Clinical Training

At Assess Hawaii, our mission is to provide clinical training for doctoral interns, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate level practicum students.

Doctoral

Internship

  • Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, our mission is to provide an internship program at our private outpatient clinic. Interns will provide comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessment services, as well as therapy services, across the lifespan.

    Assess Hawai‘i offers a dynamic, growth-oriented doctoral internship program with a focus on evaluation, therapy, diagnosis, and client-centered feedback. Doctoral interns gain experience with diverse populations and presenting concerns in a supportive and professional environment.

    We also provide school psychological assessments and emotional behavioral assessments for the Hawai‘i Department of Education, as well as early intervention services including both evaluations and treatment for young children.

  • Assess Hawai‘i is currently in the application process for membership with the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC). Our goal is to become an APPIC-member site to serve the training needs of doctoral interns in Hawai‘i and to eventually seek APA accreditation. We are committed to providing high-quality training aligned with APPIC and APA standards.

  • Our training is grounded in the development of competency in psychological andneuropsychological assessment, therapy, ethical practice, cultural sensitivity, and professional development. Interns will:

     Develop proficiency in test administration, scoring, interpretation, and report writing.

     Provide evidence-based therapy and feedback to clients and families.

     Engage in regular supervision and didactic learning experiences.

     Enhance skills in consultation, professionalism, and cultural humility.

  • Research: Apply scientific literature to clinical practice.

    Ethical and Legal Standards: Demonstrate knowledge and application of ethical, legal, and professional guidelines.

    Individual and Cultural Diversity: Provide culturally responsive services.

    Assessment: Conduct and interpret comprehensive psychological evaluations.

    Intervention: Deliver evidence-based therapy and monitor client progress.

    Professional Values and Attitudes: Exhibit integrity, accountability, and self-reflection.

    Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Communicate effectively with clients, families, and teams.

    Supervision: Utilize and respond to clinical supervision effectively.

    Consultation and Interprofessional Skills: Collaborate with other professionals and provide consultation.

  • Interns provide approximately 20 hours per week of direct client contact through therapy, psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, interviewing, and feedback. Additional training activities include:

    Weekly didactic seminars and extended training sessions Individual and group supervision and Multidisciplinary consultation

  • Interns receive a minimum of 2 hours of individual supervision per week and participate in group supervision and case consultation weekly. Supervision is provided by licensed psychologists.

  • Duration: 12 months, full-time (40 hours/week)

    Total Training Hours: 2,000 hours

    Start Date: First business day of August, 2026.

    Stipend: $34,000

    Benefits: Paid Leaves, Holidays, 401k Plan.

  • Application Deadline: November 1st, 2025 at 11:59 EST.

    Submit via email at: admin@assesshawaii.com

    Interview Format: In-person (recommended) and Virtual interviews on January 8th, 15th, & 22nd, 2026.

    Selection Criteria: Applicants must be enrolled in an APA- or CPA-accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology and have prior experience in psychological assessment and therapy services.

  • Interns are formally evaluated twice yearly based on the development of core competency domains. A comprehensive grievance policy is in place to address any concerns related to supervision, evaluations, or other training areas, ensuring a supportive and transparent training environment.