Clinical Internship/Externship – Counseling & Testing Track

Arc Partnership

. Provide individual psychotherapy .

Posted 10/23/2026part-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing individual and family therapy, conducting psychological assessments, and developing evidence-based treatment plans. Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams and engages in parent training and consultation.

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Individual PsychotherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychological AssessmentFamily TherapyMultidisciplinary Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Crisis AssessmentTreatment PlanningDiagnostic InterviewingBehavioral Intervention PlanningNeuropsychological EvaluationsBehavioral ObservationsIntegrated Report WritingSchool ConsultationParent CoachingEvidence-Based Interventions

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationFacilitationEmpathyProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Clinical PsychologySchool PsychologyMental Health CounselingMarriage and Family TherapySocial WorkAutism ServicesParent Management Training (PMT)Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)Developmental Evaluations

Tech Stack

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ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide individual psychotherapy
Provide parent training and parent consultation
Provide family therapy, group therapy, and group co-facilitation
Conduct intake evaluations
Provide school consultation and collaboration
Conduct crisis assessment and safety planning when appropriate
Develop treatment plans and monitor ongoing progress
Perform diagnostic interviewing and case conceptualization
Deliver evidence-based treatment planning, CBT, and third-wave behavioral interventions
Provide parent coaching and behavioral intervention planning
Coordinate multidisciplinary care and collaborate with schools and outside providers
Conduct neuropsychological, psychological, psychoeducational, autism, and developmental evaluations
Select and administer tests, conduct behavioral observations, score and interpret tests
Write integrated reports and conduct feedback sessions with families
Conduct school observations, teacher interviews, and rating-scale consultations
Develop individualized recommendations for home, school, and community settings
Collaborate with psychologists, behavior analysts, social workers, physicians, educators, and other multidisciplinary providers
Participate in treatment planning meetings, case conferences, report review, peer consultation, journal discussions, case presentations, special projects, and departmental meetings
Assist with and facilitate workshops, support groups, and community presentations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be enrolled in a graduate program in Clinical Psychology, School Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Social Work
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
Doctoral candidates are preferred; qualified master's-level trainees whose programs permit this training model are encouraged to apply
Submit an online application, CV, two letters of recommendation, cover letter, and Letter of Readiness/Eligibility signed by the DCT, if applicable
Complete an initial phone screen, virtual interview, in-person interview, placement offer, onboarding, and orientation
Participation in all three orientation days is required for trainees with May, June, July, or August start dates
Ability to attend 20–24 hours per week across three in-person clinical days
Ability to work daytime, after-school/evening, and potentially weekend clinical blocks
Training may include off-site opportunities such as home visits based on student training goals and program requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Intensive supervision and mentorship
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
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
Professional development activities including journal discussions, case presentations, special projects, and departmental meetings
Existing cohorts of externs provide consistent access to support
Public transportation accessible
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process