Internship Program
Gotham Psychotherapy offers a comprehensive and enriching internship program for graduate school students pursuing a degree in mental health counseling, clinical social work, or marriage and family therapy. This program is designed to provide hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development within a supportive and collaborative environment.
All therapy sessions are conducted in-person. Gotham Psychotherapy operates from Monday to Friday, with our office hours spanning from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We are committed to being flexible in order to accommodate students’ scheduling needs.
Program Components
- Learning Objectives
- Develop proficiency in conducting intake assessments, diagnosing mental health disorders, writing progress notes, and creating treatment plans.
- Gain experience in providing evidence-based individual counseling to diverse patient populations.
- Enhance clincial skills by utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques, including crisis intervention, risk assessment, and ethical decision-making.
- Understand the administrative aspects of how a private psychotherapy practice is operated, including scheduling, record-keeping, and professional networking.
- Clinical Experience
- Interns will have the opportunity to work directly with patients under the supervision of Carla Mannino, LCSW-R, CAS, CCTP, CAMS. This includes: conducting intake assessments, providing individual counseling sessions, writing progress notes, and developing treatment plans.
- Supervision and Mentorship
- Interns will receive weekly individual and group supervision sessions. This allows for in-depth discussions on cases, therapeutic interventions, diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychotropic medications.
- Additionally, interns will attend training and support meetings with Internship Program Director, Talia Rosenberg, LMSW to ensure an optimal internship experience.
- Collaborative Environment
- Our practice values collaboration and encourages interns to engage in interdisciplinary teamwork.