Placements
(Note: Please send an email to if an opportunity is no longer available, so it can be removed from the list.)
Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research & Training – Office of Career Development. Web Site
Clinical research on cancer in Asian-Americans. Working in hospital setting, assist in patient interviews, data collection, and data entry.
AWAY OUT; 10-34th Drive, Long Island City, NY 11101; Anthony Bridgeman, Program Director, 718-784-0200
Outpatient comprehensive drug rehabilitation program. Help with intensive therapy of drug addicts.
AHRC NYC Foundation; Pamela Richard, Foundation Director; Central Park Early Learning Center; 15 W 65thStreet, NYC 10023. Beth Rosenthal, principal. 212-787-5400; FAX: 212-787-0084. Karen Wasserman, psychologist. Web Site
Center for normal children as well as those with a variety of learning and emotional problems. An exciting center offering a variety of therapies in a classroom setting including speech therapy. Psychologist on site is a BC grad and offers great supervision. Services available for a wide range of disabilities including autism, developmental delays, behavior problems for children aged 3-5. Day care and summer camp available. AHRC has several other early learning centers that provide evaluation and service throughout the city through their Blue Feather Intake Coordinator for children under three(780-2750). (Lauren Shebairo, 2000; Karen Shoum ‘02)
American Anorexia and Bulimia Association; 165 West 46 St. Suite 1108, NYC 10036; Claire Mysko, Admin. Director, 212-575-6200
Outreach services, answer hotline. Short-term educational counseling about eating disorders. (Carrie Lee, 2000)
ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE of Yeshiva University
Anxiety & Depression Clinic; Department of Psychiatry; Montefiore Medical Center; 111 East 210 Street, Bronx, NY; Dr. Simon A. Rego, Coordinator, 718-920-4287. Web Site
Evaluation and cognitive behavioral treatment of anxiety, panic, phobia, obsessive compulsive disorder, PTSD. Excellent opportunity to be part of comprehensive program. Observe individual and group treatment, attend staff meetings, supervision with graduate students.
Division of Substance Abuse—Melrose on Track; 260 East 161st Street, Bronx, NY; Jill Ferson, Director of Social Work, 718-409-9450. Web Site
Observe and assist in substance abuse treatment, vocational and educational counseling. Attend staff meetings. Excellent combination of clinical and research. Good transportation.
ARISTA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH; 4 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652; Judy Gurfein, Ph.D., ABBP Director, Catherine Mondare, Internship Coordinator, 201-368-1411 box 4
Multidisciplinary private mental health center for children and adults. Training and supervision by a licensed psychologist. Work as intake counselor dealing with diverse problems including emotional and substance abuse. Opportunities to learn research, administration, practice management, and marketing in preparation for health care reform. Flexible hours. Not difficult commute but worth the effort.
AUSTEN RIGGS, Stockbridge, Massachusetts. (800)-51-RIGGS. Web Site
Outstanding inpatient center for analytically oriented in depth therapy. Outstanding supervision and inspirational therapeutic community with a long and well respected history.
BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS; 223 East 30th St., NY 10016; A. Fletcher, 212- 686-2042. Web Site
Full-time corporate mentoring. Link teens with corporate volunteers.
Brooklyn Criminal Court Victim Services; Safe Harbor; 120 Schermerhorn St, Bklyn; Stephanie Shapiro, 718-834-7476
Work with victim services in a court setting to help victimized women navigate the system. (Desiree Santos, 2000)
BRONX CHILDREN'S PSYCHIATRIC CENTER; 1000 Water Place, Bronx; Roberto Cerda, Coordinator of Volunteers, 718-239-3643; Jonathan Staab, 718- 239-3820. Web Site
Work with children or adolescents in-and out -patients in classroom and activities as a psychiatric/educational aide. Excellent supervision and opportunity for direct care of disadvantaged disturbed adolescents. Active participation in multidisciplinary case conferences
Fri. AM, training sessions, staff meetings Tues. PM & Thurs. AM and reading records. Connection to psychology department possible. A bit of a commute but well worth it. (Mary Gallaudet ,2000)
COLER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, NYC; Health & Hospitals Corporation Roosevelt Island; Yitzhak Berger, Ph.D., Chief Psychologist, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine: 212-848-6610. Web Site
Deal with the psychological sequel of physical disability in a 1100-bed long-term chronic care facility. Patients with stroke or spinal cord injury are treated to maximize functioning and return to community. Exposure to individual and group therapy, psycho physiological therapy, assessment, attend interdisciplinary team meetings and group supervision with graduate students supervised by a licensed psychologist. Easily accessible by subway and car. Especially interested in students who speak Chinese or Spanish. Great placement. A lot of personal attention.
COLER-GOLDWATER; NYC Health & Hospitals Corporation Roosevelt Island; Frima Christopher, Ph.D.; Asst. Dir. Psychiatry, 212-318-4613. Web Site
Group psychotherapy for in-patients. Transportation funds and free lunch. Opportunity to do serious and needed pre-professional work under excellent supervision. Possibility of co-leading psychotherapy groups. Mainly geriatric patients with chronic medical and emotional problems. A few adolescents with chronic medical problems and associated psychological problems. A bit of a commute but usually worth it. (Wade Anderson)
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK; Prof. Mary Sormanti, 212-854-5525, , Web Site
Research on HIV risk for older women who have experienced partner violence. Evaluation of a telephone support group with people coping with end of life care issues. Groups for women with ovarian cancer. Some pay available for transcription.
CORNELL HOSPITAL, PAYNE WHITNEY PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE; 525 East 68th St., NYC 10021; Mrs. Tumolo, Director of Volunteers, 212-746-4396; Shelly Raffle, Dawn Beverly, Head of Vocational Rehabilitation, 212-746-3755. Web Site
Psychiatric aide: excellent experience with opportunities for supervision in in- and out-patient care. Very disturbed adult inpatients. Look for a committed supervisor—they change supervisors frequently and will assign you at the time of your interview. Ask to attend staff meetings, read charts, attend training sessions. Minimum 150 hours. Required medical clearance takes 4 weeks.
Cornell NY PRESBYTERIAN SPECIAL SURGERY-EDUCATION DIVISION; Dept of Public, Patient, Professional and Medical Education; 533 East 70th Street, NYC; Laura Robbins, DSW, Asst. Vice President for Education, 212-606-1057 Prefers e mail: . Web Site
Opportunity to assess, implement or evaluate education programs for patients with musculo-skeletal defects. Prefer a one year commitment, fluency in Spanish or Chinese.
COMPREHENSIVE NEUROSCIENCE, INC.; 21 Bloomingdale Road, White Plains, NY, 10605; Colette Kosik-Gonzalez, MA, 914-997-4002 or Giovanna Perot-Averill, MA, 914-997-4003. Web Site
Outpatient studies for depression/panic disorder and inpatient studies of agitation/psychosis in dementia. Provide administrative support, do telephone prescreening, recruitment, preparation of materials for in service, occasional clinical lab work (training provided when appropriate). Some clinical experience preferred. Must be efficient, detail oriented and dependable. Attend Grand rounds. Great opportunity to develop skills in clinical research in an integrated academic setting.
DEVEREUX Institute of Clinical Training and Research; 444 Devereux Drive, Box 638; Villanova, Pa. 19085; Paul Le Buffe, Asst, Director, 610-542-3080. Web Site
Part-time short time or full time long term professional psychology traineeships offering experiential learning programs for junior, seniors or college graduates providing well supervised field learning and didactic and hands on training in the suburban Philadelphia area. Scientist-practitioner model with over 20 treatment programs serving an array of impairments. Some stipends available. Training sites include inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, group homes, community living arrangements and day schools with over 300 professionals and 40 psychologists.
DOROT—THE CAREGIVERS CENTER; 171West 85th Street, NY 10024; Judy Ribnik, Director of Community Services; Carol Gothelf, Ph.D., Director.
The Generations Institute, 917-441-5055; Karen Fuller, MA Tamar Landes (BC ‘85), 917-441-3711; ; 769-2850
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Geriatric treatment focusing on the physical and emotional needs of the elderly and those caring for them. Friendly visitor program, bereavement counseling, outreach, staff meetings assessing normal/abnormal aging and its issues. Support groups for those caring for the elderly; Project Open, Lincoln Center JASA. University without Walls; Homelessness Prevention Program; Health & Wellness Center with mind/body therapy. Intergenerational work with children and the elderly.Great opportunity in a growing and enthusiastic project with excellent supervision.
EATING DISORDERS RESEARCH CENTER; 88 University Place, NYC; 212-989-3987
Training, research and treatment center for individuals with eating disorders.
ESSECARE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES; 20 Main Street, Orange, NJ 07050; John T. Miele Ph.D., Executive Director, 973-414-0091 / fax 973-414-0951 or ; HarishK. Malhotra, M.D., Medical Director
Day treatment program for chronic mentally ill to help improve control of their lives, prevent re-hospitalization, reunite families and return people to employment. Assist group and individual counseling, as well as recreational and vocational activities. Attend staff meetings, training. Assist with intake, assessment, treatment planning, and coordination with social service agencies. Clients are 18 or older and most around 50 years old. Supervision by an LCSW or Ph.D. Open to volunteers from many programs, especially art therapy, music therapy, movement and dance therapy.
FEGS Health and Human Services System (UJA); 315 Hudson St., 9th fl, NY 10013; FEGS Student Internship, Karen Zuckerman, 212-366-8228. Web Site
One of the largest not for profit health and human service agencies in the country providing a wide range of services to individuals, families, and groups. Has over 200 different programs serving the chronically mentally ill, the developmentally disabled, and drug and forensic populations. Students have opportunity to assist case workers with group therapy and learn about different treatment modalities including group therapy, occupational therapy, art and music therapy, skills training and many others. Great supervision.
Link Program; 161William St.; Samuel Cohen, 917-606-6561
Aid to mentally ill criminals linked to programs outside the prison system to help them adjust to release and prevent relapse.
IPRT; 199 Jay Street, Brooklyn; Heather Grove, Carlene Dalton 718-488-0100 x 358.
Day program using multimodal approaches to help mentalllyill become mainstream by reaching life and job skills. Art, occupational and psychotherapies. Very positive creative therapeutic community and supervision.
FOUR WINDS; 800 Cross River Road, Katonah, NY 10536; Samuel Klagsbrun, M.D., Director; Barbara Kurian, Supervisor, 1-800-528-6624 xt. 2528 or 914-763-8151 xt. 2528. Web Site
Large psychiatric center offers excellent experience and supervision. Well worth the trip. Full-time summer, part-time year-round internships. Professional level seminars and training available to interns. Children and adults. Inpatient/outpatient. Beautiful site!
FRIENDS IN DEED; 594 Broadway, Suite 706, NY, 925-2009. Web Site
Privately funded nonprofit organization providing emotional, spiritual and psychological support to those affected by AIDS and other life threatening illnesses, their friends, and families. Free drop in groups daily. HIV prevention program for teens in NY public schools.
GOODSON PARKER WELLNESS CENTER; 30 East 76th St., 4th floor NY 10021; DeAnsin Parker, Ph.D., 212-717-5273. Web Site
Treatment and research in holistic psychotherapy, yoga, infant massage, and wellness. Very busy center, Only for independent self-starter with experience.
GRACIE SQUARE HOSPITAL; Fran Luckom-Nurnberg, Ph.D., 434-5378 (spell your name and indicate your address and phone number) Web Site
Participation in a multidisciplinary milieu therapy treatment team providing group and individual psychotherapy, psycho diagnostic testing. Supervision by a licensed psychologist. Also summer internship 10 weeks $2,000 stipend.
THE HEALTH CARE CHAPLAINCY 315 E. 62 St.@ 2 Ave; Rev. Dr. John K. Smith, VP, Pastoral Ed. & Clinical Services, 212-759-2085. Web Site
Multifaith center for pastoral care, education and research. Many different sites. Work with people to use their spiritual resources to cope with physical and/or mental illness. Help with practical needs to aid spiritual practices as well as to develop and tell their story.
Many varied placements including:
Florence Nightingale Health Center. Lexington Ave. & 77th Street.
Sub acute and nursing care. Rev. Amy Furth.
Ronald McDonald House family and pediatric care.
Derby Court Hospital operated for patients’ needs and wellness (patients write their own chart notes!).
HILLSIDE HOSPITAL CENTER FOR NEUROPSYCHIATRY OUTCOME AND REHABILITATION RESEARCH, CENORR; Stephanie Berns, Ph.D., , 718-470-8436; fax 718-347-4759
Volunteer and paid positions on a research team studying the neuropscyhology of schizophrenia, bipolar illness and Depression from a biological and functional disability perspective. Review literature, score neuropsychological tests, review patient charts, possible training in clinical interviewing. Need reliable, enthusiastic, independent quick learner.
HORACE MANN SCHOOL; Riverdale NY. Web Site
Senior Psychology majors work as interns in the counseling and guidance service helping very bright high school and grade school students. Good supervision by professional.
HUMAN BRAIN MAPPING CONFERENCE; Laurie Nash, 845-398-5486.
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Annual conference in NY in mid June accepts volunteers: in exchange for ½ day of work on each day of the conference students get free registration, lunch, and opportunity to meet professors and research from around the world.
JEWISH BOARD OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES (JBFCS) (Non-sectarian); Volunteer Services Division; 120 E. 57th St., NYC 10019; Dana Horowitz, 212-632-4685, 212-582-9100. Web Site
Non-denominational; over 100 programs throughout the city. Child care assistants, child advocates, day care aides, friendly visitors, waiting room assistants, educational therapy interns. Placements are day treatment and residential programs in Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan and Westchester, and Staten Island. Placements include work with emotionally disturbed children, domestic violence, therapeutic nursery, geriatric care, mentally ill adults, AIDS patients, and schools for special education. JBFCS is a teaching center of the Columbia School of Social Work.
Some examples of JBFCS:
Educational Therapy
Children, adolescents and adults with chronic learning problems are treated through individual/or family psychotherapy and educational remediation, throughout the 5 boroughs.
THE JEWISH HOME AND HOSPITAL FOR THE AGED; 120 West 106th Street; Mrs. Ronite Koster, Dir. of Volunteer Services, 212-870-4900. Web Site
Training and supervision provided in multimodal treatment of geriatric patients.
JUDGE BAKER CHILDREN’S CENTER Close Relationships Project; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass. Robert Waldinger, MD; Laura Chivers,
Research examining how couples handle conflict in relationships, how childhood events and individual’s psychological characteristics are related to the regulation of emotions during conflict in an intimate relationship. Summer internship.
LENOX HILL NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE; Park Avenue Regiment Armory Shelter; Michael Wright, 212-570-1461, 2, 3. Web Site
Homeless shelter for women 45 and over. Group supervision with graduate students and asocial worker.
MAILMAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY; 600 W. 168th St; Ashley Wazana, Research Coordinator, 212-305-3326, . Web Site
Screening program for early detection and treatment of a variety of developmental disorders such as autism. Administer questionnaires to parents at a pediatric clinic in order to track patients’ participation. Spanish proficiency required.
MAIMONIDES HOSPITAL; Bronx, NY; Miss Fran Sophia, 212-854-7373
Community mental health and in-patient psychiatric services; act as a para professional aide; children and adults.
MANHATTAN PSYCHIATRIC CENTER; Ward’s Island, NY 10035; Robert Kayne, Psy. D., Dir.of Psychol., 646-672-6425; Carol Basile, Rehabilitation Center 369-0500 xt. 3250, 3213; Andrew Glover, Ph.D. 369-0500 x 2341 or page 2522. Web Site
Adult inpatient chronic care facility for mentally ill and drug addicted persons. Co-lead groups, work individually, attend staff meetings. Excellent supervision. Difficult but challenging and interesting. Affiliated with NYUMed Center. (Michelle Goggin, ‘03)
MANHATTAN PSYCHIATRIC CENTER; Wards Island, NY; Dr. Robert Smith, MD, PhD; 212-369-0500 x 2784, . Web Site
Research on neuropsychological effects of smoking in schizophrenic patients, glucose abnormalities induced by antipsychotic drugs. Assist in neuropsychological tests, recruitment, data entry, observe clinical procedures, experience with variety of chronic mental patients. Opportunity for publication. Possibility of paid employment. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet programs, stat packages.. Affiliated with NYU Medical School/Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research
MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER; 1275 York Avenue, NY, 10021. Web Site
Psychiatry service, research in behavioral aspects of pediatric cancer. Interview teens with cancer, do research, review literature. Psychological research with a real-life setting.
MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE; Summer Research in psychology; Bicentennial Hall, Middlebury, Vt. 05733; Dr. Susan Campbell & Dr. Michelle McCauley, REU Directors, Dept. Psych. Web Site
Apply for 10 student internships for summer 2002 to be part of research team to pursue projects exploring: role of gender in miscommunication, cross cultural motivation, theory of eating disorder, raising healthy children, family depression. Send application to the above.
MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER – Dept. Family &Social Medicine; 3544 Jerome Ave; Bronx; Director Elina Korin, Dipl.Psyic., 718-920-5521. Web Site
1. Research asst.: cross-sectional observational study of physician-patient communication with Latino patients from a community care clinic. Recruitment, data collection, administer questionnaire, video tape medical encounters and chart reviews. Spanish required, 16 hours/ week for at least 8 months. Attend psychosocial didactics of the Family Medicine Residency Program. Marilia Neves, Psy. D. 718-920-6044; .
2. Clinical psychology externship: clinical interviews, therapy and referrals. Advanced student with counseling experience, one year commitment, Spanish preferred. Eliana Korin, Dipl.Psic, 718-920-5523;.
3. Research asst.: evaluate patient education program with Latina patients. Videotape and interview patients and providers. Spanish, SPSS and Excel require. At least 10 hours/week and minimum of8 months. Opportunity to attend psychosocial didactics of the Family Medicine Residency Program. Eliana Korin, Dipl. Psic. 718-920-5523;.
4. Research asst.: cross-cultural chart review studying the identification of depression. Retrieve and analyze data. 8 hours/week for minimum of 9 months. Opportunity to attend psychosocial didactics in the Family Medicine Residency Program. Luz Towns-Miranda, Ph.D. 212-942-2695;
MOUNT SINAI; Dept. Bio-behavioral Medicine & Dept Cancer Prevention & Control; Ruttenberg Cancer Center; 1425 Madison Ave (100th St.); Maria Avellino, Research Coordinator, 212-659-5485; Guy Montogomery, Ph.D.; Dana Bovbjerg, M.D. Web Site
Many interesting research projects including - research exploring the mind-body connection and use of hypnosis in breast cancer and psycho neuroimmunology; exploring changes in biological factors due to stress; relationship between family history of smoking and alcoholism; effect on family of the patient’s disease, among others. Opportunities to work with patients, observe a surgery, attend rounds (Th & F 8:30). Some data entry. Good supervision and great opportunity for authorship and patient contact crucial for prospective professionals. (Patty Carambot, ’03).
MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER; Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Program; Rachael Youree, 423-2140 or 718-736-1288. Web Site
Hospital emergency room advocate program at 10 Manhattan & Queens hospital emergency rooms. Volunteers will attend training sessions 5 Saturdays and 3 week nights. Be on call week nights, one or more times a month by phone or beeper. Free car service when on call. One year commitment.
MOUNT SINAI Special Evaluation Program for Patients with Mood and Personality Disorders; 241-0442; 3843; Bronx V A Hospital Research Project; Dr. Marianne Goodman, 718-584-9000 x5188. Web Site
Multidisciplinary treatment/research approach to treatment resistant patients using Dialectic Behavior Therapy. Training, assessment, interviewing, some opportunity to develop/observe/co-lead groups. (Mumta Dadlani , ’02)
MOUNT SINAI Therapeutic Nursery Department of Psychiatry—Therapeutic Nursery; Elissa Brown, PhD., Director; Rigka Minkoff, Supervisor; Inez Bonet, Bilingual Assistant Teacher; Mona Dreier, 241-6878/ 4289. Web Site
Work closely with disturbed parents and young children as a member of a therapeutic team. Training program for child psychiatrists, psychologists and special educators. Attend seminars, case conferences; encouraging and supportive staff. Minimum 2mornings or 2 afternoons each week. Very important case conference Tues 2-3pm.Program M-W 9:30-1:30; 12-2 after school.
MOUNT SINAI Child Life Program/Weekend Child Life/Art Therapy; Merri Kapiloff, 241-1836 and/or fax resume to 427-3049. Web Site
Training and supervision to conduct therapeutic play groups on pediatric inpatient units. Opportunities also at the Andrew Baemler Pediatric Oncology Technology Fellowship to facilitate coping and adjustment of hospitalized children and adolescents via group and individual sessions focusing on the use of computer art and expression. Many other positions available, M-F 8am-8pm, as well as on weekends.
MOUNT SINAI DEPT. OF COMMUNITY AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE; Suzanne Gaynor, RN, MBA, Dr. PH; 241-3185. Web Site
Work on project aimed at preventing asthma through community medical approaches. Study psychosocial issues faced by children with asthma, a growing medical condition especially in Harlem. This placement may not provide enough clinical psychology experience for Psych 3473 but is good for community health and medical experience.
NBC; Dateline NBC30 Rockefeller Pl; Andrea Gitow (B) Producer, 212-664-2908, fax 664-6883;
”Psychology Unit” brings psychology and social issue stories and documentaries to the network. Exposure to psychology research and contact with renowned experts.
NEW YORK CARES; 228-5000. Web Site
Volunteer to help throughout NYC in a flexible program that also has opportunities during the weekend.
NEW YORK CENTER FOR HUMAN SEXUALITY, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, Dept of Urology; Dr. Ann Davis, Dr. Eigin, 212-305-0157. Web Site
Research on Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD) – including decreased vaginal lubrication, pain with intercourse decreased sensation or difficulty achieving orgasm.
NEIGHBORHOOD COALITION FOR SHELTER, Inc.; 237 East 77th St. NYC, NY 10021; Norma Samame, 212-861-0704, after 12 Patricia Cobb-Richardson, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Services, 212-861-0704, 249-3595. Web Site
Community-based agency serving single homeless adults. Comprehensive care. Observe and co-facilitate groups, attend community meetings. Several different sites and divisions including residence, interim housing, outreach, job works, learning works.
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Health Research Training Program; 346 Broadway, Room 712, New York, NY 10013; Daniel Vasgird, Ph.D., Director, 212-442-3380. Web Site
Graduate and undergraduate students work in public health agencies. Many changing projects. Work on current public health problems under the supervision of public health practitioners including environmental and occupational health, school, and adolescent health.
THE NEW YORK FOUNDLING HOSPITAL: THE CRISIS NURSERY; 590 6th Ave. (17th St.) NY 10011; Jill Roberts, 212-633-9300 x-3604, Sister Eileen Feore, Director of Volunteer Placements, 212-633-9300 x-3250.
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Brief respite program for stressed parents whose children are at risk for abuse or neglect. Crisis intervention counseling and referrals to long term services. Opportunities may include 1) 24-hour parent help telephone line 2)secretarial/clerical 3) childcare. Tu-Fri 9-4:30.
NEW YORK INSTITUTE FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN; 985 Astor Ave. Bronx, NY (1 block behind Pelham Parkway); Mary Jane Brown, 519-7000 ext.-3900. Web Site
Work with children with problems in an educational setting. Supervision from psychologist. Do intake assessments to evaluate preschoolers for placement in special ed treatment program. Learn intelligence testing, observe play therapy with a psychologist, sit in on parent support groups. Attend staff meeting.
Nice area in Bronx, easy to get to by car or public transportation. Associated with Albert Einstein Medical Center.
NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN— WEILL CORNELL WESTCHESTER; 21 Bloomingdale Road, White Plains, NY 10605; Diane Clark, M.A., Director of Volunteers, 914-997-5780. Web Site
Summer Program (apply by 3/14; work 6/9-8/1)
Excellent psychiatric experience; summer internship, outstanding intensive experience and training. Must work 8:00-4:00 five days a week for eight weeks. Sit in wards, see notes, charts, group therapy; nursing supervisors—weekly lectures. Housing may be available but is limited. Research opportunities.
Winter Program
Psychiatric/Medical Experience with direct patient contact and participation in a professionally clinically supervised assignment 14 in-patient units and 2 day hospital programs encompass a broad range of psychiatric diagnoses for children, adolescents, adults. Requirements: 120 hours personal interview, 2 hour orientation, medical and immunology history required.
NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN/CORNELL; Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Division; Paulina Kernberg, M.D. Prof. Of Psychiatry, 914-997-5951, E-mail: .
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Opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary academic setting with psychiatrists, psychologists neurologists and others doing clinical research and treatment. Attend staff meetings and grand rounds. One year commitment needed to accommodate training. Work on one of the following studies:
1. evaluation of change in treatment using play therapy instrument as a diagnostic tool.
2. use of mirror reflection instrument to assess children’s relation to their parents to detect problems in type of attachment and as method of evaluating treatment change.
3. assessment of personality disorder in children and adolescents using clinical research instruments and play.
4. assess the impact of a divorce treatment project before, immediately after, and 6 months after a 12 session treatment intervention. (Megan Selenow,’02)
New York Presbyterian Hospital- Payne Whitney; 525 East 68th Street, NYC; John Markowitz, MD & James Kocsis, Directors; contact Kathryn Bleiberg, Ph.D., 212-746-5928. Web Site
Participate in clinical research on depression. Several ongoing studies comparing modes of psychotherapy-interpersonal behavior therapy, supportive therapy and others with drug treatment or combined drug treatment and psychotherapy. Attend staff meetings, rounds, do data entry, observe clinical interviews and training. Great opportunity at respected major teaching research center, excellent supervision. (Not available Sp. 2002)
NEW YORK STATE PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE/COLUMBIA PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER; 722 W. 168th St., NYC 10032; Start with the website for general information about volunteering: Web Site
In addition many departments may be contacted directly:
Anxiety Disorders Clinic; Michael Liebowitz, MD Director; Abby Price, MD Director, 212-543-536
Abby Fyre, M.D., Nisha Brady, 212-542-5372 (may be a paid advanced clinical research position)
Outpatient research clinic serving patients with panic disorder phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. Treatment modalities under study include medication and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Students may be involved in assessment and treatment as well as research.
Back to Work Study Dr. Van Gorp; Thomas Borkowski, 212-543-6042.
Neurological assessment of AIDS patient returning to work. Great supervision. (Jasmine Robinson, 2002)
Biological Psychiatry Howard Sackheim, Ph.D., Chief; 212-543-5855
Clinical research on electro convulsive therapy (ECT) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is showing rapid effects in the treatment of chronic psychological problems including schizophrenia and psychotic depression. Very exciting new research on the frontier of treatment. Great supervision.
N Y PRESBYTERIAN/CENTER FOR COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE; R. Koenigsberg, Ph.D. Christina Wade, 212-543-9536. Web Site
Complementary and alternative medical treatment research center. Work study available.
N Y PRESBYTERIAN/COLUMBIA COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE PROGRAM; DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY; 177 Fort Washington Ave, MHB 7-435 NY; Heather Okvat, Director, CCMP, Fax 543-8895. Web Site
Research on prayer, music-imagery-touch, herbal remedies and other complementary therapies. Patient recruitment, questionnaire administration, data entry; literature searches. Important to be able to initiate and work independently. Commitment of at least 10 hours per week for 6 months. May have stipend and lunch vouchers. Competitive application process.
Send: 1) one page cover letter describing what you can contribute to the group and what interests you in this internship and 2) your resume.
N Y PRESBYTERIAN/ COLUMBIA/Child &Adolescent Psychiatry, Center for the Advancement of Children’s Mental Health, Putting Science to Work; Peter S. Jensen, MD, 212-543-5334, or Web Site
A new center aimed at bringing state of the art scientific knowledge to the practice of mental health through public outreach, education and application of effective clinical techniques. In area of suicide prevention , improving pediatric practice and improving mental health practice. Current focus has been on the treatment of ADHD and depression with a program “When hugsa re not enough.” Exciting new approach with excellent supervision.
NY PRESBYTERIAN/Community Health Survey; Steve McCloud, 212-543-5527. Web Site
Interview subjects for study on alcohol, drug and psychiatric disorders in clinical settings at Greenwich Hospital and St. Luke’s.
NY PRESBYTERIAN/COLUMBIA/ Department of Child Psychiatry Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Project; Dr. Greenhill; Ann Skrobala, 212-543-5954. Web Site
Multi-site (Columbia-Presbyterian and Mt. Sinai) National Institute of Mental Health study involving clinical research and treatment for children and their parents. Opportunity to learn parent and child interviewing, conducting peer rating studies at elementary schools, providing structured play activities for ADHD children while their parents attend parent training groups or interview, data pressing and entry, evaluation. Training provided. Work in an important area of investigation and treatment.
NY PRESBYTERIAN/ Department of Volunteers, 212-305-2542. Web Site
Volunteer positions in the general hospital.
NY PRESBYTERIAN/ COLUMBIA/Psychiatry Department Volunteer Services, Mat Gold, 212-543-5240. Web Site
A variety of volunteer opportunities in the Department of Psychiatry including clinical, occupational, and recreational services.
NY PRESBYTERIAN/COLUMBIA/Eating Disorders Clinic; 1051 Riverside Drive, Unit 98, NY 10032; Timothy Walsh, M.D., Director Julie A. Goldfein, Ph.D., 212-543-5738, Dara Lucks, 212-543-5739, fax 212-543-5607. Web Site
Assessment and treatment of bulimia, anorexia and binge eating disorder. Responsibilities include telephone screening, data entry, updating the Clinic's reference database and miscellaneous clinical responsibilities. Opportunity to attend rounds and case conferences in the inpatient unit, observe clinical interviews, attend out-patient research and clinical meetings.
Position 1–clinical research primarily with patients with anorexia and bulimia nervosa. Minimum 2 half days per week (flexible M, Tu, W, Th)
Position 2 –clinical research primarily with obese binge eating disorder and normal weight bulimia nervosa patients. Minimum of 12 hours per week, but prefer 16.
NY PRESBYTERIAN/COLUMBIA/Eating Disorders/Child Psychiatry; Kathryn Loeb, Ph.D, 212-543-5995. Web Site
Clinical research with a former BC student working with developing a treatment program for adolescent anorexia (the Maudsley approach) .
Great opportunity mixing clinical, administrative and research opportunities. (Pamela Parris, 2000; Katie Meehan)
Maternal Mental Health Program; Division of Clinical-Genetic Epidemiology; Dr. Spinelli, Dept. of Psychiatry; 1051 Riverside Drive, Room 2C044; Joanna Ball, Research Associate, 212-543-5953 (from 1-4p.m.)
Assist the research assistant in managing the Antepartum Depression study providing free interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) to depressed pregnant women (ages 18+) throughout a 16-week period. Tasks include patient recruitment, screening (in both Spanish and English), evaluating eligibility based on psychiatric history and present mental health status, scheduling evaluations, patient assignment, collecting data, monitoring patient progress, administrative duties, assist principal investigator with additional tasks, possibility to observe patient evaluations / screenings, conduct psychiatric and medical searches.
Mother-Infant Interaction Project; Beatrice Beebe, Ph.D, 212-675-1918;212-543-2858.
One to two year research/clinical internship. Large project studying maternal depression mother-infant interaction, and infant attachment. Clinical infant research protocol employing a psychoanalytic object relations perspective utilizing videotaped mother-infant interaction. Assist in mother-infant therapy evaluations, data entry, data management. Excellent supervision by outstanding clinical researcher who publishes, teaches and lectures widely. Work with professionals and graduate students. Great opportunity for graduate school.
Required meeting times for clinical seminar: M 8-10:00 pm, clinical work: T 12:30-6:30 pm. Additional positions available for long term research for two years.
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit; Toni Cordinas, 212-305-9064
Work with infants and their parents in an intensive care unit to help them cope with their infant’s illness. Supervision by an MSW.
Obesity Management; 161 Ft. Washington Avenue; Dr. Linda Lewis, Student Affairs, 305-3806. Web Site
Psychiatric Institute Babies Hospital; William Fifer. Ph.D. at or 212-543-5708
Clinical research project studying risk factors for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) including the relationship of attentional factors, maternal smoking, maternal age and risk of SIDs. Spanish speaking students needed.
Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Research Unit; Dr. Ellen Lukens, 212-543-5162, DavidPrintz, MD, Laurie Stricks, PhD, 212-543-5944
Good exposure to sophisticated inpatient treatment and research unit with integrated medical/ psychological/social approach. Opportunities include screening prospective patients, attend clinical case conferences, team meetings, learn testing and interviewing, individual supportive therapy, grand rounds in psychiatry, testing medication effects, as well as social work and psychology exposure. Prefer 2 students at a time. Good supervision from psychiatrists as well as psychologists and social workers. Wed: Clinical Case Conference/Team Meeting; Fri. 11 AM Grand Rounds in Psychiatry.
Sleep Disorders Program; 161 Ft. Washington Avenue; 305-1860. Web Site
NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN/OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH/ WASHINGTON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY SERVICE; 1051 Riverside Drive, unit 112; Francine Cournos, M.D., Director, 212-543-5412 or 5413. E. mail:
Outreach to the community for mental health treatment and clinical research. Dr. Cournos is a psychiatrist who wrote “City of One”
NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN –COLUMBIA EASTSIDE; CENTER FOR MEDITATION & HEALING; 16 East 60 St, NY Suite 400 ; Joseph Loizzo, M.D., Ph.D., Director, 212-326-8435
Center for Meditative Therapies; 16 E. 65St, NY, 212-249-7747
Clinical research to evaluate and provide treatment for a variety of problems through meditation and healing programs.
NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN – NY STATE PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE/COLUMBIA DEPT. OF PSYCHIATRY; Dr. Jan Mohlman, 212-543-6759
Clinical research on cognitive behavioral treatment of late life anxiety and depression. Recruit subjects, administer parts of the SCID clinical interview, administer, score and interpret a battery of neuropsychological tests.
NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN –WOMEN’S SEXUAL HEALTH; Anne Davis, M.D.; 304-4951, , Carolyn Westhoff, M.D. Director
Excellent supervision, extensive patient interaction. Design questionnaires to assess 1) the impact of fear of pregnancy on sexual functioning or 2) satisfaction of service delivery in provision of abortion and sterilization. Urban Hispanic patients. Spanish preferred but not required. Administer questionnaire, conduct focus groups. Analyze results.
NEW YORK STATE PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE; Child Psychiatry Research Center; Amy Kayden, Research Assistant; Phone/Fax 543-5449 (Principal investigator Janet Fairbanks), email: . Web Site
Great opportunity combining clinical and research experience in a study of psychobiology and temperament in high risk children (one or both partners have anxiety and/or depressive disorder). Measures include brain activation, breathing patterns and hormonal activity, clinical observational procedures (Modified Ainsworth Strange Situation) as well as biological procedures (EEG, etc.)
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY CHILD STUDY CENTER; Volunteer Director Rebecca Randel, 212-263-6100, r. Web Site
Advanced students only. Work with psychologists to help with research. No opportunity for hands on experience until at the graduate level to conform to HIPPA.
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Millhauser Laboratory; 550 First Ave. & 34th S., New York, NY 10016 Room HN313; 212-263-8088; Karen Marsh, MSW, 212-263-2617, Barry Reisberg, M.D., Director
The Aging and Dementia Research Center. Web Site
Clinical studies and treatment of Alzheimer's. Possibility of being trained as in cognitive and behavioral testing and sitting in on interview. Contact with patients while their caregivers are interviewed. Attend case conferences, psychiatry rounds (M 2 PM). Opportunity to participate in research paper.
PARENT CHILD CENTER; NEW YORK PSYCHOANALYTIC SOCIETY; 247 East 82nd Street, NY 10022; Alice Rosenman, Project Coordinator, 212-879-6900.
Web Site
Supervise play with children 6 months to 3 years. Parent-child groups. Group supervision. Weekly staff meetings with child psychoanalyst/psychiatrist. Prefer Monday/Wednesday mornings. Excellent hands-on experience and supervision. Also opportunity for clinical research with children/parents with eating disorders.
QUEENS SERVICES FOR AUTISTIC CITIZENS; PS 1770, 188th Street, Fresh Meadows, Queens; Central office: 80-40 Lefferts Blvd., Ste. #P-1, Kew Gardens, NY 11415; Lisa Veglia, CSW supervisor: 805-1414 Gary Maffei, Executive Director
Therapy assistants for after-school program to assist autistic children with recreational activities and implement behavior treatment plans.2:45–6:15pm. Financial stipend available for training. Prefer 5afternoons per week but will accept 3.
Roberto Clemente Clinic; 540 East 13th Street (between Avenues A & B); New York, NY; Manuel Munos, MD, Director; Luisa Rivera, Asst. Director, 212-387-7400
Bicultural community-based center. Opportunity to be trained with focus on family therapy. Students will learn intake evaluation and diagnosis. Broad exposure, seminar, grand rounds, didactic training. MUST be fluent bilingual Spanish/English.
RHEEDLEN PLACE; 457 West 51st St (in Sacred Heart School) NYC 10019; Regina Garrett, 212-866-0700; Kenneth McLean, MA in Psychology, 212-315-1707
After school program for children and adolescents at risk for foster care placement. Recreation, remediation and counseling with occasional supervised parent contact. Spanish useful. Good supervision. Well structured.
ROOSEVELT-ST.LUKE’S HOSPITAL; Outpatient Psychiatry; West 59th St. and 114thStreet, NYC; Leora R. Heckelman, Ph.D., 523-7663, 523-2604; Dr Delicarpini 523-6676
Be trained to interview psychiatric patients, administer structured diagnostic assessments, participate in psychiatric outpatient team meetings. Two mornings per week. Excellent clinical / research opportunity. Be trained in new modality (dialectical behavior therapy). (Alana Mulhern, 2000)
RYE HOSPITAL CENTER; 754 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY 10580; Carol Dolich, Director of Volunteers, 914-967-4567. Web Site
Internship program, occupational and creative arts, behavioral medicine. Supervised by psychologist. Open door facility organized as therapeutic milieu. Metro Northto Rye (about 45 minutes).
SACKLER LEFCOURT CENTER FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT; 17 East 62nd Street, NY; Ilene Sackler Lefcourt, Director:, 212-759-4022. Web Site
Discussion groups for mother, playgroups for children from birth through three years of age. Identify and treat early developmental delays, parenting difficulties and parent-child relationship problems that occur in normal mothers and children. Participate in / observe the pre-nursery, attend case conferences. Excellent hands-on experience and supervision. Also opportunity for writing, clinical research, and association with Columbia Psychoanalytic.
ST. BARNABAS HOSPITAL (New York Hospital / Cornell Med. Ctr.); Department of Psychiatry;3rd Avenue and 183rd Street; Bronx, NY 10457-2594; Arthur Swanson, Ph.D. Chief Psychologist, 718-960-6596.
Web Site
Interviewing psychiatric patients, data collection and analysis examining the relationship between readiness for change and compliance with treatment.
ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN; 29-01 216th St., Bayside, NY 11360; Paul Berger-Gross, Ph.D., 718-281-8824, Fax 718-428-0531. Web Site
Observe clinical meetings in school psychology, special education, family therapy, pain therapy, brain injury treatment. Assist psychologist in establishing a traumatic brain injury chat group on AOL, organize brain injury related community events and projects. Work, teach and play with children in residence in hospital. Attend group therapy and work with children one-to-one. Act as behavior modification therapist monitoring patients' target behaviors and applying reinforcers, assist recreational staff or participate inneuropsychiatric testing. Read medical and school charts. Learn about hospital practice. An easy commute, and worth it.
SANCTUARY FOR FAMILIES; Cynthia Bydlinski, Volunteer Coordinator, 349-6009 press 7. Web Site
Social and legal services to survivors of family violence serving abused/battered children and adults. Sites throughout the City and Bronx. Good supervision. (Grace Lo, 2002)
SPROUT; 893 Amsterdam Ave, (103rd St), NY; Anthony DiSalvo, founder; Paula Souveryn-Eisenberg, Dir, 212-222-9757; . Web Site
Private non-profit organization helping individuals with developmental disabilities and mental retardation learn through activities, travel, film making and recreation. Sponsors a movie program at the end of May by and for developmentally delayed individuals.
STEPPINGSTONES; Alan Wendroff, 718-591-9093
Psycho-educational facility for children with behavioral and emotional problems. Some tutoring endplay therapy to help children relate and communicate.
ST. Lukes's HOSPITAL Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; CAPA Comprehensive Addictions Program for Adolescents, a division of Smithers Treatment Center; 411W. 114 St.; Genevieve Rosenbaum, Ph. D., 212-523-3096; ; or Clare Dacey, 212-523-7227
Clinical/research opportunity. In outpatient setting include participation in literacy tutoring, assessment, community meetings, morning rounds, grand rounds, efficacy tracking. Commitment of 10 hours/week with concentration in mornings. Excellent for developing engagement skills and assessing aptitude for clinical work. Potential for credit for BC 3473 ( Prof. Stingle) or BC 3599 Prof. Remez)
ST. Luke's HOSPITAL Department of Psychiatry; The Family Program—Prevention Program Community Services; Judy Robinson, 523-2692 (M-F) Donna Johnson. Web Site
One year commitment; visit mothers and mothers-to-be at risk to help them adjust to parenting. Good supervision.
ST. LUKE'S-ROOSEVELT HOSPITAL SLEEP DISORDERS INSTITUTE; Research treatment of insomnia; Catherine Rice, 523-1780. Web Site
STRAIGHT & NARROW, Inc.; P.O.B. 2738, 508 Straight St. Paterson, NJ; 973-345-6000, fax 973-345-7279, Kevin Feeley xt. 234 (fax 973-742-7171), Catita Perron BC '96 xt. 210. Web Site
Drug and alcohol prevention, treatment & research. Positions as counselor aides to work with women & their children in Work First program. Also Paroled Day Report program. Inpatient/outpatient. Interact with staff, be supervised in behavioral modification, provide supportive counseling. Post BA salary commensurate with experience. Flexible hours, day or night, PT or FT.
SYDENHAM NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY CARE CENTER; DEVELOPMENTAL EVALUATION UNIT; 215 W. 125th; Dr. Pinderhughes, 212-932-6620
Observe and learn testing, assessment, evaluation, treatment planning and referral of grade school children experiencing difficulty. Extensive classroom observation in local schools. Work as a team with a psychologist, graduate students and Center Staff. Participate in case conferences. Excellent supervision from a psychologist.
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SUMMER RESEARCH Social Psychology Dept. http://www.rackham.umich.eduFellowships/srop.htm
Geared toward students of color. Theories of gender & social power, culture and mental health. Research including perfectionism and well-being, optimism/pessimism as predictors of health.
WESTSIDE ONE STOP COORDINATED SENIOR SERVICES, INC.; 2687 Broadway, NY 10025; Kay Dundorf, ACSW, Executive Director, 864-7100.
Web Site
Work with senior citizens in broad counseling advocacy program. Walk-in social services
www.internships.com general listing of internships
ZUCKER HILLSIDE HOSPITAL, NORTH SHORE-LONG ISLAND JEWISH HEALTH SYSTEMS; 75-59 263rdSt., Glen Oaks, NY; Dr. Sanjiv Kumra, Emily Thaden, Asst. Rsch. Coord., , 718-470-8145
Research the efficacy of treatments for schizophrenia, ADHD and psychotic disorders.Conductinterviews, collect and analyze data, review records. Also fulltime & paid positions.
FIELD PLACEMENTS IN PSYCHOLOGY—OTHER LEADS
The following is a list of placements that may take our students. If any is of particular interest to you, you may call to see what opportunities they may be offering now.
Altro Health & Rehabilitation Services, 3600 Jerome Ave., Bronx
Beth Israel Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program, Broadway at 113th
Center for Bulimia and Related Disorders (eating disorders), 8 Gramercy Park So.
Center for Childhood Services, 260 W. 86
Center for Cognitive Therapy, 120 E. 34
Center for Comprehensive Health Practice, Addictive Unit, 1900 2nd Ave. Web Site
Center for Infants & Parents, Teachers College
Children's Advocacy Clinic—Morningside Legal Service, 1127 Amsterdam
Columbia University Community Services—disturbed homeless, 635 West 115 St. Web Site
Goddard Riverside Community Center—terrific senior residence, 539 Columbus Ave. Web Site
Gracie Square Hospital, Eating Disorders Program, 420 E. 76
Greer Woody Crest Children's Service (childhood disorders), 100 Park Ave.
HIV—Center for Clinical & Behavioral Studies, 722 W. 168 ST.
Clara Haigmere, 740-7324
work with gay adolescent runaways as part of AIDS prevention
Hudson Guild IHAD Program—dynamic program for homeless, 441 W. 26 St.
Jewish Guild for the Blind, 15 W. 65 St.
Jewish Home for the Aged—excellent training with elderly, 120 W. 106 St.
Lower East. Side Service Center—excellent program for
substance abuse, 46 E. Broadway
Northside Center for Child Development—psychoanalytically
oriented nursery, 1301 Fifth Ave.
Phoenix House (substance abuse), 164 W. 74
NYU Specialty Programs in Psychology/Rehabilitation Medicine
Biofeedback Chronic Pain), Dr. Laurence Ince, 750-6834
Sex Therapy, Martha Nordt, 750-6920
Alternative Communication, Dr. Jim Crawford 750-6835
Alcohol Consultation, 750-6831
Smithers Center Rehabilitation Unit (substance abuse), 56 E. 93
Hazelden NY Presbyterian Adolescent Trauma Study, E. 68 St. 821-0776
East 18 Street. 420-9522 Residential and out patient substance abuse treatment , recovery, research and training.
