Clinical Internship/Externship 2027-2028 - Hybrid Counseling & Testing Track

Description

Currently accepting applications for Clinical Internships and Externships for the 2027–2028 training year. We will be reviewing all applications beginning December 1st, for NYNJADOT/NATMATCH Applicants: Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled in accordance with NYNJADOT/NATMATCH guidelines

Clinical Internship/Externship 2027-2028 - Hybrid Counseling & Testing Track

Classification: Externship/Internship, Part-Time, In-Person, Unpaid

Location: MPG Offices (Upper West Side Office and/or Long Island City)

Start Dates Available include May 10, 2027; June 7, 2027; July 6, 2027; or August 2, 2027

End Date: 12 months following start date

Schedule: 20-24 hours per week across three in-person clinical days

Reports To: Clinical Director of Training & Professional Development or Assigned Primary Faculty

Internship/Externship Summary

The Hybrid Counseling & Testing Track is designed for graduate trainees seeking comprehensive training in both evidence-based psychotherapy and assessment services. This unique training experience provides balanced exposure to mental health treatment and comprehensive evaluations, preparing trainees for a wide range of clinical settings and future career opportunities.

Working alongside our multidisciplinary team of licensed psychologists, social workers, and behavioral health professionals, trainees develop competency in psychotherapy, diagnostic assessment, consultation, test administration, interpretation, integrated report writing, feedback, educational consultation, and interdisciplinary collaboration while serving children, adolescents, adults, and families.

Trainees receive intensive supervision and mentorship while providing services to individuals presenting with anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), disruptive behavior disorders, learning differences, and other developmental, behavioral, and emotional concerns.

This track is ideal for trainees pursuing careers in psychotherapy, pediatric psychology, clinical psychology, school psychology, counseling psychology, behavioral health, or integrated mental health care.

Hybrid Training Experience

Hybrid trainees maintain a blended caseload consisting of both psychotherapy and comprehensive evaluations throughout the training year. The balance of therapy and testing experiences is individualized based on trainee interests, competency development, referral volume, and program requirements while ensuring meaningful experience in both disciplines. This track provides exceptional preparation for trainees seeking broad-based clinical training in integrated mental health and psychological assessment within a collaborative multidisciplinary practice.

Primary Mental Health Experiences

Trainees gain experience providing:

• Individual psychotherapy
• Parent training and parent consultation
• Family therapy
• Group therapy and group co-facilitation
• Intake evaluations
• School consultation and collaboration
• Crisis assessment and safety planning, when appropriate
• Treatment planning and ongoing progress monitoring

Training includes:

• Case conceptualization
• Diagnostic interviewing
• Evidence-based treatment planning
• CBT and third-wave behavioral interventions
• Parent coaching
• Behavioral intervention planning
• Collaboration with schools and outside providers
• Coordination of multidisciplinary care

Primary Assessment Experiences

Trainees gain experience providing:

• Neuropsychological evaluations
• Psychological evaluations
• Psychoeducational evaluations
• Autism evaluations
• Developmental evaluations

Training includes:

• Diagnostic interviewing
• Test selection and administration
• Behavioral observations
• Test scoring and interpretation
• Integrated report writing
• Feedback sessions with families
• School observations
• Teacher interviews and rating scales
• Consultation with schools and multidisciplinary providers
• Development of individualized recommendations for home, school, and community settings

Behavioral Health & Multidisciplinary Exposure

In addition to outpatient psychotherapy, trainees receive exposure to the breadth of Manhattan Psychology Group's multidisciplinary services, including opportunities to observe and collaborate with clinicians providing:

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
• Parent Management Training (PMT)
• Executive Functioning Coaching
• Behavioral Tutoring
• Social Skills Groups
• Comprehensive Psychological and Neuropsychological Evaluations
• School-based consultation and support services

This multidisciplinary model allows trainees to better understand how behavioral, psychological, educational, and family-based interventions complement one another in supporting children and families.

Schedule:

Weekly Schedule of 20-24 hours per week, across three in-person days, combines direct clinical experience and structured educational opportunities and ensures trainees develop strong clinical reasoning, assessment, intervention, consultation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills while preparing for advanced training and independent practice.

Weekly Schedule

• Direct Clinical Services (Approximately 10-12 hours/week)
  • Mental Health Services
    • Individual psychotherapy
    • Parent training and parent consultation
    • Family therapy
    • Group therapy 
    • Intake evaluations
    • School consultation and collaboration
    • Direct service co-facilitation
    • Multidisciplinary collaboration with outside providers
  • Comprehensive Evaluation Services
    • Comprehensive evaluations
    • Test administration
    • Diagnostic interviewing
    • Report writing
    • Feedback sessions
    • School observations
    • Teacher consultation
• Indirect Clinical & Professional Learning Activities (approximately 10-12 hours/week)
  • In addition to direct clinical service, trainees participate in a variety of structured learning experiences designed to support clinical growth and professional development, including:
    • Weekly individual supervision with a licensed psychologist or clinical supervisor
    • Weekly group supervision
    • Departmental didactics focused on evidence-based assessment, intervention, ethics, and professional practice
      • Examples include: ADHD, behavior management, SPACE, social skills, helping kids manage emotional dysregulation, DBT, neuropsychology from start to finish, ERP for OCD, SB-5
    • Observation of experienced clinicians conducting therapy sessions, comprehensive evaluations, feedback sessions, and specialized interventions
    • Opportunities to assist with and facilitate psychoeducational workshops, parent workshops, support groups, and community presentations
    • Collaboration with psychologists, behavior analysts, social workers, physicians, educators, and other multidisciplinary providers
    • Participation in treatment planning meetings, case conferences, report review, and peer consultation
    • Professional development activities including journal discussions, case presentations, special projects, and departmental meetings

Typical Schedules:

Examples of schedules may include the following possibilities (Start or end times may vary based on client or clinician requirements and will be discussed prior to starting the program)

• One daytime clinical block (approximately 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.) and two after-school/evening clinical blocks (approximately 12:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.)
• One daytime clinical block (approximately 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.), one after-school/evening clinical block (approximately 12:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.), and one weekend clinical block (generally 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)

Mandatory Orientation:

• Orientation to occur May 11-13 2027; Participation in all three orientation days is required for trainees with start dates in May, June, July or August.

Support:

• Manhattan Psychology Group has existing cohorts of externs with start and end dates that allow for overlaps with new cohorts to ensure consistent access to support.
• Is the agency readily accessible through public transportation?: Yes
• Wheelchair accessible: No
• Are home visits required as part of the trainee's duties?: Off-site training opportunities (such as home visits) are available and are assigned based on the training goals of the student as well as their program requirements.

Requirements

Internship/Externship Required Qualification:

Education

• Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program in Clinical Psychology, School Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Social Work.
• Doctoral candidates are preferred but qualified master's-level trainees whose programs permit this training model are encouraged to apply.

Experience

Applicants should have prior clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and/or families utilizing evidence-based interventions. Experience with CBT, PMT, PCIT, ERP, psychological assessment, or autism services is preferred but not required.

Placement Process (Following NYNJADOT/NATMATCH guidelines):

• Complete the application by:
  • Filling out the online application
  • Submitting a CV
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Cover Letter that explains why you are pursuing a career in the mental health field, how your previous experience and education have prepared you for this externship, and what you hope to learn during your externship
  • Letter of Readiness/Eligibility signed by your DCT, if applicable
• Complete an initial phone screen
• Virtual Interview with a service line clinician or supervisor
• In-person Interview with Training Director at our Upper West Side Office
• Internship/Externship placement offer
• Complete onboarding process
• Orientation

This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the intern/extern occupying this role. Interns/externs will be required to follow any other role-related instructions and to perform any other role-related duties required by their supervisor. This document provides an overview of the internship/externship currently available. It is not an employment contract. MPG reserves the right to modify the internship/externship responsibilities or descriptions at any time. Internships/externships with MPG is at-will and either party can terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice.

About Manhattan Psychology Group:

Manhattan Psychology Group is a multidisciplinary practice committed to providing compassionate, high-quality, wrap-around care to individuals, families, and communities. Our services range from ABA, mental health, psychological testing, and educational support, delivered across clinic, home, school, and telehealth settings. We value collaboration, professional growth, and evidence-based practice, fostering an environment where clinicians are supported and empowered to make meaningful, lasting impact.

Manhattan Psychology Group is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our teams and enhances the care we provide to the communities we serve.

Manhattan Psychology Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Manhattan Psychology Group is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodation requests may be submitted to [email protected].

 This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the intern/extern occupying this role. Interns/externs will be required to follow any other role-related instructions and to perform any other role-related duties required by their supervisor. This document provides an overview of the internship/externship currently available. It is not an employment contract. MPG reserves the right to modify the internship/externship responsibilities or descriptions at any time. Internships/externships with MPG is at-will and either party can terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice.