Program Overview

All Star Children’s Foundation offers a comprehensive practicum training program for advanced doctoral psychology graduate students. The externship provides specialized training in evaluation, consultation, and intervention at ASCF’s Pediatric Mental Health Treatment and Research Center, located on its campus in Sarasota, Florida.

Supervision & Training Structure

All externs receive at least one hour of individual supervision by a licensed clinical psychologist, with multiple opportunities for additional individual and group supervision. Beyond clinical training, externs participate in numerous didactic experiences alongside other trainees, including social work interns and psychology interns and fellows.

Clinical Focus & Evidence-Based Practice

Externs receive comprehensive training in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children and adolescents with child welfare involvement. Training emphasizes evidence-based protocols, such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and includes providing consultation to caregivers and family members. Externs also assist with psychological assessments and participate in multidisciplinary trauma assessments and developmental screenings for youth entering the child welfare system.

Clinical Opportunities

ASCF provides a diverse mix of clinical experiences for externs:

• Individual Psychotherapy: 2-4 clients
• Group Therapy: 2 groups weekly (as needed)
• Psychological Assessments: Monthly
• Trauma Assessment & Developmental Screening: 2 weekly (as needed)
• Multidisciplinary Team Meetings: Weekly two-hour sessions with psychologists, clinical mental health therapists, case managers, and psychiatry providers

Requirements

• Able to devote 16-20 hours per week (Tuesdays are required, Thursdays are preferred)
• Completion of master’s degree, ideally at the time of application
• At least 2 previous practicum experiences
• Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience providing intervention services to children and adolescents

Application Materials

Applicants should submit the following application materials to Laura Roggenbaum, Ph.D., at LauraR@allstarchildren.org:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter describing background, interests, training goals, and fit for position
• Three letters of recommendation emailed directly to Dr. Roggenbaum
• De-identified psychological evaluation report written by the applicant