Finding Hiawatha Therapy offers a Master's-level internship program where interns gain hands-on experience working primarily with young children, adolescents, and their families across a variety of mental health concerns. Throughout the internship, interns receive ongoing training, individual supervision, and mentorship while developing their clinical skills. As a small group practice, we provide interns with access to our entire team for support, collaboration, and consultation as they grow professionally.

     

     Regardless of whether you are pursuing a Clinical Social Work or Clinical Mental Health degree, and regardless of your university program, all interns are held to the same internship expectations and requirements to ensure consistency in training and clinical experience.Interns are expected to commit to a minimum of two semesters at 20 hours per week. These hours include individual supervision, client sessions, trainings, and team meetings. Hours may consist of both telehealth and in-person services, with the majority being provided on-site. While these requirements can typically be completed within two semesters, additional time may be needed depending on the pacing of your academic program.

   

     Because our practice specializes in serving children and adolescents, interns should have an interest in working with younger clients and their caregivers. Previous Practicum experience in a supervised clinical setting or other relevant clinical experience is required prior to beginning the internship.

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     At the beginning of your internship you will spend time learning more about Animal Assisted Therapy work and Play Therapy work, as well as learning some additional administrative tasks that will prepare you as a future clinician. Our goal is to work with you on finding the best number of client hours that meet your individual needs, which usually falls around 10-12 client hours per week. 

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     We are currently accepting applications! The application process includes the online application below and an individual interview. If you have additional questions, please contact Aspen Schmidt at aschmidt@findinghiawathatherapy.com

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INTERNSHIP APPLICATION