Training
Doctoral Practicum
Golden State Psychological Services offers a year-long doctoral practicum focused on psychological and neuropsychological assessment for children, adolescents, and adults. Trainees participate in intake, test administration, interpretation, integrated report writing, and feedback within a supportive, collaborative setting.
Experience
Trainees gain exposure to a wide range of clinical presentations, including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, impulse-control disorders, behavioral problems, mood disorders, and trauma-related conditions. The practicum emphasizes psychological and neuropsychological assessment using measures such as the ADOS-2, Wechsler scales, SRS-2, ABAS-3, and MMPI-3, among others. While the placement is primarily assessment-focused, students may also carry one or two therapy clients with supervisor approval to strengthen case formulation and treatment planning skills. The clinic serves a broadly diverse Los Angeles community, offering trainees meaningful exposure to multicultural populations and clinical presentations across the lifespan.
Schedule
● Length & Start: Full-year, start/end flexible, typical start July–August; ● Weekly Time: ~16–20 hours; ~9–12 direct hours ● Supervision: 1.5h individual + 1h group; total 2.5h weekly ● Business Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; individual schedules flexible
ADOS-2 Certification
Trainees may complete a two-day intensive ADOS-2 training sponsored by the clinic, supporting future placements.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from October–February. Typically, decisions are made within three weeks of application. Please email materials to drannalevi@gmail.com: CV, cover letter, two letters of recommendation, and one de-identified psychological testing report. Interviews are conducted via video or in person by request.