Sentio Psychotherapy Skills Undergraduate Internship

Sentio University is a 20-month hybrid online and in-person Marriage and Family Therapy graduate program committed to training the next generation of mental health professionals. We are seeking energetic undergraduate interns for our Internship. The Internship is a great opportunity for undergraduate students to gain experience for graduate school and develop skills to work in mental health. This is a remote/online Internship.

January Cohort: January 6th, 2025 to January 31st, 2025

Applications Open: October 23rd

Application Deadline: December 23rd

February Cohort: February 3rd, 2025 to February 28th, 2025

Applications Open: December 2nd

Application Deadline: January 13th

Schedule

-Students will spend three hours per week for a total of four weeks on internship related material. (12 hours total)

The first 3 weeks:

-Interns will attend a 2 hour live Zoom meeting where they will learn and practice new psychotherapy skills each week.
-Interns will spend an hour reviewing materials to gain a better understanding of psychotherapy and the major modalities used in the field

The final week:

Interns will work with a partner to complete their Capstone Project.

Internship Duties
-Interns will assist Sentio University staff with testing new experiential educational methods for undergraduates.
-Interns will attend training and supervision with Sentio University staff, learn new clinical skills, and practice these skills with mock client statements.
-Interns will submit a Reflection Essay and Feedback Form at the conclusion of the Internship.

Benefits
Training in empirically-based methods of Deliberate Practice.
Hands-on experience with training and supervision in professional mental health.
Information about careers in professional mental health.
Opportunities to work with and learn from mental health professionals.

Eligibility
To qualify for a Sentio internship, applicants must:

Live in California (this is a remote/online Internship).
Be enrolled in their Junior or Senior year of an undergraduate (BA/BS) program at an accredited institution.
Recent graduates may apply if they participate within 24 months of their graduation.

Internship Diversity
The Sentio Internship Program is designed to equip college students from populations typically underrepresented in the public health field. Students from diverse, marginalized, and/or underserved communities are encouraged to apply.

Note: applicants must live in or attend school in California

Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Undergraduate school name*

Class standing (junior / senior / other)*

Class standing

SeniorJuniorRecent Graduate

Major*

Minor (if any)

GPA*

Do you want to pursue a career in mental health?*

YesNoI don't know

Which cohort would you like to apply to?*

January: 01/06-01/31February: 2/03-2/28

Select all times you are available to attend the Internship Meetings:*

I can attend Mondays, 12pm-2pmI can attend Tuesdays, 3pm-5pmI can attend Wednesdays, 9am-11amI can attend Thursdays, 11am-1pmI can't make any of these times

Internship meetings will be scheduled on a weekday between 9AM and 5PM. The exact times will depend on the availability of accepted applicants. What times during this range work best for you?*

Do you have a laptop or mobile device for Zoom?*

YesNoI don't know

If you involved in any mental health-focused club/student groups, such as Psi Chi or Psychology Club, please list them here.*

Describe any student organizations, job experiences, coursework, skills, degrees, or certifications that may help you succeed in this Internship.*

Describe your goals and motivation for joining the Sentio University Internship.*

Please provide names and emails of two professors from your undergraduate program who we can contact as references.*

How did you hear about the Sentio Internship?*

Please upload your resume / CV.*

Thank you for your interest in the Sentio University Undergraduate Internship!

Sentio University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, the appointment to and termination from its Board of Directors, hiring and firing of staff or contractors, selection of volunteers, selection of vendors, and provision of services.

Sentio Psychotherapy Skills Undergraduate Internship

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