Clinical Mental Health Internship Trainee Program

Interns do not have a traditional caseload. Typically, interns see no more than three to four students in individual counseling sessions per eight hour day.

Interns receive a minimum of one hour of individual supervision and one and a half hours of group supervision per week. Additional supervision is available as needed based on program requirements or additional support needs.

• Two days of onboarding training prior to the start of Fall quarter focused on processes and procedures
• Ongoing monthly trainings from outside mental health professionals on various modalities and topics
• Lectures, workshops, and webinars offered on campus or through external collaborations throughout the year

• Flexible scheduling coordinated directly with assigned students
• No more than four individual counseling sessions per eight hour day
• One weekly drop in hour from twelve to one pm
• Bi weekly staff meetings on Mondays
• Participation in student engagement and mental health advocacy groups
• Individual or group supervision with day and time to be determined
• Clinical charting, emails, and administrative responsibilities

The Mental Health and Wellness Center is open Monday through Thursday from eight am to five pm and Fridays from eight am to three pm. Interns typically work two to three days per week for sixteen to twenty hours, depending on university requirements. Most interns work Monday through Thursday, as campus activity is limited on Fridays.

Clinical experience is preferred but not required. As an internship is a learning experience, candidates with a strong clinical foundation and a desire to learn are encouraged to apply.

We accept second year graduate students enrolled in a Masters program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling on an LMFT or LPCC track. We are not able to supervise MSW or LCSW track students at this time.

The program typically includes two to three interns. The department also employs one part time LMFT, one PsyD, and two full time LMFTs.

Onboarding begins during the second week of September. The academic year starts the third week of September and concludes during the last week of June.

Foothill College serves students of many ages, most commonly eighteen to twenty five, as well as older students. Many students come from underrepresented populations including first generation college students, low income or unhoused students, international students, LGBTQ plus students, undocumented students, and BIPOC communities.

Students may be experiencing academic distress, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, relationship challenges, cultural stressors, or racial trauma. For some, this may be their first experience with therapy.

Interns are paid minimum wage for sixteen hours per week. Any hours beyond sixteen are considered volunteer hours.

Yes. Virtual counseling appointments are offered. HIPAA compliant Zoom accounts are provided. All work for the Mental Health and Wellness Center is conducted on campus.

Yes. Interns may participate in group development and facilitation. While groups have historically been under attended, interns may also offer one time psychoeducation groups for students.

Fall onboarding takes place during the second week of September and includes logistical training such as software and procedures as well as clinical training focused on short term counseling models, suicide risk assessment, and general counseling practices.