About the role#
The Testing/Assessment Track is an advanced doctoral externship focused on comprehensive psychological assessment. You will work alongside licensed psychologists and neuropsychologists to gain experience in diagnostic interviewing, test administration, scoring, interpretation, and integrated report writing. This role is designed for trainees pursuing careers in pediatric psychology, school psychology, neuropsychology, or integrated behavioral health.
What you'll do#
- Conduct comprehensive psychological, neuropsychological, psychoeducational, developmental, and autism evaluations.
- Perform diagnostic interviewing and behavioral observations.
- Administer, score, and interpret psychological tests.
- Write integrated psychological reports.
- Conduct feedback sessions with families.
- Provide school consultation and teacher interviews.
- Maintain a limited psychotherapy caseload.
- Participate in weekly individual and bi-weekly group supervision.
- Attend departmental didactics and case conferences.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, social workers, behavior analysts, and educators.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a graduate program in Clinical Psychology, School Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or a closely related field.
- Completed coursework and training in psychological assessment.
- Preferred: Prior experience or coursework in cognitive and psychological assessment, child and adolescent psychopathology, developmental psychology, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, evidence-based interventions, and psychological report writing.
- Preferred: Previous testing experience.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- Commitment: Minimum of 16 clinical hours per week across two in-person days, with the possibility of up to 24 hours across three days.
- Duration: 12-month term starting in Summer, Fall, or Winter 2027.
- Status: Unpaid, part-time, non-sponsored.
About ARC Health
ARC Health operates a nationwide network of mental healthcare practices. Founded in 2021 and based in Independence, Ohio, the company supports a group of providers through a shared business model. It focuses on behavioral healthcare, psychiatry, and therapy services. The organization maintains a provider-centric approach that emphasizes clinical autonomy for its partners.
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