Training Programs
The Hume Center is committed to offering an internationally recognized, quality training program for practicum students, doctoral interns, post-doctoral fellows, masters practicum students, masters associates, and other behavioral health care professionals. We are proud that the large majority of our trainees request to stay on for their next year of training. By training at The Hume Center, you’ll be gaining the collective knowledge of an agency with great diversity in clinical experiences, personnel, services, and settings. The Hume Center is a member of APPIC, CAPIC and BAPIC, and meets the licensure requirements for the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
For an up to date list and description of our training programs,
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Requirements for Hume Center Trainees
Training Programs
Master's Practicum
Important Training Date
Apply to the Training Department by March 1
Weekly Requirements
- The Hume Center training year is from August to August.
- Practicum students are expected to accrue between 700 and 1000 hours.
Benefits
- Three weeks of personal time off (PTO), eleven holidays, and one cultural holiday
- PTO is not to be taken during the last month of the training year
- Please note that our BAPIC listings indicate that we no longer offer a stipend for Practicum Internships, however, we are able to provide daily reimbursement for costs accrued.
Rate
Starting at $28.70/hour (approximately $59,696.00 a year). Increases to $30.14/hour once registered with the Board of Psychology and Waivered with the State of California. Therefore, if the Doctoral Intern completes their onboarding paperwork and processes early enough to become registered and waivered by the first day of the Internship, their annual pay would be around $62,691.00
Master's Associate
Important Training Dates
Weekly Requirements
- The Hume Center training year is from August to August.
- Full-time Doctoral Interns and Masters Associates are expected to accrue between 1900 and 2000 hours in a Training Year.
Benefits
- Three weeks of personal time off (PTO), twelve holidays, and one cultural holiday
- PTO is not to be taken during the last month of the training year to end the year early
Rate
Masters-level Associates (AMFT, ACSW, ACPP) wages start at $59,276 a year. Requires registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Doctoral Practicum
Important Training Dates
BAPIC follow BAPIC set deadlines.
Weekly Requirements
- The Hume Center training year is from August to August.
- Practicum students are expected to accrue between 700 and 1000 hours.
Benefits
- Three weeks of personal time off (PTO), twelve holidays, and one cultural holiday
- PTO is not to be taken during the last month of the training year
- Please note that our BAPIC listings indicate that we no longer offer a stipend for Practicum Internships, however, we are able to provide daily reimbursement for costs accrued.
Rate
- Practicum Students are paid a $500/month stipend.
Doctoral Intern
Important Training Dates
Follow APPIC deadlines.
Weekly Requirements
- The Hume Center training year is from August to August.
- Full-time Doctoral Interns and Masters Associates are expected to accrue between 1900 and 2000 hours.
Benefits
Rate
Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Important Training Dates
Rolling deadline until positions filled.
Weekly Requirements
- The Hume Center training year is from August to August.
- Full-time postdoctoral fellows are expected to accrue between 1500 and 2000 hours per training year.
Benefits
- Our Post-Doctoral Fellows and Masters Associates are generally temporary employees. For more information on Post-Graduate positions, please contact Human Resources.
Rate
Post-Doctoral Fellows wages start at $72,614 a year. Requires registration with the Board of Psychology and a Waiver with the State of California.
Application Process
The Hume Center is a member of APPIC, CAPIC and BAPIC and abides by the application calendar and procedures of these organizations. If you are applying through the above sites please abide by their application processes and disregard the application requirements below.
Required application materials
- Cover letter clearly stating department interest(s)
- Curriculum vitae
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official graduate school transcript (unbroken seal)
Application Procedures and Deadlines
Masters Practicum Apply to the Training Department by March 1
Process for Master’s Practicum: To follow…
Master’s Associateship Deadline
Process for Master’s Associateship: Applications are accepted year-round by HR. Applying before March 1st is the best time to apply for a post-graduate position starting on the normal August-August cycle. While many Post-Graduates do complete their year during the standard August-August year, many others apply at other times and start as needed throughout the year.
Doctoral Practicum BAPIC follow BAPIC set deadlines.
Process for Doctoral’s Practicum: To follow…
Doctoral Interns Follow APPIC deadlines.
Process for Doctoral’s Interns: To follow…
Post-Doctoral Fellows Rolling deadline until positions filled.
Process for Post-Doctoral’s Fellows: To follow…
Training Department
If you have any questions related to the Training Department, including our application process, deadlines, open positions, and other training questions, please utilize the Contact Us page to connect with the Training Department
Christopher Celio, PsyD
Vice President, Provider Development
Alex Sanchez, PsyD
Program Director, Doctoral Training Program
Edna Olivarez Gomez, LMFT
Program Director, Masters Training
Supervisors
Please visit our Supervisors page to learn about our Clinical and Functional Supervisors.
Alex Sanchez, PsyD
Program Director, Doctoral Training ProgramAlex Sanchez, PsyD
Background:
To support all Hume Center employees in remaining focused on our shared goal, which is to help the community deal with suffering and challenges that prevent the community from living a peaceful life.
Career Progression:
Dr. Alex Sanchez is currently the Acting Director of Training for the Doctoral Training Program, as well as the Clinical Director, providing leadership for the Hume Center’s Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). He facilitates the Doctoral Level Didactic Training Track, provides clinical supervision for clinicians in training, and treats his own caseload of patients. He is a supervisor in the Mentored Internship Program, a project aimed at diversifying and growing the behavioral health workforce. Finally, he provides Community Behavioral Health Consultation to the staff of an outside agency, the People Who Care Children’s Association, as part of a special arrangement to support their mission of helping at-risk youth.
Dr. Sanchez has worked for over half a decade in classrooms as an educator, and for two decades in the field of mental health. He originally entered into the field while preparing for medical school, choosing to direct his career towards emotional healing rather than physical healing. His early training focused on research, assessment and behaviorism, which brought him into community mental health in the mid-2000’s, when he helped found the non-profit organization Community Options for Families and Youth. As the first employee and only psychologist, Dr. Sanchez laid the groundwork for the agency’s clinical model of practice, and assisted in developing the internal organizational structures of the company. After assisting in the growth of the company from 3 to 30 employees, Dr. Sanchez moved next to the Portia Bell Hume Behavioral Health and Training Center to continue his education in psychotherapy and consultation. He continues to practice at the Hume Center ever since.
Notable Achievements / Areas of Interest:
Alex is a founding member and preceptor in the Community Mental Health Training Center.
Education:
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, The Wright Institute
Masters in Clinical Psychology, The Wright Institute
Bachelor’s of Science, Brown University
Licenses:
Clinical Psychologist
Edna Olivares Gomez, LMFT
Program Director, Masters TrainingEdna Olivares Gomez, LMFT
Background:
I am committed to serving marginalized populations, particularly Spanish-speakers and immigrants, by developing and implementing programs aimed at supporting children, youth, and their families. I am dedicated to preparing clinicians who will make a meaningful impact on the lives of their clients.
Career Progression:
Edna Olivares Gómez serves as the Director of Training of the Master’s Program at the Hume Center. Originally from Mexico City, her professional journey began in 2007 working in clinics, schools, and private practice, primarily focusing on children, adolescents, and families. She joined the Hume Center in 2018 as a Bilingual Associate Mental Health Clinician, with a primary focus on serving the Spanish-speaking population in the Tri-Valley area. Edna has taken on various leadership roles within the Hume Center. She became the lead consultant for the School Based Program within the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District, providing essential consultation to district administrators, while rolling out and strengthening new programs and services. Additionally, she has played a crucial role in quality assurance and supervision within the outpatient and school-based programs.
Notable Achievements / Areas of Interest:
Edna’s dedication to training and supervision led her to become a Licensed Clinical Supervisor in 2021, providing guidance to clinicians in Alameda and Contra Costa County programs. Recognizing her expertise and commitment, she was appointed to lead Hume’s clinical training for child and youth services in 2022. In 2023, she assumed the role of Director of Training of the Master’s Program.
Education:
Masters in Clinical Psychology from The Wright Institute (2018)
BA in Clinical Psychology from UDLA – Universidad de las Américas (2007)
Licenses:
LMFT – Marriage and Family Therapist (2018)
Licensed therapist in Mexico (2007)
Please Contact Human Resources at (925) 825-1793 for Available Post-Graduate Positions
(Doctoral Fellows and Masters Associates).
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