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Northeast FloridaState HospitalAPA-AccreditedDoctoral Psychology Internship Program2014– 2015National Match Code-120 911Macclenny, Florida

Northeast Florida State HospitalAPA-AccreditedDoctoral Psychology Internship Program2014– 20145National Match Code-120 911TABLE OF CONTENTSPAGESETTING 3THE HOSPITAL 3PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES 4INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 4MAJOR ROTATIONS 5MINOR ROTATIONS 6SUPERVISION 6EVALUATION 7PERSONNEL POLICIES 7LIVING ARRANGEMENTS 8PSYCHOLOGY STAFF 9REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNSHIP 13APPLICATION DOCUMENTS 13PREVIOUS INTERNS 15DIRECTIONS TO THE HOSPITAL 18MAP OF THE HOSPITAL 20Copyright 2013Northeast FloridaState Hospital2

NORTHEAST FLORIDA STATE HOSPITALDOCTORAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP PROGRAMSETTINGNortheast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH) is located in Macclenny, Florida. Relaxed and friendly,Macclenny is a small town where people enjoy a peaceful and quiet atmosphere. Located approximatelythirty miles west of Jacksonville and sixty miles northeast of Gainesville, Macclenny is ideally positionedfor those who appreciate a more rural lifestyle with big city conveniences nearby.THE HOSPITALNEFSH is one of five state inpatient psychiatric facilities in Florida. It is operated by the Departmentof Children and Family Services (DCF) and serves patients (referred to as residents) from thirtythreeof Florida’s sixty-seven counties. The hospital’s catchment area encompasses three of the fourmajor metropolitan regions including Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville.Our 613 - bed hospital sits on 310 acres with 44 major buildings. In keeping with the hospital philosophyof person-centered treatment, residents can be seen moving freely about campus duringgrounds access unless they are attending treatment activities. An area frequented by residents is calledthe "Mirage Mall." A canteen, beauty shop, bank, boutique, library, music room, and craft room can allbe found in this area. The campus also includes a chapel, gym, large recreational field, resident-staffedrecreation room ("The Eagle's Nest"), and a plant nursery.Most residents are involuntarily committed to the hospital under civil commitment statutes. Someforensic residents are placed at NEFSH based on an adjudication of Incompetent to Proceed (ITP),meaning they are unable to participate in their legal case because of their mental illness. Others havebeen adjudicated Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGI). Some of the forensic residents have beentransferred from a more secure forensic facility, having been determined appropriate to move to a lessrestrictive environment. Forensic residents live among the general population rather than on separatetreatment units.The age of persons served ranges from approximately eighteen to ninety years of age and mosthave a severe and chronic mental illness. Common diagnoses include different forms of schizophrenia,mood disorders, organic disorders, and secondarily, substance abuse and Axis II personality disorders.Residents live on one of five living areas on campus. These include Cypress Village, Walden Village,Oak Leaf Village, Moss Grove Village, and Shady Oaks Village. There are also several communitycrisis stabilization beds located at NEFSH. These patients usually remain at the hospital for about aweek.Should residents require acute medical care or continuing medical treatment and special monitoring,they are treated in a more traditional hospital setting referred to as Lemonwood Village. Residentsare also sent here for follow-up after returning from surgery or other medical procedures performed outsidethis hospital.3

PSYCHOLOGY SERVICESThe mission of the Psychology Department is to provide comprehensive psychological, substanceabuse and mental health assessments and treatment to individuals with severe mental health disorders.These services will include a wide range of scientifically established techniques provided by qualifiedpsychologists and mental health counselors, aimed at assisting residents of NEFSH to return to the communityas expediently as possible.The Psychology Department is composed of ten full-time licensed psychologists, six doctoral levelmental health providers, two mental health counselors, one social worker (forensic discharge services)and the psychology interns. One full time secretary devoted solely to the Psychology Department supportsthese positions.The Psychology Department provides multiple services to the hospital. Staff are responsible forperforming psychological assessments and evaluations, providing individual therapy, group therapy, andpsychosocial skills training, participating in and representing psychology in each resident's treatmentplan meeting, and providing the court system with forensic assessments as required by the forensic commitments.INTERNSHIP PROGRAMThe NEFSH Doctoral Psychology Internship Program was inaugurated in September 1993. Theprogram is accredited by the American Psychological Association. The mission of this internship is toprovide quality training necessary to facilitate the transitional process from student to professional psychologistpossessing core knowledge and skills to work with a primarily severely mentally ill (SMI) adultpopulation. Our Training Model is the Scientifically Informed Practitioner Model. This model emphasizesservice delivery based on the integration of scientific principles, research, clinical judgment, and patientvalues. The APA Presidential Task Force on Evidence-Based Practice defined “evidence-based practicein psychology (EBPP)” as the integration of the best available research with clinical expertise in the contextof patient characteristics, culture, and preferences. Training is designed to provide a supervised environmentin which interns continue to develop and refine their skills and abilities and gradually assumeincreased clinical responsibility. They are encouraged and supported in cultivating their own professionalstyle as they progress toward the role of autonomous psychologist. While opportunities increase fordecision-making as the intern demonstrates greater clinical proficiency, the role of the intern is clearlydefined to be that of a trainee.Training objectives are realized through supervised experiences in a variety of clinical settings.Training is structured such that interns complete two six month long major rotations and optional minorrotations. Major and minor rotations run concurrently. These assignments are negotiated withknowledge of the intern's training goals, needs, and preferences. While variability in assignments allowsfor some degree of individualization of the internship, this is a facility for the adult seriously mentally ill,so in-depth experience in some areas (such as pediatrics or families) is not possible. Individuals who willbenefit the most from this internship are those interested in working with the severely mentally ill andthose wanting a solid foundation in the basic skills of clinical psychology. All major and minor rotationsare subject to change.4

APA Committee on Accreditation*Questions related to the program’s accredited status should be directed to theCommission on Accreditation:Office of Program Consultation and AccreditationAmerican Psychological Association750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002Phone: (202) 336-5979Email: apaaccred@apa.orgMAJOR ROTATIONSOpportunities are available for interns to do a General Major Rotation providing direct coverageas a member of a treatment team. The Geriatric Rotation serves individuals in a specialized setting emphasizingresidents over age 65 and/or with significant neurological impairments. The Forensic Rotationserves individuals throughout the hospital who have been found Incompetent to Proceed or Not Guilty byReason of Insanity. A Forensic Major Rotation cannot be guaranteed. A determination of specific majorrotation sites for each intern is made at the start of the intern training year based on hospital resourcesand intern interests. Interns will have a variety of training experiences. They will maintain a caseload ofapproximately five to eight individuals with whom they will engage in psychotherapy. Groups are an importantcomponent of treatment and, therefore, interns will initially observe, serve as co-therapist and ultimatelylead various types of psycho-educational groups. Interns may also have an opportunityto co-lead a DBT group.Residents are evaluated on admission and discharge and every six months while hospitalized.Thus, interns will administer both structured and unstructured mental status exams, conduct clinical interviewsand determine diagnoses. To clarify diagnostic issues interns will administer, score and interpretpsychological assessments. Interns will learn to write meaningful reports to aid the team in treatmentplanning.Multidisciplinary treatment team meetings are held for all residents on a regular schedule. Internswill participate in these meetings and learn how to present relevant information about the resident to includeprogress in therapy and assessment results. Interns will also learn how to suggest additional treatmentstrategies and assist the resident in understanding issues discussed during the meeting.Approximately twenty-five percent of the hospital's population is classified as forensic. As previouslymentioned these residents have been adjudicated by a state criminal court as either ITP(Incompetent to Proceed) or NGI (Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity). Opportunities are available to leadboth ITP and NGI groups.5

MINOR ROTATIONSMinor rotations may be selected for four to six month intervals. These rotations are scheduled forsix-eight hours per week. Minor rotation assignments are negotiated based on the intern's professionalgoals, needs, and preferences. Available minor rotations at the hospital include neuropsychologyscreeners with the severely mentally ill, administration, and forensics. Should an intern have some otherspecific interest, attempts will be made to accommodate training in that area, if possible. Minor rotationsupervisors will offer training and supervision.SUPERVISIONInterns should anticipate spending a minimum of four hours per week in clinical supervision withinternship faculty and other members of the Psychology Department and hospital staff. Interns will receivetwo hours per week of individual face-to-face clinical supervision with the rotation supervisor ontheir major rotation. Interns will find that they receive much additional informal supervision and training asthey work with their rotation supervisors on a daily basis. Interns will receive a minimum of one half hourper week of supervision from the rotation supervisor on their minor rotation.Interns also meet on a weekly basis throughout the year for two hours of Group Supervision. DuringGroup Supervision the interns make therapy case presentations to include diagnosis, case conceptualization,and therapeutic interventions based on individuals from their caseload. Interspersed with thesepresentations are facilitated discussions regarding professional and ethical issues.All major rotation supervisors are licensed psychologists in Florida. Rotation supervisors practicewith a variety of theoretical orientations including cognitive, behavioral, dynamic, interpersonal, and eclectic.Supervision is provided through various modes including didactic, observation, modeling, casereview, discussion, and conjoint work.SEMINAR SERIESA yearlong didactic seminar series is scheduled for one and a half hours every week. The seminarseries is designed to promote professional development as psychologists, increase professionalknowledge, and provide increased understanding of specialized topics (i.e., issues specific to working ina state hospital setting). Past seminar topics have included diagnosis and medication, trauma, forensics,civil commitment, recommitment testimony, substance abuse assessment and treatment, sexual offenderevaluation and treatment, neuropsychology, crisis intervention, and post internship issues, among others.Part of the seminar schedule includes a series of seminars on multicultural competence training including1) an awareness of one’s own assumptions, values, and biases, 2) understanding andknowledge of different world views, and 3) culturally appropriate intervention strategies. Interns also takefield trips to relevant professional conferences, a state Board of Psychology meeting, and local professionalassociation meetings. Other topics and/or field trips may be arranged based on the interest of theinterns and the availability of a seminar leader.6

ADDITIONAL TRAINING EXPERIENCESInterns may gain additional training through case discussions with other hospital staff, and opportunitiesto participate in hospital meetings and in-service programs offered by hospital staff or presentedby staff external to the hospital.EVALUATIONThe internship evaluation process is continuous and mutual. Interns' performance during bothmajor and minor rotations is formally assessed at the midpoint and termination of each rotation. Internsalso rate the sufficiency of their training experience at the midpoint and end of each rotation, after eachseminar, and in a general written exit survey.PERSONNEL POLICIESBenefitsThis internship is a full time 40-hour per week position to be completed within twelve consecutivemonths. Leave time may be arranged for attending school and dissertation-related activities and professionalconferences. Interns receive time off for nine state holidays and one personal day.Training StipendThe hospital provides a salary of approximately $21,000 for one full year of clinical internship.Interns are paid biweekly. Florida has no state income tax. Interns can be covered by the state's healthinsurance policy for an additional monthly fee if desired.Training YearThe starting date for the 2014-2015 internship is Friday, August 15 th 2014. The completion date isThursday August 13 th , 2015.Physical ExaminationsA physical examination is required of all new employees (including interns) before their first day ofwork. NEFSH will provide this service at no expense to interns. Physicals are done in two parts, on theMonday and Wednesday before the first day of internship.7

Other RequirementsAll employees, including psychology interns, must complete certain required courses offered byNEFSH at the start of the internship year. These include Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid,among others. Additional requirements for all employees, including psychology interns, are possessionof physical abilities allowing for stooping, bending and lifting up to 10 pounds, contact with residents whomay become verbally and physically aggressive, prolonged walking and sitting, mobility around a largecampus setting including exposure to weather elements typical of Florida, and sight and auditory interactionswith residents, family members and staff. NEFSH is subject to the Americans with Disabilities Actand reasonable accommodations for covered employees will be considered in accordance with this Act.Successful applicants will be required to sign an affidavit of good moral character and a release of informationto the sheriff in the county of the applicant’s current residence for a background check. They willbe fingerprinted at the hospital after which the prints are sent to the FBI and Florida Department of LawEnforcement in Tallahassee, Florida, as part of the background check. Fingerprinting must be done atthe hospital two weeks before the start of internship.Northeast Florida State Hospital is an equal opportunity employer ensuring each applicant withoutregard to race, sex, religion, creed, national origin, political affiliation, age, marital status, or disability,except as provided by law, an equal opportunity with respect to recruitment, examination, appointment,training, compensation, retention, or any other personnel action (OP 13-01-16). The Doctoral PsychologyInternship Program endeavors to recruit from diverse universities and geographical areas. Variations inexperience and theoretical approaches are welcomed. Minority applications are strongly encouraged.Students from correspondence or self-study programs will not be considered.LIVING ARRANGEMENTS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIESMost hospital staff reside in Macclenny, Jacksonville, or Gainesville. Although a small town, Macclennyhas duplexes or houses that may be leased. Many previous interns have commuted from Jacksonvillewhere apartments are plentiful and moderately priced.Jacksonville has a population of approximately one million people in the metropolitan area andwas ranked as one of the "Top Ten Best Places to Live" by Money magazine in 1997. Leisure and recreationalactivities are plentiful. Water sports enthusiasts and nature lovers will enjoy both the St. JohnsRiver and beaches. Jacksonville is home to many sports teams such as the NFL Jaguars and a baseballfranchise. Cultural offerings include a symphony orchestra, numerous museums, and a monthly downtown“art walk”.Gainesville is located about an hour's commute from Macclenny and is home to the University ofFlorida (the largest university in the south with over 45,000 students) and the UF Gators. Within the universitycommunity there are many cultural and sporting opportunities including music, drama, dance, andmuseums. Gainesville also enjoys major art galleries, a professional ballet company and both state andcommunity theatres. For those who like outdoor activities, Gainesville is home to many nature parks, abotanical garden, and a large state preserve.8

PSYCHOLOGY STAFF (in alphabetical order)Anita J. Avakian, Psy.D.Dr. Avakian is a 2006 graduate of the University of Indianapolis where she earned her degree inClinical Psychology. She completed her internship at NEFSH and also did her postdoctoral traininghere. She is licensed in Florida. Professional interests include individual therapy, anxiety disorders, andsevere mental illness. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, listening to music, and spending time withfriends and family. Dr. Avakian works on Cypress Village.Theresa Baker, Psy.D.Dr. Baker is a 1998 graduate of the University of Northern Colorado where she earned her degreein Counseling Psychology. She completed her clinical internship and postdoctoral training in forensicpsychology at Florida State Hospital. As a licensed psychologist, Dr. Baker has performed over 500 forensicevaluations, testified over 100 times, and has been qualified as an expert witness in forensic psychology,mental retardation and mental illness. In addition to her forensic specialization, Dr. Baker's areaof special interest is the interplay of personal ethics with the delivery of psychological services. Outsideof work, she loves gardening and bird-watching.Aron Bell, M.Ed. LMHCMr. Bell received his Masters Degree from the University of North Florida in Mental Health Counseling.He has worked at the hospital first as a Rehabilitation therapist and now as a Clinical Counselorwith the Psychology Department. He has experience as a Forensic Psychological Specialist in corrections.He has a Systemic approach to counseling and is licensed as a Mental Health Counselor. In hisspare time, he enjoys watching basketball and going to football games. Mr. Bell works on Cypress Village.Henry Benson, Ph.D.Dr. Benson is a 2000 graduate of Florida State University where he earned his doctorate in Counselingand School Psychology. He completed his internship and postdoctoral training at NEFSH and islicensed in Florida. Professional interests include the study of emotions, research, complex trauma, BorderlinePersonality Disorder, and severe mental illness. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking and photography.Dr. Benson works on Moss Grove Village.Laura Brown, Ph.D.Laura Brown completed her dissertation and will graduate from Louisiana State University with aPh.D. in Clinical Psychology in December 2013. She is currently employed at Northeast Florida StateHospital. She also remains involved in clinical research with Louisiana State University. Ms. Brownworks on Moss Grove Village.9

Catherine Drew, Ph.D.Dr. Drew received her Ph.D. degree from Florida State University in 2013. She completed her internshipat NEFSH and is currently completing her postdoctoral residency. She works with forensicserves at the hospital and performs competency evaluations, violence risk assessments, and forensicevaluations on individuals found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity throughout the hospital.Jane Echterling, Ph.D.Dr. Echterling received her Ph.D. degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern Universityin 1999. She is currently licensed in Florida and Membership Chairperson for the North Central Chapterof FPA. Her professional interests include geriatrics, the psychotherapeutic process, and disabilityissues. Outside of work she enjoys plays, cuddling with her two cats, folk and acoustic music, sushi, andPhiladelphia Phillies baseball. Dr. Echterling works on Moss Grove Village.Darah Granger, Psy.D.Dr. Granger received her doctorate from Argosy University-Atlanta in 2008. She completed bothher internship and postdoctoral residency at NEFSH. She is licensed as a psychologist in Florida. Dr.Granger currently coordinates the forensic services at the hospital and performs competency evaluations,violence risk assessments, and forensic evaluations on individuals found Not Guilty by Reason ofInsanity throughout the hospital. Her research interests include malingering, psychopathy, and violencerisk assessment. She is also an adjunct professor at Florida State College at Jacksonville. When notworking she enjoys cooking, traveling with her husband on their Harley-Davidson, and spending timewith friends and family.Shonda L Hart, M.S.Ms. Hart received her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern Universityin 2004. She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She has worked with the severelymentally ill at NEFSH for the past 12 years, and with the DBT program for the past 8 years. She was previouslyan adjunct professor at Lake City Community College. Her hobbies include photography, scrapbooking,genealogy, and spending time with family and friends. Ms. Hart works on Walden Village.Anna King-Del Villar, Psy.D.Dr. King-Del Villar is a 2006 graduate of Nova Southeastern University where she earned her degreein Clinical Psychology. She completed her internship at NEFSH and also completed her postdoctoraltraining here. She is licensed in Florida. Professional interests include psychological assessment,Borderline Personality Disorder/DBT, Mindfulness meditation, and the study of relationships. Outside ofwork, she enjoys traveling, relaxing with her dog and cat, and spending time with friends and family. Dr.King is the Director of Intern Training and works on Walden Village. She also serves as membershipchair of the local FPA chapter.10

Jennifer McManus, Ph.D.Dr. McManus graduated from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant InternationalUniversity in 2011 with a degree in Clinical Psychology. She completed her pre-doctoral internship andpost-doctoral residency at NEFSH. Her professional interests include the integration of psychology andmusic, Trauma Informed Care, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, psychodynamic theory, assessment, research,and writing. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, the arts, and spending time with loved ones.Dr. McManus works on the Moss Grove and Cypress Villages.William Meadows, Ph.D.Dr. Meadows received his Ph.D. degree in Clinical Psychology from Florida State University in1995. He subsequently completed a post-doctoral fellowship in forensic psychology at the Harvard MedicalSchool. He has served as an expert witness in state and federal courts, testifying on psychologicalissues related to competency to proceed, insanity defense, violence potential and sexual dangerousness,substance abuse, child custody, and juvenile delinquency. Dr. Meadows is in private practice inJacksonville and currently provides consultative forensic evaluation services for NEFSH. He enjoys Gatorfootball, golf, fishing, and weight lifting.Ruth Parnas, Psy.D.Dr. Parnas is a 1987 graduate of Florida Institute of Technology. She is licensed in Florida andworked in the Florida Department of Corrections prior to coming to NEFSH in 1997. Her special interestsare assessment and therapy of inpatients. She likes exploring thrift shops and garage sales and playingwith her animals. Dr. Parnas works on Walden Village.Susan Reedy, MSMs. Reedy received her M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Augusta University in 1986. Susan isA.B.D. from Ball State University's Counseling Psychology program. Her cognate was in Marital andFamily Counseling. She completed her doctoral internship here and then remained to work on the femaleadmissions unit for several years post-internship. Ms. Reedy has recently returned to NEFSH andcurrently works on Walden Village. Some of her professional interests are: Bowenian family systemstheory, Cognitive Therapy, Women's Issues, Personality Disorders, Obesity Bias and individual psychotherapy.Susan enjoys movies, art of all types, crafts, time spent in beautiful, peaceful places, and enjoysspending quality time with significant others and her pet dog, Bailey.Summer Scott, Psy.D.Dr. Scott received her doctorate in clinical psychology in 2012 from the University of Indianapolisin Indianapolis, Indiana. She completed her internship at NEFSH in 2012, as well as her post-doctorateresidency in the fall of 2013. Dr. Scott’s professional interests include the treatment of serious mentalillness, humanistic psychology, and Dialectal Behavioral Therapy. Her personal interests include spendingtime with family and pets, yoga, and football Sundays.11

Amanda Simmons, Psy.D.Dr. Simmons is a 2011 graduate of La Salle University in Philadelphia, PA, where she earnedher degree in Clinical Psychology. She completed her internship and postdoctoral training at NEFSHand is currently licensed in Florida. Her professional interests include positive psychology, geropsychology,and mindfulness-based psychological interventions. Outside of work she enjoys reading, tripsto the beach, and spending time with her dog. She works on Shady Oaks Village.Sierra Trainor, Psy.D.Dr. Trainor is a 2012 graduate of the Illinois School of Professional Psychology/Argosy Universityin Chicago, Illinois, where she earned her degree in Clinical Psychology. She completed her internshipand post-doctoral residency here at NEFSH. Her professional interests include geropsychology,animal-assisted therapy, and group therapy with the severely mentally ill. She enjoys reading, exploringnew places, and spending time with her four sweet, yet often misbehaved, cats. She works on ShadyOaks Village and Moss Grove Village.Administrative Assistance:Kenneth VestMr. Vest holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunication Operations and Managementfrom the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications. He earned the degreein 1993 while working full-time in public television; his profession for twenty years. In 2000 hecame to work at Northeast Florida State Hospital as a Publication Production Specialist. In 2009 hewas named NEFSH Employee of the Year. His outside interests include astronomy, history, guitar,travel, and photography. Mr. Vest currently serves as Senior Clerk for the NEFSH Psychology Department.OTHER HOSPITAL STAFFHospital administrators, psychiatrists, primary care physicians, social workers, treatment teamcoordinators, rehabilitation therapists, nurses, and consultants provide additional contact throughoutthe year to psychology interns. Much of this is in the form of case discussions, clinical problem solving,and hospital wide service delivery issues. Interns are encouraged to use these additional contacts asfurther training opportunities.12

REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNSHIPApplicants for internship training at NEFSH are required to meet each of the following criteria:Student in clinical or counseling psychology from a regionally accredited academic program. Preferencewill be given to applicants from APA accredited programs.Completion of all of the academic portions of the doctoral program prior to internship (excluding dissertationor research requirements).Endorsement from the applicant's director of graduate training or department chair that she/he is preparedfor a doctoral internship.Minimum of 1000 hours of supervised clinical experience.Completion of all practicum experiences required by the applicant's program.Possession of a Master's degree in Psychology. Students with master’s degrees in social work orpastoral counseling will not be considered. Master’s Degree must be conferred by date of interview inJanuary.Applicants must be United States citizens.APPLICATION DOCUMENTS AND DEADLINEThe complete application for internship consists of the following elements:1. We require a completed AAPI Online application which may be accessed atwww.appic.org, click on “AAPI Online”, which includes 1) cover letter, 2) vitae3) complete application including Director of Clinical Training verification of eligibility andreadiness 4) all graduate transcripts and 5) three letters of recommendation. Please note:NEFSH's APPIC Program Code Number is 120911.2. Attach to the AAPI Online application the supplemental material of one full battery psychologicalassessment. No forensic reports for this requirement.3. Transcripts of undergraduate training are not required.4. The three letters of recommendation must be from psychologists.Deadline for application: All applications must be posted and available by November 5th, 2013.13

APPLICATION PROCESSWe will advise you if more information is needed to confirm your application. After a review ofyour materials, individuals still under consideration will be invited for a site visit. This time will be an opportunityto see our facility, meet our internship faculty and current interns, and discuss our internshipprogram. Selected applicants will be contacted by December 15 to arrange a site visit to take place inJanuary. Applicants will also be notified by this time should they no longer be under consideration.A site visit is required for this internship.Correspondence concerning the internship should be sent to:Email: anna_king@dcf.state.fl.usAnna King-Del Villar, Psy.D.Director of Intern TrainingPsychology DepartmentNortheast Florida State Hospital7487 South State Road 121Macclenny, Florida 32063-9777Telephone: (904) 259-6211, ext.1543Fax: (904) 259-7195NEFSH will participate in the APPIC computer matching system for intern selection for the coming year.Applicants must obtain an Applicant Agreement and register for the Match in order to be eligible to matchto our program. You can download an Applicant Agreement from the Matching Program web. site atwww.natmatch.com/psychint , or request that an Agreement be mailed to you by contacting NMS at 595Bay Street, Suite 501, Box 29, Toronto, Canada M5G 2C2. Notification of your final status relative to thisinternship will be through the APPIC Matching Service. This internship site agrees to abide by the AP-PIC Policy that no person at this training facility will solicit, accept or use any ranking-related informationfrom any intern applicant prior to Match Day. Use the email to ask questions or request informationabout the internship.14

PREVIOUS INTERNS- Our internship program began in 1993. We have listed some of our previousinterns and included information at last contact.1997-1998 Rhaina Smeds (California School of Professional Psychology - Fresno) is licensed in FL.She completed her postdoctoral year of training at NEFSH and then moved on to privatepractice.Manuel Raposo (Howard University) is licensed in Maryland and has worked as programcoordinator in an intervention program with child victims of domestic violence and as aconsultant in a program targeting delinquency prevention and intervention with school agechildren.Vigita Reddy (Illinois School of Professional Psychology) is licensed in New York and isworking at the Department of Disability Determination.1999-2000 Trevor Parr (Texas A&M) is licensed in Texas and is working in the school system andhas a part time practice evaluating SMI adults.Cynthia Glines (John F. Kennedy University) is licensed in New York and Idaho.Gail Kibiger – (University of Indianapolis) is licensed in Indiana and is program managerat a Community Mental Health Center.2000-2001 Kathleen Herron Rossetter (Illinois School of Professional Psychology) islicensed in FL and completed her postdoctoral year at NEFSH .She then worked in centralFlorida with Developmental Services.2000-2001 Leslie Case (University of South Dakota) is licensed in Florida and is working in privatepractice.Shirley (Fisk) Watkins – (Forest Institute of Professional Psychology) has completed herdissertation and then worked with individuals diagnosed with cancer.Kristen Hudacek (Argosy University/Tampa) has completed her post doctoral year and islicensed in Florida and Virginia. She just received her certification as a Sex Offender TreatmentProvider (CSOTP) in Virginia. She has been working with civilly committed femalesexually violent predators and conducting annual review reports for the males committedunder this law. She is the past President for Richmond Academy of Clinical Psychologistsand was recently appointed to the Woman’s Professional Development Committee of theAmerican Psychology and Law Society, Division 41 of APA.15

2001-2002 Mary Rolison (University of Oklahoma) is licensed in the state of Oklahoma and is thelead psychologist for a specialized transitional living unit in the Oklahoma Department ofCorrections. She also has a part-time private practice conducting social security disabilityevaluations.2001-2002 Diana Garcia (Marywood University) is licensed in Ottawa, Ontario Canada and is workingin independent practice.Ilisa (Brumer) Kaufman- (Nova Southeastern University) is licensed in Florida and isworking in a private practice setting.Elizabeth (Hacker) Magro (Florida School of Professional Psychology) completed herpost doctoral year in the area of special education with severely emotionally disturbedchildren and adolescents. She is currently studying for the licensure exam.Rachel Salerno (Nova Southeastern University) is licensed in the state of FL and is currentlyworking at G&G Healthcare Services in North Miami Beach, Fl. A holistic treatmentcenter for co- occurring adult population.2002-2003 Jackie Scheff (Xavier University) is licensed in Florida and works as a senior psychologistin a correctional setting.David Cannon (University of Alabama) received his degree in 2004 and is currently workingas a Senior Trial Consultant in California. He is co chair of the pro bono public andawards committee for the American Society of Trial Consultants and in 2009 was electedto the Board of Directors for the American Society of Trial Consultants.Mathieu Kamburian (Nova Southeastern University) received his degree in 2004 and thenworked at Thompson Academy a private agency in the juvenile justice system.Anita Avakian (University of Indianapolis) received her degree in 2006, is licensed in Floridaand working as a psychologist at NEFSH.William Anzalone (Nova Southeastern University) received his degree in 2005, is licensedin Pennsylvania and is currently coordinating the Luzerne County Mental Health Court andhas a forensic private practice.Carissa Goldbeck Bokelberg (Argosy/Atlanta) is licensed in Louisiana and is currentlyworking in a child/adolescent developmental neruopsychiatric outpatient unit in New Orleansand is serving the underserved population of the greater New Orleans area.16

Annatolee King-Del Villar (Nova Southeastern University) received herDegree in 2006, is licensed in Florida and working as a psychologist and internship trainingdirector at NEFSH.Aaron Kilts (Argosy University-Atlanta) is licensed in Georgia and is working for the VA. ina community based outpatient clinic for veterans. He spends half of my time providing evidence-basedtherapies for vets with PTSD and the rest in the general mental health clinic.Darah Granger (Argosy University-Atlanta) is licensed in Florida. She is the Coordinatorof Forensic Services at NEFSH and is her local FPA chapter’s representative to the LegislativeAffairs and Public Policy Board. She is also an adjunct professor at Florida StateCollege at Jacksonville.Elizabeth Layton Depelteau (Florida Institute of Technology) is licensed in Florida and isworking as a psychologist in a community mental health setting.Cynthia-Michelle Brown (Nova Southeastern University) is licensed in Florida and ispresently working for the US Army.2006-2007 Jennifer McManus (Alliant International University) received her degree in 2011 and iscurrently working at NEFSH.Michael Wiltsey (Drexel University) completed his post-doctoralresidency at a private practice in New Jersey.Lari Meyer (Marquette University) is licensed in Florida and Ohio.Tracy Clemans (Argosy/Tampa) worked as a psychological resident at Brooks RehabilitationHospital in Florida and received her degree in 2010. She is currently working at a VAin Denver, CO.Katherine Donnelly (University of Hartford) received her degree in 2008. She is licensedin Florida and Massachusetts. She is working for the Veterans Affairs Health Care System.Krista Puente Trefz ( Florida Institute of Technology) is licensed inFlorida and working in a community mental health center and as an adjunct professor atFIT.Kiana Wright (GA School of Professional Psychology) is licensed inGeorgia. She is a forensic psychologist for the GA Department of Behavioral Healthand Developmental Disabilities where she conducts forensic evaluations for 16 counties.Abigail Patterson (Nova Southeastern University) is licensed in Floridaand working as a civil service psychologist at the Naval Base in Jacksonville. She isalso the early career psychologist FPA representative for the Northeast Florida chapter.17

Susana Lozada-Murray (Argosy-Tampa) is licensed in FL and working in private practicethat primarily serves the Hispanic population. She is also an adjunct professor at the FloridaSchool of Professional Psychology.William Bruer (Argosy Atlanta) is licensed in the state of Georgia. He is currently a psychologistat the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and currently in private practicein Alpharetta, Georgia with a company called Open Door Psychology, LLC.Elizabeth Burns (Florida Institute of Technology) is licensed in the state of New York andis working in a state hospital.Allison Gunderson (Argosy Hawaii) has completed her dissertation andIs working as a Forensic Coordinator in Kailua, Hawaii.Jessica Karle (Nova) is licensed in Florida and working in a community mental health setting.Meghan Mc Brearty (Seattle Pacific University) is working at a State Hospital in Hawaii.Amanda Simmons (La Salle University) is licensed in the state of Floridaand is currently working on the Geriatric unit at NEFSH.Chad Breznay (Florida Institute of Technology) completed his post doctoral residency atTreasure Coast Forensic Treatment Facility and is currently studying for the EPPP.**All former interns listed have given written permission to use their names and information for the purpose of this brochure .Directions to Northeast Florida State HospitalFrom Jacksonville: This trip will take about 45 minutes to an hour (if you are coming from the airport).Get on 95 South leading to 295 South. Pick up I-10 West and continue until you see Exit 335. You willbe getting on State Road 121 South. Take this exit and turn right (going south). You are now about onemile from the hospital. You will pass Renaissance West (on the left). Immediately past that you will seeour hospital on the left. Turn in and stop at the information booth. You may tell the security guard thatyou have an appointment to see Dr. King and you will receive a visitor's pass. Proceed past the informationbooth and turn right. You will drive for about a minute and look for signs indicating either"Building One" or "Administration." Turn left, and you may park anywhere in this area. Enter the lobbyand someone from the Psychology Department will meet you.From Tallahassee: This trip will take about two and a half to three hours. Get on I-10 East. Look forExit 335. You will be getting on State Road 121 South. Exit and take a left (going south). You are nowabout one mile from the hospital. You will pass Renaissance West (on the left). Immediately past thatyou will see the state hospital on the left. Turn in and stop at the information booth. You may tell the securityguard that you have an appointment to see Dr. King and you will receive a visitor's pass. Proceedpast the information booth and turn right. You will drive for about a minute and look for signs indicatingeither "Building One" or "Administration." Turn left and you may park anywhere in this area. Enter thelobby and someone from the Psychology Department will meet you.18

From Gainesville: This trip will take about one hour from the northeast most section of Gainesville.Travel north via State Road 121. Travel all the way through Union County and into Baker County. Thehospital will be located on the right side of the road. Turn in and stop at the information booth. You maytell the security guard that you have an appointment to see Dr. King and you will receive a visitor's pass.Proceed past the information booth and turn right. You will drive for about a minute and look for signsindicating either "Building One" or "Administration." Turn left and you may park anywhere in this area.Enter the lobby and someone from the Psychology Department will meet you.From Miami: Go north on I-95 all the way to I-295 near Jacksonville. Take I-295 to I-10 and go west onI-10. Proceed on I-10 to State Road 121 (the second Macclenny exit). You will be getting on State Road121 South. Take this exit and turn right (going south). You are now about one mile from the hospital.You will pass Renaissance West (on the left). Immediately past that you will see our hospital on the left.You may tell the security guard that you have an appointment to see Dr. King and you will receive a visitor'spass. Pull past the information booth and turn right. You will drive for about a minute and look forsigns indicating either "Building One" or "Administration." Turn left and you may park anywhere in thisarea. Enter the lobby and someone from the Psychology Department will meet you.Directions from Interstate 10 and State Road 121NMacclenny, FLFrom TallahasseeFrom Jacksonville (I-95/I-295)WINTERSTATE 10S.R. 121EFrom GainesvilleSNortheastFloridaState Hospital19