The Mental Health Intern position provides opportunities for graduate students or post-graduate trainees and associates to use their commitment of time and talents to engage, empower and advocate towards achieving a more equitable society and foster an ever-improving quality of life for the LGBTQ community through delivering counseling services.
Applications for the Fall 2026 annual cohort are currently being accepted with in- person interviews beginning in March 2026.
Please review the internship information respective to your program, and the application before applying.
Explore a unique opportunity to advance your mental health training within an LGBTQ+ affirmative and trauma-informed environment. Download the detailed internship brochure respective to your graduate program to learn more about the comprehensive training opportunities, practice experiences, and cultural engagement provided by The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach Mental Health Training Program.
To apply, prospective candidates should complete the application below and submit it along with the requested documents via email to counseling@centerlb.org. Select applicants will be asked to schedule in-person interviews which will take place starting in March 2026, until all slots are full.
Interns are supported by program staff in addition to receiving clinical supervision from a dedicated team of LCSW and LMFT supervisors. These positions are suitable for individuals registered in the State of California or those looking to fulfill their clinical experience requirements as part of an accredited master-level or doctoral-level university program.
Supervision may take place in the form of individual, triadic, or group formats.
Interns have the opportunity to engage in direct therapy practice with clients across a range of modalities including individual, couples, family, and group therapy. This practical experience is fundamental to developing your therapeutic skills and understanding client needs in a supportive and supervised setting.
Interns play a critical role in the initial screening, intake, and case management processes. These activities are crucial for determining client eligibility for our mental health program and ensuring that individuals are linked to the appropriate community resources. This aspect of the internship provides valuable experience in the operational side of mental health services.
The Center offers internships in finance, social media/communications, operations, health services, transgender wellness services, and social services.
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