This is a pre-doctoral psychology program for students living in the San Francisco Bay Area!
Key Components of the Stress and Health Research Assessment Core:
- Work with a team composed of psychologists, psychiatrists, and scientists who are experts in conducting research on the effects of stress
- Students have multiple opportunities to attend UCSF and SFVA training in addition to their weekly SHRP training, with specialized training in PTSD assessment
- Formulate diagnostic profiles, write reports and work with team to determine study eligibility and treatment outcomes of clinical research
SHRP Supplementary Practicum
What are the roles of practicum students in the Stress and Health Research Program?
- Practicum students conduct structured clinical interviews at the San Francisco VA Medical Center for research projects with the Stress and Health Research Program (SHRP).
Program Format
- 8-10 hours per week of Assessment battery administration with Veteran and civilian research participants (1-2 integrated batteries per week)
- Training: 2 hours per week
- Group Supervision: 2 hours each week (case conference)
- Individual Supervision: 2 hours per month
Position Requirements
- M.A./M.S. degree in clinical or counseling psychology or equivalent (2nd year in PhD or PsyD doctoral program)
- Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnoses
- Availability of at least 14 hours weekly at the SFVA required
- Availability for a weekly training and case conference from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Tuesdays
- Previous experience in research and diagnostic assessment (SCID & CAPS) preferred
- Knowledge and previous experience in the assessment of PTSD and SUD preferred
Meet the 2023-2024 Stress and Health Research Assessment Core!
Ashely Mullin is a graduate student working toward her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Palo Alto University. Ashley has trained as a therapist in a Latinx-serving community mental health clinic in Palo Alto and conducts research on ethnic minority mental health.
Erica Morasse is a fourth-year graduate student at the Wright Institute working toward her Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. Erica has worked as a therapist in schools, outpatient clinical settings, and community mental health clinics in the Bay Area.
Elizabeth (Iz) Nicklas, M.A., M.S. is a fourth-year graduate student working toward her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Forensic Psychology at Palo Alto University. Iz has trained as a therapist at a community mental health clinic as well as through the Palo Alto VA in acute psychiatry. She has also trained in conducting neuropsychological assessments.
Steven Tran is a third-year graduate student working toward his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium. Steven has trained in psychology at the San Francisco VA and is working as a trainee in VA Northern California this year. His clinical and research interests are related to substance use and mood disorders.
Julia Price is a third-year graduate student working towards her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at The Wright Institute. Julia has also trained at the Berkeley Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Clinic. Prior to a career transition into psychology, she worked in sales and management consulting.
Jason Woodruff is a third-year graduate student working towards his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Palo Alto University. Jason has trained in community mental health and VA substance use clinics in the Bay Area. He is also a research assistant at Palo Alto University's Clinical Crises and Emergencies Research Lab.
Stress and Health Assessment Core Alumni
2022-2023 Cohort:
- Liz Roskey, M.A. – Wright Institute
- Induni Wickramasinghe, M.S. – Palo Alto University
- Adriana Costa – Wright Institute
- Erika Roach – UC Berkeley
- Lexie Thomas, LMFT – Wright Institute
- Naomi Kosman-Wiener – Wright Institute