Program Intern

Child Mind Institute • New York, NY

22h • Onsite

About The Position

We're dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need. We've become the leading independent nonprofit in children's mental health by providing gold-standard evidence-based care, delivering educational resources to millions of families each year, training educators in underserved communities, and developing tomorrow's breakthrough treatments. As part of the ADHD team, you will report to a Clinical Psychologist. You will participate in a structured learning experience in the ADHD and Behavior Disorders Center, gaining exposure to evidence-based assessment and treatments approaches for children and teens with ADHD and behavior Disorders Center. Under the supervision of licensed clinicians, you will observe clinical services, participate in training activities, and develop foundational skills in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and related interventions. This internship position is unpaid. You are not considered employees of Child Mind Institute and are not eligible for wages, overtime pay, benefits, or other compensation. The position is intended to provide educational, observational, and professional development opportunities rather than to perform the essential functions of a paid role. This internship runs from September 14, 2026, through May 28, 2027. Interns are expected to commit 10–12 hours per week and be available in person at least two afternoons per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree acquired
• Prior experience working with children and/or in a clinical setting
• Professional demeanor and attitude; ability to interface with families as well as senior leadership, clinicians and staff

Responsibilities

• Observe live and virtual clinical sessions and participate in learning activities under the supervision of licensed clinicians during evaluation and treatment sessions.
• Observe and participate in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) sessions for young children with various behavioral concerns.
• Assist with educational and clinical training activities, including preparing materials and engaging in play-based child-directed interaction during sessions as needed.
• If available, participate in weekly center and PCIT meetings involving consultation of cases and administrative concerns with a multidisciplinary team with psychologists of various clinical, behavioral, and school psychology backgrounds.
• Receive monthly individual supervision throughout the internship.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern