Clinical Internship/Externship 2027-2028 - Testing/Assessment Track

Currently accepting applications for Clinical Internships and Externships for the 2027–2028 training year. We will be reviewing all applications beginning December 1st. For NYNJADOT/NATMATCH Applicants: Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled in accordance with NYNJADOT/NATMATCH guidelines 

Clinical Internship/Externship 2027-2028 - Testing/Assessment Track

Classification: Externship/Internship, Part-Time, In-Person, Unpaid

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

Start Dates Available include May 10, 2027; June 7, 2027; July 6, 2027; or August 2, 2027

End Date: 12 months following start date

Schedule: Minimum of 16 clinical hours per week across two in-person clinical days (up to 24 hours across three clinical days with program approval).

Reports To: Clinical Director of Training & Professional Development or Assigned Primary Faculty

Internship/Externship Summary

The Testing/Assessment Track is an advanced doctoral externship designed for trainees seeking intensive experience in comprehensive psychological assessment. This specialized training program provides extensive exposure to psychological, neuropsychological, psychoeducational, developmental, and autism evaluations while integrating trainees into a collaborative multidisciplinary practice.

Working alongside licensed psychologists and neuropsychologists, trainees develop competency in diagnostic interviewing, test administration, interpretation, integrated report writing, feedback, educational consultation, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The majority of direct clinical experience is devoted to comprehensive evaluations. Trainees may maintain a limited psychotherapy caseload (no more than approximately 20% of their direct clinical time) to strengthen diagnostic interviewing skills and reinforce the connection between assessment findings and treatment planning.

Trainees receive intensive supervision and mentorship while providing neuropsychological testing services to individuals presenting with anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), disruptive behavior disorders, learning differences, and other developmental, behavioral, and emotional concerns.

This track is ideal for trainees pursuing careers in pediatric psychology, school psychology, neuropsychology, psychological assessment, or integrated behavioral health.

Testing Specialization Training Experience

Testing/Assessment Track trainees receive extensive supervised experience across every stage of the evaluation process, including referral review, diagnostic interviewing, test administration, scoring, interpretation, report writing, feedback, and school consultation.

Primary Assessment Experiences

Trainees gain experience providing:

• Neuropsychological evaluations
• Psychological evaluations
• Psychoeducational evaluations
• Autism evaluations
• Developmental evaluations

Training includes:

• Diagnostic interviewing
• Test selection and administration
• Behavioral observations
• Test scoring and interpretation
• Integrated report writing
• Feedback sessions with families
• School observations
• Teacher interviews and rating scales
• Consultation with schools and multidisciplinary providers
• Development of individualized recommendations for home, school, and community settings

Throughout the year, trainees participate in multidisciplinary case consultation while learning how assessment findings inform diagnosis, treatment planning, educational programming, and recommendations across settings.

Supplemental Clinical Experience

To promote well-rounded clinical development, trainees may also maintain a small psychotherapy caseload (generally no more than 20% of direct clinical services), which may include:

• Individual psychotherapy
• Parent consultation
• Parent training
• Group therapy or group co-facilitation
• Intake evaluations

Behavioral Health & Multidisciplinary Exposure

In addition to outpatient psychotherapy, trainees receive exposure to the breadth of Manhattan Psychology Group's multidisciplinary services, including opportunities to observe and collaborate with clinicians providing:

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
• Parent Management Training (PMT)
• Executive Functioning Coaching
• Behavioral Tutoring
• Social Skills Groups
• Comprehensive Psychological and Neuropsychological Evaluations
• School-based consultation and support services

This multidisciplinary model allows trainees to better understand how behavioral, psychological, educational, and family-based interventions complement one another in supporting children and families.

Schedule:

The Testing/Assessment Track consists of 16 hours per week across two in-person clinical days (up to 24 hours across three clinical days with program approval), combining direct clinical service with structured educational experiences.

• Weekly Schedule
  • Direct Clinical Services (Approximately 8 hours/week)
    • Primary responsibilities include:
      • Comprehensive evaluations
      • Test administration
      • Diagnostic interviewing
      • Report writing
      • Feedback sessions
      • School observations
      • Teacher consultation
      • Direct service co-facilitation
      • Limited psychotherapy services, when applicable
  • Indirect Clinical & Professional Learning Activities (approximately 8 hours/week)
    • In addition to direct clinical service, trainees participate in a variety of structured learning experiences designed to support clinical growth and professional development, including:
      • Weekly individual supervision with a licensed psychologist or neuropsychologist
      • Bi-weekly group supervision
      • Departmental didactics focused on evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, ethics, and intervention
        • Examples include: ADHD, behavior management, SPACE, social skills, helping kids manage emotional dysregulation, DBT, neuropsychology from start to finish, ERP for OCD, SB 5
      • Observation of comprehensive evaluations, therapy sessions, intake appointments, and feedback meetings
      • Opportunities to support and facilitate community workshops, parent education programs, and professional presentations
      • Collaboration with psychologists, social workers, behavior analysts, physicians, educators, and related service providers
      • Participation in treatment planning meetings, report review, peer consultation, and case conferences
      • Professional development through journal discussions, case presentations, special projects, and departmental meetings

Trainees interested in additional clinical experience may have the opportunity to add a third clinical day and/or increase their schedule up to 24 hours per week with program approval. 

Typical Schedules:

Examples of schedules may include the following possibilities (Start or end times may vary based on client or clinician requirements and will be discussed prior to starting the program)

• Two weekday clinical days (approximately 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.)
• One weekday clinical day (approximately 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) and one weekend clinical day (generally 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.)

Mandatory Orientation:

• Orientation to occur May 11-13 2027; Participation in all three orientation days is required for trainees with start dates in May, June, July or August.

Support:

• Manhattan Psychology Group has existing cohorts of externs with start and end dates that allow for overlaps with new cohorts to ensure consistent access to support.
• Is the agency readily accessible through public transportation?: Yes
• Wheelchair accessible: No
• Are home visits required as part of the trainee's duties?: Off-site training opportunities (such as home visits) are available and are assigned based on the training goals of the student as well as their program requirements.

Internship/Externship Required Qualification:

Education

Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program in one of the following disciplines:

• Clinical Psychology
• School Psychology
• Counseling Psychology
• Mental Health Counseling
• Marriage and Family Therapy
• Social Work
• Other closely related psychology or mental health programs with coursework and training in psychological assessment

Doctoral externs are preferred due to the advanced assessment experiences offered in this track. However, highly qualified master's-level trainees (e.g., School Psychology) whose graduate program permits comprehensive psychological assessment training and who possess strong foundational assessment skills are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants are encouraged to have prior experience or coursework in:

• Cognitive and psychological assessment
• Child and adolescent psychopathology
• Developmental psychology
• Autism spectrum disorders
• Learning disabilities
• Evidence-based interventions
• Psychological report writing

Previous testing experience is preferred but not required for highly qualified applicants with strong assessment coursework and demonstrated interest in comprehensive psychological evaluation.

Placement Process (Following NYNJADOT/NATMATCH guidelines):

• Complete the application by:
  • Filling out the online application
  • Submitting a CV
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Cover Letter that explains why you are pursuing a career in the mental health field, how your previous experience and education have prepared you for this externship, and what you hope to learn during your externship
  • Letter of Readiness/Eligibility signed by your DCT, if applicable
• Complete an initial phone screen
• Virtual Interview with a service line clinician or supervisor
• In-person Interview with Training Director at our Upper West Side Office
• Internship/Externship placement offer
• Complete onboarding process
• Orientation

This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the intern/extern occupying this role. Interns/externs will be required to follow any other role-related instructions and to perform any other role-related duties required by their supervisor. This document provides an overview of the internship/externship currently available. It is not an employment contract. MPG reserves the right to modify the internship/externship responsibilities or descriptions at any time. Internships/externships with MPG is at-will and either party can terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice.

About Manhattan Psychology Group:

Manhattan Psychology Group is a multidisciplinary practice committed to providing compassionate, high-quality, wrap-around care to individuals, families, and communities. Our services range from ABA, mental health, psychological testing, and educational support, delivered across clinic, home, school, and telehealth settings. We value collaboration, professional growth, and evidence-based practice, fostering an environment where clinicians are supported and empowered to make meaningful, lasting impact.

Manhattan Psychology Group is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our teams and enhances the care we provide to the communities we serve.

Manhattan Psychology Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Manhattan Psychology Group is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodation requests may be submitted to [email protected].

This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the intern/extern occupying this role. Interns/externs will be required to follow any other role-related instructions and to perform any other role-related duties required by their supervisor. This document provides an overview of the internship/externship currently available. It is not an employment contract. MPG reserves the right to modify the internship/externship responsibilities or descriptions at any time. Internships/externships with MPG is at-will and either party can terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice.