CLINICAL INTERNSHIP AND PRACTICUM PROGRAM

Back on Track is inviting graduate-level students who are seeking a degree in social work, mental health counseling, or psychology to apply for our internship program.  We are committed to the training of students by providing opportunities for meaningful learning experiences.  This is an in-person or hybrid opportunity so you must be available to see clients in our office.

Interns will provide individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy for adolescents, and/or children, in an outpatient group practice setting and/ or online. Applicants must be willing to commit to weekly clinical supervision during traditional business hours regardless of graduate school program requirements

This is an UNPAID position with the possibility of future employment upon successful completion of our program.

• Must be enrolled in a graduate-level social work, professional counseling, psychology program, or other human services-related program for the entire duration of the placement.
• Must have completed psychopathology, and possess knowledge of clinical diagnoses and treatment planning.
• Must be willing to submit to and pass federal, state, and child protective background check.
• Must obtain and provide proof of student malpractice insurance.
• Must be willing to commit to Back on Track for one year.

• You are a motivated, self-starter with a desire to provide psychotherapy for mental or behavioral health issues.
• You have a working knowledge of mental health diagnoses (psychopathology), treatment modalities, DSM-5 criteria and terminology.
• You work well with diverse populations.
• You are able to develop effective therapeutic alliances while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• You are skilled in time management, organization, problem-solving, crisis intervention and multi-tasking as part of a therapeutic team.
• You have strong writing and communication skills.

Back on Track is committed to creating a more diverse community. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.