As many students are preparing to apply this fall for internships for the following academic year, we are enthusiastic to share this announcement to remind you of the doctoral school psychology internship opportunity in California, the Santa Barbara Psychology Internship Consortium (SB-PIC) (APPIC #2455). We are delighted to have 6 sites / slots for 2026-2027, and interns can apply to any or all of the sites. The due date for submissions is December 1, early submissions are encouraged. All interviews for the SB-PIC internship will be completed remotely via ZOOM on January 12th.
The SB-PIC mission is to train doctoral school psychology interns dedicated to serving children and their families. Each of the schools and professionals participating in the SB-PIC are committed to preparing well-rounded school psychologists to facilitate the social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive development and academic success of a diverse population of students. Join us to serve culturally & linguistically diverse children & families!
All the important details about the opportunities in the SB-PIC are available on the website: sb-pic.org
A few highlights:
– There are 5 internship slots located in schools for 2026-2027 (see website for specific locations in Santa Barbara County)
– Each intern receives a stipend of $40,000 (for 10.5 months / 1500+ hours, can arrange for more if needed)
– The consortium includes faculty and staff of Santa Barbara County Special Education Local Plan Area (SB-SELPA) and the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)
– Each of the sites are located in Santa Barbara county, which is located on the central coast of California with a mild climate, ocean, mountain, forest, and agricultural access throughout the county: countyofsb.org
– The internship infrastructure builds upon a decade of collaborations between SB-SELPA, UCSB, and schools throughout Santa Barbara County.
– Didactic training highlights contemporary research addressing: multi-tiered systems of support; assessment of culturally and linguistically diverse students, screening and supporting student mental health; early childhood screening, assessment, and intervention; assessing and supporting students with Autism; consultation to support teachers and students; behavioral assessment and intervention; crisis preparedness and response; and reading interventions.
– All candidates who share a commitment to promoting the social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive development and academic success of a diverse population of students are encouraged to apply. Furthermore, those candidates who are fluent in Spanish, English and other languages are especially encouraged to apply.
– More than 30 SP doctoral interns have completed the SB-PIC program during the past 7 years. Check out our awesome SB-PIC current and recent interns on the SB-PIC website
– Interns have come from numerous school psychology programs across the country, including: University of Missouri, Columbia; University of Cincinnati; New Mexico State University, University of Kansas; University of South Florida; University of Massachusetts, Boston; University of Massachusetts, Amherst; William James College – Boston, University of California, Riverside – California; Duquesne University; Yeshiva University; Texas Woman’s University; University of New Mexico; University of Montana; University of California, Santa Barbara; among others.
– For those seeking faculty positions, the SB-PIC internship experience at UCSB will specifically focus on advancing research, evaluation, implementation science skills, including working with a local school (1 day a week direct services, 20% of time), and 4 days a week at the University. We will post additional information online.
– The SB-PIC has been developed to provide doctoral training consistent with the CDSPP, APA, NASP, and CA CTC guidelines for internships in school psychology. The program is an APPIC member (#2455) and is APA Accredited.