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WJCS is renowned for developing well-trained, highly professional staff for the agency and for the broader social service community. In addition, our community and family life education programs help our neighbors to understand contemporary issues and know where to turn for assistance.
The highly acclaimed WJCS Educational Institute, chartered by the NYS Board of Regents in 1993, provides courses, workshops and conferences for professionals and the community-at-large. Offerings include in-service training for professional and support personnel, clinical internships and field placements for students pursuing advanced degrees in psychology and social work. In-service training programs for staff provide the opportunity to identify the treatment needs of clients and learn about trends and methods of practice.
Click here to view opportunities for Professional and Staff Development and the Pre-Doctoral Psychology Internship Program and the
Psychology Externship Program.
An annual Fall Edythe Kurz Conference highlights topics of current interest for human service professionals.
The Dr. Samuel Kahn Memorial Lecture informs the community about family, parenting and mental health matters.
Click here to view the Educational Institute offerings.
WJCS provides clinical internships and externships in forensic psychology and field placements for students pursuing doctoral degrees in psychology and master’s degrees in social work.
Home Health Services provides New York State Department of Health-approved training for personal care and home health aides and related specialties.
