Sustainable Wellness offers unpaid internship opportunities to qualified Master's-level students who are seeking experiences in a specialized private practice setting. Our team provides a program tailored for professional growth in an encouraging and supportive environment. 

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Key Components of an Internship experience at Sustainable Wellness: ​

• Shadow, observe and consult with providers and other allied health professionals in various service offerings, such as individual therapy, clinical supervision, workshops, groups, and educational trainings. 

• Build a caseload of approximately 10 direct client contact hours per week, or as compatible with individual school internship requirements 

• Under the supervision of a licensed trauma therapist, conduct biopsychosocial intake assessments, treatment plans, and other clinical documentation, as appropriate, with special attention to histories of trauma and oppression.

• Co-facilitate and lead a variety of group therapy experiences

• Individual supervision with an experienced supervisor, as well as monthly supervision calls with a team of specialized trauma therapists

• Opportunities to observe consultation of other therapists who are specialized in modalities such as EMDR, attachment work, IFS/parts work, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)  

• Regular intern cohort meetings to obtain peer support in trauma education, case conceptualization, book club and team building. 

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Requirements:

• Active enrollment in a Master's-level education program

• Knowledge of or interest in trauma treatment and advanced interventions (ie. EMDR, IFS, Brainspotting, Somatic work, attachment therapies, etc.)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Comfort with giving and receiving honest, constructive feedback

• Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as with a team

• Versed in online systems, such as Google Workspace and electronic medical records (EHR)

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Additional Notes:

Our team believes strongly in doing our own work. While not a requirement, we encourage all members of our team to seek outside support in the type of inner work that we ask our clients to engage in. We firmly believe that knowing our own schemas, stuck points and vulnerabilities, as well as how to manage them, helps us show up in a more helpful, authentic way for our clients and team.​​

Equal Opportunity Statement: 

We value a diverse and collaborative workplace and encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, older members of society, and others from minority groups and diverse backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employees and contractors are responsible for maintaining a work culture free from discrimination and harassment by treating others with kindness and respect.