Psychology Internship Brochure - Florida Department of Children ...

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