At SMA Healthcare, Inc. we feel privileged to participate in the professional development of future mental health professionals and seek to offer the highest quality training experience possible through our Internship Program. SMA offers opportunities for Master’s Level Clinical Internships at a number of sites for students completing the fieldwork portion of their degree. Internships are also available for Bachelor’s Level students pursuing a variety of clinical and non-clinical degrees. We offer sites in a variety of settings across six (6) counties under the supervision of our licensed clinical supervisors. Internship opportunities are based on the availability of each site to host an intern.
To request specific information about our current sites for Master’s Level Clinical Internships please contact internship@smahealthcare.org or fill out the form below.
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Internship positions are competitive. SMA Healthcare accepts Master’s Level Counseling (MSW, CMHC, or MFT) Interns from Accredited Programs (CACREP, CSWE, COAMFTE) three (3) times per year (Fall Semester, Spring Semester, and Summer Semester). Applications open six (6) months prior to the start of the semester and close 60 days prior to the semester start date. Applications submitted less than 60 days prior to the semester start date will not be considered.
Applications open February 15 and close June 15.
Applications open July 15 and close November 15.
Applications open November 15 and close March 15.
Some programs of study require placement via faculty and interviews will be based on the faculty’s recommendation of the candidate. If you are selected as a potential candidate the steps in the hiring process are
Internship positions will require various background screenings which vary by site. The ability to formally offer an internship position is contingent upon a candidate passing background screenings. SMA has affiliation agreements with accredited universities with programs for MSW, CMHC, and MFT students. An internship with us is contingent upon SMA being able to coordinate an affiliation agreement with your program of study.