Undergraduate & Post-Baccalaureate Opportunities
Gain valuable clinical experience and professional development through assistant roles that support therapeutic services and provide hands-on exposure to evidence-based practices in child and adolescent mental health.
Are you an undergraduate or post-baccalaureate student interested in volunteering with children and their families? Apply for a clinical assistant position at BCSC.
How It Works:
Clinical assistants are largely involved in the Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) clinic. The PCIT clinic is directed by Dr. Joshua Masse, a Global Trainer endorsed by PCIT International, and is staffed by clinical psychologists, licensed mental health counselors, post-doctoral fellows, and clinical externs.
Clinical assistants work closely with the PCIT team and are responsible for data entry, administrative tasks, preparing therapy session materials, and childcare.
Interested applicants should have availability on Tuesdays between 10am-4pm in addition to another weekday afternoon for a total of 10-12 hours per week.
Clinical Assistant positions are available for the summer months (June – August) as well as during the academic year (September – May). Interested applicants should send a resume/CV and a brief cover letter to Nick Morelli at [email protected] with the subject line “Clinical Assistant Application” and please specify if you are interested in our summer or academic year positions.
Opportunities Include:
- Attend weekly PCIT clinical team rounds
- Observe PCIT sessions
- Learn & utilize therapeutic play techniques
- Become familiar with behavioral coding systems
Summer 2026 Clinical Assistant Opportunities for Undergraduate & Post-Baccalaureate Students
Undergraduates and post-baccalaureates interested in volunteering with children and their families can apply for clinical assistant positions at BCSC. Clinical assistants are largely involved in the Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) clinic. The PCIT clinic is directed by Dr. Joshua Masse, a Global Trainer endorsed by PCIT International, and is staffed by clinical psychologists, licensed mental health counselors, post-doctoral fellows, and clinical externs. Clinical assistants work closely with the PCIT team and are responsible for data entry, administrative tasks, preparing therapy session materials, and childcare. Clinical assistants also attend weekly PCIT and middle childhood clinical team rounds, observe PCIT sessions, learn and utilize therapeutic play techniques, and become familiar with behavioral coding systems.
If interested, clinical assistants have the opportunity to participate in BCSC clinical activities outside of the PCIT clinic. This can include assisting with group therapy sessions, acting as a confederate for exposures, assisting with research initiatives, and working on a variety of Executive Functioning/Learning and Organizational Skills projects. Clinical assistants also have the chance to work with neuropsychologists, observing neuropsychological testing and/or learning to score assessments. Additionally, clinical assistants can attend clinical rounds and/or educational seminars. If of interest, CAs may also support the presentation of current clinically-relevant literature and research to teams (e.g. journal club).
Interested applicants should have availability on Tuesdays between 9:00am – 1:00pm in
addition to another weekday afternoon for a total of 10-12 hours per week. Clinical assistants are required to be “on-site” at our Boston or Natick office for a portion of their weekly hours, in addition to virtual responsibilities (e.g., data entry, assisting with telehealth sessions). Undergraduate applicants must be rising juniors or seniors and must have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
We are no longer accepting applications for fall of 2025 or spring of 2026. We are accepting
applications for a Summer 2026 Clinical Assistant position. The deadline for this application is February 11th, 2026. If you would like to apply, please send (1) a resume/CV and (2) a brief cover letter detailing your interests and relevant experiences to Nick
Morelli at [email protected] with the subject line “Clinical Assistant
Application – Summer 2026.”
Why Become a Clinical Assistant at BCSC?
- Learn valuable skills for your career field
- Get clinical experience prior to grad school
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do Clinical Assistants interact with the PCIT Clinic?
Clinical assistants are responsible for data entry, administrative tasks, preparing therapy session materials, and childcare. Clinical assistants also attend weekly PCIT clinical team rounds, observe PCIT sessions, learn and utilize therapeutic play techniques, and become familiar with behavioral coding systems.
Can Clinical Assistants also work with BCSC outside of the PCIT Clinic?
Yes, clinical assistants have the opportunity to assist with group therapy sessions, act as a confederate for exposures, assist with research initiatives, and working on a variety of Executive Functioning/Learning and Organizational Skills projects.
How many hours per week should I have available to be considered for a Clinical Assistant position?
Applicants should have availability on Tuesdays between 10pm-4pm and availability on at least one other weekday afternoon, for a total of 10-12 hours per week.
What do I need to submit to apply?
Please send a resume/CV and brief cover letter detailing your interests and relevant experiences to Nick Morelli at nmorelli@
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