The Children’s Health Council (CHC) and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford Consortium offers an APA-accredited Doctoral Internship in Clinical Child Psychology for advanced-level students enrolled in APA-accredited clinical or counseling psychology doctoral programs.
This intensive internship provides hands-on training in the assessment and treatment of children and families across diverse, interdisciplinary settings, preparing interns for a successful career in child and adolescent mental health.
This immersive experience equips interns with critical clinical skills, professional mentorship, and real-world exposure to working with children and families in need. Interns engage in a comprehensive 6-month clinical rotation, gaining invaluable experience in:
Providing essential mental health services to children and families who qualify for Medi-Cal
Working with diverse populations in Santa Clara County
Partnering with experts across behavioral health and medical fields to ensure holistic care
Children’s Health Council (CHC) provides expert
diagnostic assessments and individual, family, and group therapy tailored to diverse needs. Our specialties include:
Through the CHC’s Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical Services, we serve a wide range of clients, including those accessing Santa Clara County Medi-Cal, RISE IOP, ESPA, Private Pay, and CHC Ravenswood. Our multidisciplinary team ensures comprehensive, compassionate care for every child and family we support.
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford (LPCH) provides specialized inpatient and outpatient care for babies, children, adolescents, and expectant mothers from diverse backgrounds.
Applications must be submitted through the AAPI and follow APPIC guidelines. Please review our APPIC directory and program manual located on the Stanford website for additional information.
Dear Potential Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in our Psychology Internship and Fellowship Training Programs. At Children’s Health Council (CHC), we are proud to offer specialized training in clinical child and adolescent psychology, with a strong commitment to serving the culturally diverse communities of the Bay Area. Our program materials provide an overview of the rich learning experiences we offer, including supervised professional practice, comprehensive training didactics, and the core values that guide our work.
At CHC, we are committed to training highly qualified behavioral health professionals. Our team of dedicated psychologists supports the growth and development of interns and fellows, preparing them for independent practice as health service psychologists. With a focus on serving diverse and underserved children and families, we take pride in shaping future clinicians who exercise sound clinical judgment, promote societal well-being, and advance the field of psychology.
Our child and adolescent psychology training programs embrace lifelong learning. We foster an environment where trainees can build their skills, recognize their strengths, and develop in key competency areas. We also value and respect the unique cultural identities each trainee brings to our team, clinic, and broader community. Our training emphasizes developmentally appropriate, evidence-based, and culturally responsive clinical services, while also supporting professional development, ethical decision-making, and scholarly inquiry.
Beyond clinical training, we encourage our interns and fellows to practice self-care, ensuring longevity and engagement in the field. Successful trainees approach learning with openness, adaptability, cultural curiosity, and a collaborative spirit. Many of our graduates have gone on to secure competitive postdoctoral fellowships, staff psychologist positions, academic faculty roles, and private practice opportunities. We are also proud to have former trainees thriving as staff psychologists within our organization.
We hope this information helps as you consider whether our program aligns with your training goals. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us via email—we look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to our training community.
Warmest regards,
Director of Training
Psychology Internship and Fellowship Programs
[email protected]
Interim Training Programs Administrator [email protected]
