Psychology Doctoral Practicum

Winters Healthcare is excited to offer a practicum opportunity for a Psychology Doctoral student to join our team in a supportive, integrated clinical setting. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide a range of integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services to vulnerable populations. Our approach to behavioral health is centered around brief interventions, designed to make an immediate impact during a patient’s same-day office visit.

Under the guidance of our Director of Integrated Health, Dr. Javier Luna, a seasoned Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience in the FQHC setting, students will be exposed to an innovative model of care. Dr. Luna has played a key role in developing the integrated behavioral health model we use today.

This practicum will allow students to engage in direct patient care through individual sessions, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Students will have the opportunity to work alongside Clinical Psychologists, ACSWs, medical providers (family practice), medical assistants, RNs, Patient Service Representatives, and Population Health Coaches—creating a truly integrated and holistic care environment.

Location: Winters, CA and/or Esparto, CA
Hours: Approximately 16-20 hours per week
Dates: August 2026 – June 2027 (dates flexible)

Application Due Date: 02/08/2026

Qualifications:

• Current Doctoral student at Northstate University or Alliant University - Sacramento


• Fluency in Spanish (speak, read, write) is preferred


• Advanced practicum student with broad clinical knowledge due to breadth of clinical scenarios

Stipend:

• $4,000 total, (paid quarterly and subject to Federal and State tax withholdings)


• Additional $250 per quarter offered to individual who has Spanish fluency

We look forward to welcoming a motivated student to join our team and contribute to providing high-quality care to our patients.

Application Timeline: 

• Application period opens Monday January 26th


• Deadline to apply is Sunday February 8th. 


• In person interviews expected to be had between February 9th and February 25th.


• Offer expected to be made February 27th