More Than a Field Placement. A place to Grow Into Your Work.
I N T E R N S H I P
Practicum · Internship I · Internship II ✦
Bachelor's + Graduate-Level ✦
$500 Completion Stipend ✦
Practicum · Internship I · Internship II ✦ Bachelor's + Graduate-Level ✦ $500 Completion Stipend ✦
W H O W E W E L C O M E
A place to practice, not just observe
We welcome bachelor's and graduate-level students seeking a hands-on, supportive internship experience within an integrative holistic wellness collective.
Eligible graduate interns may have opportunities to remain with Poder Healing as they begin working toward professional licensure.
L E A R N T H E W O R K B Y B E I N G P A R T O F T H E W O R K
How the pieces come together
As an integrative collective, our interns gain exposure to a model of care that looks beyond symptoms and considers the whole person.
Depending on your academic program, level of training, and placement requirements, your internship may include exposure to:
Individual mental health counseling
Clinical documentation and treatment planning
Intake and assessment processes
Case conceptualization
Trauma-informed and culturally responsive care
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Program development and community outreach
Group and community-based mental health programming
Clinical supervision and case consultation
Ethical and professional decision-making
Quality assurance and documentation review
Private practice operations
Insurance and billing processes
W H A T M A K E S P O D E R H E A L I N G D I F F E R E N T?
Five things you'll find here
01
Bridge Classroom to Clinical Practice
Graduate school builds your foundation. Here, you'll apply that knowledge in real-world settings while receiving guidance that helps bridge theory with everyday practice.
02
Learn the Business of Mental Health
Beyond clinical skills, you'll gain firsthand exposure to the operations of a private practice, including documentation, billing, quality assurance, compliance, and client care systems that keep a practice running effectively.
03
Practice Through a Whole-Person Lens
Our approach recognizes that mental health is shaped by culture, identity, family, community, and systemic influences, helping interns develop a more holistic and culturally responsive way of working with clients.
04
Develop Your Own Clinical Identity
Rather than teaching one "right" way to be a therapist, we encourage you to explore different approaches, think critically, and cultivate a clinical style that is ethical, authentic, and uniquely your own.
05
Grow Within a Supportive Team
Learning to become a clinician can feel overwhelming, but you won't do it alone. Through supervision, collaboration, and ongoing mentorship, you'll have the support, feedback, and encouragement to grow with confidence.
I N T E R N S H I P S T I P E N D
We recognize the commitment students make to their field placement.
Students who successfully complete Internship I and II with Poder Healing and remain in good standing are eligible to receive a:
$500
C O M P L E T I O N S T I P E N D
The stipend is provided at the successful completion of Internship II and is contingent upon satisfactory performance and fulfillment of internship requirements.
F R O M S T U D E N T T O C L I N I C I A N
The beginning of a longer relationship
One of the things we're most proud to offer is the possibility of continuity. For graduate interns who successfully complete their placement, demonstrate strong clinical and professional development, and are a good fit for the practice, there may be opportunities to remain with Poder Healing after graduation while working toward licensure.
That means your internship can become the beginning of a longer professional relationship.