Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Services & Lifespan Counseling

Overview

Local private practice (NRS-Lifespan; www.nrslifespan.com) is seeking undergraduate students interested in acquiring practicum experience in clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and/or clinical health psychology. Starting date and hours are flexible but a commitment of 8-16 hours per week is preferred for 3-4 months (timeframe can be extended longer if interested).

Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Services is a multidisciplinary practice that offers neuropsychological, traditional psychological and forensic evaluations. They offer comprehensive care including consultation, evaluation and treatment. They utilize neuropsychological assessment, biofeedback, and counseling services to assist their clients in understanding and working through behavioral, emotional, and cognitive difficulties.

Located in Neptune, NJ.

Duties

Possible intern responsibilities include:
-Researching and composing monthly newsletters to be sent to pediatric facilities
-Edit/compose slide presentations to be presented by medical staff at conferences and other events
-Provide technical support/re-organize computer files

Other opportunities:
- Observe counseling sessions and consultations
- Learn about biofeedback
- Learn about and administer neuropsychological assessment
--Score data
-Build curriculum
-Opportunities for research and publication available

Requirements

- Strong research and writing skills
-Time-management skills (ability to meet a deadline)
- Good interpersonal skills
- Academic background in Psychology

How to Apply

Call Dr. Gashlin, or send resume and a brief email to either Dr. Greco or Dr. Klimik at their NRS email accounts

Contact Information

2100 Route 33
Suite 9-10
Neptune, NJ 07753
Phone: 732.988.3441
Fax: 732.988.7123

Dr. Lauren Gashlin at 732-988-3441
Dr. Steven Greco at: SGreco@nrslifespan.com
Dr. Lindsay Klimik at: LKlimik@nrslifespan.com

www.nrslifespan.com/

Student Feedback

A typical day at NRS for me would consist of coming into the practice and putting on my

white lab coat that I was asked to wear every day. I would then check in with my supervisor, Dr.

Greco, and see if there was any clients coming in at 9 am. If there was not or I was not able to sit

in on the session, he would give me an assignment to do, either involving paperwork, or

researching. At the site, I learned how to act as a professional in a clinical setting, exercised my

prior psychology knowledge, and even learned more of which I was not aware of (ADHD, LD,

TBIs). The most enjoyable thing for me at the site was being able to sit in on sessions with

clients, especially the clients suffering from Traumatic Brain Injuries or memory loss, it was

fascinating to me to hear the progression of what happened to them and how it changed them.

What was not so enjoyable to me was the paperwork or organizing legal case files.

This site is well suited most definitely for a psychology or biology student interested in

neurological conditions, and possibly those even considering a medical career. Additionally,

those who are majoring in health studies may be interested in becoming a health psychologist

one day, and can benefit from sitting in on sessions with them. When considering whether or not

to apply to a certain internship, it is essential to apply to a site that will work around your

schedule, but also will be good experience for what you are interested in doing in the future.

Then again, there is nothing wrong with trying something completely different, because then

maybe you will fall in love with it or realize it’s something you completely hate. Personally with

NRS, since I did not get experience sitting in with the clinical population, it was not exactly what

I was looking for, but I was able to broaden my knowledge in other conditions, and I realized

working with children and/ or neurological conditions is not what I want to pursue.

~Amanda Covington, Spring '19

As an intern at NRS/LS I shadowed my advisor during consultations and evaluations. I was able to practice my active listening and research skills. The most enjoyable part of my internship experience was being able to observe during consultations. I found this to be enjoyable because I was interested in watching my advisor's mannerisms with his clients and seeing how each client has a different individualized experience. The part of my internship work that I enjoyed the least was the research aspect. I found it difficult to find articles that corresponded with what I was learning during the consultations. I feel any student would excel and enjoy interning at NRS/LS. Specifically, any student who is interested in neuropsychology or thinking of pursuing graduate school would benefit the most. The environment was very welcoming and all the workers were willing to help if needed. Some advice for any student considering applying to NRS/LS is to treat the opportunity professionally and to use the resources they give you.

~Samantha Bock, Fall '21

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