
Counseling Services has a long history of partnering with Connecticut and other regional universities to provide high quality training opportunities for mature and motivated graduate students in Masters of Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Psychology programs. We recruit students who have prior human services experience, self-awareness, strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills, and a readiness for an intensive experiential training experience. Trainees receive individual and group supervision and have opportunities to develop skills in assessment, short term individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, and prevention programming. Opportunities may also be possible for post-graduate training experiences. Applications for academic year internships (beginning in late August) are due for priority consideration on March 20, and applications for spring semester (January) placements, when available, are due November 20. Contact our Training Coordinator, Elaine Allen, LCSW (203-392-5485) allene4@southernct.edu with any questions about clinical internships.
Clinical Internship Information/Job Description
Internship Application
Counseling Services internships provide intensive, generalist mental health training, as well as an introduction to the unique practice setting of higher education. Our graduates have been very successful in gaining employment and applying their clinical experience in a wide range of settings. Recent Counseling Services clinical interns have been employed in the following places:
When funding is available, Counseling Services (in conjunction with the Wellbeing Center) offers a full-time internship for students interested in higher education administration and college mental health. This internship, which offers a tuition and fee waiver and a stipend, focuses on providing leadership in our mental health outreach and holistic wellness programming. Some limited opportunities for clinical work may also be available for students in clinical disciplines.
Application Procedures and Information About Program
Wellbeing Center Student Affairs Graduate Internship
Undergraduate students in any major looking for internships or volunteer community service hours at Counseling Services are invited to contact us to discuss your interests. Undergraduate students are not eligible to provide direct counseling services, but may be involved in assisting with office operations, special projects, or developing peer outreach, education, and support activities. We especially welcome those with specific ideas for projects that support the department’s mission, effectiveness, and connections with other campus groups.
Undergraduates may also wish to consider joining campus organizations such as Active Minds, the Meditation Club, or the Psychology Club. Active Minds is advised by the Counseling Center and works to eliminate the stigma associated with mental health issues on campus.
Counseling Services also welcomes inquiries from registered pet therapy teams interested in working with groups of students.