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APA-Accredited Psychology Internship in Wichita, KS
The Wcpip (WCPIP) has been a leader in training future psychologists since 1953, when we became one of the first consortia accredited by the American Psychological Association. Our program is built on the Local Clinical Scientist Model, integrating scientific inquiry with clinical practice while emphasizing diversity through the ADDRESSING framework. We offer doctoral interns in clinical and counseling psychology a tailored training experience across four cooperating agencies, ensuring exposure to diverse populations and settings. Our faculty, comprising licensed psychologists and specialists, provides intensive supervision and mentorship, fostering the development of core competencies in assessment, intervention, consultation, and professional ethics.With a commitment to individualized training, we balance structured didactic seminars with hands-on clinical work, preparing interns for entry-level practice and postdoctoral specialization. Our graduates, over 500 since 1953, attest to our program's effectiveness in blending rigorous academic standards with compassionate, culturally informed care.
Services
Clinical Psychology Internship
Neuropsychology Internship
Child Psychology Internship
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Training
Multicultural Competency Development
Details
- Year established: 1953
Highlights and features
- APA-accredited since 1953 with over 500 alumni psychologists
- Consortium model offers 4 diverse training sites across medical, university, and community settings
- Individualized training plans with 4+ hours weekly supervision from licensed psychologists
- Commitment to ADDRESSING diversity model in clinical practice and training
- Proven track record preparing interns for postdoctoral fellowships and board certification
Associations and certifications
- American Psychological Association (APA)
Services
Clinical Psychology Internship
Our APA-accredited internship provides comprehensive training for doctoral students in clinical and counseling psychology. Interns receive 4+ hours weekly supervision while developing competencies in assessment, intervention, consultation, and professional ethics. The program emphasizes evidence-based practice, scientific inquiry, and cultural competence through diverse clinical experiences across four training sites.
Neuropsychology Internship
Specialized training prepares interns for clinical neuropsychology board certification through lifespan assessment experiences. Interns conduct outpatient evaluations for neurological conditions, participate in inpatient consultations, and gain exposure to forensic neuropsychology. The program includes board exam preparation seminars and multidisciplinary collaboration with medical professionals.
Child Psychology Internship
Focused training in child and adolescent mental health includes outpatient therapy, neuropsychological assessment, and inpatient consultation at children's hospitals. Interns develop expertise in evidence-based treatments for anxiety, mood, and neurodevelopmental disorders while learning to collaborate with pediatricians and school systems.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Training
Interns join Prairie View's accredited DBT team, progressing from observation to co-leading skills training groups. Training includes Linehan's DBT protocols, crisis intervention techniques, and strategies for treating complex emotional dysregulation through structured skills acquisition and behavioral analysis.
Multicultural Competency Development
Our ADDRESSING model framework integrates cultural competence across all training components. Interns work with diverse populations varying by race, socioeconomic status, religion, and sexual orientation while participating in seminars addressing privilege, intersectionality, and culturally responsive care delivery.
People
Kelli L. Netson-Amore
Director of Neuropsychology Clinic & Co-Director of Training
Pediatric neuropsychologist with board certification in clinical neuropsychology. Specializes in psycho-oncology and healthcare administration. Provides supervision for child neuropsychology assessments and contributes to program leadership.
Phillip K. Martin
Co-Training Director
Licensed clinical neuropsychologist with expertise in geriatric assessment and performance validity testing. Associate professor at KU School of Medicine-Wichita, providing mentorship for neuropsychology interns since 2014.
Joshua M. Matyi
Licensed Psychologist
Clinical neuropsychologist specializing in geriatric assessment. Assistant professor at KU School of Medicine-Wichita, offering supervision in neuropsychological evaluation techniques and report writing for interns.
Zachary Blackhurst
Clinical Assistant Professor
Child psychologist specializing in school-based mental health interventions. Provides supervision in evidence-based therapies for pediatric anxiety and behavioral disorders at the KUSM-W Child & Adolescent Psychology Clinic.
Nicole Klaus
Associate Professor
Child psychology expert focused on youth suicide prevention and expanding pediatric mental health access. Supervises interns in evidence-based treatment approaches and multidisciplinary collaboration at Wesley Children's Hospital.
Questions
Is WCPIP APA accredited?
Yes, WCPIP has maintained APA accreditation since 1953 through the Commission on Accreditation.
What training models guide WCPIP?
Our program follows the Local Clinical Scientist Model with integration of the ADDRESSING diversity framework.
How are training sites assigned?
Primary sites are determined through the APPIC Match, while secondary sites are selected by interns during their first week.
What supervision requirements exist?
Interns receive minimum 4 hours weekly supervision, including 3 hours individual supervision from licensed psychologists.
What research opportunities exist?
Neuropsychology interns participate in research projects with faculty mentors, aiming for conference presentations and publications during their training year.
What diversity training is provided?
Our ADDRESSING model integrates cultural competence across training through seminars, clinical work with diverse populations, and professional development focused on equity and inclusion.
