PCIT Cohort #27
Applications Open! (Fall 2026)
09/14/2026 - 09/17/2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Center for Child & Family Health
1121 West Chapel Hill Street, Suite 100, Durham, NC 27701
Training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a specialized behavior management program for children ages two to six and their families. PCIT is most appropriate for children who demonstrate excessive or developmentally inappropriate behavioral and/or emotional difficulties, including behaviors that are often associated with trauma. Through live coaching, parents/caregivers work together to implement skills designed to help children reach their full potential.
The average length of treatment is 12-20 weekly hour-long sessions. PCIT is typically delivered in clinic settings, such as community agencies and outpatient clinics. This treatment has also been successfully delivered in alternate settings, such as in-home services.
Who Should Apply for PCIT Cohort #27?
- PCIT is a good fit for clinicians who have a particular interest in working with the two to seven year old age range. Clinicians interested in PCIT should be comfortable with a behaviorally-based style of therapy as well as a fast-paced, verbally directive approach with caregivers in sessions. Strong family and client engagement skills and good organizational and time management skills are also a plus.
- Applicants are encouraged to apply as part of a team, which may include a Senior Leader to bolster clinical implementation and model sustainability efforts both during and after the training period.
- Individual practitioners are also welcome to apply.
Team Member Requirements
Clinicians:
- Demonstrate the ability to serve the Medicaid-eligible, or a similar, population;
- Be a licensed clinician in North Carolina, including: clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, psychological associates, psychologists, child psychiatrists, nurse specialists or practitioners. (Provisionally licensed applicants will be considered.)
Senior Leaders:
- Administrative responsibility within their organization and/or within the local mental health community;
- Authority to make systematic changes (e.g., procedures, budgeting) to support the implementation of PCIT within their organization and/or across their community.
Application Information
| Applications Open | April 29, 2026 |
| Application Link | PCIT Cohort #27 Application |
| Information Call | Virtual Info Call: May 28, 2026 @ 12:00 PM Register Here |
| Acceptance Notification | Applications will remain open until capacity is reached. |
Training Dates
| Learning Session 1 (In-Person) Center for Child and Family Health 1121 W Chapel Hill St #100, Durham, NC 27701 | September 14 – 17, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Learning Session 2 (In-Person) Center for Child and Family Health 1121 W Chapel Hill St #100, Durham, NC 27701 | January 11 – 13, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Training Costs
| Clinician Tuition | $1,500 |
| Senior Leader Tuition | Free |
| Other Costs | Travel to Durham, NC for two multi-day in-person learning sessions; Staff time for training days, consultation calls, and implementing PCIT services with clients |