Peru 9. Psychology Assistant – Psychological Evaluation for Young Adults (CAPSI)

Peru
Peru
Universidad Peruana Unión
Fields of Study Health & Medical Sciences
Language Spanish
Start Date June 1, 2026
Duration 12 weeks
Hours per Week 15-20 hours
Program Fee Covers placement, support, admin fees, transportation, meals, and housing. $5,600
Application Deadline March 1, 2026 Closed
Skills You Will Learn
  • Psychological evaluation and assessment
  • Diagnostic interviewing
  • Treatment planning
  • Psychological test administration
  • Workshop facilitation

Description

  1. Internship Title

Psychology Assistant – Psychological Evaluation for Young Adults (CAPSI)

 

  1. Location

Country: Peru

Institution: Universidad Peruana Unión – Psychological Care Center (CAPSI)

City: Juliaca

Nearest Airports: Manco Cápac Airport (Juliaca) / Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima)

 

  1. Fields of Study

Health and Medical Sciences

 

  1. Language

Spanish

 

  1. Start Date

June 1, 2026

 

  1. Duration

Approximately 12 weeks

Hours per week: 15–20

 

Skills You Will Learn (5)

  • Psychological evaluation and assessment
  • Diagnostic interviewing
  • Treatment planning
  • Psychological test administration
  • Workshop facilitation

 

Description

This internship provides experience in clinical psychology and assessment processes with university students and young adults (ages 16–30) facing emotional or behavioral difficulties. Interns will conduct evaluations and interventions under a cognitive-behavioral approach, developing applied skills in psychological diagnosis and treatment planning.

 

Tasks

  • Conduct psychological interviews, assessments, and diagnostic reports
  • Administer and interpret psychological tests
  • Design treatment plans for individual cases
  • Deliver group workshops and psychoeducational sessions

 

Supervision and Mentoring

Supervisor: Mg. Nury Salas, Head of the Psychological Care Center (CAPSI)

 

Housing and Meals

Housing: Shared room

Meals: 2–3 per day

 

Notes or Special Conditions

Interns must bring a personal laptop. Dress code includes scrubs and lab coat for academic sessions and sportswear for casual use. Formal attire and participation in church activities are expected on Sabbath.

 

University Website

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