Internships · Practicum & Field Placement

Train where your story is an asset.

A paid, supervised, fully virtual practicum for graduate clinicians who want to learn culturally responsive care from the inside.

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What the program is

Our internship is a paid, supervised field placement for students in MSW, clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, or psychology programs. It is fully virtual. You carry a small caseload with close supervision and learn, in practice, how care that centers community and culture actually gets delivered.

What you'll gain

Real hours

Direct client contact hours that count toward your program requirements.

Close supervision

Regular individual and group supervision from licensed clinicians.

Culturally grounded training

Hands-on experience delivering telehealth care that centers community and identity.

Who it's for

A few things we look for in every intern.

Enrolled in an accredited graduate program (MSW, MHC, MFT, or psychology)
Your school's practicum and credit requirements are required to proceed, and the placement must be approved by your program
Eligible to complete practicum hours in Washington or Illinois
Reliable internet and a private space for telehealth

How to apply

01

Apply

Submit your resume, a short note, and your school's practicum requirements.

02

Interview & match

Meet the team and get matched with a supervisor who fits your training goals.

03

Onboard & begin

Complete onboarding and start your supervised placement.

We review applications on a rolling basis ahead of fall and spring terms.

Apply

This is a paid practicum. Tell us about your program and attach your resume.

Applications are open

A paid practicum, reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Black Space Therapy is an equal opportunity training site providing virtual mental health services in Washington and Illinois. Internship eligibility and hours are determined in coordination with your academic program.