Contact Assessment Hours	No	NA

Describe any other required minimum criteria used to screen applicants: Minimum number of years of grad training required: 3; Masters degree required, successful passing of comprehensive exams by start of internship, dissertation proposal approved by the start of internship.

Financial and other Benefit Support for Upcoming Training Year

Item	Benefit
Annual Stipend/Salary for Full-time Interns	$35,000
Annual Stipend/Salary for Part-Time Interns	N/A
Program provides access to medical insurance for intern?	Yes
If access to medical insurance is provided
Trainee contribution to cost required?	Yes
Coverage of family member(s) available?	Yes
Coverage of legally married partner available?	Yes
Coverage of domestic partner available?	No

Hours of Annual Paid Personal Time off (PTO and/or Vacation): Professional Development: 16 hours/ 2 days; Vacation: 80 hours/ 10 days; Legal Holidays: 72 hours/ 9 days

Hours of Annual Paid Sick Leave: 48 hours/ 5 days

In the event of medical conditions and/or family needs that require extended leave, does the program allow reasonable unpaid leave to interns/residents in excess of personal time off and sick leave? Yes

Other Benefits (please describe):

Each intern has her/his own office, equipped with a computer, internet access and digital recording technology. Interns have UWW e-mail accounts, access to library resources, and athletic facilities.

Initial Post-Internship Positions (Aggregated Tally for Preceding 3 cohorts)

Date Range (e.g.2012-2015):2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 

Statistic	2022-2025
Total #of interns who were in the 3 cohorts:	4
Total #of interns who did not seek employment because they returned to their doctoral program/are completing doctoral degree	1

Number of Post-doctoral residency positions and Employed positions

Program	PD	EP
Academic Teaching	0	0
Community mental health center	0	0
Consortium	0	0
University counseling center	0	1
Hospital/Medical Center	0	0
Veterans Affairs health care system	0	0
Psychiatric facility	0	0
Correctional facility	0	0
Health maintenance organization	0	0
School district/system	0	0
Independent practice setting	0	1
Other	1	0

Note: “PD” = Post-doctoral residency position; “EP” = Employed Position. Each individual represented in this table should be counted only one time. For former trainees working in more than one setting, select the setting that represents their primary position.

DUE PROCESS IN EVALUATION AND REMEDIATION and INTERN GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

Please click here to see our Due Process, Intern Grievance and Intern Complaint Procedures

Additional internship program, policies are available in the Training Manual (see the link below) and will be provided to any interested parties directly by the Training Director, Stacy Weber, when contacted at webers@uww.edu. 

INTERNSHIP TRAINING MANUAL

Please click here to access the Doctoral Internship Training Manual

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Each internship position is a full-time (40 hours per week) university employee position. Consequently, interns are provided with certain employee benefits and are given opportunities to take advantage of others. These benefits are listed below.

Salary
Interns in the 2026-27 cohort will receive a stipend of $35,000. The salary will be received in monthly direct deposit installments on or around the first day of the month.

Benefits
Interns receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 10 days of paid vacation and 5 days of paid sick leave
• Nine paid legal holidays in accordance with the university calendar
• Professional development time and dissertation/research release time
• Eligibility for professional development funds, including support for attending conferences such as the Wisconsin Area College Counseling Centers Conference (WACCC), pending approval

In addition to standard employee benefits, interns enjoy:

• Access to the UHCS Relaxation Room
• Full campus library privileges
• Discounts at the University Bookstore and campus cultural events
• Access to campus fitness and recreation facilities

UHCS is committed to creating an inclusive training environment. We are flexible and responsive to interns’ physical needs, religious and cultural practices, and other accommodations as appropriate.

Facilities & Technology
Interns are provided with:

• A private office equipped with a university desktop computer, internet access, and digital recording/viewing technology
• A university-issued laptop for remote work
• Access to WebEx, Zoom, Microsoft Office Suite, and university library databases
• Use of Point and Click, the electronic health record and scheduling system used by UHCS

APPLICATION PROCESS

Our APPIC Program Member Code is: 231311

We welcome applications from all interested and qualified psychology intern candidates! Applicants will apply to the internship by forwarding all materials via the AAPI Online.
Details about the AAPI Online can be found at the APPIC website.

The AAPI Online includes:

1. Cover letter (please answer the question: why are you interested in this internship site?)
2. Summary of personal and educational information
3. Summary of your doctoral experience
4. 4 essays
5. CV
6. Letters of recommendation
7. Graduate transcripts

Additional Minimal Requirements for Application include:

1. A minimum of 300 Intervention hours.
2. Master's degree required at the start of internship.
3. Comprehensive exams passed by the start of the internship
4. Dissertation Proposal approved by start of internship

Preference in the selection of psychology interns will be given to applicants whose prior clinical and professional experience demonstrate strong goodness of fit with the above counseling center internship description. Completion of one's comprehensive examinations and dissertation proposal is required for application, and students are encouraged to complete most or all of their dissertation requirements prior to beginning the internship. Criteria for selection include clinical experience, letters of recommendation, alignment with the values and mission of the UHCS, academic performance, and performance in a video call interview. 

Interviews 

In an effort to avoid undue financial burden for any intern applicant, and to standardize our interview process, we do not conduct in-person interviews. Top candidates are all interviewed by videoconferencing platform. We invite you to talk to current interns to find out more about how our site could be a potentially good fit for your training aspirations.

APPIC Match Statement

UHCS follows the APPIC Match Policies and agrees to abide by the APPIC Policy that no person at UHCS will communicate, solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information prior to the release of the Match results.

UHCS Policy Regarding Academic Programs Requesting Additional Contracts and/or Evaluations

UWW UHCS endorses the APPIC Match process as binding. UHCS therefore does not enter into additional training contracts or written training agreements beyond what is required to participate in the APPIC Match. If your academic program requires such a contract, you are strongly encouraged to consult with your Director of Clinical Training (DCT) about this requirement now.

Similarly, as detailed above, interns at UHCS receive ongoing formative and summative evaluative feedback from supervisors throughout the training year. These evaluations are based on our program's philosophy of training, training model, and the goals, objectives, and competencies that define a UHCS internship. At mid-year and again at the end of the year the internship Training Director sends the academic program DCT a letter summarizing the intern's performance to date. If requested, the DCT may also receive a copy of the primary supervisor's evaluation of the intern. Therefore, if you are enrolled in an academic training program that requires additional departmental program evaluations, these will not be completed by UHCS training staff at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. Your program may choose to use the data from our evaluations to complete their own forms. Again, you are strongly encouraged to consult with your DCT if you have questions about such requirements.

University Employment Requirements

Employees at the University of Wisconsin must meet certain pre-employment requirements as outlined in University Policies.  These requirements include eligibility for legal employment in the U.S. (sometimes called the I-9 requirement) as well as the ability to pass a criminal background check to verify that candidates have no criminal or other record that would preclude employment in the University's judgment.  For more information on the University's criminal background checks, please refer to HR Policies.  Background checks are conducted following the APPIC Match, but the outcome of these checks has the potential to preclude employment (see APPIC Match Policy 6.b).

Finally . . . 

We hope that you will strongly consider applying to the psychology internship training program at University Health and Counseling Services at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater.  While this can be stressful time, we wish you the best of luck with the application and match process!

We wish you the best in your internship application process. Please feel free to contact me with any questions about our program. You may reach me by telephone (262) 472-1305 or preferably by email at webers@uww.edu

Stacy Weber, PhD
Director of Training
University of Wisconsin- Whitewater
University Health and Counseling Services