Clinical Training Program

Undergraduate Student Internship

The CSCW is offering a paid internship opportunity for undergraduate students exploring a career in mental health and wellness.

The Wellness Intern will work closely with CSCW staff to support wellness initiatives. This role is ideal for students passionate about mental health, holistic well-being, and supporting the campus community. The Wellness Intern will assist in supporting CSCW staff members with marketing and implementing CSCW services around the eight dimensions of wellness — spiritual, academic, mental, emotional, relational, physical, vocational, and intellectual — and will act as a liaison between the Center for Student Counseling and Wellness and other campus departments

Requirements:

• Junior or Senior standing
• Preference given to Psychology or Social Welfare Majors, or related major if exploring counseling, mental health/wellness or social justice as part of their vocational trajectory
• Excellent communication, organizational, relational, and collaborative skills
• Strong empathy and a passion for the mental health and well-being of the student body at Gordon College
• A desire to learn and come alongside individuals who are struggling in a non-judgmental way

Internship Duties & Responsibilities:

Outreach & Prevention: Assist with program logistics, marketing, social media, and evaluation of wellness initiatives. In collaboration with CSCW staff, present educational workshops.

Peer Wellness Coaching: Wellness Interns complete Peer Wellness Coach training and provide flexible, one-on-one coaching to students who request appointments on an as-needed basis.

Interested students contact the CSCW at [email protected]. 

Graduate Clinical Trainee Practicum/Internship

Requirements

Due to the fast-paced, demanding environment of the college setting, trainees must be confident in their social skills, their ability to think clearly under pressure, and must feel comfortable with basic therapeutic foundations such as establishing a therapeutic relationship, building rapport and interviewing. Trainees must have solid beginning assessment skills, be a strong communicator and be able to work well independently.

• Must currently be enrolled in an accredited MA in Counseling or MA in Social Work program or higher-level program.
• Must have at least 1 year of internship or related experience
• Must submit reference from current internship supervisor

Internship Specifications 

• Internship program runs when classes are in session (end of Aug. to mid-May) in two 17-wk semesters.
• Weekly schedule can be flexible, based on needs of intern and availability of office space.
• Up to 2/3 of direct service hours will be comprised of 1:1 psychotherapy in sessions at the Center for Student Counseling and Wellness.
• Up to 1/3 of direct service hours will include opportunities for trainees to create and provide psychoeducational presentations/trainings/therapeutic groups on mental health topics on campus (res halls, classrooms, RA trainings, etc).

First Year: 

• 150 total hours
• 40 hrs of direct service
• 15 hrs of individual supervision
• 35 hrs non-direct

Second Year:

• 600 total hours
• 40 hrs of individual supervision
• 30 hrs of group supervision

Supervision

• Student will be provided 1 hr/wk of 1:1 clinical supervision with a licensed counselor.
• Student may attend group supervision with CSCW staff.
• Student may be given readings/articles/resources of clinical interest or pertaining to current cases and presenting issues in their caseload.

Professional Development

• Students will be offered any available professional development opportunities that occur for Wellness Center staff during the academic year.
• Opportunities throughout the year that are hosted by local organizations (ie. Eating Disorder Training at Walden Behavioral Health, NECCUM training).
• Student may attend educational opportunities/presentations on campus related to mental health topics (ie. convocations, symposiums, special guest speakers on campus).

Graduate Trainee Application Process 

Applicants interested in either a first or second-year internship should submit a CV and cover letter to Deana Trefry, LICSW, Dean of Student Wellness via email at [email protected].

In order to offer as much flexibility as possible for our trainees, we accept new applicants for both fall and spring semesters, allowing students to apply for and begin their internships in either late August or mid-January when each semester begins. We accept applications throughout the year when we have openings available. You will be notified if all training positions have been filled. First-year trainees may be invited to return for their 2nd year of clinical internship as well.