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Join the Team at New Perspective Psychological Services

New Perspective Psychological Services is seeking full-time therapists who are passionate about high-quality clinical work and committed to advancing social justice through psychotherapy. We welcome clinicians who value collaboration, curiosity, and ongoing professional growth.

If you believe you would be a strong addition to our team, we invite you to apply.

How to Apply

Please email your resume/CV and a cover letter to Dr. Cynthia Cabral at dr.ccabral@newperspectivebrooklyn.com.

Your cover letter should describe:

• Your clinical experience with evidence-based interventions (CBT, DBT, ACT, MI)

• Why you are specifically interested in working at New Perspective Psychological Services

LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• MA or Doctorate from a reputable graduate program

• Licensed and unlicensed clinicians will be considered

• Ability to work a hybrid schedule with both in-person and virtual appointments

• Strong teamwork ethic, flexibility, and accountability

• Motivation to continue developing clinical skills through ongoing training and supervision

Successful Therapists at New Perspective

Our clinicians tend to:

• Have a niche specialty and/or are open to developing new areas of expertise

• Be clinically curious and invested in continued professional growth

• Have warm, engaging personalities that foster strong relationships with clients and colleagues

• Enjoy collaboration and actively seek and offer clinical support in team meetings

• Are self-motivated in managing client scheduling, engagement, and outreach calls

• Love animals 🐾

• Enjoy dressing up for staff days (group Halloween costumes, ugly holiday sweaters, and themed fun are encouraged!)

Benefits

• Health care plan

• Paid time off

• Flexible hybrid work schedule

• 401(k)

• Continuing education opportunities

Internships & Externships at New Perspective

New Perspective also hosts graduate trainees, including:

• Second-year MHC students

• Social work students

• Doctoral externship students

Our clinical training program runs from early July through May/June of the following year and is designed for motivated junior clinicians seeking strong support alongside challenging and rewarding clinical experiences.

Please note: We do not accept spring-semester-only practicum students.

Training Model

Trainees receive intensive training through:

• Weekly individual supervision with a licensed clinical psychologist

• Collaboration with the treatment team

• Structured didactics, including:

  • Dr. Cynthia Cabral: Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed care, and work with higher-risk clients

  • Dr. Rischa Gottlieb: Assessment of adult neurodivergence

Practicum / Internship Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of 4–6 individual clients, including intakes, treatment planning, and individual therapy

• Receive extensive training in neurodiversity assessment (Autism, ADHD, OCD) and co-occurring disorders (e.g., BPD, Bipolar Spectrum Disorders)

• Conduct 3–5 neurodiversity assessments per year under supervision

• Co-lead a therapy group (e.g., DBT Skills Group) with an experienced clinician

• Conduct group-only intakes

• Participate in:

  • Weekly individual supervision

  • Weekly DBT consultation team (group supervision)

  • Practice-wide training opportunities

• Learn administrative aspects of private practice, including:

  • Billing

  • Initial phone screenings

  • Client engagement

  • Online presence and marketing

Schedule Requirements

• Program Start: Week of July 1

• Program End: Mid-May of the following year

• In-person requirement: Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays at the office

• DBT Team Meeting: Thursdays, 1:00–2:30 PM (in person or remote)

• Individual Supervision Availability: Tuesdays or Fridays

Application & Interview Process

Interested students should email Dr. Cynthia Cabral at dr.ccabral@newperspectivebrooklyn.com with:

• CV

• Cover letter outlining interest in the site and relevant clinical experience

Interview Process

Selected applicants will be contacted to schedule a virtual or in-person interview, which will include:

• Discussion of clinical training and experience

• Review of a mock clinical intake document (sent in advance)

• A brief clinical role-play exercise