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Internships And Externships

Thank you for your interest in joining our team at the Counseling and Resource Center at Edmonds College!

We are a recognized leader in providing internship placements in the State of Washington clinical mental health counseling field.

Our mission is to provide comprehensive, compassionate, social justice-focused, and culturally responsive counseling services to enhance student wellness.  Our staff is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and affirming space for all students and community members.

Internships 

Our clinical internship training program is designed for Masters-level counseling students in their final year of a graduate counseling or counseling-related program.

Internship Details:

  • We are currently in hybrid operations (in person and remote).
  • Counseling interns typically work an average of 15-20 hours per week in the Counseling and Resource Center for one calendar/academic year (September-August).
  • Weekly staff meetings/trainings and our internship cohort meeting are required
  • Weekly staff meetings are on Thursdays from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Intern cohort meetings are on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
  • Professional development opportunities are offered and counseling interns are strongly encouraged to participate.

Fall 2025

Application Deadlines

Preferential Deadline - February 7, 2025
Final Deadline - February 14, 2025

Steps to Apply

To apply, submit a COMPLETED 2025-2026 Counselor Internship Application below.  Make sure to included the two required letters of recommendation via email at: counselinginternships@edmonds.edu:

*Important: Title the email subject line:  YOUR Name, Internship Application Submission 2024* 

PLEASE SUBMIT THE INTERNSHIP APPLICATION WHICH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

Questions? Send an email to counselinginternships@edmonds.edu.

Interview Times/Dates

If selected for an interview, candidates will be required to attend an interview the week of February 24th-28th.   

Internship Fair Dates:

If you are interested in learning more about Edmonds College's Counseling and Resource Center, we will be participating in several internship fairs. Come by, meet our counselors and see if it is the best fit for your internship experience!

11/15/2024 The Seattle School Internship Fair

Externships

Our clinical externship training program is designed for those who have completed a Masters-level counseling or counseling-related degree and are pursuing completion of licensure hours required with the State of Washington.

Our externship offers a unique opportunity. You will experience a small private practice feel (small, tight-knit team, small caseload, brief notes, ability to see some clients longer term, very supportive and nurturing environment), but will gain the wealth of experience similar to that of working in community mental health. Our client population is extremely diverse regarding age, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, ability, and mental health.

Position Description

The overall objective of the externship is to help you develop a clearer professional identity as well as more advanced clinical skills. You will have the opportunity to be immersed in an incredibly supportive and diverse environment that will serve as an excellent segue to future professional life. Our staff at Edmonds College possesses a wide variety of clinical interests and theoretical orientations, and is deeply committed to providing an enriching and comprehensive clinical experience to trainees.

Additionally, this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the mental health field, build hours toward licensure, and obtain free clinical supervision from one of our experienced licensed mental health supervisors. It could also be a pathway to obtaining heavily sought after counseling positions in postsecondary educational settings.

Externship Details:

  • 9 months (mid Sept.-early June)
  • Minimum of 13 hours per week
  • Unpaid (no stipend offered)
Externs will have the opportunity to experience the following:
  • Mental health and career counseling
  • Short- and long-term counseling
  • Observe and co-facilitate counseling and psychoeducational groups
  • Crisis intervention and risk assessment
  • Work with diverse populations: students of color, immigrants/refugees, veterans, international students, first-generation, LGBTQ, and students with varied socio-economic status, age, and abilities.
  • Manageable caseload and minimal paperwork
  • Participate in staff training and retreats
  • Opportunity to develop mental/community health presentations to present to groups on campus.
In addition to their clinical experience, you will receive the following educational and supervision experiences:
  • Individual supervision (1 hour per week)
  • Group supervision/case conference (periodically through the training year)
  • Regular professional training
  • Training in interpreting career-related assessments with clients
  • Training in Social Justice Multicultural Counseling Competencies

To apply, please send an email to counselinginternships@edmonds.edu requesting an externship application packet.

Testimonials

Here are what some past interns have said:

"I will always be grateful to the Edmonds College counseling center because they provided me with the ideal environment for me to learn and grow as a new counselor. Jessica, the director of the CRC, is intentional about ensuring that every counselor on her team is well-supported both on a clinical level and on an individual level. At a time when I was still figuring out what my counseling style would look like, I was given the freedom to figure that out on my own but also given direction by those on my team whenever I asked for it. I appreciate that the staff has a balance of both newer counselors and counselors that have been well-established in the field for many years. Along with the incredible sense of solidarity among the staff, the students that I had the honor of working with was just another reason to love the work that I was doing while I was at Edmonds College. Given the diversity of the student population at Edmonds College, I had the opportunity to work with individuals of many different cultural backgrounds and practice working with these individuals in a culturally-sensitive manner. The experiences that I had at Edmonds College continue to inform my work as a counselor today."

Angelica Nevarez, former Intern from Seattle University


"I really appreciated the environment my co-workers created at Edmonds College. It was supportive, humanizing, and caring. I also appreciated the opportunity to work with a wide range of students from diverse backgrounds including and not limited to age, culture, and present struggles."

Jordan Stables, former Intern from The Seattle School


"I had such an amazing internship experience at Edmonds College. The staff was incredibly supportive and affirming. I loved being a part of the healing process with the students I worked with. I have so much gratitude for the connections I’ve built with the staff as well as the students. If you’re looking for a ‘work’ home, this is the place to be.”

Diana Chernisky, former Intern from Seattle University

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND ACCOMMODATION

Edmonds College is an equal opportunity employer and assures equality of treatment in educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may call 425.640.1470 or email jobs@edmonds.edu, and accommodations will be made to the extent reasonably possible. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.
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