Mar 18, 2024

Internship Opportunity with The UMD Together Program

Title: Intern
Program: University of Maryland, TOGETHER Program
Job Status: Part-Time Employment (unpaid, but possible course credit)


Background: The TOGETHER Program/JUNTOS en PAREJA is psychoeducational program developed by two professors at the University of Maryland (UMD). TOGETHER is designed to promote healthy couple relationships and economic stability and mobility for low to moderate income couples. The TOGETHER Program operates under a grant from the Federal government and operates in conformity with Federal grant requirements.

Join the TOGETHER Team as an undergraduate intern and gain valuable experience in your field! There are plenty of opportunities for growth as a TOGETHER intern. Many previous interns continued to be hired as marketing assistants or case managers, and/or learn necessary skills and tools, and receive helpful recommendations, before applying to a masters program. See below for more information.

Responsibilities
1. Attend required trainings including Human Subjects (CITI), Introduction to TOGETHER, Marketing and Recruitment, Domestic Violence and Child Maltreatment, Initial Contact and Registration, Intake and Enrollment, Workshop Support, as well as any other trainings deemed necessary by the Intern Supervisor.

2. Attend weekly internship/volunteership meetings with Intern Supervisor and fellow peers to discuss weekly tasks, check in about updates, and discuss questions/concerns.

3. Receive a total of 2 evaluations: a midterm evaluation and a final evaluation.

4. Participant in initial contact and registration with potential participants by email and phone under supervision.

5. Assist case managers as workshop support. Assemble workshop materials for upcoming in person sessions around the DMV area.

6. Observe workshop sessions (required to observe sessions 1 through 6 by the end of the internship contract) and complete fidelity forms of observations.

7. Participate in marketing, advertising, flyering, and recruitment of potential participants. This involves managing social media outlets, flyering on UMD campus and surrounding areas, emailing recruitment contacts about the program, researching potential new recruitment contacts, and attending recruitment events in the surrounding area.

8. Research possible partners, licensed child care providers, recruitment contacts, and referral agencies and update related databases.

9. Shadow at least (2) TOGETHER employees and observe one or more of their tasks to gain an understanding of their position in the program.

10. Track internship/volunteership hours and tasks on a Weekly Activity Report on a weekly basis and upload to Box.com regularly.

Professional Learning Goals
1. Through participation in this internship/volunteership, students will come to understand and adhere to the community intervention research procedures including Human Subjects Protection and various research protocols.

2. Through participation in this internship/volunteership, students will improve their cultural competencies, communication skills, and learn how to work with at-risk couples with diverse cultural, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

3. Through participation in this internship/volunteership, students will increase their knowledge in the following areas:
a. Marketing and Recruitment for a non-profit organization
b. Data Collection for a research-based project
c. Administration of program specifics (e.g., organization, tracking and reporting)
d. Customer Services skills (e.g., communication)

Qualifications
Local to University of Maryland (required).
College undergraduate student in a relevant field such as psychology, sociology, public health, family science, etc. (preferred).
Bilingual applicants (fluent in English and Spanish) preferred.

We are doing rolling admission for those who are Bilingual Spanish speakers. We will be accepting applications for English and Bilingual Spanish speakers for the Summer: 05/01 and Fall: 08/01

How To Apply:
Email your resume and a statement of interest to: togetherumd@gmail.com

Full-time Youth/Young Adult Coordinator Position with The Arc of Prince George's County

Youth/Young Adult Coordinator  
The Arc Prince George's County
Apply HERE

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Program Director, the Youth/Young Adult Coordinator will serve as part of a multidisciplinary team, and through the use of his or her personal lived experience to connect with, validate, inspire, and provide support to transition-age youth diagnosed with serious mental health conditions in reaching their goals and increase community awareness of mental health challenges and coping techniques among transition-age youth. The Youth/Young Adult Coordinator is responsible for providing peer support services and systems navigation; This position has no direct reports.

Position Responsibilities:
-Assist clients in developing self-advocacy and negotiating skills. Serve as a role model to clients in communication, health and wellness, and conflict resolution.
-Share lived experience, as appropriate, to establish credibility and trust with clients and their families, and as part of a team in community outreach and education efforts.
-Assist the team in partnering with clients to support engagement in services, articulate preferences and concerns, and identify people within their support network and new resources that will support their personal goal attainment.
-Facilitate individual and group meetings with clients that promote sharing, learning, and growth and are designed to meet the individualized needs of each client (e.g., unstructured topical groups, skill-based groups, etc.).
-Assist team with championing initiatives to increase client engagement in services.
-Provide program evaluation support to the Program Evaluator and Program Director of Education & Community Engagement.
-Provide peer support services and systems navigation to clients.

Mar 15, 2024

Earn Clinical Experience Credit with The SIGNA Program! Application Deadline is April 3rd!

The Social Interaction Group Network for All (SIGNA) program is recruiting undergraduate students to support our neurodivergent college students for the Fall 2024 semester. This is a credit-based clinical experience.

More information HERE.

SIGNA Peer Coaches (Juniors & Seniors Only)
Earn 3 credit hours and a grade

Conduct weekly Friday 90-minute group sessions using the manualized PEERS for Young Adults curriculum (Must be available from 1:45-4:00pm on Fridays)

Participate in weekly 1-hour staff meetings on Fridays from 12-1pm

Plan social events for SIGNA members 4 times per semester (usually in person, but may be virtual or a hybrid model.)

SIGNA Peer Mentors (Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors)
Earn 2 credit hours and a grade

Peer Mentors will be assigned a UMD SIGNA member/mentee to work on generalization and carry-over skills taught in the group using the PEERS for Young Adults curriculum.

Participate in weekly group instruction Fridays 2:30-3:30 pm OR 4-5pm.

Participate in weekly 1-hour staff meetings on Fridays from 12-1pm

Conduct individual 1-hour weekly check-in mentee/mentor meetings to practice skills/check in.
 
How To Apply:
Students may apply to SIGNA HERE.

Mar 14, 2024

APA Graduate School Fair: April 17th 12-4 PM

 

APA Psychology Graduate School Fair - April 17, 2024

American Psychological Association (APA) Psychology Graduate School Fair - April 17, 2024

Share Your Voice @ The PSYC Multicultural Town Hall: Wednesday 3/27. FREE Food, Community, and Fellowship!

Wednesday, March 27th 
4:30 - 6:00 pm
BPS 1140

Join PSYC students and faculty for dinner and discussion about diversity and inclusion in the undergraduate psychology program. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their ideas for
building a culture of greater inclusion and learn about the results of the multicultural survey!

RSVP here

Clinical PSYC Postbacc with Drs. Blanchard & Shackman

The Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland, College Park is currently
recruiting a full-time research assistant (Faculty Specialist) position to start May 2024 (start date is flexible).
 

Description:
This position is part of a NIMH-funded program focused on understanding paranoid ideation in psychotic disorders (led by Dr. Jack Blanchard and Dr. Alex Shackman). This research incorporates clinical interviews, behavioral assessments, ecological momentary assessment, sleep actigraphy and structural and functional brain imaging (fMRI). The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS or Master’s degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Counseling. Prior clinical psychology or psychiatry-related research experience is required. Clinical assessment experience with seriously mentally ill adults including use of structured interview measures for assessing diagnoses and symptoms is preferred. This position is renewable annually based on performance and funding -- availability for two years is strongly preferred. Salary is competitive and the position includes full faculty/staff benefits.

Responsibilities will include recruitment of potential research participants, conducting clinical interviews, administering standardized cognitive assessments, assisting participants in the fMRI scanner, data management, managing IRB and NIH-related documentation and reporting requirements, and participating in other research related activities. Because of the fMRI used in this study any applicant is required to pass an MRI-metal safety screen to ensure that they can safely work within an fMRI environment.

Best consideration will be given to applications received by April 12. Interested persons should send a resume and statement of experience and interests to jblancha@umd.edu. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer with a commitment to racial, cultural, and gender diversity. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

More information about the Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland, College Park can be found at, https://psyc.umd.edu/. Information about Dr. Blanchard’s lab can be found at https://www.blanchardlab.org/ and information about Dr. Shackman’s can be found at https://shackmanlab.org/.

Get Your Foot In The Door For A Job or Internship With The Ivymount School!

Ivymount School Career Shuttle: Friday, April 5th
  
The Department of Psychology Office of Undergraduate Studies is offering a Career Shuttle To The Ivymount School in Rockville, MD on Friday, April 5, 2024 from 8:30 am-1:00 pm. 

The Ivymount School and Organization, is a nonprofit organization that provides trusted educational, therapeutic, and professional services and products that invest in the abilities of neurodivergent children and young adults.  

During this on-site visit students will learn about:
*Neurodiversity and the populations Ivymount serves
*Ivymount Programs and Services
*Evidence-Based Models Ivymount Utilizes and Practices
*Internship Opportunities and How To Apply
*Bachelor’s Degree Job Titles/Positions
*Advanced Degree Career Paths of Ivymount Staff

Eligibility Requirements:
*Must be a currently enrolled University of Maryland Undergraduate Student 
*Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
*No outstanding judicial violations with The University
*No Friday Class Conflicts
*Availability between the hours of 8:30 am and 1:00 pm on Friday 4/5
*A completed and approved short application that is approved by the Dept. of Psychology

How To Apply:
Space is limited to 20 students. To apply, complete this application survey in full by Wednesday, March 27th, 2024. More information can be found HERE.

Questions:
Contact Steve Young, Senior Advisor @ syoung17@umd.edu

Mar 13, 2024

NEUR Undergrad Research Fair: Submission deadline is 3/29

The NEUR Undergrad Research Fair 
will be held on Friday, April 26,2024 
from 11:00AM to 1:00 PM in the BRB Colonnade.

Submissions are due by March 29th at 5:00 pm and presenters will be notified whether their posters are accepted on April 17th. We encourage every lab to present at least one poster and each honors student to present a poster. Please click here to submit a poster for presentation.

Presentation of research awards will be announced after the research fair by email, blog, Instagram and our website.

Apply for a Fall 2024 BSOS Scholarship! Application deadline is 4/12.

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences 
offers a variety of scholarships to current BSOS students (rising sophomores and seniors). We encourage students to apply now for an award for the Fall 2024 semester. Awards range from $500-$3,500.

Before submitting your application, make sure to review each scholarship's unique eligibility criteria. To explore all of our BSOS scholarships, and determine which ones suit you, please visit this link.
 
Applications for the Fall 2024 semester are due on Friday, April 12, 2024 by 11:59 PM. Click here to apply. Questions regarding the scholarships or the application process may be directed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.

Mar 12, 2024

Summer Internship @ The National Defense University

 Internship at National Defense University

We are currently accepting applications for an internship opportunity at the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University in Fort McNair, Washington, DC for the Summer 2023 semester. Interviews will be conducted next week and selection for the Summer candidates will be completed this semester.

Internship applications of highly motivated undergraduate (3.5+ GPA) and interested graduate psychology students are currently being accepted for the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University. U.S. Citizenship is required. If accepted, students will be members of the Leadership Fitness Lab and work with COL (Ret.) Stephen Bowles, Ph.D. on various topics, including:

- Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, and Well-being
-Emotional Intelligence, Personality, Well-Being, and Performance in Military
Recruiters
-Military (injured & non-injured service members) Couples Resilience, PTSD, and
Relationship Quality
-Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and Well-Being
-Yoga, Resilience, Sleep, and Dreams
-Non-Research Areas of Internship: Community Professional Education/Media, &
Mindfulness Course TA

Responsibilities:

-Literature reviews, PowerPoint presentations, preparation of classroom
materials, poster presentations, manuscript editing, and writing
-Preparing publication submissions
-Coordination of articles with co-authors and organization of community events
-Organizing literature reviews, manuscripts, and other relevant research material
-Database entry/management/data analysis

Preferred Hours:

-8-16 hours per week during school year for local students in school (with an
option for course credit)
-20-32+ hours per week during summer and full-time internship during academic
year (with an option for semester credit)

This can be flexible, depending upon class and work schedules. We are looking for
someone with an interest in research, particularly in military-related psychology, but not
necessarily exclusive to that topic. If you have questions about this unpaid internship
that may become a paid internship, please reach out to Serena Bujtor at serenabuj@gmail.com

How To Apply:

If interested, please review the Application Process below and submit the needed
documents to Dr. Stephen Bowles at stephen.bowles.ndu@gmail.com.
Application Process: Submit CV (Resume), Unofficial Transcript, Writing Sample (3-5
pages) APA Style, & Cover Letter. Interviews for selected candidates.

Mar 11, 2024

Info Sessions for The THRIVE Lifeline Fall 2024 Internship

THRIVE Lifeline Internship  

Are you an undergraduate student who is passionate about mental health, marginalized communities, and crisis intervention seeking hands-on experience supporting your communities? Look no further! Learn from one of our current interns, Shannon, at our informational sessions about the THRIVE Lifeline RECRUIT Internship for the Fall 2024 semester.

THRIVE Lifeline is a 501(c)(3) grassroots organization committed to transforming mental health support for marginalized communities. The 200 - 400 hour RECRUIT internship program specifically offers undergraduate students who have faced barriers to accessing internships a personally customized opportunity to gain hands-on experience with crisis intervention, supporting marginalized identities, and community engagement projects. At the same time, they can make a positive impact on their community and feel seen and supported within the THRIVE team.

Free virtual information sessions for students to ask questions, connect, and learn more about the internship.

One-on-one info sessions: Appointments available for registration on our Calendly between April 8 - 21.
Group info sessions:
Session 1: Sunday, April 14, at 3pm ET / 12pm PT
Session 2: Wednesday, April 17, at 6pm ET / 3pm PT
Group session registration at this link

Mar 7, 2024

Advancing Healthy Workplaces Talk on Wed., March 13th

The Office of the President Ombuds and 
the Faculty Staff Assistance
Program are hosting a talk by Dr. Krishnan Radhakrishnan from the US Department of Health and Human Services. 

We extend a warm invitation to you to join us for this event on Wednesday, March 13th between 3-4 pm in TMH 3301. UMD Dairy ice cream will be served following the event.

Mar 4, 2024

Full-time FBI Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Internship

Full-time ∙ Internship
FBI Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit (CFSRU) Visiting Scientist Program
(VSP), Quantico, VA
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education

Apply by January 1, 2025
Resume needed
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.
Read more and apply

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit’s (CFSRU) provides technical leadership for the FBI as well as for other law enforcement and intelligence agencies through applied research and development.

What will I be doing? As a participant with the Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit (CFSRU) Visiting Scientist Program (VSP), you will have an opportunity to enhance your professional development and increase your research capabilities and contributions by participating in forensic research initiatives utilizing state-of-the-art equipment under the mentorship of CFSRU scientists. The VSP will expose you to a research environment in a high security government facility and provides an opportunity to perform research in areas of interest unique to law enforcement and national security.

You may be involved in research including:
Human identification
Detection of Bio-threat agents
Detection of explosives and drugs
Characterization and comparison of forensic materials
Elemental analysis of trace evidence
Mass spectrometry applications to chemical and biological analyses, including IRMS
Development of instrumental methods
Evaluation of field portable instrumentation
Advancement of forensic chemistry, specifically in toxicology, and trace volatiles
Advancement of techniques for Imaging and Visualization

Under the guidance of a mentor, you may be involved in some or all of the following:Conducting searches of scientific literature
Designing experimental plans
Conducting field tests
Performing analytical laboratory analyses
Analyzing instrumental data/ documenting results
Preparing and presenting research findings to diverse audiences, both orally and in writing

Why should I apply? 
 Under the guidance of a mentor, you will perform sophisticated laboratory techniques using emerging technologies, judge the completeness and accuracy of research results, perform statistical analyses on data, and prepare written manuscripts for FBI review and publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Release of any information acquired during participation in this program is at the sole discretion of the FBI.

Where will I be located? Quantico, Virginia

Participant Benefits:
As a participant you will receive a stipend as support for your living and other expenses during this appointment. Stipend rates are determined by the CFSRU officials and are based on your academic and professional background. Relocation expenses, not to exceed $1,000, incurred in relocating from your current address to Quantico, Virginia (if more than 50 miles from the address shown on the application), may be reimbursed. You will receive a travel allowance of $5,000 per appointment year to cover travel-related expenses to scientific and professional development activities. The initial appointment is for one year but may be renewed upon recommendation of FBI contingent on the availability of funds, for up to five years. The appointment is full time during standard business hours. Part time appointments will be considered under special circumstances.

This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens.

For more information about the Visiting Scientist Program, please visit https://www.fbijobs.gov/students/undergrad

Nature of Appointment

The participant will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DOE, FBI, CFSRU, or any other office or agency. Instead, the participant will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE letter of appointment and Terms of Appointment.

Qualifications
Participation Eligibility:
You must meet the following criteria to participate in the program:


Be a U.S. Citizen.Must have completed requirements for a bachelor’s, master's, or PhD within the last 5 years or complete all the requirements for the degree by the anticipated start date of the appointment. If more than five years since receipt of degree, the applicant must have an academic background and experience in a relevant field and must be seeking to gain new knowledge/experience in order to expand career opportunities or to advance professionally.

Undergo an extensive FBI background investigation and meet suitability criteria.

Program Website: https://orise.orau.gov/fbi/

Students may apply for the program, but selected applicants will need to have completed their degree before their start date.

A complete application consists of:

Complete Zintellect profile and responses to opportunity specific application questions.

Transcripts/Academic Records - Recent unofficial transcripts or copies of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institutional systems may be submitted to complete the application, if a copy of the official transcript is not available at the time of application. Transcripts/Academic Records must include the name of the academic institution, name of the student, completed/in progress coursework and grades. If you are selected, you will be required to provide proof of degree that includes either a letter from the university's authorized Academic Official on official letter head stating all degree requirements have been met, or a copy of your diploma (with English translation), or a copy of your most recent official transcript showing proof of degree, before the appointment can start.

A current resume/CV including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list.

Two Academic or Professional Recommendations: The recommendations should address a candidate's academic record and potential for success as a fellow, as indicated by communication, motivation, and collaboration skills, and must be submitted through Zintellect. Applications without both recommendations will not be reviewed.

All documents must be submitted through Zintellect, and must be in English or include an official English translation. Documents must have all social security numbers, student identification numbers, and/or dates of birth removed (blanked out, made illegible, etc.) prior to uploading into the application system. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Supporting documents sent by email, postal mail, or fax will not be considered. All supporting materials must be uploaded as PDF files so the document can be searched by Zintellect's search engine. Scanned items are not optimal for search engines. PDF must not require special certificates or passwords to open. Max file size is 10MB.

If you have questions, send an email to FBIrpp@orau.org. Please include the reference code for this opportunity in your email.

Eligibility Requirements
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
Degree: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree.
Discipline(s):Computer, Information, and Data Sciences (2 )
Earth and Geosciences (6 )
Environmental and Marine Sciences (4 )
Life Health and Medical Sciences (19 )
Mathematics and Statistics (6 )
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 )
Age: Must be 18 years of age

Secure Job & Internship Leads @ The PSYC Career Exploration Night

Psychology Career Exploration Night  
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
STAMP Colony Ballroom

Just beginning to think about how you want to utilize your psychology knowledge and skills?

Register HERE.
Sign Up To Volunteer HERE.

Description:
Connect with UMD alumni and organizations to learn about career paths options related to psychology at the UMD Psychology Career Exploration Night. This event offers the opportunity for you to chat individually, or in small groups, with professionals who have successfully established themselves in the career fields listed below. Some organizations will also be sharing internship and full-time job openings.

Professionals and employers will be sharing openings and/or tips to break into areas related to Psychology. *Undergraduate Psychology Majors are strongly encouraged to attend this event. Questions? Contact Steve Young at syoung17@umd.edu 

Participating Organizations as of 3/4/24:
-Achieve Beyond
-Ally Behavior
-American Psychological Association
-The ARC of Prince George's County
-Children's National Hospital
-Cornerstone Montgomery
-ESF Camps
-EveryMind
-Federation of Associations in Behavioral and Brain Sciences (FABBS)
-Federal Bureau of Investigation
-Helping Hands Family
-The Ivymount School
-Jubilee Association of Maryland
-Kennedy Krieger Institute
-Little Leaves Behavioral Services
-Lure of the Wild Nature Camps
-Maryland Treatment Centers
-NAMI Maryland
-National Institute of Mental Health, Intramural Research Program
-Playtime Project
-Self Directed Waiver DDA
-Service Coordination Inc.
-Sheppard Pratt
-Teach For America
-The Chicago School of Professional Psychology 
-The Treatment and Learning Centers
-Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
-Westat

Register HERE.
Sign Up To Volunteer HERE.

Preparation Tips for Students:
Make a powerful first impression with these tips!
Need help preparing? Schedule an appointment to review your 30-second pitch.
Business casual attire recommended.

Hosted by: The Department of Psychology, the Feller Center in BSOS, Psi Chi Honors Society, Multicultural Association of Psychology Students (MAPS), Transfer Integration Program for Psychology Majors (TIPS), and the University Career Center & The President’s Promise.

Feb 29, 2024

PSYC Coffee In The Courtyard Education Abroad: Mon. 3/4 @ 12 Noon


PSYC Coffee In The Courtyard Education Abroad

Monday, March 4th
12:00 Noon-1:00 pm
BRB Courtyard

Meet with PSYC and Education Abroad To Learn More About Studying Abroad As A PSYC Major

Submit Your Blog Post Request Here

If you have an announcement or opportunity you would like to post on the PSYC E-News Blog please complete the PSYC Blogpost Request Form