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Internship positions available: 2
Our Mission
To inspire and elevate through comprehensive treatment – one patient at a time.
About Our Site
Pacific Rehabilitation Centers was started in 1984 by a physical therapist, an orthopedic surgeon, a psychologist and a nurse vocational counselor after being frustrated with the limited options for injured workers in the state of Washington. They dreamed of a multidisciplinary program with clinicians working together, focused on getting patients back to work.
Fast forward almost 40 years and not only are we still here; we have three specialized rehabilitation centers, dozens of dedicated team members and have helped hundreds of Washingtonians get back to work.
Training Opportunities
Interns will provide clinical services at our three locations in-person or virtual. For example, an intern could potentially be located at our Puyallup location providing virtual group and evaluation services to patients located in Puyallup. There may be some travel, but the primary location will be based out of Puyallup where Dr. Cruz, the primary supervisor, is located. We are accepting two interns for the current internship cycle. Interns will have the opportunity to work with a diverse interdisciplinary team which includes physicians, psychologists, vocational counselors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurse practitioners, and interpreters.
Primary intern responsibilities and training will include providing individual and group therapy as well as conducting brief psychological evaluations.
Moses Lake bldg 1
Moses Lake bldg 2
Moses Lake Gym
Moses Lake Tele
Puyallup Gym
Everett Annex
Everett Gym
Everett Main
APPIC Training Experiences
Treatment Modalities
Example treatment modalities (as listed by APPIC):
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Assessment
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Experience (21% to 30%) |
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Individual Intervention
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Exposure (1% to 20%) |
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Couples Intervention
|
N/A |
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Family Intervention
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N/A |
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Group Intervention
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Emphasis (31% to 49%) |
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Community Intervention
|
Exposure (1% to 20%) |
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Consultation/Liaison
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Exposure (1% to 20%) |
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Crisis Intervention
|
Exposure (1% to 20%) |
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Brief Intervention
|
Exposure (1% to 20%) |
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Long-Term Intervention
|
Exposure (1% to 20%) |
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Cognitive Rehabilitation
|
Exposure (1% to 20%) |
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Primary Care
|
N/A |
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Supervision of Prac. Students
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N/A |
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Evidence-Based Practice
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Exposure (1% to 20%) |
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Evidence-Based Research
|
N/A |
Supervised Experiences
We frequently see individuals who have an adjustment disorder diagnosis and PTSD associated with their injury or injuries. Infrequently, these diagnoses can be more severe including a diagnosis of major depression or generalized anxiety disorder. We do get some clients who have suffered a mild traumatic brain injury and they may have neurocognitive symptoms that impact functioning.
Example supervised experiences (as listed by APPIC):
| Health Psychology | Major Area (50%+) |
Forensics / Corrections
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N/A |
| Women’s Health | N/A |
Sexual Offenders
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N/A |
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HIV / AIDS
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N/A | Geropsychology | Major Area (50%+) |
| Eating Disorders | N/A | Pediatrics | N/A |
| Sexual Disorders | N/A | School | N/A |
| Sports Psychology | N/A | Counseling | Experience (21% to 30%) |
| Rehabilitation Psychology | Major Area (50%+) |
Vocational / Career Development
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Exposure (1% to 20%) |
| Physical Disabilities | Major Area (50%+) |
Multicultural Therapy
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N/A |
| Learning Disabilities | N/A |
Feminist Therapy
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N/A |
| Developmental Disabilities | N/A |
Religion / Spirituality
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N/A |
| Assessment | Exposure (1% to 20%) |
Empirically-Supported Treatment
|
Experience (21% to 30%) |
| Neuropsychology – Adult | N/A |
Public Policy / Advocacy
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N/A |
|
Neuropsychology – Child
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N/A |
Program Development/Evaluation
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N/A |
| Serious Mental Illness | N/A | Supervision | N/A |
| Anxiety Disorders | N/A | Research | N/A |
| Trauma/PTSD | N/A | Administration | N/A |
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Sexual Abuse
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N/A |
Integrated Health Care–Primary
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Exposure (1% to 20%) |
| Substance Use Disorders | N/A |
Integrated Health Care–Specialty
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Exposure (1% to 20%) |
Patient Populations
We primarily service individuals who have been injured on the job and who have a Labor and Industries claim. The majority of our patient population are adult Spanish-speaking individuals.
| Children | 0% |
| Adolescents | 0% |
| Adults | 100% |
| Family | 0% |
| Older Adults | 10% |
| Inpatients | 0% |
| Outpatients | 100% |
| LBGTQIA+ | 10% |
| Ethnic Minorities | 85% |
| Spanish Speaking | 85% |
| French Speaking | 0% |
| Deaf/Hearing Impaired | 0% |
| Students | 0% |
| International Students | 0% |
| Rural | 50% |
| Urban | 50% |
| Low Income | 100% |
| Homeless | 0% |
| Number of Counties Served | 29 |
| Total Number of Clients Served | 350 |
Our Supervisors
While we won’t know your exact supervisor assignments until the internship starts, these are examples of some of the individuals you may work with over the course of your year at the site.
Site Training Director
Jessica Cruz, PhD
Life in Yakima County…
Puyallup and the surrounding regions are a wonderful place to live and visit. There are areas in Tacoma, Spanaway, and Parkland that are less than ideal so please reach out to Dr. Cruz about what areas to avoid. Seattle is a lovely city, but housing prices can be expensive and traffic can be a problem when commuting. Public transportation is growing, and there are options to and from Seattle but transit within the smaller communities (e.g., Puyallup) is less than ideal.
Annual Pay, Benefits, and Support
Annual Pay for the 2025-2026 Training Year: $40,000
Employment Requirements
Interns will need to pass criminal background checks, drug screening, and documentation they are up to date on vaccinations, including COVID-19, as a condition of employment.
Interview Process
In-person and virtual interviews will be available based on preference and need. The interview itself will last approximately 1 hour. We will schedule interviews as needed with applicants. Dr. Cruz will be conducting the interviews and shew will want to discuss previous training experiences, long-term goals and motivations, and their interest in rehabilitation psychology.
COVID-19 Response
We generally provide in-person services, but we have the option to adjust to a virtual or hybrid format. Currently, one of our psychologist provides groups for patients onsite virtually. Mask are not required and they are optional based on preference, and this may change based on recommendations from the CDC.