Psychology Externs
We are seeking motivated and compassionate doctoral-level psychology students to join our clinic as externs. This externship provides an excellent opportunity for students to gain hands-on clinical experience in a community behavioral health setting. Externs will work with child, adolescent and adult patients with complex psychopathologies. They will provide individual & family therapy, complete intake assessments, conduct full-battery psychological evaluations, and have the opportunity to co-lead a group. In addition, externs will attend weekly didactics, a process group, and individual & group supervision. All clinical activities will be supervised by a licensed psychologist and additional administrative supervision and support will be provided as needed.
Salary
Internship
Commitment
Part-time
Start
September 14, 2026
Duration
10-12 months
Hours
16 hrs / week
Location
Hybrid
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an APA-accredited doctoral program in Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.).
- At least 2 years of completed doctoral studies.
- xperience with conducting comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations (cognitive, academic, socioemotional, personality).
- Strong interest in community behavioral health and working with underserved populations.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must be able to engage in in-person and telehealth service provision.
- Required to attend externship on Monday's, 2nd day is flexible based on trainee schedule.
- Ability to comply with clinic policies and ethical guidelines, including contemporaneous documentation.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy for 6-10 patients of diverse backgrounds with a wide range of behavioral health concerns, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, and personality disorders.
- Participate in weekly group and individual supervision, didactic seminars, and extern process group.
- Conduct at least 1 comprehensive psychological assessment.
- Complete weekly intakes and rapid diagnostic assessments.
- Engage in treatment planning for new and ongoing patients.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including social workers, psychiatrists, and other clinicians, to provide coordinated care.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of patient progress, treatment plans, and assessments in compliance with agency policies and regulations.
- Ensure ethical and culturally competent practice, maintaining sensitivity to the diverse needs of the community we serve.
