Externship

Overview

At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence.  We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services—core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.

To provide a supervised learning opportunity to doctoral-level psychology students; to support externs to develop competencies in areas including, but not limited to: psychological testing, psychotherapy, and other clinical skills.

Responsibilities

To provide a supervised learning opportunity to doctoral-level psychology students; to support externs to develop competencies in areas including, but not limited to: psychological testing, psychotherapy, and other clinical skills.

• **Client Assessment**: Conducting comprehensive psychological assessments, including interviews and standardized tests, to understand clients' needs and issues.
• **Therapeutic Interventions**: Developing and implementing appropriate therapeutic interventions and treatment plans, tailored to clients' specific conditions and goals.
• **Supervised Client Interaction**: Engaging with clients under the supervision of licensed psychologists to ensure proper guidance and adherence to best practices.
• **Case Documentation**: Maintaining accurate, detailed, and confidential records of client sessions, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• **Ethical Compliance**: Understanding and applying ethical guidelines and legal standards in all aspects of clinical practice.
• **Feedback and Improvement**: Actively participating in supervision meetings to receive feedback on clinical work and address areas for improvement.
• **Collaboration with Professionals**: Working alongside other mental health professionals to provide holistic care for clients.
• **Continuous Learning**: Engaging in ongoing education through workshops, seminars, and reading to stay updated on the latest developments in psychology.

Qualifications

• **Strong Academic Background**: Completion of relevant coursework in psychology, including clinical psychology, psychopathology, and psychological assessment, often through a doctoral program.
• **Clinical Skills**: Proficiency in conducting psychological assessments, administering tests, and formulating treatment plans.
• **Interpersonal Skills**: The ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with clients, supervisors, and other healthcare professionals.
• **Ethical Understanding**: A solid grasp of ethical guidelines, confidentiality, and legal aspects related to clinical practice in psychology.
• **Analytical Abilities**: Strong analytical skills to interpret psychological test results and formulate hypotheses about client behavior and mental processes.
• **Cultural Competence**: Sensitivity and adaptability in working with diverse populations, respecting cultural differences, and tailoring interventions accordingly.
• **Adaptability and Flexibility**: Willingness to learn and adapt to new situations, methodologies, and feedback from supervision
• **Research Skills**: Experience with or understanding of research methodologies, which can be beneficial for evidence-based practice and contributing to research projects.

Education Required