CCF provides internship and employment opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students
Research Assistants for Course Credit
Available for undergraduate students seeking experience with research
in the field of child clinical psychology in exchange for class credit.
Students will work on a variety of projects completing tasks, such
as data collection, entry and analysis and many of the other details
required to complete research. Work includes collaboration in a variety
of projects performing tasks such as data collection, entry and analysis,
as well as filing and editing. To apply, candidates should complete
the CCF Research Lab Assistant
Application. For more information, contact Briannon O'
Connor, Undergraduate Coordinator at 716.829.2244, x117.
Requests for hard copies of the application form and completed application
forms should be returned to:
Center for Children and Families
Attn: Karen Fumerelle
106 Diefendorf Hall
3435 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214
Phone: 716.829.2244, x182
Summer Treatment Program (STP) Internships
The CCF hires Undergraduate Counselors, plus several Developmental Aides and Research Assistants for the STP each summer. The STP is for children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Conduct Disorder (CD), or Oppositional-Defiant Disorder (ODD). The STP is conducted every summer. For more information, see STP Program Overview. Interns are compensated with either a stipend or academic course credit, which must be arranged by the student through his/her own university department or the University at Buffalo prior to the beginning of the program. The University at Buffalo currently offers twelve credits for participating in the program. During the first week of the program, all employees will undergo intensive training conducted by the Center for Children and Families staff.
The selection process is highly competitive and interested students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Students who wish to apply for more than one position should submit only one set of application materials. Positions are available for high school students, undergraduate students and recent graduates.
To apply, undergraduate and recent graduate level candidates should complete the UG Internship Application. High school level candidates should complete the HS Internship Application.
Although we strongly encourage interested applicants to download application
materials, they may be requested by mail. Please send a postcard or
letter of interest and a self-addressed stamped manila envelope, with
postage of $0.78, to:
Center for Children and Familes
ADHD Summer Treatment Program
Diefendorf Hall
3435 Main Street, Bldg. 20
Buffalo, NY 14214-3093
Please allow up to four weeks for a response when mailing.
STP Internships at Other Recruiting Sites
- Judge Baker Children's Center STP, Boston, MA: Click here for more information
- University of Illinois at Chicago/JCYS North Shore Day Camp, Chicago, IL: Contact Allison Zoromski at azoromski@psych.uic.edu for more information
CCF Full-time and Part-time Positions
The CCF often has open positions for full-time or part-time research assistants, observers, and clinicians. Please visit the University at Buffalo Employment Opportunities web page to search for available positions. All open positions for hourly or salaried employment with the CCF are posted here. Applicants will need to create and submit an online application.