The doctoral internship at Endeavor Health Behavioral Health provides immersive, evidence-based training for future clinical psychologists. Our program equips you with the clinical, academic and professional competencies for entry-level practice. You will gain these skills through diverse clinical experiences and intensive supervision, as detailed in the doctoral internship program guide.
Our program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) through 2031. For specifics on application criteria, stipends and graduate employment, please review our program admissions and benefits data.
The Psychology Internship Doctoral Training Program is a full-time, 12-month training experience (2,000 hours) grounded in the Practitioner-Scholar model. Interns train across inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and outpatient settings — offering broad exposure to the range of clinical roles in a behavioral health system.
Interns receive experiential training under the guidance of licensed clinical psychologists who specialize in diverse treatment areas including DBT, ACT, CBT-E, trauma, anxiety and chronic illness. The program emphasizes:
- Culturally responsive care and awareness
- Evidence-based treatment approaches
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Psychological assessment and case conceptualization
- A commitment to diversity, inclusion and professional ethics
Interns rotate through one of the following specialized tracks:
- Adult Inpatient / Eating Disorders Outpatient Program
- Adolescent Inpatient / Adolescent Mental Health Program
- Health Psychology / Behavioral Health Integration
Each intern also completes a yearly professional-level presentation and three integrative psychological assessments.
Program structure & curriculum
- 12-month, full-time internship
- 1,850 hours of supervised training
- 40 hours/week (20 hours direct patient care)
- Adult Inpatient / Eating Disorders Outpatient: Short-term crisis stabilization and specialized outpatient care for eating disorders, incorporating DBT, ACT and CBT-E.
- Adolescent Inpatient / Adolescent Mental Health: Inpatient and outpatient treatment with training in DBT and ACT for mood, psychotic and behavioral disorders.
- Health Psychology / BHI: Training in integrated behavioral health within medical clinics including pain management, weight loss and oncology settings.
- Complete three integrative batteries across the year
- Two hours/week of individual supervision by licensed psychologists
- Weekly group supervision and didactic seminars
- Motivational interviewing
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Legal/ethical issues in behavioral health
- Diversity and cultural humility
- Psychological testing and trauma-informed care
- Completion of a capstone project
- Two-hour professional presentation
We welcome applicants from institutions with active Affiliating Agreements with Endeavor Health Linden Oaks Hospital. Strong applicants are flexible, collaborative and committed to developing the competencies required for complex medical settings.
Application requirements:
- Completed APPIC Application for Psychology Internship (APPI)
- Personal statement
- Curriculum vitae
- Three letters of recommendation
- Graduate transcript
Ideal candidates have:
- Completed at least one year each of clinical and diagnostic practicum
- Passed their qualifying exams prior to internship start
- Preferably defended their dissertation proposal
Application timeline:
- Applications accepted on a rolling basis
- Interviews conducted virtually for top candidates
Interns train across multiple Endeavor Health Behavioral Health sites, serving diverse communities across the western and northwestern suburbs of Chicago:
- Endeavor Health Linden Oaks Hospital – 852 S. West St., Naperville, IL 60540
- Endeavor Health Center – Naperville Behavioral Health – 1335 N. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60563
- Endeavor Health Center – Plainfield Behavioral Health – 24600 W. 127th St., Building B, Ste 300 & 301, Plainfield, IL 60585
- Endeavor Health Center – Hinsdale Behavioral Health – 8 Salt Creek Ln., Ste 201 & 202, Hinsdale, IL 60521
- Endeavor Health Center – St. Charles Behavioral Health – 3805 E. Main St., Ste M, St. Charles, IL 60174
- Endeavor Health Center – Mokena Behavioral Health – 9697 W. 191st St., Mokena, IL 60448
- Endeavor Health Center – Woodridge Behavioral Health – 3329 75th St., Ste 200, Woodridge, IL 60517
Each location provides a unique training environment, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration, culturally responsive care and access to cutting-edge psychological services.
Program Leadership
- Kelly Ryan, PsyD – System Director of Behavioral Health Clinical and Quality Transformation, Director of Academic Training
- Jacqueline Sierzega, PsyD – Manager of Doctoral Training and Eating Disorder Services
- Laura Koehler, PsyD – Manager, Anxiety & OCD Services
Core Supervising Faculty
- Heather Treat, PsyD – Clinical Psychologist, Anxiety & OCD Services
- Jonathan Woodin, PsyD – Clinical Therapist, Anxiety & OCD Services
- Dylan Panuska, PsyD – Manager, Behavioral Health Integration
Life as an intern
Our program fosters a healthy work-life balance and supports intern well-being through structured benefits, mentorship and professional development opportunities.
40-hour weeks with protected didactics, supervision and wellness resources.
You will receive 18 days of paid time off (PTO) and 6 paid holidays annually. You'll have the flexibility to extend your training period if you need to meet the 1,850-hour requirement.
Monthly continuing education seminars and a robust training schedule with protected academic time.
Interns work alongside supportive colleagues and faculty in a respectful, inclusive environment that values feedback, learning and collaboration.
Jacqueline Sierzega, PsyD
Manager of Doctoral Training and Eating Disorder Services
jacqueline.sierzega [at] endeavorhealth.org (jacqueline[dot]sierzega[at]endeavorhealth[dot]org)
(630) 305-5149
