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Psychology Practicum Student, SF Bay Area Office

CompanyChild Mind Institute
LocationSan Mateo
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 22, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The practicum student will conduct structured interviews, administer psychological assessments, and provide evidence-based treatments in individual, group, and family formats. They will also participate in intensive treatment programs and write evaluation and treatment summaries under the guidance of a supervisor.
Internship Type
intern unpaid
Company Size
1148
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 hours
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About The Company
The Child Mind Institute is an independent national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. Our teams work every day to deliver the highest standards of care, advance the science of the developing brain and empower parents, professionals, and policymakers to support children when and where they need it most. Together with our supporters, we’re helping children reach their full potential in school and in life. We share all of our resources freely and do not accept any funding from the pharmaceutical industry. Child Mind Institute is certified as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work®.
About the Role
 

About Child Mind Institute

We’re dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need. We’ve become the leading independent nonprofit in children’s mental health by providing gold-standard evidence-based care, delivering educational resources to millions of families each year, training educators in underserved communities, and developing tomorrow’s breakthrough treatments. 

 

Position Details:

The Child Mind Institute offers 12-month practicum opportunities for graduate students in BAPIC doctoral psychology programs, with placements available in the Mood and Anxiety Disorders Center . Practicum students gain hands-on experience conducting interviews, administering psychological and neuropsychological assessments, and providing evidence-based treatments in individual, group, and family formats. They may also participate in intensive treatment programs. Each student receives weekly individual supervision and reports to their center's Senior Director or Training Coordinator.


You Will:

All learning opportunities are track specific. In general, these track-specific responsibilities are under the guidance of the San Mateo office Training Coordinator and include:

  • Conducting structured and semi-structured interviews
  • Writing evaluation and treatment summaries
  • Learning and providing evidence-based treatments in individual, group, and family formats
  • Provide treatment in one or more of our various intensive treatment programs


You Have:
  • Current doctoral psychology (i.e. PhD, PsyD) student with a clinical, counseling, school, or combined focus
  • Eligibility to participate in an off-site externship or practicum
  • Eligibility for between 8 and 20 hours per week, dependent on agreement


Application Requirements:

All applicants for extern positions have already applied, interviewed, and been selected through the BAPIC 2026-27 process, and need only submit a current CV and two recommendations when applying here.


EEO Disclaimer
Child Mind Institute is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.
 
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
 
In compliance with California law, we also prohibit discrimination based on reproductive health decision-making, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other category protected by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). In New York, we extend this prohibition to include status as a victim of domestic violence, familial status, or any other characteristic protected by the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL).
 
Child Mind Institute is dedicated to ensuring accessibility and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or medical conditions. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process or perform your job, please contact our HR Department at hr@childmind.org
 
This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.



Key Skills
Psychological assessmentNeuropsychological assessmentClinical interviewingEvidence-based treatmentIndividual therapyGroup therapyFamily therapyTreatment planningEvaluation summariesMental health counseling
Categories
HealthcareEducationSocial ServicesScience & Research