Predoctoral Internship in Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH)

Geographic Scope: Ohio (Great Lakes Region through National Psychology Training Consortium)

Program Description:
The internship offers immersive training in the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model. Interns function as Behavioral Health Consultants (BHCs) embedded within interdisciplinary primary care teams, addressing a wide range of behavioral and biopsychosocial concerns while delivering same-day, high-volume services to patients across the lifespan.

Key Responsibilities

• Address behavioral and biopsychosocial health concerns
• Deliver same-day, high-volume services to patients
• Collaborate closely with medical providers
• Enhance assessment and treatment planning
• Coordinate care and support team efficiency
• Serve as educators and change agents to normalize integrated behavioral health

Eligibility Requirements

• Education: Completion of all formal academic coursework for doctoral degree (other than dissertation/doctoral project) from a degree-granting program in professional psychology (clinical, counseling, school)
• Exams: Comprehensive examinations successfully completed
• Master's Degree: Completion of a master's degree (or educational equivalent)
• Clinical Hours: Completion of a combined 300 Intervention and Assessment hours
• Dissertation: Dissertation proposal approved by match ranking deadline
• APPIC Match: Approval to participate in the APPIC National Match
• Experience: Past experience in integrated care teams, primary care settings, rural/underserved areas preferred (not required)
• Skills: Interest in brief interventions; ability to work on integrated care teams; self-motivated; high energy; dependable; prepared; curious; non-defensive; open to constructive feedback

Application Timeline

• Interview Notification: By December 1, 2025
• Interview Dates: Three dates in January 2026
• Start Date: July 2026
• Positions Available: 2 full-time positions

Benefits Package

• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• 20 days PTO + 7 holidays
• Covered attendance at CFHA conference (registration, travel, expenses)
• Assistance with EPPP study materials
• $500 in healthcare services with HealthSource providers
• CFHA membership
• Retirement and profit-sharing plans

Application Platform

National Psychology Training Consortium (NPTC) via APPIC Online

Note: When searching for HSO in APPIC Directory, search for "National Psychology Training Consortium" and select "Cascades Region."

Internship Supervisors

• Michael Bruner, PsyD
• Kane Carlock, PhD
• Stephanie Burkhard, PsyD

Application Process

1. Application Platform
   • Use AAPI Online application service through APPIC
   • Search for "National Psychology Training Consortium" (not HealthSource directly)
   • Select "Cascades Region"
2. Required Application Materials
   • Cover letter specifying interest in primary care behavioral health and relevant experiences related to integrated care
   • APPIC AAPI as designated on the online application
   • Three letters of reference
3. Submission
   • Submit through APPIC Online application portal
4. Application Deadline
   • November 23, 2025 (now past as of April 3, 2026)
5. Selection Process
   • Eligible applications reviewed and ranked by HealthSource staff and supervisors
   • Select applicants invited for virtual interviews
   • Invitation to interview notification by December 1, 2025
   • Three interview dates in January 2026
   • Internship applicants informed of selection through APPIC National Match Service

Important Notes

• APPIC Policy: No person at this training facility will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from Psychology Intern applicants
• Contact for questions: kcarlock@hsohio.org