clinical internships at beam

Train with Purpose. Practice with Support. Learn to Lead.

Beam Mental Health offers field placement opportunities for advanced-level graduate students in social work, counseling, and related programs. Our internship program is designed for students who want to grow clinical confidence while contributing to a community-based, trauma-informed practice.

Interns at Beam are seen as future colleagues, not just students. You’ll receive close clinical supervision, direct client experience, and a welcoming culture where curiosity, collaboration, and care are central to our work.

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What You Can Expect

As an intern at Beam, you’ll:

  • Provide individual therapy to clients (with growing complexity based on experience)

  • Participate in weekly one-on-one supervision with a licensed clinician

  • Engage in optional group consultation and peer learning

  • Use a HIPAA-compliant electronic health record (EHR) for notes and scheduling

  • Learn to integrate trauma-informed, body-based, and relational modalities

  • Practice documentation, treatment planning, and professional communication

Internship Structure

  • Placement Length: Typically two semesters

  • Format: Hybrid (telehealth and in-person as available)

  • Location: Based in Vermont with remote opportunities

  • Documentation: Required within 48 hours of session

  • Hours: Weekly commitment determined in partnership with your program

We partner with schools accredited by CSWE, CACREP, and other governing bodies. Our supervisors are experienced, fully licensed, and trained in trauma-informed and inclusive care.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome students from all backgrounds and especially encourage applications from:

  • LGBTQ+ students

  • BIPOC students

  • First-generation graduate students

  • Interns who bring lived experience of systemic harm, disability, or trauma

We are committed to providing a supportive environment where new clinicians can explore their therapeutic voice while being held in consistent, compassionate supervision.

Areas of Focus

We serve a broad range of clients, and interns may work with adults, youth, or couples depending on background and interest. Common areas of clinical focus include:

  • Complex trauma

  • LGBTQ+ mental health and identity work

  • Relationship challenges

  • Rural mental health access

  • Anxiety, depression, and life transitions

Interns receive tailored training and supervision aligned with their school requirements and personal learning goals.

How to Apply

To apply for an internship at Beam, please fill out the application.

We review placement requests on a rolling basis and welcome new relationships with schools and students.