Psychologist Internships
Psychologist internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience working directly with clinical cases and assessment tools, mentorship from working psychologists, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Leading openings appear across Education and Government & Public Sector, with Dallas Independent School District, University of Florida, and Wayland Union Schools among the employers posting roles now.
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IF YOU HOLD A NATIONAL SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY CERTIFICATION, PLEASE UPLOAD TO APPLICATION.
Job Summary
Provides comprehensive psychological services to students experiencing learning, behavior, and emotional difficulties and for students exhibiting high-level abilities and talents. Participates in school based problem-solving and decision making teams to design prevention/intervention strategies. Delivers in-service training to district and school-based staff.
Essential Functions
1. Provides comprehensive assessment services to students with learning and behavioral concerns.
2. Identifies prescriptive remedial recommendations to support student growth and development.
3. Interprets results of assessments to parents, teachers, and other members of school-based multidisciplinary teams.
4. Prepares written reports of evaluation and recommendations.
5. Participates as a cooperative member of school-based multidisciplinary teams.
6. Provides individual and group counseling activities with students for the purpose of facilitation of personal, social, emotional, and academic growth.
7. Supports crisis intervention services to students encountering severe emotional distress.
8. Serves as a resource consultant on behavioral management, developmental processes and mental health needs of students.
9. Provides in-service training to the community and school personnel regarding psychological services and needs of students.
10. Provides information and training sessions to parents regarding cognitive, emotional, and behavioral child development.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: Specialist degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Completion of 1200 hour internship in School Psychology.
Certifications & Licenses: Florida Department of Education Certification as a Specialist in School Psychology.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – Subpart D- Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA)
- Knowledge of test administration and interpretation
- Knowledge of behavioral assessment procedures
- Knowledge of general child development
- Knowledge of Florida Statutes and State Board of Education Rules
- Knowledge of policies and procedures related to General Education and Exceptional Student Education services and
eligibility requirements
- Strong word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software skills
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong time management skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to write comprehensive evaluation reports that include prescriptive remediation strategies
- Ability to design intervention programs
- Ability to conduct data analysis
- Ability to monitor progress
- Ability to apply standard procedures for counseling
- Ability to perform crisis intervention
- Ability to deliver consultative support services
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary team meetings
- Ability to work with students, parents, teachers, school administrators and professionals from community agencies
- Ability to use scoring software
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects at one time
- Ability to organize and conduct in-service training and professional growth activities
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Ability to facilitate meetings effectively
- Ability to implement continuous improvement processes
- Ability to collaborate with parents, teachers, and school staff
IF YOU HOLD A NATIONAL SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY CERTIFICATION, PLEASE UPLOAD TO APPLICATION.
Job Summary
Provides comprehensive psychological services to students experiencing learning, behavior, and emotional difficulties and for students exhibiting high-level abilities and talents. Participates in school based problem-solving and decision making teams to design prevention/intervention strategies. Delivers in-service training to district and school-based staff.
Essential Functions
1. Provides comprehensive assessment services to students with learning and behavioral concerns.
2. Identifies prescriptive remedial recommendations to support student growth and development.
3. Interprets results of assessments to parents, teachers, and other members of school-based multidisciplinary teams.
4. Prepares written reports of evaluation and recommendations.
5. Participates as a cooperative member of school-based multidisciplinary teams.
6. Provides individual and group counseling activities with students for the purpose of facilitation of personal, social, emotional, and academic growth.
7. Supports crisis intervention services to students encountering severe emotional distress.
8. Serves as a resource consultant on behavioral management, developmental processes and mental health needs of students.
9. Provides in-service training to the community and school personnel regarding psychological services and needs of students.
10. Provides information and training sessions to parents regarding cognitive, emotional, and behavioral child development.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: Specialist degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Completion of 1200 hour internship in School Psychology.
Certifications & Licenses: Florida Department of Education Certification as a Specialist in School Psychology.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – Subpart D- Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA)
- Knowledge of test administration and interpretation
- Knowledge of behavioral assessment procedures
- Knowledge of general child development
- Knowledge of Florida Statutes and State Board of Education Rules
- Knowledge of policies and procedures related to General Education and Exceptional Student Education services and
eligibility requirements
- Strong word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software skills
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong time management skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to write comprehensive evaluation reports that include prescriptive remediation strategies
- Ability to design intervention programs
- Ability to conduct data analysis
- Ability to monitor progress
- Ability to apply standard procedures for counseling
- Ability to perform crisis intervention
- Ability to deliver consultative support services
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary team meetings
- Ability to work with students, parents, teachers, school administrators and professionals from community agencies
- Ability to use scoring software
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects at one time
- Ability to organize and conduct in-service training and professional growth activities
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Ability to facilitate meetings effectively
- Ability to implement continuous improvement processes
- Ability to collaborate with parents, teachers, and school staff
Psychologist Internship Market
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Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Government & Public Sector
Tips for Your Psychologist Internship Search
Apply before the season you want to start
Large employers and formal doctoral programs recruit summer and fall psychologist interns the preceding fall, sometimes opening applications in September. Smaller practices and co-ops post much closer to start dates. Knowing which type of employer you are targeting tells you when to start watching for openings and building your materials.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Psychologist intern hiring teams expect limited work history. What gives them something concrete to assess is documented project work: assessment reports, research summaries, case conceptualizations, or data analyses with the instruments and methods named. Two or three complete, linked examples carry more weight than a long list of coursework alone.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to smaller practices and research labs running their own cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach without duplicating effort.
Practice explaining your clinical reasoning out loud
Psychologist intern interviews often include case vignettes or assessment scenarios where you walk through your diagnostic thinking in real time. Interviewers weigh how you reason through ambiguous situations as much as your final answer. Practice narrating your thought process out loud on realistic examples before your first interview, not during it.
Target APPIC and other structured internship pipelines early
Formal doctoral internship programs through APPIC, rotational placements at hospital systems, and university-affiliated training clinics are built specifically to train people entering the field. They recruit on fixed timelines, fill their cohorts early, and can be competitive. Identify the programs that match your training goals and submit materials in the first application wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 100% of the psychologist internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before sorting through openings, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so every role you spend time on is one you can actually accept.
Psychologist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a psychologist internship?
Lead with coursework and documented case projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. The concrete artifact that gives recruiters something to assess is a portfolio of practicum work, assessment write-ups, or research reports. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where program coordinators and recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a psychologist internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for psychologist interns is consistent performance on real client or research work, available headcount on the team at the end of the placement, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position for a return offer by treating every assignment as a demonstration of clinical or research judgment, without counting on the outcome.
When should I apply for psychologist internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers and formal doctoral internship programs recruit for summer and fall cohorts the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller practices, research labs, and co-op arrangements post much closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings consistently and having your application materials ready before a role posts keeps you competitive across both cycles.
Are psychologist internships paid?
Most professional psychologist internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by employer size, setting, and location, with academic medical centers, hospital systems, and large research organizations generally offering structured stipends, while smaller private practices vary more widely. Listings show compensation where the employer discloses it, so you can compare what is available as you search.
What should a psychologist internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history: two or three documented clinical, research, or assessment projects naming the populations served, instruments used, and where reviewers can see the work, such as a linked research report, published analysis, or case study summary. Add relevant coursework in assessment, statistics, and clinical methods. Keep the entire document to one page.
Are there remote psychologist internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the psychologist internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast as candidates nationally compete for the same openings, so apply early and filter by work type to see them as soon as they post.
What is an APPIC internship for psychology students?
The Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) match is the primary structured placement system for doctoral-level psychology interns in the United States. It targets students completing APA-accredited graduate programs, pairs them with accredited training sites in hospitals and community centers, and operates on a formal application and match timeline. The process is competitive and opens early in the academic year, so submit materials in the first application wave.
Can international students get psychologist internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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