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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for psychology internships in the United States is $28.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $35.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Psychology internships are supervised practical training experiences that allow students or recent graduates to apply their academic knowledge in real-world settings, such as hospitals, clinics, schools, or research institutions. These internships are often required as part of graduate or doctoral psychology programs and provide hands-on experience in assessment, therapy, research, or community outreach. Interns work under the guidance of licensed psychologists and gain valuable skills, professional contacts, and insight into various psychology specialties. Completing an internship is often a crucial step toward licensure and a professional career in psychology.

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As a psychology intern, your daily responsibilities may include assisting with psychological assessments, observing therapy sessions, conducting literature reviews, and supporting data collection for research projects. You might also help facilitate group activities, prepare reports, and participate in team meetings. The exact tasks will vary depending on the internship setting (such as clinical, counseling, or research environments), but you can expect a hands-on learning experience that emphasizes both professional development and ethical practice.

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To thrive as a Psychology Intern, you need foundational knowledge in psychological theories, research methods, and ethical guidelines, usually gained through coursework in psychology or related fields. Familiarity with data analysis software, psychological assessment tools, and clinical documentation systems is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, active listening, empathy, and adaptability help interns connect with clients and collaborate with supervisors and teams. These skills and qualities are crucial for effectively supporting clients, learning from practical experiences, and progressing toward a professional role in psychology.
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Infographic showing various Psychology Internships job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,773 per year, or $28.7 per hour.

Psychology Intern

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc

Tarzana, CA • On-site

$56K - $58K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Position Title: Psychology Intern 

Department

Reports To: Supervisor of Psychology Training Program

 

POSITION SUMMARY 

Responsible for complying with designated expectations of Psychology Training Program, which may include undergoing supervision and training in conducting/providing psychological evaluations, diagnostic interviews, individual, couple/family or group psychotherapy, consultations, crisis interventions, treatment planning, medical record reviews, psychological discharge summaries, and other areas of clinical training as determined. 

HOURS 

Full-time internships require forty (40) hours per week. Part-time internships require a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours per week. Internships are typically one (1) year in duration. Psychology Interns require a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week or as arranged, and are also 1 year in duration. This position is classified as a stipend internship. 

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES 

Clinical Responsibilities 

1. Shall be responsible for developing and demonstrating appropriate skills in conducting psychological evaluations of patients, which may include a clinical diagnostic interview and /or psychological testing. 

2. Shall be responsible for developing and demonstrating appropriate skills in treatment and discharge planning.

 3. Shall be responsible for developing and demonstrating appropriate skills in determining diagnoses and treatment recommendations based on knowledge and identification of signs and symptoms of psychological disorders. 

4. Shall be responsible for developing and demonstrating appropriate skills in providing individual, couple/family, and group psychotherapy. 

5. Shall be responsible for developing and demonstrating appropriate skills in providing crisis intervention services or counseling, psychological emergency interventions and assessments, including determining need for 5150 evaluations, need for seclusion/observation room status on inpatient unit. 

6. Shall be responsible for developing and demonstrating appropriate skills in providing consultation/liaison services to multidisciplinary program staff pertaining to patients' diagnoses, mental status, interventions and treatment planning, as well as communicating changes in patients' mental status or psychological disposition. 

7. Shall be responsible for developing and demonstrating appropriate skills and knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements (i.e., suspected abuse; Tarasoff), professional boundaries and related issues. 

Supervision/Training 

1. Shall be responsible for attending weekly group supervision meetings as requested. 

2. Shall be responsible for attending individual supervision sessions as scheduled with supervisors. 

3. Shall be responsible for attending weekly training seminars and other specific trainings as requested. 

Administrative/Documentation 

1. Shall be responsible for maintaining proper documentation of training hours and obtaining supervisors signatures as required. 

2. Shall be responsible for proper documentation of clinical information obtained through provision of clinical services rendered, and for obtaining signature of supervisors on all documentation. 

3. Shall demonstrate ability to conceptualize cases and prioritize treatment needs as evidenced by clinical documentation. 

4. Shall perform such additional functions as specifically requested by the Coordinator of the Psychology Training Program to meet special facility patient needs, as necessary.

EDUCATION 

Master’s degree and current enrollment in a graduate program in the field of Psychology or Behavioral Sciences. 

EXPERIENCE 

Prior experience in providing substance abuse and/or mental health services, although not mandatory, is preferred. 

SETTING 

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including substance use dependency. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

ADA REQUIREMENT 

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.


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