Training Overview » Department of Psychiatry » College of Medicine

General Structure

The internship program is structured to be a full-time, one-year training experience. Each internship year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30 the following year. Doctoral interns work five days per week between the hours of 8am and 5pm. Hours worked per week generally range from 40-45. There is no “on-call” coverage. The internship program has an emphasis on evidence-based intervention and assessment services across the lifespan, with some emphasis on child and adolescent services. Doctoral interns work with a range of clinical presentations, and clinical services and training activities are conducted in-person. Individual and group intervention formats are available, and measurement-based care is emphasized. Doctoral interns work collaboratively with a range of providers (e.g., licensed mental health clinicians, psychiatrists), and the program emphasizes strong and accessible supervision and consultation. The program also encourages interns’ engagement in clinical research.

Training Settings

The internship program is housed within the UF Health Springhill location. The UF Health Springhill Practices encompasses two buildings and is home to the Division of Psychology, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Adult Psychiatry, Allergy, Cardiology, Dermatology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and the Women’s Center. Additionally, these buildings house outpatient radiology/imaging, a pharmacy, a lab, and a café.
The Division of Psychology is co-located with the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and, between our two divisions, we take up much of the 3rd floor in the second Springhill building. Opened in August 2018, the faculty of the Division of Psychology were consulted when his building was constructed, offering some unique amenities.

Resources

Interns are supplied all necessary materials, resources, and technology to complete their job, including testing kits, treatment manuals, office supplies, workspace, computer/laptops, camera/microphone, online connection platforms (e.g., Zoom), etc.

Requirements for Completion

Complete 12 months of the program
Obtain at least 2,000 hours from internship
Achieve Minimum level of achievement: 100% competencies at a “ready for independence practice” on the evaluation form
*A certificate of completion (Doctoral Internship in Health Service Psychology) is provided at the successful completion of the internship program.