Clinical Internship/Externship 2026-2027

About the role#

ARC Health is seeking graduate-level clinical externs and interns for the 2026-2027 training year. This role provides direct care learning opportunities within a multidisciplinary team specializing in evidence-based treatments for children, adolescents, and families. Students will gain experience in a variety of settings, including clinic-based, in-home, telehealth, and school-based services.

What you'll do#

• Fulfill externship training requirements as outlined by your educational institution.
• Provide evidence-based psychotherapy, including CBT, for individual and group treatment.
• Carry a mental health caseload of approximately 10 sessions per week.
• Participate in professional development, including community workshops, didactics, case presentations, and special projects.
• Collaborate with supervisors and colleagues specializing in CBT, PCIT, SM, and ABA.
• Engage in supervised assessment, case conceptualization, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Attend department meetings and supervision sessions.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment in a graduate program for Clinical, School, or Applied Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Marital and Family Therapy, or Social Work.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of clinical experience using evidence-based interventions (e.g., CBT, PMT, ERP, PCIT) to treat children and adolescents with anxiety, mood disorders, ODD, and ADHD.
• Availability of up to 20 hours per week, spread across a maximum of 3 days.
• Preferred: Experience with Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), psychological testing, and working with the ASD population.

Location & details#

• Location: New York, New York.
• Modality: On-site.
• Terms: Winter 2026 and Summer 2026.
• Commitment: Up to 20 hours per week.
• Compensation: This is an unpaid position.