About the Program
UNLV PRACTICE Institute’s Child and Adolescent Psychology Internship Program is carefully structured to fully meet the standards set by the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC). The 12-month program provides 2,080 hours of supervised clinical training, in alignment with Nevada’s licensure requirements for psychologists, as well as those of several surrounding states.
Highlights
- Full-time, 12-month, 2,080-hour internship (July 1 – June 30)
- Training in health service psychology with emphasis on child and adolescent populations
- Designed to meet APA requirements; APPIC membership anticipated in spring 2026
- Meets Nevada psychology licensure requirements and aligns with many surrounding states
Program Aims and Objectives
The program trains scientifically minded child and adolescent clinical psychologists who are competent in:
- Evidence-based assessment of children, adolescents, and families
- Developmentally sensitive, trauma-informed, culturally responsive intervention
- Interprofessional consultation in medical and community systems
- Applying scholarly inquiry and scientific knowledge to practice
Clinical Training Activities
- Weekly Training (Two Days Per Week): On-campus didactics, seminars, professional development, and direct patient care
- Community-Based Services: Embedded in community site(s) with a supervising licensed psychologist from UNLV PRACTICE Institute
- Consultation Teams: Interdisciplinary team case conferences and rounds
- Supervision: At least four hours/week (two individual, two group) with licensed psychologists
- Assessment and Therapy: Psychological and neurodevelopmental assessment, individual/family/group therapy (CBT, trauma-informed, third-wave CBT), parent training, consultation
- Seminars and Didactics: Four hours/week core curriculum covering ethics, diversity, development, psychopathology, assessment, intervention, supervision, and research literacy
Financial & Benefits Package
- Annual stipend: $55,000
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 15 personal leave days, as well as 12 university holidays
- $500 professional development fund
- Nevada Psychological Association (NPA) membership
- Dedicated workstation, clinic laptop, support staff, and assessment library access
Core Training Faculty
Adrianna Wechsler Zimring, Ph.D., Ed.M
Amelia Black, Ph.D
Application Procedure
The deadline to apply for the 2026-27 training year is on a rolling basis. All materials should be emailed to Alison Werlinger, Ph.D., our assistant training director, at allison.werlinger@unlv.edu. Required materials include:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Official transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Brief clinical work sample (de-identified)
- APPI essays (personal statement, diversity statement, theoretical orientation, research)
Timeline
- Interview invitations: December 1 of each year
- Virtual interviews: January
- Offers extended: By end of January