Pre-Doctoral Internship

Framework is a thriving group practice based in Los Angeles. We were founded on the principles of providing affordable, accessible psychological services from highly qualified therapists. Current marketing strategies attract high functioning clients in their 20s, 30s, and 40s who are experiencing phase of life issues, relationship concerns, or striving to achieve work/life balance. Our pre-doctoral internship is designed to help strengthen your outpatient clinical skills, developmentally foster your autonomy, and grow your identity as a private practice therapist.

Perks of Training at Framework:

Immediate Full Caseload! You don’t have to worry about finding your own clients and taking years to complete your required hours! We’ll recruit your clients for you, and fellows who maintain adequate client retention will gain their required training hours quickly!
Supportive, Relational, Supervision Model! Supervision is designed to meet California licensure requirements and includes primary supervision, group consultation, couples therapy seminar, and rotating didactics. We honor the wealth of experience you bring to your fellowship and ground our supervision in a strengths-based relational approach. We enjoy developing relationships with our fellows and setting them up for long-term success in private practice!
Opportunities for Postdoc! Fellows who demonstrate an excellent fit during their internship may be invited to stay at Framework for a post-doctoral fellowship.
Private Practice Coaching! Fellows receive ongoing guidance and mentorship in their private practice journey. Additionally, each summer we run a structured 6-week workshop on concrete strategies to launch, market, and grow your own dream practice.

Overview:

Duties: Clinical duties include conducting intakes, providing individual therapy for adults, as well as optional group therapy facilitation.

Hours & Commitment: This is a full-time, 1 year internship.

All interns must be available for full-time (35 hours/week) employment. We do not hire part-time interns.
All interns are asked to commit to 1 year minimum for their training.
Our internship is designed to meet requirements established by the California Board of Psychology for pre-doctoral Supervised Professional Experience (SPE). If you plan to pursue psychologist licensure in another state, please check your state’s requirements and then consult with us to determine if our fellowship complies.

Start Date: Mid-August of each year

Hybrid Work Remote: Interns are asked to work 2 days/week from our North Hollywood office and 3 days/week from home. Interns must have access to a high speed Internet and a private, quiet workspace at home.

Compensation & Benefits: Our hourly pay is competitive to other local university counseling centers / community mental health fellowships. Benefits include paid time off, PPO health/vision/dental insurance, and 401K.

APA Accreditation Status:

Our internship is not accredited by the APA and we are not seeking accreditation at this time. However, our internship is designed to meet requirements established by the California Board of Psychology for pre-doctoral Supervised Professional Experience (SPE). If you plan to pursue psychologist licensure in another state, please check your state’s requirements and then consult with us to determine if our fellowship complies.

Additionally, prior to applying, please confirm that your doctoral program will allow you to complete an internship that is not APA accredited.

Applicant Requirements:

To be considered, you MUST:

Be approved for advancement to pre-doctoral internship by your doctoral program.
No need to have an active Psychological Associate registration, we will help register you.
Have at least 1 year of prior experience providing outpatient services to adults.
Provide culturally sensitive services that are affirming of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, and ability status.
Value the therapeutic relationship and strive to build strong rapport with each client, with the ability to retain referred clients in ongoing treatment.
Have experience providing clinical services from at least one of the following theoretical orientations: Interpersonal, Relational, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Provide efficient clinical services with timely documentation.

How to Apply:

Applications will be considered after “APPIC Phase 1 Match Day”. We encourage you to submit your materials on or very shortly after 2/21/25.

Our interview process moves quickly and is designed to coincide with “Phase 2” internship match. Our spots are limited, so please do not delay sending in your materials on or after 2/21/25.

To apply, please email the following materials to Dr. Leal (EL@FrameworkPsych.com):

Cover letter
CV
2 Letters of recommendation (either directly from you, or your references may email them separately)
De-identified sample of your clinical writing

TESTIMONIALS:

Testimonials are collected from trainees after the conclusion of their training experience.

Framework Associates was an excellent site for me to train post-graduation. There were many opportunities to grow my clinical skills in terms of presenting problems, populations, and psychotherapeutic orientations. I loved having a regular couples’ caseload, being able to form a long-term relationship with my clients, and treat complex cases. The company’s social justice values are in alignment with my own. I also appreciated getting specialized, in-depth training on treating ADHD and care for LGBTQ+ folkx. The Continuing Education presentation assignment provided me a lot of insight which I continue to use in my practice. Lastly, the flexibility in scheduling was extremely useful for me on many occasions. I really enjoyed and appreciated my time with Framework, and I hope this site will be a good fit for others.

“Framework offers an ideal post-doctoral position for clinicians interested in working in a private practice setting. I appreciated the opportunity of training in both individual and couples therapy, as well as working with a diverse range of clients in a setting where culturally sensitive and identity-affirming care is prioritized. The program balances supportive and engaged supervisors with the independence and autonomy of a private practice position. I left my training year feeling confident in my ability to practice independently and having found a professional home on the team at Framework. My entire cohort chose to stay with Framework following the end of our training year, which I believe is the most telling endorsement of all!”

“I really enjoyed my postdoctoral training at Framework. The directors and supervisors were supportive, positive, organized, and highly knowledgeable about clinical issues, multicultural and LGBTQ issues, and a wide range of interventions. I was able to grow my clinical skills and my confidence as a psychologist. I am grateful for my time here and I strongly recommend Framework to anyone looking to complete their [training] in a socially progressive, culturally sensitive, and respectful environment that is staffed with highly ethical and experienced practitioners.”

“I couldn’t ask for a better postdoc experience than the one I had at Framework. It’s an incredibly supportive atmosphere that both provides guidance and fosters autonomy to build your confidence into becoming an independent and licensed psychologist. I appreciated having a variety of clinical experiences, particularly with individuals presenting with a variety of concerns and the opportunity to work in couples and relationship therapy. Further, Framework is intentional about providing multiple supervision and consultation spaces to allow for various perspectives, including opportunities for learning and contribution. They are flexible in helping you achieve your own goals, both professional and personal. Finally, what I think speaks most highly of this postdoc is that I elected to stay with the practice even after becoming licensed; I'm still with Framework after 3 years and couldn't be happier with the decision!”