Mental Health Counseling
combining a World Class
Education + an Integrated
Internship with Mental Health
Leaders in the Community
Separate Men’s and Women’s Cohorts Beginning in September 2024
From education
to career in
under 2 years.
What is unique about the Ferkauf MHC program at Achieve?
As the vanguard of behavioral health care in the community, Achieve is the go-to resource for clinical training and community education. We have already trained over 200 of the leading mental health professionals serving the frum community. As such, Achieve has developed a robust, clinically focused, best practices-based internship program where students learn from leaders in the mental health field.
In partnership with Yeshiva University’s premiere Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, students in the MHC program will receive a first-class education with courses taught by handpicked faculty who are not only leaders in the field but understand the cultural needs of the community. Additionally, students in the program will be fully integrated with their internship opportunities in our clinic that will bring the theoretical discussions from the classroom into real-life practice. This integration is not just about the internship; it is bringing the clinical experience fully into the classroom- 
Our Leadership and Faculty
Anxiety & OCD Program Director at Achieve and Founder/Director of Rockland CBT. Dr. Feiner is also the author of “Mindfulness: A Jewish Approach” and enjoys teaching courses and providing workshops on topics related to psychology and mindfulness.
Clinical Supervisor and Director of School Based Services at Achieve, specializes in working with children, adolescents and their families in the home and school settings.
Clinical Supervisor and Director of Clinical Excellence at Achieve, specializes in child and adolescent mental health, with a focus on school functioning and parenting. Dr. Hoffnung’s research is focused on the characteristics of psychotherapy in naturalistic settings, with a particular focus on duration and the process of therapy termination. He also leads a research team exploring the Orthodox Jewish community and its experience and use of professional mental health services. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Dr. Hoffnung will serve as the MHC program Clinical Internship Director.
Dr. Norman Blumenthal is a licensed clinical psychologist who serves
as the Director of Trauma Services for Ohel’s Zachter Family National
Trauma Center and Adjunct Professor at the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan
Theological Seminary and Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology both
of Yeshiva University. In private practice in Cedarhurst, New York, Dr.
Blumenthal is also a Dayan/Arbitrator for the Beth Din of American,
Founder and Chairman of the Board of Education for CAHAL and a past
Vice President of NEFESH.
Rabbi Michael Bleicher, LCSW is the director of clinical training and the MHC/SW internship program at Achieve and the clinical supervisor for Achieve new Women’s Health program where he ensures that clients struggling with infertility, pregnancy loss and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders receive compassionate, culturally-sensitive and high-quality behavioral healthcare.
Admission
Requirements
To be considered for admission into the program, potential students must have completed 120 credits and earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
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Mental Health Counseling
combining a World Class
Education + an Integrated
Internship with Mental Health
Leaders in the Community
In partnership with
Separate Men’s and Women’s Cohorts Beginning in September 2024
From education
to career in
under 2 years.
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What is unique about the Ferkauf MHC program at Achieve?
As the vanguard of behavioral health care in the community, Achieve is the go-to resource for clinical training and community education. We have already trained over 200 of the leading mental health professionals serving the frum community. As such, Achieve has developed a robust, clinically focused, best practices-based internship program where students learn from leaders in the mental health field.
In partnership with Yeshiva University’s premiere Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, students in the MHC program will receive a first-class education with courses taught by handpicked faculty who are not only leaders in the field but understand the cultural needs of the community. Additionally, students in the program will be fully integrated with their internship opportunities in our clinic that will bring the theoretical discussions from the classroom into real-life practice. This integration is not just about the internship; it is bringing the clinical experience fully into the classroom-
Our Leadership and Faculty
Clinical Supervisor at Achieve, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a post-doc in Clinical Psychology who works with children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, ASD, ADHD/ADD and parenting issues.
Anxiety & OCD Program Director at Achieve and Founder/Director of Rockland CBT. He is also the author of “Mindfulness: A Jewish Approach” and enjoys teaching courses and providing workshops on topics related to psychology and mindfulness.
Clinical Supervisor and Director of School Based Services at Achieve, specializes in working with children, adolescents and their families in the home and school settings.
Clinical Supervisor and Director of Clinical Excellence at Achieve, specializes in child and adolescent mental health, with a focus on school functioning and parenting.
Dr. Norman Blumenthal is a licensed clinical psychologist who serves as the Director of Trauma Services for Ohel’s Zachter Family National Trauma Center and Adjunct Professor at the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary and Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology.
Rabbi Michael Bleicher, LCSW is the director of clinical training and the MHC/SW internship program at Achieve and the clinical supervisor for Achieve new Women’s Health program where he ensures that clients struggling with infertility, pregnancy loss and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders receive compassionate, culturally-sensitive and high-quality behavioral healthcare.
Menucha Norowitz, LMHC worked for several years as a Staff Therapist and Clinical Supervisor at Achieve. She is now a psychotherapist in private practice, providing individual, couples and group therapy as well as supervision for beginning practitioners. Menucha specializes in the treatment of trauma and relationship difficulties.
Dr. Bena Schwartz earned a bachelor's in psychology from Stern College for Women and her MS, MPhil and PhD in psychology from Yale University. Her primary focus is on Developmental Psychology and has conducted published research on cognitive development in infancy. She has previously taught several courses as an adjunct assistant professor in the psychology department at Stern College, and currently teaches Advanced Placement psychology at Ma'ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls.
Services
The Ferkauf MHC is a 60-credit Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling that combines theoretical knowledge, clinical training, fi eld work and mentorship opportunities.
Graduates of this program, with required post-graduate experience, and who pass the NCMHCE examination, are eligible for licensure as Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) in New York State.
The program can be completed in either four or fi ve semesters, depending on the student’s educational plan and cohort. The following outline is an example of the courses a student can expect to take each semester with the goal of completing the program in fi ve semesters. Please note that the course schedule is subject to change.
View Program Outline
The internship is where your education translates into practice. A requirement of the MHC program is 600 hours of supervised fieldwork which can be fulfilled through direct work with individuals, couples and groups.
The integrated internship through Achieve will provide students with the advantage of working with leaders in the mental health field who understand the needs of the community and will impart students with an educational experience that will teach them the skills needed to be successful practitioners. Students may be eligible to receive compensation for their internship hours.
Colleges and Universities typically charge students on a per credit basis which means depending on how many classes a student takes each semester will determine how much they will be charged.
The per credit cost for the program is $947. For example, if a student is taking four, 3-credit classes in a semester (12 total credits), he/she can expect to be charged $11,364 in tuition for that semester. Additionally, every semester student’s will be charged a $70 registration fee and a $255 technology fee.
The overall cost of the 60-credit program if completed in five semesters is $58,445. All tuition and fees will be paid to Yeshiva University.
To be considered for financial aid each student must complete a free application for federal student aid form, otherwise known as a FAFSA. U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens can apply by clicking the button below.
If you are a New York State resident who has filed a FAFSA, you can apply for additional scholarships by filling out the TAP application.
Admission
Requirements
To be considered for admission into the program, potential students must have completed 120 credits and earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
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application form
students must submit the following materials:
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Personal
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Earn a Masters in
Mental Health Counseling
combining a World Class
Education + an Integrated
Internship with Mental Health
Leaders in the Community
In partnership with
Separate Men’s and Women’s Cohorts Beginning in September 2024
From education
to career in
under 2 years.
What is unique about the Ferkauf MHC program at Achieve?
As the vanguard of behavioral health care in the community, Achieve is the go-to resource for clinical training and community education. We have already trained over 200 of the leading mental health professionals serving the frum community. As such, Achieve has developed a robust, clinically focused, best practices-based internship program where students learn from leaders in the mental health field.
In partnership with Yeshiva University’s premiere Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, students in the MHC program will receive a first-class education with courses taught by handpicked faculty who are not only leaders in the field but understand the cultural needs of the community. Additionally, students in the program will be fully integrated with their internship opportunities in our clinic that will bring the theoretical discussions from the classroom into real-life practice. This integration is not just about the internship; it is bringing the clinical experience fully into the classroom-
Our Leadership and Faculty
Clinical Supervisor and Director of School Based Services at Achieve, specializes in working with children, adolescents and their families in the home and school settings.
Clinical Supervisor and Director of Research and Clinical Data Analytics at Achieve, specializes in child and adolescent mental health, with a focus on school functioning and parenting. Dr. Hoffnung’s research is focused on the characteristics of psychotherapy in naturalistic settings, with a particular focus on duration and the process of therapy termination. He also leads a research team exploring the Orthodox Jewish community and its experience and use of professional mental health services. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Dr. Hoffnung will serve as the MHC program Clinical Internship Director.
Dr. Norman Blumenthal is a licensed clinical psychologist who serves
as the Director of Trauma Services for Ohel’s Zachter Family National
Trauma Center and Adjunct Professor at the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan
Theological Seminary and Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology both
of Yeshiva University. In private practice in Cedarhurst, New York, Dr.
Blumenthal is also a Dayan/Arbitrator for the Beth Din of American,
Founder and Chairman of the Board of Education for CAHAL and a past
Vice President of NEFESH.
Rabbi Michael Bleicher, LCSW is the director of clinical training and the MHC/SW internship program at Achieve and the clinical supervisor for Achieve new Women’s Health program where he ensures that clients struggling with infertility, pregnancy loss and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders receive compassionate, culturally-sensitive and high-quality behavioral healthcare.
Menucha Norowitz, LMHC worked for several years as a Staff Therapist and Clinical Supervisor at Achieve. She is now a psychotherapist in private practice, providing individual, couples and group therapy as well as supervision for beginning practitioners. Menucha specializes in the treatment of trauma and relationship difficulties.
Dr. Bena Schwartz earned a bachelor's in psychology from Stern College for Women and her MS, MPhil and PhD in psychology from Yale University. Her primary focus is on Developmental Psychology and has conducted published research on cognitive development in infancy. She has previously taught several courses as an adjunct assistant professor in the psychology department at Stern College, and currently teaches Advanced Placement psychology at Ma'ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls.
Services
The Ferkauf MHC is a 60-credit Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling that combines theoretical knowledge, clinical training, field work and mentorship opportunities.
Graduates of this program, with required post-graduate experience, and who pass the NCMHCE examination, are eligible for licensure as Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) in New York State.
The program can be completed in either four or fi ve semesters, depending on the student’s educational plan and cohort. The following outline is an example of the courses a student can expect to take each semester with the goal of completing the program in fi ve semesters. Please note that the course schedule is subject to change.
The internship is where your education translates into practice. A requirement of the MHC program is 600 hours of supervised fieldwork which can be fulfilled through direct work with individuals, couples and groups.
The integrated internship through Achieve will provide students with the advantage of working with leaders in the mental health field who understand the needs of the community and will impart students with an educational experience that will teach them the skills needed to be successful practitioners. Students may be eligible to receive compensation for their internship hours.
Colleges and Universities typically charge students on a per credit basis which means depending on how many classes a student takes each semester will determine how much they will be charged.
The per credit cost for the program is $947. For example, if a student is taking four, 3-credit classes in a semester (12 total credits), he/she can expect to be charged $11,364 in tuition for that semester. Additionally, every semester student’s will be charged a $70 registration fee and a $255 technology fee.
The overall cost of the 60-credit program if completed in five semesters is $58,445. All tuition and fees will be paid to Yeshiva University.
To be considered for financial aid each student must complete a free application for federal student aid form, otherwise known as a FAFSA. U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens can apply by clicking the button below.
If you are a New York State resident who has filed a FAFSA, you can apply for additional scholarships by filling out the TAP application.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission into the program, potential students must have completed 120 credits and earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Fill out application form
students must submit the following materials:
Fill Up Details
Upload Transcript
(max 5MB)
Upload Resume
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Personal
Statement
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