Application Process
Graduate Counseling Internship 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.
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, 2025).
- 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)
Intern Selection Process Dates 2025
- January 31
Application deadline - January to February
Selection and notification by email of candidates for interviews - February 24 – 28
Interview week - March 7
Offers notification by email - March 14
Response deadline to offers
Application Instructions
- Please check back fall semester or email Annette Vazquez (Assistant Director of Training) for further information on applying.
Compensation
- Please contact us with any questions regarding compensation.
Questions?
Annette Vazquez, M.Ed., LPCC (she/her/hers)
Assistant Director—Training
NDSU Counseling Center
701-231-9714