Application Process
Graduate Student Training Position
The NDSU Counseling Center accepts graduate students (master's and doctoral) from the disciplines of social work, clinical mental health counseling, marriage & family therapy, and applied psychology (counseling, clinical, and school). Acceptance of graduate student clinicians is contingent on the expressed interest and capability of the student, availability of supervisors, and office space.
The Counseling Center space has recently been rennovated, complete with a Relaxation Room featuring a state-of-the-art massage chair, a self-help library and reading nook, and new individual office spaces with sound-proof walls and ceilings as well as modern dimmable office lighting to facilitate a more comfortable and healing experience.
Compensation: Up to $ 5500 offered offered a year (split across 2 semesters)
Compensations are available for graduate student trainees who are accepted to do training with us. The compensation amount will depend on the number working hours a week.
- Trainees working 10 – 20 hours a week: up to $3,630 a year,
- Trainees working 21 – 25 hours a week: up to $4,582 a year, and
- Trainees working 26 + hours a week: up to $5,500 a year.
Qualifications:
- ** Having completed a clinical or counseling practicum at which you provided counseling is required **
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge obtained from coursework in chosen field of study (ex: Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Community Mental Health program)
- Enrollment in a CACREP or APA accredited academic program is highly desirable
Responsibilities:
- Orientation: Attend 4 - 5 days of training prior to the beginning of the academic year a week before classes begin in August (August 18 – 22, 2024).
- Provide required number of hours of service per week to the NDSU Counseling Center; the required number is determined by your academic program
- Provide intakes/initial assessments, crisis work, consultations with parents and/or faculty
- Provide individual counseling
- Co-facilitate groups
- Provide outreach opportunities to the campus community
- Attend weekly individual supervision (1 hour/week)
- Attend weekly group supervision (2 hours/week; Fridays from 9:00-11:00AM)
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
- Interview Week: February 24 – 28, 2025
- Offer Notification: March 7, 2025
- Response Deadline: March 14, 2025
- Orientation: August 18 – 22, 2024
Application Material
- Apply via the Graduate Counseling Internship Application link and include cover letter and vita or resume with application.
- Direct Link: https://ndstate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eDm1JZSCU6S1ISq
Questions?
Annette Vazquez, M.Ed., LPCC (she/her/hers)
Assistant Director—Training
NDSU Counseling Center
701-231-9714