Clinical Internship/Externship 2027-2028 - Mental Health Counseling Track

Manhattan Psychology Group•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Counseling Track is a part-time, in-person, unpaid clinical internship/externship for graduate trainees seeking intensive experience providing evidence-based psychotherapy in a collaborative, multidisciplinary practice. Trainees provide direct clinical care to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families with a range of emotional, behavioral, developmental, and adjustment concerns. They receive intensive supervision and mentorship from licensed psychologists, social workers, and other behavioral health professionals, and develop skills in psychotherapy, case conceptualization, treatment planning, parent consultation, group intervention, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Most direct clinical experience is devoted to psychotherapy and related behavioral health services. Trainees may also receive introductory exposure to psychological assessment through observation, multidisciplinary consultation, and participation in intake and diagnostic discussions when appropriate. The program includes work with clients presenting with anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, disruptive behavior disorders, learning differences, and other developmental, behavioral, and emotional concerns. The program runs for 12 months from the selected start date. Trainees complete at least 16 hours per week across two in-person clinical days, with the possibility of up to 24 hours across three days with program approval. Weekly activities generally include approximately eight hours of direct clinical services and eight hours of indirect clinical and professional learning. Training includes individual supervision, group supervision, didactics, observation, case consultation, and professional development. Typical schedules may include after-school/evening blocks and, in some cases, a weekend clinical block. Attendance at all three orientation days, scheduled May 11–13, 2027, is required for trainees starting in May, June, July, or August. The placement is based at Manhattan Psychology Group offices on the Upper West Side and/or in Long Island City. Off-site training opportunities, such as home visits, may be available based on the trainee's goals and program requirements. The position is intended for graduate students pursuing careers in psychotherapy, pediatric psychology, clinical psychology, school psychology, counseling psychology, behavioral health, or integrated mental health care.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a graduate program in clinical psychology, school psychology, counseling psychology, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, or a closely related psychology or behavioral health program.
Doctoral- and master's-level trainees are encouraged to apply.
Must complete the application process, including an online application, CV, two recommendation letters, a cover letter, and a Letter of Readiness/Eligibility signed by the DCT if applicable.
Must complete an initial phone screen, virtual interview, in-person interview, onboarding, and orientation.
Must attend all three mandatory orientation days, May 11–13, 2027.
Must complete at least 16 clinical hours per week across two in-person clinical days.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience or coursework in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Prior experience or coursework in child and adolescent psychopathology, family systems, parent training, anxiety and mood disorders, ADHD and disruptive behavior disorders, autism spectrum disorders, evidence-based psychotherapy, or group counseling.
Previous clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families is preferred but is not required for highly qualified applicants with strong foundational clinical training.

Responsibilities

Provide individual psychotherapy, parent consultation and training, family therapy, and group therapy or co-facilitation.
Conduct or participate in intake evaluations and school consultations.
Collaborate with outside providers and multidisciplinary clinicians, and participate in treatment planning and case conferences.
Complete clinical documentation, treatment planning, and ongoing progress monitoring.
Participate in weekly individual supervision and bi-weekly group supervision.
Attend departmental didactics on evidence-based interventions, diagnosis, ethics, and professional practice.
Observe therapy sessions, intake and comprehensive evaluations, feedback meetings, and specialized interventions.
Support or facilitate psychoeducational workshops, parent education programs, therapy groups, and community presentations.
Participate in peer consultation, journal discussions, case presentations, special projects, and departmental meetings.
When appropriate and based on training goals, participate in supplemental assessment activities, including test selection, administration and scoring, report writing, feedback sessions, behavioral observations, and school/provider consultation.
Participate in multidisciplinary case consultation and coordinate care with families, schools, physicians, and other providers.