The Counseling Center is dedicated to training clinical interns during the academic year.

The Counseling Center exists to provide high-quality, culturally informed, responsive, inclusive, and flexible in-person and telehealth mental health services to all eligible undergraduate and graduate students. We utilize an equity-based service model, which takes into consideration multiple factors such as type of insurance, level of familial support, financial resources, sociocultural identities, to increase access to services for artists, designers, and educators who make up the MassArt community. We recognize students who are impacted by injustices and mental health difficulties, and we are committed to supporting whole-person wellness that allows students to thrive. We affirm BIPOC, Queer, Neurodivergent, and additional sociocultural identities.

Trainees are selected from programs in counseling, social work, psychology, and other clinical disciplines. Due to the clinical nature of our site, trainees must be in the advanced year in their program. Clinical Supervision will be provided by a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).

Features and Expectations

• Attend an extensive orientation in mid to late August
• Be at MassArt 24 hours per week (typically 3 days) during the academic year
• Have 12-14 client hours per week
• Develop outreach programs for the College community, as well as lead support groups and focused workshops
• Complete case management for students
• Attend weekly individual clinical supervision and bi-weekly group supervision
• Be part of a cohort of 2-4 Clinical Trainees
• Participate in Training Series with a focus on topics relevant to higher education and mental health, such as: Developing Your Clinical Voice and Identity, Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Assault & Violence, Working with Bigotry & Discrimination in Therapy, Intro to Sensory Work & Sensory Integration for Therapists
• A stipend may be offered each semester

Apply

To apply, please submit the following items via e-mail to counseling@massart.edu:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Instead of a cover letter, please complete a MassArt Counseling Center questionnaire by responding to the following questions:

• Why are you interested in the Clinical Training Program at MassArt?
• Please describe your clinical orientation and how you adapt it based on the need(s) of the client and the mission / context of the agency in which you are working?
• How does your social location impact your clinical approach, engagement with clients, and relationship with colleagues?
• How do you see yourself supporting an equity-based treatment model?
• What makes you stand out from other applicants?

*Please limit each response to 250 words, and feel free to use the prompts as headers

• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Two (2) must be from professionals familiar with your clinical work
• One (1) must be from a faculty member or colleague

We are currently accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. The priority deadline for applications is January 4, 2026. Applications submitted after January 4, 2026 will be reviewed on a rolling basis based on internship availability.