The doctoral internship in clinical psychology at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health trains future neuropsychologists to work in health-care settings that emphasize multi-disciplinary collaboration and treatment. The program, accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA)*, follows the scholar practitioner model of clinical training, incorporates 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experiences, meets licensing requirements for one year of doctoral supervised clinical training, and meets Houston Conference Guidelines specialization in neuropsychology. While ongoing research activities are not a primary focus of the clinical internship, opportunities for research may be available.
The Neuropsychology Program
The Neuropsychology Program at Lancaster General Health was established in 1987 to provide both inpatient and outpatient psychological and neuropsychological assessment and therapy services to patients with a variety of medical problems. The program has grown in the breadth of services provided, but continues to specialize in neuropsychological and behavioral medicine services.
The LG Health Physicians Neuropsychology practice is part of the Division of Neuroscience in the Department of Medicine. The practice is located at the Lancaster General Health Neuroscience Institute, which includes specialists in neurology, neuropsychology, and geriatric medicine, along with physical, occupational and speech therapy services. Interns also have training opportunities at Lancaster General Hospital and Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital.
LG Health Physicians Neuropsychology consists of five psychologists, two postdoctoral neuropsychology fellow, two psychometricians, two doctoral interns, and support staff. Most years, we also have two to seven doctoral level practicum students from area universities. Doctoral interns will participate in a 12-month training program each year.
Benefits and Stipends
Interns receive a stipend of $31,200 for the training year. Trainee benefits include: a 192-hour paid time bank for sick leave, vacation, dissertation release time and holidays; Employee Assistance Program; wellness programs including free access to the employee fitness center; employee cafeteria discounts; O-T-C pharmacy discounts; flu vaccination; employee service center amenities.
Hospital policy dictates when and how these benefits can be utilized within the training year. Medical insurance is offered. Disability insurance is provided under the umbrella policy of the hospital.
Living in Lancaster
Lancaster County offers the best of all worlds: urban energy, culture, arts and food, alongside suburban and rural beauty with plentiful opportunities to enjoy nature and outdoor activities. Home to a half million residents from all walks of life, our rich past set the stage for today’s vibrant and diverse communities that continue to flourish, warmly welcoming all.
Nondiscrinimation Policy
LG Health Physicians Neuropsychology is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in our recruiting of all staff and trainees. Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment. We comply with all laws, regulations, and policies related to non-discrimination and fair employment practices in all of our personnel actions. We strongly encourage interested candidates from minority and/or disability backgrounds to apply.
*Questions related to the program’s accredited 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
Phone: (202) 336-5979
E-mail: apaaccred@apa.org
Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation