SCP Psychology Fellowship Program

The program offers four, yearlong specialties including an Inpatient Child/Adolescent Specialty, Outpatient Group Therapy Specialty, and two Emergency Department and Medical Consult/Liaison specialties. Each site and track offer extensive training and supervision by clinical psychologists, and psychiatrists. All tracks serve individuals with severe and persistent mental health diagnoses, and require a high level of attention and clinical acumen. Training is provided both formally and informally throughout the year.

During the orientation period the training provided is formalized, and is presented via live training, visual and auditory presentations, and written materials. Once placed at their site, training shifts to a less formal format, and is done mostly through live demonstration and shadowing. Each fellow has enough time to observe, assess, prepare and then begin to practice psychological services independently.

All four specialties offer training for 5150 certification, and the expectation is that with adequate supervision, each fellow can independently complete 5150 evaluations and orders. Depending on the site each fellow will acquire specific training for the tasks required by their position. Throughout the year, formal trainings are provided by Grand Rounds at the Inpatient Hospital, and bimonthly didactic trainings are provided throughout the year by the Training Director, supervisors, and other mental health professionals in the community.