2027-2028 Psychology and Social Work Training Program

Training Program – Mission


The Concord Center Training Program is committed to supporting dedicated, compassionate entry-level clinicians as they develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to provide thoughtful, evidence-based care. Through mentorship, hands-on learning, and a strong foundation in evidence-based practices, we empower clinicians to grow professionally and build meaningful, effective careers in mental health.

Why train at The Concord Center?

Evidence-Based Treatment
Develop strong clinical skills grounded in evidence-based treatment approaches for children, adolescents, and families. Gain hands-on experience applying approaches such as CBT, ERP, DBT, ACT, and parent-focused interventions in the outpatient therapy setting.

Expert Mentorship
Learn from experienced clinicians who are invested in your professional development. Receive thoughtful supervision, individualized guidance, and opportunities to deepen your clinical reasoning and confidence.

Supportive, Collaborative Team
Train within a collaborative team that values consultation, connection, and shared learning. Work alongside clinicians who support one another and create an environment where trainees are encouraged to ask questions, take on new challenges, and grow.

Training Opportunities

Gain meaningful, hands-on clinical experience through an advanced practicum designed for clinical psychology doctoral students. Students work closely with children, adolescents, and families while strengthening their skills in evidence-based assessment and treatment, supported by expert supervision, team consultation, and mentorship. Our practicum position offers an opportunity to translate doctoral-level training into real-world clinical practice while developing confidence and competence as a clinician.

The Details: 

  • Schoolyear September 2027- June 2028
  • 3 days (20-24 hours) per week
  • Two hours of individual supervision per week
  • 6-8 client-facing hours per week
  • One to two hours of weekly group case consultation meetings
  • Weekly didactic seminar on topics relevant to CBT, DBT, and other specialized empirically supported treatments

Benefits Include:

  • Paid professional liability insurance
  • Strong referral stream
  • Bright, fully furnished, and newly renovated space
  • Flexible clinician scheduling (e.g., no requirement to work weekends; work-life balance is valued)
  • Stipend for training and continuing education opportunities
  • Supportive, collaborative environment
  • Staff social events
  • Community outreach opportunities

Qualifications:

  • Enrolled in an APA accredited doctoral program for clinical psychology
  • In year 3 or 4 of doctoral program
  • Prior training in evidence-based treatment
  • Preferred experience providing clinical care to children and/or adolescents
  • Able to commute to office in Concord, MA 
  • Enthusiasm for continuing to in-depth learning about various empirical treatment modalities

How to apply:

  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and must be received by Jan 4, 2027
  • To apply please email cover letter, CV, and 3 letters of reference to Dr. Shahawna Kim: skim@concordcbt.com 

Build your clinical skills through immersive, post-graduate training that combines comprehensive education, expert supervision, and individualized mentorship with a strong emphasis on evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and families. Fellows join The Concord Center full-time for a two-year fellowship and receive twice-weekly individual supervision, ongoing team consultation, and multiple evidence-based training opportunities to develop the skills and confidence needed to grow as clinicians. This position starts in September 2027.

Specific training components include: 

  • Two hours of individual supervision per week (primary supervisor will be an LICSW, as required by ASWB)
  • One to two hours of weekly group case consultation meetings
  • Weekly didactic seminar on topics relevant to CBT, DBT, and other specialized empirically supported treatments

Benefits Include:

  • Highly competitive salary
  • Health insurance
  • Paid professional liability insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Bonus program
  • Strong referral stream
  • Bright, fully furnished, and newly renovated office space
  • Flexible clinician scheduling (e.g., no requirement to work weekends; work-life balance is valued)
  • Stipend for training and continuing education opportunities
  • Supportive, collaborative environment
  • Staff social events
  • Community outreach opportunities

Qualifications:

  • Master’s in Social Work
  • Licensed in the state of Massachusetts (LCSW or eligible by start date)
  • Training in evidence-based treatment with children/adolescents—e.g., cognitive behavior therapy, exposure and response prevention, parent child interaction therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing
  • Experience using these treatments to address anxiety disorders (social anxiety, GAD, panic disorder, specific
  • phobias), OCD, and related mood disorders
  • Experience providing clinical care to children and/or adolescents, along with adults
  • Enthusiasm for continuing to in-depth learning about various empirical treatment modalities

How to apply:

  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and must be received by June 14, 2027
  • To apply please email cover letter, CV, and 3 references to Dr. Shahawna Kim: skim@concordcbt.com 

Grow as a clinician through a full-time clinical fellowship designed to build practical skills, confidence, and expertise in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and other evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and adults. Postdoc fellows receive close mentorship and supervision from experienced clinicians while gaining meaningful experience working directly with clients and families.

The primary training concentration will be in adherent DBT treatment; however, the fellow will have ample opportunity for training and practice in CBT, ERP, ACT and related treatments. The Concord Center fellow will have the opportunity to be foundationally trained in DBT. They will provide individual and group DBT treatment to clients across the lifespan as well as participate in a weekly DBT seminar and DBT consultation team.

Additionally, fellows will have the opportunity to further their training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), body focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), the Unified Protocol for Children/Adolescents (UP-C/A), Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), parent coaching, group therapy, and other specialized CBT treatments. 

Benefits Include:

  • Competitive stipend
  • Health insurance
  • Paid professional liability insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Bonus program
  • Strong referral stream
  • Bright, fully furnished, and newly renovated office space
  • Flexible clinician scheduling
  • Behavioral Tech Institute Foundational DBT Training
  • Stipend for training and continuing education opportunities
  • Supportive, collaborative environment
  • Staff social events
  • Community outreach opportunities
  • Potential to engage in future research or publication opportunities 

Qualifications:

  • Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology 
  • Training in evidence-based treatment—e.g., cognitive behavior therapy, exposure and response prevention, parent child interaction therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing
  • Experience using these treatments to address anxiety disorders (social anxiety, GAD, panic disorder, specific phobias), OCD, and related mood disorders
  • Experience providing clinical care to children and/or adolescents, along with adults
  • Enthusiasm for continuing to in-depth learning about various empirical treatment modalities

How to apply:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and must be received by January 18, 2027 

To apply please email cover letter, CV, and 3 letters of reference to Dr. Shahawna Kim: skim@concordcbt.com