Program Intern

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.

This is a part-time, unpaid, fully on-site internship located in our NYC headquarters office.

• HR Orientation: Held semi-monthly on Tuesdays from 12:00-12:45 PM EST.

• Mandatory Training: All interns are required to complete HIPAA and Harassment Prevention training.

• Receive hands-on training in evidence based treatment programs in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), for children with behavioral concerns.

• Observe and participate in live and virtual clinical sessions to gain exposure to evaluation and treatment techniques.

• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings to learn case consultation and administrative processes.

• Receive monthly individual supervision from a clinical psychologist to support professional development throughout the internship.

• Support clinicians in preparation for evaluation and treatment sessions by organizing materials and observing or assisting in play-based child interactions under direct supervision.

• Attend team meetings and observe administrative processes to gain insight into clinical workflow and multidisciplinary collaboration; may assist with minor supportive tasks under supervision.

• Maintain professionalism, discretion, and integrity when interacting with families, staff, and leadership.

• Follow organizational policies and procedures, including on-site scheduling requirements.

• Bachelor's degree acquired or in progress

• 3+ months of 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

• Team player and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to maintain discretion and integrity

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

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