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About the Role

This Mental Health Counseling Track is designed for graduate trainees seeking intensive experience providing evidence-based psychotherapy within a collaborative, multidisciplinary practice. This specialized training program emphasizes direct clinical care with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families presenting with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, developmental, and adjustment concerns.

Responsibilities

Provide individual psychotherapy
Conduct parent training and parent consultation
Perform family therapy
Facilitate group therapy
Conduct intake evaluations
Engage in school consultation and collaboration
Perform crisis assessment and safety planning, when appropriate
Develop treatment plans and monitor ongoing progress
Participate in case conceptualization
Conduct diagnostic interviewing
Develop evidence-based treatment plans
Utilize CBT and third-wave behavioral interventions
Provide parent coaching
Develop behavioral intervention plans
Collaborate with schools and outside providers
Coordinate multidisciplinary care
Participate in multidisciplinary case consultation
Gain exposure to and/or participate in test selection, administration, and scoring
Engage in integrative report writing, including the development of individualized recommendations and participation in feedback sessions
Conduct behavioral observations, including school observations
Consult with schools, teachers, and multidisciplinary providers
Observe and collaborate with clinicians providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Observe and collaborate with clinicians providing Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Observe and collaborate with clinicians providing Parent Management Training (PMT)
Observe and collaborate with clinicians providing Executive Functioning Coaching
Observe and collaborate with clinicians providing Behavioral Tutoring
Observe and collaborate with clinicians providing Social Skills Groups
Observe and collaborate with clinicians providing Comprehensive Psychological and Neuropsychological Evaluations
Observe and collaborate with clinicians providing School-based consultation and support services
Complete clinical documentation and treatment planning
Participate in weekly individual supervision with a licensed psychologist or clinical supervisor
Attend bi-weekly group supervision
Participate in departmental didactics focused on evidence-based interventions, diagnosis, ethics, and professional practice
Observe therapy sessions, intake evaluations, comprehensive evaluations, feedback meetings, and specialized interventions
Support and facilitate psychoeducational workshops, parent education programs, therapy groups, and community presentations
Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, behavior analysts, physicians, educators, and related service providers
Participate in treatment planning meetings, peer consultation, and departmental case conferences
Engage in professional development through journal discussions, case presentations, special projects, and departmental meetings

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a graduate program in Clinical Psychology, School Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or other closely related psychology or behavioral health programs
Doctoral and master's-level trainees are encouraged to apply
Prior experience or coursework in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is encouraged
Prior experience or coursework in Child and adolescent psychopathology is encouraged
Prior experience or coursework in Family systems is encouraged
Prior experience or coursework in Parent training is encouraged
Prior experience or coursework in Anxiety and mood disorders is encouraged
Prior experience or coursework in ADHD and disruptive behavior disorders is encouraged
Prior experience or coursework in Autism spectrum disorders is encouraged
Prior experience or coursework in Evidence-based psychotherapy is encouraged
Prior experience or coursework in Group counseling is encouraged
Previous clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families is preferred but not required for highly qualified applicants with strong foundational clinical training
Complete the online application
Submit a CV
Submit two letters of recommendation
Submit a Cover Letter explaining career pursuit, preparation for externship, and learning goals
Submit a Letter of Readiness/Eligibility signed by your DCT, if applicable
Complete an initial phone screen
Complete a Virtual Interview with a service line clinician or supervisor
Complete an In-person Interview with Training Director at our Upper West Side Office
Complete onboarding process
Attend mandatory orientation (May 11-13, 2027)

Skills

Evidence-based psychotherapy
Psychotherapy
Case conceptualization
Treatment planning
Parent consultation
Group intervention
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Evidence-based clinical practice
Psychological assessment
Diagnostic interviewing
CBT
Third-wave behavioral interventions
Parent coaching
Behavioral intervention planning
School consultation
Crisis assessment
Safety planning
Progress monitoring
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

Location

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

Work Type

Part-Time
In-Person
Unpaid

Experience Level

Graduate Trainees

Education Level

Doctoral
Master's

Salary/Compensations

Unpaid

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.