Program
Pre-Doctoral Externships are part-time, one- or two-year appointments in which candidates receive in-depth training in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy by core REBT faculty trainers, serve as therapists and conduct psychological and psychoeducational evaluations in the Institute’s clinic, co-lead groups, attend 2 hours of didactics monthly, receive a minimum of 3 hours of individual and group supervision a week, and participate in research. Externs must be available for daytime hours on either Tuesday or Wednesday, as well as one additional evening a week.
Certificate
Successful completion of all requirements will result in Associate Fellowship (1 year) or Fellowship (2 years) status of Albert Ellis Institute.
Application:
Applications for Pre-Doctoral Externs accepted January 6, 2025 through January 13th, 2025.
Applications for Post-Doctoral/Graduate Fellows are currently being accepted.
Download the application here.
For further information, please contact us at info@albertellis.org
Course of Study
The Externship and Fellowship Programs offer highly diversified training:
Clinical experience: Trainees devote 13 hours per week to clinical practice, including providing individual therapy for a wide range of clinical problems, co-leading a weekly therapy group with senior staff licensed clinical psychologists, and conducting psychological and psychoeducational evaluations.
Supervision: A minimum of 1 hour of individual supervision and 2 hours of group supervision per week with a licensed senior staff clinical psychologist.
Two hours monthly didactics: Mental health and other professionals are invited as guest lecturers to provide a comprehensive training experience.
Start Date
July 8, 2025