At Copa Health, we are dedicated to fostering the next generation of mental health professionals through education, training, and collaboration. Our Clinical Education Department offers a range of opportunities designed to support students and professionals in their journey toward becoming skilled, compassionate providers. Whether you are a doctoral psychology trainee, a master’s-level student, or a participant in continuing education, our programs aim to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to make a lasting impact in the communities you serve.
Our department features three main programs:
Copa Health’s Psychology Training Program provides doctoral psychology trainees with a structured, sequential curriculum through three unique opportunities:
Trainees play an integral role in our organization by contributing to services at our integrated health clinics and participating as active members of the client care team. For information about these opportunities, please see below.
The Health Service Psychology Internship at Copa Health is a 2,000-hour, 12-month program fully accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). For verification or questions regarding accreditation, contact:
APA-Accredited Internship
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 336-5979
Email: apaaccred@apa.org
Eligibility Requirements:
Copa Health is a member of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) and uses the APPIC Application for Psychology Internships (AAPI) online service. Copa also participates in APPIC Match. Applicants must register for the APPIC Match through National Matching Services Inc. Visit the APPIC website for details on the application process.
Upon matching at our site, the following Pre-Employment Requirements must be completed (prior to the start of internship):
Failure to meet these requirements will result in removal from the internship program. For additional information, contact the Training Director or Copa Health Human Resources at (480) 969-3800. For more information about our internship program, please see our Internship Brochure (link the words Internship Brochure to the document).
Copa Health offers practicum opportunities for doctoral students. These placements provide hands-on experience in integrated health settings, emphasizing evidence-based practices and collaborative care. For more information and eligibility requirements, contact psychologytraining@copahealth.org.
This advanced training opportunity prepares post-doctoral trainees for independent practice, emphasizing professional growth and clinical expertise within integrated health systems.
For more information about the Post-doctoral training, please email: Amanda.McBride@copahealth.org
Copa Health also provides practicum opportunities for master’s-level students pursuing careers in mental health (e.g. Counseling, Substance Abuse Counseling, Social Work). These placements offer foundational training in evidence-based interventions, client care, and collaboration within our integrated care teams. For more details, reach out to Nadia.Lambert@copahealth.org.
At Copa Health, we are committed to preparing doctoral-level psychologists for successful careers through high-quality, comprehensive continuing education. Our structured training program emphasizes diversity, evidence-based practices, and active participation in integrated health clinic care teams.
Aligned with American Psychological Association (APA) standards, we focus on equipping trainees with the skills, knowledge, and experiences needed to thrive professionally. By celebrating the strengths of our interns, staff, and training activities, we aim to foster competent, compassionate psychologists who enhance community well-being.
Chief of Clinical Education
Sr Director of Clinical Education
Clinical Supervisor in the Clinical Education Department
Director of Training
Supervising Psychologist in the Psychology Training Program
Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist at Metro and Clinical Supervisor
Supervising Psychologist in the Clinical Education Department
Want to join Copa in improving the care and support for members of your community in need? There are multiple ways you can participate.
