(Formerly the Western State Hospital Clinical Psychology Internship Program)
Internship Brochure
Important Dates & Deadlines
Application deadline: Nov. 1, 2024
Interview notification: Nov. 15, 2024
Open house: Jan. 9, 2025 (in person); Jan. 14, 2025 (virtual)
Internship start date: August 1, 2025
Accreditation
The doctoral internship program in clinical psychology at Western State Hospital is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association.
The next site visit will be during the academic year 2024. Questions related to the program's accreditation status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation American Psychological Association
750 1st Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
(202) 336-5979
Applications
All applications must be submitted to the Association of Psychology Post-Doctoral and Internship Centers. Applications should include:
- APPIC application form;
- Your current curriculum vitae;
- Your graduate transcript;
- Three letters of reference; and
- One de-identified integrative psychological evaluation.
Contact Us
For questions about the internship program, application process, or interviews, contact Co-Director of Clinical Training Dr. Richard Yocum (richard.yocum@dshs.wa.gov) or Dr. Emily Mackelprang (emily.mackelprang@dshs.wa.gov).