Clinical Internships

For master’s in counseling and master’s in social work students

NVFS offers two- and three-semester clinical internships for master’s in counseling and master’s in social work students who have previous counseling experience. The program is small, placing up to four to six students total at one time. While the majority of internships are fall/spring, we also accept applications for spring/summer and summer/fall.

Clinical opportunities include therapeutic interventions with culturally diverse clients, many of whom have experienced trauma. NVFS mental health services are trauma-informed and culturally sensitive. Clinical services provided include individual and family counseling and peer support groups.

Requirements

Language: All clinical placements require fluency in one of the following languages: Spanish, Amharic, Arabic Farsi, or French. Students must be fluent enough to conduct therapy sessions in that language.

Experience & Interest: All applicants must be second-year students in good academic standing, have some previous experience counseling adults or children, and have a strong interest in trauma-informed care, cross-cultural issues and community-based services. There are no weekend hours; weekday evening hours are very limited.

Supervision

NVFS offers one hour of individual supervision each week with a licensed professional counselor or licensed clinical social worker. Some placements may include group supervision in addition to individual supervision. Please note that some programs have requirements for additional training, team meetings/group supervision, and evening or Saturday hours.

Apply

Application Deadlines: Applications are reviewed and placements are offered on a first come, first serve basis until slots fill.

Application Materials: Applicants must submit the following to be considered for placement

• NVFS Internship Application
• Resume/curriculum vitae
• Three professional references

Application Process:

1. Submit application and resume to khorowitz@nvfs.org.
2. Provide reference form to references and ask them to submit directly to khorowitz@nvfs.org.
3. Once application is complete, the applicant is referred to the clinical supervisor to schedule an interview.
4. Clinical supervisor makes the final placement decision.
5. Applicants who are offered and who accept placement must complete additional paperwork and background checks.