Internship Program

Internship Program at Gotham Psychotherapy

Gotham Psychotherapy offers a comprehensive and enriching internship program for graduate students pursuing degrees in Mental Health Counseling or Clinical Social Work. The program is designed to provide hands-on experience and mentorship, within a supportive and collaborative environment.

All therapy sessions are conducted in person. Gotham Psychotherapy operates Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and is committed to accommodating students’ scheduling needs with flexibility.

Program Components

Learning Objectives

• Develop proficiency in intake assessments, diagnosing mental health disorders, progress notes, and treatment planning

• Gain experience providing evidence-based individual counseling to diverse patient populations

• Enhance clinical skills by applying a variety of techniques, including crisis intervention, risk assessment, and ethical decision-making

• Understand the administrative aspects of private practice, including scheduling, record-keeping, and professional networking

Clinical Experience

Interns work directly with patients under the supervision of Group Practice Owner, Carla Mannino, LCSW-R, CAS, CCTP, CAMS. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting intake assessments

• Providing individual counseling sessions

• Writing progress notes

• Developing treatment plans

Documentation Standards

• Interns are trained to produce CMS compliant documentation across all clinical records
• Notes are timely, legible, and authenticated by the supervising provider
• Documentation reflects clear linkage between diagnosis and services rendered
• Records adhere to Evaluation and Management guidelines and HIPAA privacy and security requirements
• Gotham Psychotherapy upholds this high standard of CMS compliant documentation as a core element of clinical training, preparing interns for the rigorous charting expectations of any future clinical setting

Supervision and Mentorship

• Interns participate in weekly individual supervision and clinician conferences, focusing on case discussion, therapeutic interventions, diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychotropic medications

• Interns attend operational and program meetings with Director of Operations, Talia Rosenberg, LCSW

• Clinical oversight and case consultation are provided by Clinical Director, Margaret Goldsmith, LMHC