Hope and Healing Center and Institute Internship Application

HHCI begins accepting applications in December and will be reviewed beginning in February
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY

MARCH 9th, 2025 AT MIDNIGHT

Applications submitted past this deadline will be reviewed after March, pending placement availability.

HHCI is a comprehensive mental health resource for the Greater Houston community and beyond. At the Hope and Healing Center & Institute (HHCI), we are reimagining mental health care. Our mission is aimed at transforming lives and restoring hope to individuals and families.

HHCI offers a variety of uniquely structured strength and skills-based services to adults across the age spectrum, including those with serious mental health difficulties and adults facing aging and caregiving issues.

Many of our services offer information and discussions about faith in the context of mental health care. Wherever a person is on their faith journey, we walk with them to help find and establish a faith community that suits their spiritual and emotional needs.

Clinical Internship:

HHCI provides paid clinical placement for 2nd year graduate students seeking Master’s degrees in a mental health-related field. Interns are required to be onsite 24 hours per week between the hours of 9 am and 6 pm. Interns will participate in 2 hours of group case staffing weekly as well as scheduled 1-on-1 supervision.

Therapy services are delivered as a program that ranges from 8 to 12 months and requires weekly attendance. Our therapy programs are available to persons over the age of 18 who are experiencing symptoms of serious, chronic mental illness. Services are offered to the community at no charge. We do not offer family therapy, couples counseling, or counseling for higher-functioning individuals. This placement is beneficial for aspiring LCSW/LPC candidates interested in providing evidence-based therapeutic services in a one-on-one and group setting.

HHCI Intern Requirements:

Submit an application for a possible interview

Pass a drug test

Pass a background check

Attend mandatory 5-day onboarding training prior to start of placement

Complete Safeguarding God's Children training

Available to work on-site at HHCI; Thursdays are mandatory.

Work 24 hours each week

Students are compensated as hourly employees for their time.

Onboarding is scheduled for August 4th, 2025-August 8th, 2025.

Thursdays, students are required to be on-site as we have clinical staffing and supervision.

We do not offer ongoing night/evening hours. One night a week is required for students to facilitate a group. Otherwise, students will see clients during daytime hours (9-6).

HHCI does not accept remote interns, and students will be required on campus for the entirety of their weekly internship.
Full Name:*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
E-mail:*
Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number
Personal Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Educational Information
Name of Current University *
What is the name of the University's program *
(e.g. school of social work, masters of clinical counseling, etc)
School Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Please upload your resume*

Browse Files

Cancelof
Fall of 2025, what year will you be in your program?*

First yearSecond yearAdvance Standing (MSW programs)Other
Please list your first year field/practicu/internship placement, if applicable. Otherwise type N/A*
Do you have any questions?
HHCI Expectations for Intern Schedules
- Internship spots are available for students who can work both the Fall and Spring semesters. We are not currently accepting students for summer placements.
- HHCI requires that interns complete 24 hours per week for the entire internship program. This is typically done across 2 and a half days.
HHCI is not open for full weekend or evening internship hours.
Personal Information

Page 1 of 4
What days do you anticipate you would be able to work each week? This is tentative. We are not open on weekends*

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
Would you be open to working one evening (M-TH, 6:30-8:00) in order to facilitate a group?*
HHCI requires that interns complete 24 hours a week (2.5 days) for the entire internship program. Students will reach their total required hours for school before the end of the semester. I understand that I am required to work 24 hours a week even once I complete all hours required by my university/school. *
Do you have any concerns or reservations about working 24 hours per week? Otherwise, type N/A*

HHCI Placement Questions

Page 2 of 4
Please save your answers in a separate word document in case your application time's out and answers are lost.
Why would you like to work at HHCI for your practicum or field placement?*
What do you expect to gain from clinical placement and supervision? *
What population would you like to work with during your practicum/field placement?*
Describe a time you experienced a conflict with someone at work or a professional setting and how you handled the situation.*
How do you describe professionalism? What is your professional identity? *
What qualities do you have that make you stand out from the rest of your cohort or other students?*
Are you comfortable working in a faith-based environment?*

YesNo
Clinical Writing Sample

Prepare 1-2 case summaries that are relevant to a DMS-5 TR diagnosis and submit below.
Submit at least one writing sample below and follow the instructions. These can be adapted from classwork or created new.

Imagine you are in a clinical/therapist role and the place of employment can be anywhere you see fit (non profit, private practice, hospital, ER, etc). Write a case study with the information outlined below, detailing a new client.

Each case summary should include:
1. Introduction (1-2 paragraphs): An introduction is one or two opening paragraphs that set the stage for the case study scenario. Within the introduction include the client's demographics, referral source, presenting symptoms, related circumstances of the situation described, and describe the history of the client leading up to the events to be addressed in the scenario.
2. Additional History/Background (2-3 paragraphs): This section should include medical and psychiatric history; family and social history; physical health history, etc. Here you will expand on the introduction of the case scenario. Additional information may be included to add richness, clarify the case, or expand on the background information given in the introduction. Within this, pertinent details must be included which provide information to provide a clear idea of the presenting problem. For example, laboratory or diagnostic results, physical assessment findings, additional information about the patient’s medical history and illness, previous medication/treatments, etc.
3. Assessment Findings and Course of Care (2-4 paragraphs): Write out your initial assessment of a the client from your perspective, the therapist/clinician. This will include preliminary diagnosis from the DSM-5, providing reasoning why and defend why it is not a differential diagnosis. Also include treatment plan/goals and strategies/modalities you did/would use.
Writing Sample 1*

Browse Files

Cancelof
Writing Sample 2

Browse Files

Cancelof

Employment

Page 3 of 4
Please list any previous employment you might have that would pertain to your work at HHCI. Please note: If you do not have any relevant work experience, that does not exclude you from the internship.
Place - Dates - Title - Job Duties:
Place - Dates - Title - Job Duties:
References
Reference (professional, non-relative):*
Name. Position. Phone Number. Email.
Reference:*
Name. Position. Phone Number. Email.

Acknowledgement

Page 4 of 4
Next Steps:
1. Applications are Due by March 9th, 2025
2. HHCI will review applications and offer some students interviews.
3. Interviews will be scheduled in March.
4. Decisions regarding offering a placement will be given in April.
Once you submit this form using the button below, you should receive an email confirmation that the form was submitted successfully.

If you do not, please resubmit or email the application to apearson@hhci.org
I have read Hope and Healing Center & Institute Mental Health Internship job description and I fully understand the requirements and have listed information that is true to my knowledge.*

Yes
Should be Empty:

HHCI begins accepting applications in December and will be reviewed beginning in February

Personal Information

HHCI Placement Questions

Clinical Writing Sample

Employment

References

Acknowledgement