Clinical Psychology Internship
Gain a holistic understanding of clinical psychology with our transformative internship program.
About us
The Clinical Psychology Internship at Geisinger provides advanced training in evidence-based practice and integrated care at all levels of the health system. Most clinical psychology internships prepare you for professional practice. Geisinger’s program goes beyond that. We develop your understanding of cultural and individual differences, social determinants of health and the complex biological and psychological factors that impact each patient in your care. We also emphasize interdisciplinary care coordination and collaboration with other members of the healthcare team, including primary and specialty care providers, nurses, psychiatrists, pharmacists, clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors and case managers.
Accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) since 1986, the internship helps you attain competency in all APA profession-wide domains — research; ethical and legal standards; individual and cultural diversity; professional values, attitudes and behaviors; communication and interpersonal skills; assessment; intervention; supervision; consultation and interprofessional/interdisciplinary skills.
To better meet your interests and provide a fulfilling experience, the internship offers intensive training in:
Our faculty prioritize patient care and clinical supervision but are also committed to continuous quality improvement, program development and evaluation, and clinical research. As an intern, you are encouraged to participate in a clinically focused project aimed at enhancing the delivery of patient care.
Learn more about trainee admission, support and outcome data (in accordance w/ APA Regulation C-27 I).
GME inclusive excellence
We foster an environment that is safe, respectful and welcoming to all. Learn more about our commitment and inclusion.
Accreditation
The internship program was reaccredited by APA in 2017, and the next site visit of the Commission on Accreditation will be in 2027. For questions about the program’s accreditation status, contact:
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 First St. NE
Washington, DC 20002
202-336-597
apaaccred@apa.org
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Program overview
Geisinger Clinical Psychology internships are a pivotal component of your transition from student to professional. By offering 2 tracks, this internship lets you specialize in the field of study that interests you the most. All programs have broad-based training at their core. However, each track has exclusive experiences.
Didactic seminars
You’ll attend formal seminars and case conferences to complement the clinical components, which map on to certain APA profession-wide competencies. Content areas generally include the following:
- Professional development
- Ethical issues
- Cultural and individual factors
- Evidence based practice
- Supervision
- Research
- Clinical skills training
- Clinical health psychology/integrated care for adult vs. pediatric populations
Clinical assignments permitting, you’ll attend monthly Psychiatry Grand Rounds, which include presentations by Geisinger faculty and external speakers. And you’re encouraged to attend conferences sponsored by other medical center departments as your schedule allows.
Internship benefits
The Clinical Psychology Internship salary at Geisinger is fulfilled through a stipend. The minimum stipend for psychology interns for the 2026 – 2027 academic year is at least $31,200 (paid biweekly). You’ll also receive $750 for educational expenses.
You’ll receive 3 weeks paid vacation/sick leave and 1 week of educational leave. You are also given 1 week of job search and relocation time. Excellent health insurance coverage is provided for interns and dependents. Professional liability insurance and a $30,000 life insurance policy are also benefits.
Geisinger is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Geisinger not to discriminate against any person with respect to hiring, wages, hours, fringe benefits, working conditions, placement or promotion because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, handicap, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or any classification protected by law in accordance with applicable federal, state and/or local laws.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
Geisinger is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants for employment in order to assure that qualified individuals with disabilities enjoy full access to equal employment opportunity (EEO). Geisinger shall provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities unless a particular accommodation would impose an undue hardship on our system. If you need an accommodation to apply for a position with Geisinger or have any questions, call the Office of Diversity & Inclusion at 570-808-5809.