Addiction Psychology

The Externship in Addiction Psychology provides training for those interested in concentrating on the treatment of substance abuse disorders and for those who wish to gain experience in this work as a general part of their training.  Externs complete two six-month rotations over the course of the year. Available rotations are:

• The Chemical Dependency Outpatient Program (CDOP), which addresses addictive problems and associated mental health concerns in an innovative clinic setting.
• The Recovery Clinic, which focuses on a Mentally Ill Chemical Abusing (MICA) population in an intensive therapeutic community.
• The Greenhouse, which provides a six-month residential treatment program for MICA clients.
• The Inpatient MICA Unit (20E), which addresses the acute needs of these patients in a traditional psychiatric inpatient setting.

Externs engage in individual and group therapy and conduct psychological assessments.  A weekly seminar series led by the clinical staff of the Hospital’s Division of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse will explore a variety of issues associated with the addictions.  Externs are also invited to participate in the Monday afternoon didactic seminar offered by the General Externship Program.

Training Period and Time Commitment:
Twelve-months long, beginning early September.  Sixteen hours a week required.

Qualifications:
Open to graduate students enrolled in Ph.D. or Psy.D. programs in Clinical, School, or Counseling Psychology.  Candidates must be familiar with the basic aspects of therapeutic interventions and psychological assessment.  Previous training in addictions is not required.

Application Procedure:
E-mail letter of interest, c.v., and two letters of recommendation to Dr. Andrew Weintraub at weintraa@bellevue.nychhc.org.  Deadline is February 1.  Applications will not be reviewed before January 15.  Questions may be directed to Dr. Weintraub at the above e-mail address.