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 qualifications, expressed interest and capability of the student and availability of supervisors.
The Counseling Center space has been renovated, 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 17-21, 2026).
- Provide intakes/initial assessments,
- Provide individual counseling
- Provide crisis work / walk-in sessions
- Co-facilitate groups or workshops
- Provide consultations, campus partners, community services, faculty, and/or parents
- 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)
- Recommended number of hours of service per week:
- Master-level Trainees: 22-25 hours/week and approximately 10-13 direct client hours/week
- Doctoral-level Trainees: 16-20 hours/week and approximately 7-11 direct client hours/week
Intern Selection Timeline 2026
- January 30
Application deadline - January to February
Selection and notification by email of candidates for interviews - February 9–12 (Monday-Friday)
Interview week - February 17 (Tuesday)
Offers notification by email - February 24 (Tuesday)
Response deadline to offers
Application Instructions
- Apply via the Graduate Counseling Internship Application link.
- Attach cover letter and vita or resume to application.
Direct Link to Application
Compensation*
- Compensation: Up to $5,000 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. - *Note: If you hold a graduate position at NDSU, compensation is not guaranteed.
Questions?
Annette Vazquez, M.Ed., LPCC (she/her/hers)
Associate Director
NDSU Counseling Center
701-231-9714