Urban Psych
Training Program
The Urban Psych Doctoral Internship is a robust structured, sequential, & cumulative experience designed to facilitate the transition from
student-practitioner to autonomous professional.
Training Objectives
Professional Readiness for Licensure
Competency-Based Clinical Mastery
Integration of Science & Practice
Cultural Humility & Intersectionality
Professional Identity & Ethical Stewardship
Supervision & Training
01. Supervisory Matrix
• Led by licensed, doctoral‑level psychologists
• Minimum of two hours of weekly individual,
face-to-face clinical supervision; one hour of weekly group supervision & one hour of testing/assessment supervision.
• Emphasis on case conceptualization, evidence‑based interventions, and professional identity development
• Supported by direct observation, recorded sessions,
and group consultation
• Primary supervisor maintains full clinical and legal responsibility while supporting intern autonomy and entry‑level readiness
02. Didactic Training Curriculum
• Two hours of weekly, structured instruction aligned with the 9 APA Profession‑Wide Competencies
• Sequential seminars on advanced clinical formulation and integration of evidence‑based research
• Focus on developing a refined and sophisticated professional identity
• Specialized modules on ethics, California‑specific law, and risk management
• Training in sustainable private‑practice skills: ethical billing, medical‑necessity documentation, and maintaining healthy clinical boundaries
Practice Values
We uphold professionalism, integrity, genuineness, mutual respect, personal accountability & playful energy in the highest regard.
Urban Psych is a psychologist-led practice proudly owned by a woman of color & immigrant. Our leadership reflects the intersectional diversity of the San Diego community, driving our mission to provide culturally humble, high-level clinical training.
Salary & Perks
Salary: $40,000/YR
Health Insurance Stipend: $350/MO
Internet Stipend: $20/MO
Paid Sick Leave: $500/DAY @ 5 Days/YR
Parking Pass: $80/MO
Vacation: 10 Days, non-paid
(in addition to major holidays).
Sample Weekly Schedule
Individual Supervision: 2 hrs
Didactic Training: 2 hrs
Testing Supervision: 1 hr
Group Supervision: 1 hr
Consultation: Unlimited
Direct Service: 2o hrs
Documentation: 6 hrs
Reading: 5 hrs
Peer Supervision: 1 hr
Community Outreach: 2 hrs