Clone of Fall 2025/Spring 2026 Hope and Healing Center & Institute Practicum/Field Placement Application

HHCI begins accepting applications in December and will be reviewed beginning in February
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Clinical Internship Application
Hope and Healing Center & Institute (HHCI)

APPLICATION DEADLINE NOTICE

Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed, subject to placement availability.

ABOUT HHCI

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

Our programming serves adults across the age spectrum, with a focus on those experiencing serious mental illness through structured, strength- and skills-based programming. Many of our services incorporate discussions of faith within mental health care, and we walk with each person wherever they are on their faith journey.

ABOUT THE CLINICAL INTERNSHIP

HHCI provides paid clinical placements for 2nd-year graduate students pursuing a master's degree in a mental health-related field.

This placement is ideal for aspiring LCSW or LPC candidates interested in providing evidence-based therapeutic services in both individual and group settings.

Program highlights:
- Therapy programs run 8–12 months and require weekly client attendance
- Services are provided to adults (18+) experiencing serious, chronic mental illness
- Services are offered to the community at no charge
- Individual and group therapy formats
Please note: HHCI does not offer family therapy, couples counseling, or services for higher-functioning individuals.

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS

By submitting this application, applicants should be aware of the following requirements:
- Pass a drug test and background check
- Attend the mandatory 5-day onboarding training (August 3–7, 2026) before the start of placement
- Complete Safeguarding God's Children training
- Work on-site at HHCI: 24 hours per week (remote internships are not accepted)
- Thursdays on-site are mandatory (clinical staffing and supervision held weekly)
- One evening per week is required to facilitate a group; all other hours are daytime (9 AM–6 PM)
- No ongoing night/evening hours beyond the required weekly group
- Students are compensated as hourly employees
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First NameMiddle NameLast Name
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Personal Address:

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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:

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Please upload your resume

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Fall of 2026, what year will you be in your program?

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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 commit to both the Fall and Spring semesters. We are not currently accepting students for summer placements.
- HHCI requires interns to complete 24 hours per week for the duration of the internship program, typically across two and a half days.
- HHCI does not offer weekend or evening internship hours.
Personal Information

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

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Please save your answers in a separate word document in case your application times 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?
Clinical Writing Sample

Prepare 1-2 case summaries that are relevant to a DMS-5 TR diagnosis and submit below.
WRITING SAMPLE

Please submit at least one writing sample using the prompt below. Your response may be adapted from existing classwork or written new.

Prompt: Imagine you are working in a clinical or therapist role. The setting can be any environment you choose — such as a nonprofit, private practice, hospital, emergency room, or other setting. Using the outline below, write a case study introducing a new client.

Case Study Outline

1. Introduction (1–2 paragraphs) Set the stage for the case study scenario. Include the following:
- Client demographics
- Referral source
- Presenting symptoms
- Relevant circumstances surrounding the situation
- Client history leading up to the events being addressed
2. Additional History & Background (2–3 paragraphs) Expand on the introduction with the following:
- Medical and psychiatric history
- Family and social history
- Physical health history
- Any additional details that add context or clarity to the presenting problem, such as laboratory or diagnostic results, physical assessment findings, previous medications or treatments, or other relevant background information
3. Assessment Findings & Course of Care (2–4 paragraphs) From your perspective as the clinician, provide the following:
- A preliminary DSM-5 diagnosis with your clinical reasoning
- A clear explanation of why this is not a differential diagnosis
- Your proposed treatment plan, including goals, strategies, and therapeutic modalities
Writing Sample 2

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Writing Sample 2

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Employment

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Please list any previous clinical, mental health, or related work or volunteer experience. Prior clinical experience is not required for consideration.
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

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Next Steps:
- Applications are due by the posted deadline.
- HHCI will review all applications and extend interview invitations to selected candidates.
- Interviews will be scheduled following the application deadline.
- Placement decisions will be communicated to all applicants after interviews are complete.
Once you submit this application using the button below, you will receive an email confirmation that your submission was successful. If you do not receive a confirmation, please resubmit or contact us at apearson@hhci.org.
I have read the Hope and Healing Center & Institute clinical internship description, fully understand the requirements, and confirm that all information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
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HHCI begins accepting applications in December and will be reviewed beginning in February

Personal Information

HHCI Placement Questions

Clinical Writing Sample

Employment

References

Acknowledgement