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Welcome to the ACS Traineeship/Internship Application Portal!

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in joining Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS). We are thrilled to learn more about you and your goals as you embark on this important step in your professional journey!

To get started, please complete the brief application linked below. This will help us better understand the type of experience you’re seeking in a Traineeship or Internship and how your interests align with our program opportunities and needs. While we strive to consider your preferences, we must also balance them with the needs of our programs. These details can be discussed further during the interview process.

Please note that we do not interview every applicant. To ensure your application receives the best consideration, we strongly encourage including a complete résumé or CV, a thoughtful cover letter, and, as outlined by your programs, at least one letter of recommendation. These materials help us gain a fuller picture of your strengths and readiness for this experience.

All of our student trainees (PhD/PsyD) and interns (MFT/MSW/PCC) at Adolescent Counseling Services receive a meaningful clinical experience and exceptional supervision throughout their time with ACS. Our goal is to provide a supportive, professional environment where you can grow into your unique voice as a developing clinician working with young people in the Bay Area.

We look forward to supporting your growth and being a part of your professional journey.

Sincerely,

The Clinical Team at Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS)
The ACS Institute of Psychotherapy & Training
www.acs-teens.org

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1. Full Name (First & Last)

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2. Preferred/Chosen Name? (If different from legal name)

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3. Pronouns: If you'd like, please let us know what pronouns you use so we can address you correctly.

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4. Email Address (We will use this to contact you regularly)

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5. Cell Phone Number
Example: 000-000-0000

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6. What is your address?

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7. Which graduate school are you attending or have you attended?

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8. This placement would be (select one of the following)

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9. Graduate Program Type

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10. Please indicate the date you initially started or expect to start your Graduate or Doctorate program.

Date

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11. Language(s) in which you are able to conduct therapy - in addition to English (check all that apply) this is not a requirement for the placement.
ACS offers higher stipend rates for trainees and interns who demonstrate proficiency in specific threshold languages, including but not limited to Spanish, to support the agency’s commitment to serving diverse client populations effectively.

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12. When are you looking to begin your practicum/internship?

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13. Please indicate your preferred primary placement settings by ranking the following options from #1 (Top Choice – I’m very excited about this!) to #6 (Still interesting, but lower priority).

You must select at least one option.
Only rank programs you are genuinely willing to interview with and participate in.

  1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice 6th Choice
ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT - (ASAT) Harm Reduction Model
OUTLET - LGBTQIA+ Services (LGBTQIA+ competency required)
ON-CAMPUS COUNSELING (OCCP - High School)
ON-CAMPUS COUNSELING (OCCP - Elementary & Middle School)
ON-CAMPUS COUNSELING (OCCP - After School Youth Center)
Community Counseling Program (CCP - Outpatient Therapy Services)

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14. Will you be available on Wednesdays for the Mandatory Group Didactic Training (1.5-2 hours) and potentially Clinical Supervision during the day? (Online and/or in-person)

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15. Do you drive or have access to other forms of transportation?
Transportation of some sort will be required for engagement with all placements (ASAT, Outlet, weekly didactics, some group supervision times & staff meetings, etc... require transportation to engage: personal vehicle, bus, Bart, etc...)

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16. Work Authorization and Training Eligibility:
Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) requires all interns and trainees to be authorized to work or participate in training programs in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship from ACS. This ensures compliance with state and federal labor laws and aligns with the requirements of our funding sources.

Are you authorized to work or participate in an internship/traineeship in the United States without requiring sponsorship or additional documentation from ACS (e.g., F1 Visa)?

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17. ACS has a diverse group of clinical supervisors who practice a variety of treatment models / approaches. To best match you with a supervisor you are most comfortable in working with, please select any/all of the following:

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18. Please tell us why you would be an awesome candidate for a traineeship/internship with ACS. What stands out about you?

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19. Did we meet or connect with you at an Internship Fair? Whom did you talk to? How would we/they remember you?

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20. Please upload your Resume or CV here.

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21. Please upload your Cover Letter

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22. Please upload one (#1) Letter of Reference
- MSW & MFT Interns must provide at least 1 letter via survey OR at time of interview.
- PhD/PsyD trainees must submit 2 letters separately, at this time (see below for 2nd letter download prompt)

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23. PhD/PsyD ONLY: please upload #2 of the two required Letters of Reference

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