Clinical Internship​/Externship

Description

Currently accepting applications for Clinical Internships and Externships for the 2026–2027 training year:

• Non‑NYNJADOT Applicants:
  Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Start date as early as January 2026.
• NYNJADOT Applicants:
  Applications will be reviewed in accordance with NYNJADOT guidelines. Interviews will be scheduled following the NYNJADOT timeline.

• Start Date:
  
  January 5, 2026, July 6, 2026, or August 3, 2026
• End Date: 12 months following start date

Clinical Director of Training and Professional Development

Externship/Internship, Part‑Time, In‑Person, Unpaid

See clarification under "Externship Eligibility"

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

We are looking for highly skilled and personable graduate‑level clinical externs to learn from our team of mental health and testing professionals who specialize in evidence‑based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Parent Management Training, and Applied Behavior Analysis to provide support to children, adolescents and families experiencing anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, disruptive behavior, ASD and ADHD.

Externs will receive individual and/or group supervision from a licensed psychologist/social worker. We are an excellent training site for students that prioritize direct care learning opportunities, 1:1 supervision, and growth opportunities.

• Erika Stapert, PsyD – Clinical Director of Training and Professional Development;
  Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychologist;
  Mental Health Supervisor; PCIT Therapist and Within‑Agency Trainer; SM Therapist
• Francyne Zeltser, PsyD – Senior Director of Mental Health & Testing Services;
  Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychologist;
  Certified School Psychologist
• Chelsey Rosen, PsyD – Lead Psychologist;
  Mental Health Supervisor; PCIT Therapist; SM Specialist; TCIT Trainer;
  Certified School Psychologist
• Margaret Areizaga, PsyD – Senior Psychologist;
  Mental Health Supervisor; PCIT Therapist and Within‑Agency Trainer; SM Specialist
• Lauren Feiden, PsyD – Senior Psychologist;
  Mental Health Supervisor; PCIT Therapist;
  Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychologist
• Jessica Randel Janicola, PsyD – Supervising Neuropsychologist

• Fulfill externship training requirements outlined by the associated educational institute in which the student is enrolled
• Case conceptualization, diagnosis, treatment planning and case management with a diverse caseload based on patient populations, interventions and diagnoses
• Opportunities to work in varying settings including clinic‑based, in‑home, telehealth, and school‑based services within the 5 boroughs
• Receive psychotherapy training in evidence‑based practices (CBT) for individual and group treatment
• Opportunities to assist and facilitate group counseling
• Actively seek parent and/or patient feedback regarding programming and therapy goals
• Training in assessment, interpretation, report writing and feedback (doctoral externs only)
• Regularly meet with supervisor for supervision sessions
• Attend department and trainee team meetings, in‑service programs, didactics, and staff development activities
• Collaborate with supervisors and colleagues with specialties in CBT, PCIT, SM and ABA
• Consult with community resources and collateral providers
• Participate in opportunities for professional development and growth including community workshops, didactics, case presentations and special projects
• Utilize practice software for documentation with full administrative support from leadership, supervisors, peers and administrators with referrals, scheduling, billing and other related tasks
• Display solid time management, writing, organizational and interpersonal skills in alignment with the company mission, vision, and core values

• Intervention training experiences offered:
  Provide evidence‑based methods to assess and treat a diverse caseload of children, adolescents and adults utilizing CBT‑oriented modalities, including family consultation and support, where feasible
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