Training

Clinical Psychology Doctoral Internship

Thank you for your interest in the 2026-2027 Clinical Psychology Doctoral Internship Program!

MiraCare Neuro Behavioral Health’s Internship Training Program has been APA-accredited since November 8, 2016 (at that time, our name was Palos Behavioral Health Professionals). We are pleased to share that as of August 14, 2025, we have been re-accredited and our next site visit is scheduled to be held in 2035.

Questions related to the program’s accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation.

Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242

Telephone: (202) 336-5979
TDD/TTY: (202) 336-6123
Fax: (202) 336-5978
Email: apaacccred@apa.org
Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation/

Please reach out to the Training Directors with any inquiries about the internship program!

Julie Johnson, Psy.D., SEP
Julie Johnson, Psy.D., SEP Palos Heights Office
Licensed Clinical Psychologist,
Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner,
Clinical Director,
Co-Training Director
Email: jjohnson.psyd@miracaregroup.com
Jessica Mikulecky, Psy.D., SEP
Jessica Mikulecky, Psy.D., SEP Palos Heights Office
Licensed Clinical Director,
Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner,
Clinical Director,
Co-Training Director
Email: jmikulecky.psyd@miracaregroup.com

PATIENT FOCUSED

By working together in one collaborative environment, patients and families benefit from a higher level of listening, bridging and sharing.

ACTIVE COMMUNICATION

A multi-disciplinary team approach allows for more active communication between MiraCare psychiatrists, psychologists and therapists.