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
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