How to Apply — Clinical Health Psychology Practicum Training at St. Rita's Medical Center

Application Deadline

The application deadline to apply for our program is March 1 each year via email at psychologytraining@mercy.com. Applicants will be contacted by mid-March. Interviews typically occur during the third or fourth week of March.

Application Requirements

We require you to include these documents in your application:

  • A minimum of two letters of recommendation, one from a direct advisor
  • An updated CV 

Candidate Eligibility

The Lima community and Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center welcome you to this exciting time in your training and congratulate you on your educational and training achievements. We are looking for motivated, intellectually curious, team-focused professionals who have a true passion for providing evidence-based treatment, with a focus on health psychology.

  • Approval from director of clinical training prior to sending application
  • MUST be in good standing at an APA-accredited graduate program in clinical or counseling psychology
  • Master’s degree is preferred but not required
  • Health psychology experience is preferred but not required