Graduate Intern

Currently Hiring for 2026 Academic Year

About Connective Therapy Collective

Connective Therapy Collective offers individual and relationship counseling and trauma informed therapy for the lgbtqia2s+ community and those who live within non-traditional relationship structures.

At CTC we are committed to intersectional, trauma-informed, pleasure-centered clinical work in sex and gender. We seek to treat the whole person, and train interns and clinicians to do the same.

We emphasize healing trauma, eliminating shame, and ending stigma related to the full expansion and expression of sex and gender diversity.

Role Description

As a Graduate Intern you will work the jointly agreed upon schedule of 10-14 scheduled weekly sessions. Our providers deliver specialized outpatient mental health, treatment for adults, couples, and groups of diverse identities, expressions and backgrounds. In order to ensure that our services are above standard for our clients, we prioritize supporting Interns in becoming proficient in the skills below:

• Individual, couples and/or family therapy, as is expected by your program
• Mental health assessments, treatment planning, and weekly service provision
• Advocacy and support in cases of gender affirmation
• Family support, communication, and education
• Group facilitation
• Advocacy with larger systems and community engagement
• Referrals to and coordination with other qualified providers
• Maintaining clinical records for each client
• Support with client outreach and marketing as needed
• Ensuring documentation meets all compliance standards set forth in the organization policy and insurance contracts
• Participate in meetings, supervision and trainings as requested by the supervisor or manager

Requirements & Stipend:

• Pass a background check at time of onboarding.
• Maintain 2 “office days” (typically 2 in office, the rest virtual) for an average of 10-14 scheduled sessions per week, with a total of 15-18 hours a week as outlined in your school graduate externship contract.
• Attend weekly administrative and training sessions
• Attend weekly individual supervision meetings on an agreed upon schedule, and at least 1 group supervision meeting per month or as required by your educational program. These are part of training provided by CTC.
• Complete any assigned readings and trainings in a reasonable timely manner as agreed upon by you and your supervisor.
• Student Intern Stipend: In order to support the development and security of our student interns we offer a financial stipend of $1,500 per CTC fiscal quarter (not academic quarter).