Professional Training
Jefferson County Internship Consortium
A full-time training program for doctoral psychology students preparing for licensed professional mental health practice
The JCIC is a full-time training program for doctoral psychology students. The goal of JCIC is to prepare students for licensed professional mental health practice, particularly in public sectors. Students will have the opportunity to serve clients at Seven Counties Services (SCS), Central State Hospital (CSH), and the Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center (KCPC).
Training Locations
Gain hands-on experience across three premier facilities serving diverse populations
Seven Counties Services (SCS)
SCS is a private, non-profit community mental health center that serves individuals and families throughout Jefferson, Henry, Oldham, Trimble, Shelby, Spencer, and Bullitt counties. They strive to meet the needs of these communities through comprehensive care across a variety of settings. SCS provides a full range of mental and behavioral health services, including but not limited to, case management, inpatient and residential treatment for substance use, outpatient therapy, psychological testing, and homeless outreach.
Central State Hospital (CSH)
CSH is a state owned and operated inpatient treatment facility for adults with severe mental illness. Their multidisciplinary team provides clinical services to individuals experiencing a wide range of psychiatric conditions and psychosocial stressors, including those with a dual diagnosis of severe mental illness and substance use disorder. Patients achieve stabilization through comprehensive care designed to meet their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. In addition to acute psychiatric treatment, CSH provides inpatient forensic competency evaluations for persons charged with misdemeanor offenses who may also have a mental illness.
Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center (KCPC)
KCPC is a psychiatric hospital located in a secure facility on the grounds of the Luther Luckett Correctional Complex. It is the only state designated forensic hospital in Kentucky. KCPC provides competency evaluations as well as criminal responsibility evaluations for individuals charged with felony offenses. As a licensed psychiatric hospital, KCPC also provides clinical services for patients who need competency restoration treatment. This includes a variety of evidence-based practices such as mindfulness interventions, expressive activities, and psycholegal interventions.
What JCIC Offers
Comprehensive training opportunities designed to prepare you for excellence in mental health practice
Diverse Training Experiences
Rotations including, but not limited to, inpatient treatment, outpatient therapy, forensic assessment, psychological testing, and specialized trauma work.
Quality Training
An emphasis on quality training, including being trained in several evidence-based practices and multiple theoretical orientations.
Live Supervision
A unique opportunity to conduct therapy sessions while receiving live supervision.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Multiple opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams.
APA Accreditation
American Psychological Association
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
750 1st Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 336-5979
Email: apaaccred@apa.org
Any questions related to the program’s accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation.
How to Apply
APPIC Application Portal
Association of Psychology Post-Doctoral and Internship Centers
Interested candidates MUST apply through the APPIC Application for Psychology Internships (AAPI) Portal.
Internship Handbook 2025-2026
More information is available in the JCIC Handbook
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Join the Jefferson County Internship Consortium and gain the experience and training needed to excel in professional mental health practice.
