Internship Program

Master’s Level Internship Opportunities

Are you a Master’s-level student seeking hands-on experience in an evidence-based, compassionate, and client-focused mental health practice? We are currently accepting applications for Clinical Internship Placements for students pursuing degrees in Counseling, Social Work, or related fields.

What We’re Looking For

We are committed to training the next generation of mental health clinicians in high-quality, evidence-based practices — especially Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and trauma-informed care.

We are looking for interns who are:

✅ Willing to Learn – You don’t need to know everything yet. We want interns who are curious, motivated, and eager to grow through training, feedback, and real-world practice.
✅ Reliable and Committed – This is a 9–12 month placement. We invest time and training into our interns and ask for a strong commitment in return.
✅ Local to the Kansas City Metro Area – We require interns to be local so they can participate in our hybrid model of care (a mix of in-person and telehealth sessions).
✅ Collaborative and Open – Interns will be part of a supportive team and expected to participate in weekly supervision, team consultation, and group learning.

Internship Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s-level Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Social Work program
• Available for a 9-month to 1-year commitment (Fall start strongly preferred)
• Must be available to see 4–10 individual clients per week
• Must be willing and available to co-lead at least one DBT Skills Group
• Comfortable working with clients age 16 and older
• Must complete required onboarding, training, and participate in supervision weekly
• Demonstrates professionalism, ethical integrity, and strong communication skills

What You’ll Gain

• Supervision by experienced, licensed clinicians (toward licensure hour requirements)
• Experience providing DBT-informed therapy and learning key interventions
• Opportunities to observe and co-lead DBT Skills Groups
• Exposure to EMDR and trauma-informed care principles
• Weekly DBT team consultation meetings and ongoing clinical training
• Supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven work environment

How to Apply

Please submit the following to rachael@middlepathmo.com :

• Your resume
• A brief cover letter outlining your interest in DBT and what you hope to gain from this internship
• School requirements for internship placement
• Desired start date and availability

We are excited to meet passionate, purpose-driven interns who want to make a real difference in the lives of the people we serve. Let’s grow together!