Internship Program

Ethos Wellness interns and clinicians in a group training session
Ethos Internship

A hands-on foundation for emerging clinicians

The Ethos Wellness internship offers a rich, hands-on learning experience inside a supportive and collaborative clinical environment. Interns are fully integrated into the Ethos community and learn not only through doing, but through reflection, mentorship, and connection.

Each year, Ethos Wellness prepares a cohort of Master's-level interns. Interns work under the clinical supervision of one of our program directors in conjunction with an experienced team of clinicians. We partner with many universities across Texas as well as outside the state.

The Internship Experience

What interns do at Ethos

Our internship is built to develop clinical skill and professional identity at the same time. Interns are part of the team from day one.

Co-facilitate IOP groups

Lead and support Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) groups alongside experienced clinicians, building confidence in group process and therapeutic presence.

Multidisciplinary staffings

Participate in weekly multidisciplinary staffings and case consultations with our clinical team to sharpen assessment and treatment planning.

Individual therapy on a sliding scale

Provide individual therapy on a sliding scale, increasing community access to care while building a caseload under supervision.

Assessments and intake

Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and support the client intake process from first contact through treatment matching.

Weekly didactics and process group

Engage in weekly didactics and an intern-specific process group designed for reflection, peer learning, and growth.

Ongoing development

Access ongoing staff development and continuing education throughout the internship year.

Application Information

How to apply

Applications open in February each year for 2nd-year Master's level students. University of Houston GCSW students should follow standard GCSW Marketplace guidelines and procedures.

This experience is designed to build both clinical skill and professional identity, and it often opens the door to continued work with Ethos Wellness after graduation. Clinicians interested in the next step can also explore the Ethos Institute fellowship and training programs.

Meet Our Interns

Current Interns

Our interns work and learn alongside the full Ethos clinical team.

Rifah Islam, Ethos Wellness intern

Rifah Islam

Clinical Intern

Derek Hess, Ethos Wellness intern

Derek Hess

Clinical Intern

Larry Lawyer, Ethos Wellness intern

Larry Lawyer

Clinical Intern

Treisy Skidmore, Ethos Wellness intern

Treisy Skidmore

Clinical Intern

Lana Zakinov, Ethos Wellness intern

Lana Zakinov

Clinical Intern

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Applications open in February each year for 2nd-year Master's level students. University of Houston GCSW students should follow standard GCSW Marketplace guidelines and procedures.

Interns co-facilitate IOP groups alongside experienced clinicians, participate in weekly multidisciplinary staffings and case consultations, provide individual therapy on a sliding scale, conduct biopsychosocial assessments, support intake, and engage in weekly didactics and an intern-specific process group.

Yes. We partner with many universities across Texas as well as outside the state. Interns work under the clinical supervision of one of our program directors in conjunction with an experienced team of clinicians.

Often, yes. The internship is designed to build both clinical skill and professional identity, and it frequently opens the door to continued work with Ethos Wellness after graduation.

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