Supervision
Interns and Trainees will be required to attend individual and group supervision on a weekly basis in order to maintain the level of competence needed to provide treatment and to meet the minimum requirements for licensing. Interns, post-graduate, need 1 unit of supervision for every 10 clients they see. Trainees currently enrolled in school require 1 unit of supervision for every 5 clients. Supervision will be integral in the interns growth and ability to create a support network.
Internship Program Experience
Our internship program is designed to increase competency in skills, clinical understanding and good judgment through individual/group supervision and direct clinical experience. Since this field is so dynamic and ever evolving we continue educating ourselves and incorporating what we learn into our internship program. The areas of practical clinical experience can include:
- Domestic Violence
- Parenting
- Crisis Intervention
- Mindfulness and Meditation
- Couples
- Treatment Planning and Assessments
- Anger Management
- Child Sexual Abuse
We hope to provide a well-rounded experience to our interns/trainees/associates leading them to become top therapists in their field.
Requirements
The Ness Counseling Center requires a minimum one-year commitment. We provide individual and group supervision on a weekly basis and the training required for clinical enhancement. We begin our enrollment process in January accepting applications until April. We review all applications and invite potential candidates to interview. Practicum starts the last week in August. All internships are 18 hours per week. Bilingual candidates are a plus but not a requirement.
Eclectic Therapy and Mindfulness Approach
Qualifications and Applying
- Cover letter
- Current curriculum vitae
- Practicum information
- Two letters of recommendation
- Letter that you are in “good standing” if you are still in graduate school or a transcript from graduate school if you have completed your M.A. and are applying for an internship.
All Trainees and Interns are required to have a background check, health clearance, and TB test prior to beginning their volunteer experience.
Please email your application documents to Rhisie Hentges at rhentges@thenesscenter.org.
We look forward to working with you.
