| Staff / Faculty Information |
| Training Director: |
Sandra
Johnston Kruse, Psy.D.
Training Director
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| Chief Psychologist: |
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| No. of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty: |
8 |
| No. of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty: |
3 |
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| Position Information |
| Start Date: |
August 9, 2011 |
| No. of slots expected next class: |
| |
Funded |
Unfunded |
| Full Time |
6 |
0 |
| Part Time |
0 |
0 |
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| Annual
Stipend ranges for next class: |
| |
Low Stipend |
High Stipend |
| Full Time |
|
19000 |
| Part Time |
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Stipend values are in US Dollars
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| Fringe Benefits: |
Health Insurance
Vacation
Sick Leave
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Other Fringe Benefits:
(not indicated above) |
Student privileges at Wheaton (library card, computer and email access); specific medical benefits may differ from site to site. |
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| Application Process |
| Application Due Date: |
November 10
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| This program uses the AAPI: |
Yes with additions |
| This
program conducts interviews: |
Yes
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| An on site interview is: |
Preferred |
| Interview notification date: |
December 15
(This is the final date by which all applicants can expect to be notified
of their interview status.)
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| Interview Process Description: |
2 interview days occur in January, which provide CACTC overview, interviews, talking with current interns.
NOTE: Applicants must specify (in cover letter AND on application face sheet) to which consortia sites they are applying.
Also, even though online AAPI will be used, additional application materials are required and must be submitted for application to be considered complete. (see www.cactc.org for details regarding additional application materials). |
| How to obtain application info: |
Website www.cactc.org |
| Preferred method of contacting the program: |
Email Training Director only |
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| Applicant Requirements |
| Applicant Requirements: |
| US Citizenship Required | No | | Canadian Citizenship Required | No | | Masters Degree Required | By ranking deadline | | Comprehensive Exams Passed | By application deadline |
| Dissertation Proposal Approved | By ranking deadline | | Dissertation Defended | No |
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| Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours: |
1200 |
| Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours: |
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Minimum Number of Years of Grad Training Required: |
3 |
| Applicants Welcome From What Program Types: |
| Clinical Psychology |
Preferred |
| Counseling Psychology |
Preferred |
| School Psychology |
Acceptable |
| APA-Accredited |
Preferred |
| CPA-Accredited |
Acceptable |
| Non-Accredited |
Acceptable |
| Ph.D. Degree |
Preferred |
| Psy.D. Degree |
Preferred |
| Ed.D. Degree |
Acceptable |
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| This institution,
department, internship, or postdoctoral program requires trainees to sign
a statement about personal behavior and/or religious beliefs as a condition
of admission and/or retention in the program. |
Yes |
| How to obtain text of statement: |
www.cactc.org |
| Other Requirements: |
Interns should have interest in integration of psychology & theology and work with underserved.
NOTE: In addition to online AAPI, additional application materials are required (www.cactc.org).
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| Program Description |
Program Description:
Mission: To equip and prepare future psychologists to work competently with underserved populations (children/ adolescents, racial/ethnic minorities, rural persons, low income individuals, older adults, etc.) from a distinctly Christian perspective. This is accomplished through: EXPERIENCE working with many different underserved persons in a variety of clinical settings (urban, suburban, rural); EXPOSURE to various therapeutic modalities geared to address the specific challenges faced by underserved groups; EXEMPLARS in the profession who share their passion for this work through supervision, mentoring and professional development; ENRICHED service provision through collaborative research projects geared towards cultivating enhanced perspectives in work with marginalized groups; EXTENDING this enriched perspective to foster a greater number of professionals to work competently with the underserved; and in all things, EXEMPLIFYING Jesus Christ in work with these persons.
APA accreditation status:
CACTC has been accredited with APA since 2002. In 2007, CACTC was reaccredited for an additional 7 years (2014).
Consortia Partners:
Center for Rural Psychology (Elburn),
Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago (Chicago),
Lawndale Christian Health Center (Chicago)
Lydia Home Association (Chicago),
Outreach Community Ministries (Wheaton/Carol Stream), and
Wheaton College Graduate School - Dept of Psychology.
Rotations:
Interns located at primary site 4 days/wk, secondary site 1 day/wk. Primary and Secondary Rotations are available at all sites (except Wheaton).
Website:
www.cactc.org |
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| Training Opportunities |
| Note: "M" = Major Rotation; "I" = Informal/Minor/External Rotation |
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| Populations: |
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M
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Children |
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M
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Adolescents |
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M
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Adults |
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I
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Older Adults |
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Inpatients |
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M
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Outpatients |
|
I
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Gay/lesbian/bisexual/ transgend. |
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M
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Ethnic minorities |
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|
I
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Spanish-speaking |
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French-speaking |
|
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Deaf/Hearing-impaired |
|
I
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Students |
|
I
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International students |
|
M
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Rural |
|
M
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Urban |
|
M
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Low income |
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Homeless |
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| Treatment Modalities: |
|
M
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Individual therapy |
|
I
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Couples therapy |
|
I
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Family therapy |
|
I
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Group therapy |
|
M
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Community Intervention |
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|
M
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Consultation/Liaison |
|
I
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Crisis intervention |
|
M
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Brief psychotherapy |
|
M
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Long-term psychotherapy |
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Cognitive rehabilitation |
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| Experience: |
|
M
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Health Psychology |
|
M
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Primary Care |
|
I
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Women's Health |
|
I
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HIV/AIDS |
|
I
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Eating disorders |
|
I
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Sexual Disorders |
|
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Sports Psychology |
|
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Rehabilitation Psychology |
|
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Physical Disabilities |
|
I
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Learning Disabilities |
|
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Developmental Disabilities |
|
M
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Assessment |
|
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Neuropsychology - Adult |
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Neuropsychology - Child |
|
M
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Serious mental illness |
|
I
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Anxiety Disorders |
|
M
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Trauma/PTSD |
|
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|
M
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Sexual abuse |
|
I
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Substance use disorders |
|
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Forensics/Corrections |
|
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Sexual offenders |
|
I
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Geropsychology |
|
I
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Pediatrics |
|
I
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School |
|
I
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Counseling |
|
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Vocational/Career Devel. |
|
M
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Multicultural Therapy |
|
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Feminist Therapy |
|
M
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Religion/Spirituality |
|
I
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Empirically-supported treatments |
|
I
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Public Policy/Advocacy |
|
I
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Program Devel./Evaluation |
|
M
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Supervision |
|
I
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Research |
|
I
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Administration |
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Additional information about training opportunities:
LHA- Residential tx (child/adol), outpt tx, psych testing.
OCM - Outpt tx, live sup., sup. of sup., psych testing, prog. devt/admin.
CRP - Outpt tx, school groups, prog. devt, Sup. of sup.
CCCoC- Outpt tx, school groups, counseling ctr.
LCHC - health psych., consultation in med clinic.
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