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These programs include school and residential programs serving children and adolescents with ASD, brain injury and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
Our Doctoral Internship Program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA)* and is a member program of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC).
Internship Admissions, Support, and Initial Placement Data 2025 (PDF)
Program Policies and Procedures 2026-2027 (PDF)
Competencies and Proficiencies 2026-2027 (PDF)
The Internship Program is based on the scientist-practitioner model of training with a focus on the practice of professional psychology integrated with applied behavior analysis. Our interpretation of this model holds that the scientist-practitioner is a psychologist who:
The Internship Program prepares students for integrated science and practice through three principal training components: 1) structured field training, 2) a sequence of didactic training, and 3) mentored research projects. These components are described below.
The program has three child and adult training sites that encompass ABA, autism, intellectual and developmental disability, and brain injury. Each site is a full-year placement. For 2026-2027 we anticipate three training sites.
EDUCATION SERVICES
Interns in Education Services maintain a clinical caseload and provide primarily behavioral consultation to classrooms and teachers. Interns conduct behavioral assessments, develop intervention plans, analyze data, present at interdisciplinary meetings, and participate in system-wide peer review. Interns have opportunities to collaborate with other disciplines, discuss progress with families, and engage in clinical and research projects.
May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Randolph, Mass.
Interns at this site participate in assessment and intervention for autistic children and adolescents and those with related developmental disabilities. There are also opportunities for consulting on prevocational development objectives.
May Center School for Brain Injury and Neurobehavioral Disorders, Norwood, Mass.
Interns at this site participate in assessment and intervention for children and adolescents who have brain injuries, neurological conditions, or related neurodevelopmental disorders and behavioral challenges. There is a well-developed allied health/rehabilitation team on site that interns may have the opportunity to collaborate with.
ADULT SERVICES
May Centers for Adult Services, Randolph, Mass.
Interns at this site participate in assessment intervention design for challenging behaviors, engagement in life activities, and skill acquisition for adults ages 22 and up, with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and related developmental disorders. A specific focus is improvement of quality of life through meaningful home and community engagement. Interns carry a caseload across service settings, consult to staff, and participate in research, supervision, and training projects with the clinical teams.
The field training component of our program is designed to capitalize on the diverse training opportunities available at May Institute, focusing primarily on the implementation of evidence-based practices. Interns spend four days per week at their training site, and the fifth day per is devoted to didactic seminars, peer and group supervision, and scholarly activities.
The field training component of our program is designed to capitalize on the diverse training opportunities available at May Institute focusing primarily on the implementation of evidence-based practices. Interns divide their time between their rotation site four days per week, and the fifth day per week is devoted to didactic seminars, peer and group supervision, and scholarly activities.
Seminars are an opportunity for interns to increase their depth of knowledge in areas directly related to their clinical work. There is a year-long seminar series that addresses the application of evidence-based methods to clinical and systems problems, issues of professional and career development, and critical topics related to assessment, treatment, and research. In addition to didactic training, seminars enable interns to receive guidance and advice from practicing psychologists, peers, and recognized experts within and outside May Institute.
Further training occurs during the mentored completion of a research project: either 1) a demonstration of the application of the principles of scientific psychology to a clinical case or 2) a program evaluation project that uses established scientific methodologies to analyze a program outcome, process, or best practices issue. The goal of the research is either a poster presentation at a national conference and/or a submission to a peer-reviewed journal.
The Internship Training Program is focused on training interns in seven specific domains: clinical assessment, intervention, clinical research and its practical application, diversity, professional skills, ethics, and supervision and consultation. Brief statements describing the competency domains are provided in the link above.
The program is designed for advanced-level doctoral students in accordance with the specific standards set by the American Psychological Association (APA). Applicants must be from an APA-accredited doctoral program within the U.S. Those candidates specializing in clinical or school psychology who have training in the contemporary practice of applied behavior analysis and related approaches are most competitive.
This internship site agrees to abide by the APPIC policy that no person at this training facility will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from an intern applicant.
Below is a summary of the program admission requirements and intern selection process.
Applicants must be in the process of completing a doctoral degree in professional psychology from an APA-accredited, degree-granting institution in the United States.
Applicants must have completed appropriate practicum training that included delivery of professional psychological services appropriate for their targeted placement sites. Applicants must demonstrate ethical conduct and interpersonal skills appropriate to the professional practice of psychology. Applicants' interests and aptitudes must be compatible with our program's goals and objectives. Applicants should understand our program's philosophy and model of training.
Applicants are evaluated based on academic preparation, practicum experience, letters of recommendation, and degree of fit between the applicant's goals and the goals of the program. May Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sex/ gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, marital status, socio-economic status, homelessness, or any other category protected under applicable law in treatment or employment at the Institute, admission or access to the Institute, or any other aspect of the educational programs and activities that the Institute operates.
Remote interviews will be offered to candidates who meet the criteria above. Potential candidates will be invited to interview on one of three days in January. This format allows applicants the opportunity to meet several faculty members and current interns and clarify their understanding of the program model and requirements. This will be done in both group and individual interview formats.
Applicants must submit the following through the APPIC online application process:
APPIC online application, available at www.appic.org
Please submit all requested materials as instructed through the APPIC website (www.appic.org).
Note: Once an individual has matched to this program, May Institute will conduct a criminal record check (CORI), as required by Massachusetts Law. A final match is contingent upon the successful completion of the CORI check with the Department of Motor Vehicles.
The agency offers dental insurance, basic life insurance, a 403b plan, and short term disability. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays. Massachusetts also provides paid family leave to qualified employees. Interns receive a conference expense stipend of $1,500.00.
*Please only use this email address if you are interested in the APA-accredited Internship in Clinical Psychology. All other inquiries may be sent to careers@mayinstitute.org.
*This program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation (CoA); 750 First Street, NE; Washington, DC 20002-4242; (202) 336-5979
If you are interested, please watch the following videos, which are overviews of two of our schools:
May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Randolph, MA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeZFHCtPVFc&feature=emb_logo
May Center School for Brain Injury and Neurobehavioral Disorders, Norwood, MA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcCb0iIIh5E&t=4s
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