Are you a Master of Arts in Counseling Student seeking an internship with therapy-ready adult clients, alongside a fantastic group of practitioners, in a private-pay counseling agency?

Therapy Austin is a strong and inclusive community of therapists and is seeking compassionate, self-motivated, and collaborative Master of Arts in Counseling graduate student interns ready to gain experience providing high-quality clinical care.  Outstanding candidates exhibit exceptional clinical insight, possess curiosity about self and others, are self-motivated, and thrive in a structured environment. This is an unpaid, part-time internship for graduate course credit.

Therapy Austin has 5 locations across the Austin area. We are committed to making high-quality counseling accessible by offering a range of fee options and extended office hours for adults and couples. Our leadership team is passionate about helping counseling interns succeed and invests heavily in our interns’ clinical and professional growth by providing high-quality training, supervision, and consultation. 

Perks of Working at Therapy Austin

• Heart-centered, relational culture with a cool Austin vibe

• Diverse and supportive community with loads of encouragement and compassion

• Bias & Inclusivity Steering Committee of counselors that meets regularly to assess our Agency's practices and recommend ways to increase inclusivity for both clients and clinicians.

• Incomparable clinical training program with free and exclusive training opportunities each month

• Stylish and comfortable offices 

• Proven marketing with steady client referrals to fill your caseload quickly and help you get your hours

• Comprehensive clinical support including triadic supervision and consultation groups led by seasoned and specialized clinicians

• User-friendly practice management tools and HIPAA-compliant teletherapy platform

• Administrative support staff who are here to help you

• Opportunities to pursue career tracks following graduation

Job Requirements

• Minimum time commitment: two to three days per week, for 15 scheduled hours

• Commitment to being available for Monday, Thursday, and Friday shifts during business hours

• Commitment to being able to work in-person at both Therapy Austin–Slaughter and Therapy Austin–Highland

• Submit to a background check if selected

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Practicum, Internship I, or Internship II course in Masters of Arts in Counseling Program at Seminary of the Southwest, Texas State University, St. Edward’s University (Required)

• In good standing in your graduate program (Required)

Message from our Recruiting Team

Resumes should reflect your full clinical training, work, and educational background. Cover letters should be concise, well-written expressions of your clinical orientation, your interest and experience in counseling, and should give an overall sense of who you are and how you’ll show up as a counseling intern. We’d also love to hear how your interests and experience connect you to this position at Therapy Austin! 

We really do read your letters — sometimes the cover letter matters more than the resume!