Use this website to find Internship Sites that Antioch University Seattle has worked with in the past.
For internship sites that attended the last internship fair click HERE.
Some Internship Sites are tagged with information as CFT, CMHC, Drama therapy, and Art therapy. Sites tagged are ones which have recently had a student from that program at that site. Many sites are happy to have an Art or Drama therapist they just haven't yet and therefore aren't tagged as such. If you see a site you wish to practicum at double check with that site to make sure they can accommodate your learning.
It is recommended that students start their application process 9-12 months out as some sites need applications that far out in advance.
If you are a site representative and have information you would like added to your site's page please email the MA Clinical Training Office: MA_clinicaltraining.aus@antioch.edu
We have gotten some reports of the map not working for some people. We are working on a solution but in the meantime trying a different webbrowser or logging out of your antioch email profile appears to sometimes fix the issue.
Good Questions to ask your sites!
1) What are agency expectations in regards to hours spent on-site? Quarter break, vacation time?
2) What are some of the duties that are required of interns (i.e., home visits, after hours work, paperwork.)?
3) What resources are available to students (In-service, trainings, office or room for work, supplies for therapy)?
4) What kinds of supervision are offered by the agency - individual, group, use of one-way mirror, other means of direct observation?
5) Is there anything that you would like to know about me that would help you in making a decision about my candidacy for an internship?
Frequently asked questions in interviews.
How did you come to the counseling profession?
What are you looking forward to in your internship experience?
What do you know about your theoretical approach to therapy/counseling so far?
What do you consider your strengths coming in to internship?
What do you anticipate will be your challenges coming to internship?
Please describe your experience working with diverse populations?
Please describe your experience working independently and working as part of a team?
How do you take care of yourself?
What is something you would like your future supervisor to know about you to better be able to supervise you?
What question do you have for us?
CMHC Internship
600 Total Hours
300 Direct Client Contact Hours
50 Supervision Hours
12 Documented Observations (using the Clinical Observation Form)
CFT Internship
300 Total hours (does not include Supervision)
300 Direct Client Contact Hours
100 of which must be couples or families (relational hours)
100 Supervision Hours
50 Direct Observation Hours
CMHC/AT
700 Total Hours
350 Direct Client Contact Hours Using Art Therapy
50 Supervision Hours
12 Documented Observations (Using the Clinical Observation Form)
CFT/AT
700 Total Hours (Includes Indirect)
350 Direct Client Contact Hours
350 using Art Therapy
100 of which must be Couples or Families (relational hours)
245 Indirect Hours
100 Supervision Hours
50 Direct Observation Hours
CMHC/DT
800 Total Hours
300 Direct Client Contact Hours Using Drama Therapy (which must include 2 different populations)
At least 150 hours must be group.
50 Supervision Hours
12 Documented Observations (using the Clinical Observation Form)
CFT/DT
800 Total Hours (Includes Indirect)
300 Direct Client Contact Hours
300 Using Drama Therapy (which must include 2 different populations)
100 of the 300 total must be Couples or Families (relational hours)
470 Indirect Hours (which must include 2 different populations)
100 Supervision Hours
50 Direct Observation Hours
30 With an RDT/BCT
Attend Internship Fair. During the Internship Fair (usually held during early winter quarter), students are given the opportunity to network with internship sites. Onsite supervisors and 74 other agency staff sit at tables and CMHC students are encouraged to introduce themselves and inquire about that site.
Take Internship Prep three quarters before internship. Students are required to take COUN5980 Internship Prep three quarters before internship. This learning activity provides students with an orientation to the requirements and to protocols for securing and completing the CMHC internship requirement.
Schedule an advisor meeting (for internship attainment advice). Students should meet with their advisor at three quarters prior to the quarter the student wants to start internship. Here the student will get information about the process of securing an internship site and various procedures. Students are also welcome to contact The Director of Clinical Training to receive guidance.
Students secure their own internship. CMHC students are responsible for identifying their own internship sites; that is, students must submit their resumes and/or applications, and compete for internship positions in these agencies. A list of sites can be found on Sakai and students will receive guidance from their advisor, and from the Director of Clinical Training.
Determine internship sites to contact. The MA programs maintain a detailed database of approved agencies throughout the region that serve as internship sites for SAPCFT clinical students. This database is maintained by the Director of Clinical Training, MA and is updated as new information becomes available. At any one time, there are an average of 40-50 CMHC students in internship at agencies throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Contact sites. Students should call to determine each agency's procedure for handling internship applications. Additionally, students should be prepared to send a letter of introduction, a resume outlining skills and experience, and if possible, arrange an interview.
Interview at internship sites. It is important to treat each internship inquiry like a professional job interview. During the initial interview, students should take a copy of their resume with them, and be prepared to discuss the agency's philosophy, services provided, client populations served, previous work experiences, current level of skills, learning and supervision needs, expectations, professional interests, and future occupational goals. Some agencies will also want to know about a prospective intern’s understanding of theory or theoretical orientation.