Psychology Internship Brochure - Florida Department of Children ...

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