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

Manhattan Psychology Group•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Manhattan Psychology Group is accepting applications for its 2027–2028 Hybrid Counseling & Testing Track, a part-time, unpaid, 12-month clinical training placement for graduate trainees. The track combines evidence-based psychotherapy and comprehensive assessment experience, with a blended caseload tailored to trainee interests, competency development, referral volume, and program requirements. Trainees work with children, adolescents, adults, and families presenting with a range of developmental, behavioral, and emotional concerns, alongside a multidisciplinary team of licensed psychologists, social workers, and behavioral health professionals. Training includes psychotherapy, diagnostic assessment, consultation, test administration and interpretation, integrated report writing, feedback, educational consultation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Mental health experiences may include individual and family therapy, parent training, groups, intake evaluations, school consultation, and crisis assessment and safety planning when appropriate. Assessment experiences may include neuropsychological, psychological, psychoeducational, autism, and developmental evaluations. Trainees also have opportunities to observe and collaborate with providers across services such as ABA, PCIT, PMT, executive functioning coaching, behavioral tutoring, and social skills groups. The weekly commitment is 20–24 hours across three in-person days, typically divided between approximately 10–12 hours of direct clinical services and 10–12 hours of supervision, didactics, observation, case conferences, and other professional learning activities. Schedules may include daytime, after-school/evening, and weekend clinical blocks. All three orientation days, scheduled for May 11–13, 2027, are required regardless of start date. Available start dates are May 10, June 7, July 6, or August 2, 2027; the placement ends 12 months after the start date. The locations are MPG offices on the Upper West Side and/or in Long Island City. The offices are accessible by public transportation but are not wheelchair accessible. Off-site training, such as home visits, may be available depending on trainee goals and program requirements. Applicants must be enrolled in a qualifying graduate program. Doctoral candidates are preferred, while qualified master's-level trainees may apply if their programs permit this training model. The placement process includes an application and supporting documents, phone screen, virtual and in-person interviews, placement offer, onboarding, and orientation. The internship/externship is unpaid and is not an employment contract. Manhattan Psychology Group describes itself as committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and as an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a graduate program in Clinical Psychology, School Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Social Work.
Applicants should have prior clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and/or families using evidence-based interventions.
Must be able to participate in the required three orientation days, May 11–13, 2027.
Application materials include an online application, CV, two letters of recommendation, a cover letter, and a Letter of Readiness/Eligibility signed by the DCT if applicable.
Must complete the initial phone screen, virtual interview, in-person interview, placement, and onboarding process.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral candidates are preferred.
Qualified master's-level trainees whose programs permit this training model are encouraged to apply.
Experience with CBT, PMT, PCIT, ERP, psychological assessment, or autism services is preferred but not required.
The cover letter should explain interest in a mental health career, how previous experience and education have prepared the applicant, and what the applicant hopes to learn.

Responsibilities

Provide individual psychotherapy, parent training and consultation, family therapy, group therapy, and group co-facilitation.
Conduct intake evaluations and participate in school consultation and collaboration.
Conduct crisis assessment and safety planning when appropriate.
Develop case conceptualizations, diagnostic interviews, evidence-based treatment plans, and behavioral intervention plans; monitor client progress.
Provide comprehensive neuropsychological, psychological, psychoeducational, autism, and developmental evaluation services.
Select and administer tests, conduct behavioral observations, score and interpret tests, and write integrated reports.
Provide evaluation feedback to families and develop individualized recommendations for home, school, and community settings.
Conduct or participate in school observations, teacher interviews, rating scales, and consultation with schools and multidisciplinary providers.
Collaborate with outside providers and multidisciplinary colleagues, and participate in treatment planning meetings, case conferences, report review, and peer consultation.
Attend individual and group supervision, departmental didactics, journal discussions, case presentations, special projects, and departmental meetings.
Observe experienced clinicians conducting therapy, evaluations, feedback sessions, and specialized interventions.
Assist with or facilitate psychoeducational workshops, parent workshops, support groups, and community presentations.
Complete the required three-day orientation and onboarding process.
Follow supervisor instructions and perform other role-related duties as required.