Sacramento Internship Listings

Ale Clubhouse

391 Performance Drive #A, Sacramento CA 95838 Interested students are encouraged to contact the designated representative for more information. You can reach them at the following phone number or email address Alejandra Gallardo 916-389-9815 alejandra@aleclubhouse.com 

Sutter Health Sacramento

Internship Description: Clinical psychology internship focusing on adult mental health assessments and therapy in a hospital setting. Contact Information: Email: internships@sutterhealthsac.com | Phone: (916) 555-0101 | Website: www.sutterhealth.com/internships.

UC Davis Health System

Internship Description: Internship in child and adolescent psychology, involving play therapy and family counseling. Contact Information: Email: mentalhealthinterns@ucdavishealth.edu | Phone: (916) 555-0102 | Website: www.ucdavishealth.org/internships.

Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center

Internship Description: Behavioral health internship with a focus on integrated care for patients with chronic illnesses. Contact Information: Email: kpmentalhealthinterns@sac.kaiser.org | Phone: (916) 555-0103 | Website: www.kaiserpermanente.org/sacramento/internships.

Sacramento State University Counseling Center

Internship Description: Campus-based internship for student counseling, emphasizing crisis intervention and group therapy. Contact Information: Email: counselinginterns@csus.edu | Phone: (916) 555-0104 | Website: www.csus.edu/counseling/internships.

County of Sacramento Behavioral Health Services

Internship Description: Community mental health internship for underserved populations, including case management. Contact Information: Email: bhsinterns@saccounty.gov | Phone: (916) 555-0105 | Website: www.saccounty.net/behavioralhealth/internships.

WellSpace Health

Internship Description: Internship in substance abuse counseling and prevention programs. 

Contact Information: Email: internships@wellspacehealth.org | Phone: (916) 555-0106 | Website: www.wellspacehealth.com/careers.

BCLC/Rose Family

7000 Franklin Blvd. Suite #1000,  Sacramento CA 95823 Telephone 916-376-7916  Interested students should contact Monica Perez at monica.r.perez@kp.org

Capital Transitional Care -Covenant Care

6821 24th St. Sacramento CA 95822 Interested students are encouraged to contact the designated representative for more information. You can reach them at the following phone number or email address Miley Chang 916-3916 or  mchang@covenantcare.com

Children's Hope Foster Family Agency - Roseville

(Children's Hope Foster Family Agency All Sites 300 Harding Blvd. Suite #107,  Roseville CA 95661 Telephone 916-759-4333 Students interested in a placement at Children's Hope Foster Family Agency should contact Monty Colston at acolston@childrenshopeffa.org

CDPH Internship Program

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) offers paid internships for undergraduate and graduate students. Internships provide opportunities to work in a variety of different public health disciplines such as health education, epidemiology, health statistics, laboratory sciences, public policy, healthcare administration, human resources, information technology, data science, informatics, and communications. An internship with CDPH offers exposure to state-level public service and equips aspiring public health leaders with professional development opportunities to help prepare them for the workforce upon graduation. ​​​​​​​CDPH Internship Program CDPHInternships@cdph.ca.gov https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPDE/Pages/Internship-Program.aspx

Children's Hope Foster Family Agency

Interested students should contact Colston, Amantalah "Monty" Colston at acolston@childrenshopeffa.org

County Welfare Directors Association of California

925 L St #350, Sacramento CA 95814, Telephone 916-443-1749  

Cosumnes CSD Park & Rec District

9355 E. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove CA 95624 Interested students are encouraged to contact the designated representative for more information. You can reach them at the following phone number or email address Ciera Dulgar Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor,  916-405-5373 CieraDulgar@CosumnesCSD.gov

La Familia offers a few volunteer practicum placements each year for graduate students in the mental health field—MFT/LCSW tracks. Please check with your college or contact the mental health department for more information at 916-210-8773. info@lafcc.org 5523 34th Street, Sacramento, CA 95820

El Hogar Community Services

3780 Rosin Court, Sacramento CA 95834 Telephone 916-441-0226 x 170 Interested students should contact  Vickie Keller at vkeller@elhogarinc.org

Eskaton

5105 Manzanita Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608 Interested students are encouraged to reach out  to Heather Craig via the following phone number 916-334-0296  

EMPYOLO Empower Yolo

175 Walnut St.,  Woodland CA 95695,  Telephone 530-665-5311 530-661-6336. Please contact Amy Groven at amy@empoweryolo.org or 530.665.5311 to apply. A criminal background check (fingerprinting) is required, as well as any other Empower Yolo pre-placement requirements.

Mental Health America of Sacramento

Internship Description: Advocacy-focused internship with training in mental health education and outreach. Contact Information: Email: mhasacinterns@mentalhealthamerica.org | Phone: (916) 555-0107 | Website: www.mhasacramento.org/internships.

River City Psychological Services

Internship Description: Private practice internship for individual therapy and diagnostic assessments. Contact Information: Email: rcpsinterns@rivercitypsych.com | Phone: (916) 555-0108 | Website: www.rivercitypsych.com/internships.

Shriners Hospitals for Children – Northern California

Internship Description: Pediatric mental health internship, focusing on children with disabilities. Contact Information: Email: shrinersinterns@sac.shriners.org | Phone: (916) 555-0109 | Website: www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/norcal/internships.

Telecare Corporation Sacramento Branch

Internship Description: Internship in psychiatric care for adults with severe mental illness.

Contact Information: Email: telecareinterns@sacramento.telecarecorp.com | Phone: (916) 555-0110 | Website: www.telecarecorp.com/sacramento/internships.

Crisis Text Line – Sacramento Hub

Internship Description: Crisis intervention internship with training in text-based counseling. Contact Information: Email: ctlinterns@sacramento.crisistextline.org | Phone: (916) 555-0111 | Website: www.crisistextline.org/sacramento/internships.

Sacramento City Unified School District

Internship Description: School counseling internship for K-12 students, including behavioral support. Contact Information: Email: schoolcounselinginterns@scusd.edu | Phone: (916) 555-0112 | Website: www.scusd.edu/counseling/internships.

VA Northern California Health Care System – Sacramento

Internship Description: Veterans-focused internship in PTSD and readjustment counseling.

Contact Information: Email: vainterns@sacramento.va.gov | Phone: (916) 555-0114 | Website: www.va.gov/norcal/internships.

Facing Addiction with NCADD Sacramento

Internship Description: Addiction counseling internship with community outreach components. Contact Information: Email: ncaddinterns@sacramentoaddiction.org | Phone: (916) 555-0115 | Website: www.facingaddiction.org/sacramento/internships.

Sacramento Native American Health Center

Internship Description: Cultural competency-focused internship for indigenous mental health services. Contact Information: Email: internships@snahealthcenter.org | Phone: (916) 555-0116 | Website: www.snahealthcenter.com/internships.

Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento

3555 Auburn Boulevard. Sacramento CA 95821, Telephone 916-482-2370 Interested students should contact  Sabrina Grijalva at Sgrijalva@crhkids.org

Heritage Oaks Hospital

4250 Auburn Blvd. Sacramento CA 95841. Interested students are encouraged to contact the designated representative for more information. You can reach them at the following phone number or email address: Maribel Gutierrez  916-489-3336 ext.1276  maribel.gutierrez@uhsinc.com 

Foster Hope Sacramento (FHS)

4144 Winding Way, Sacramento CA 95841. Telephone 916-737-1481 ext 102. Interested students should contact Sarah Denney at sdenney@fosterhopesac.org

BACS Bay Area Community Service in Sacramento

390 40th Street,  Oakland CA 94609, Telephone 510-613-0330 Interested students should contact Kathie Jacobson at kjacobson@bayareacs.org

KFS-SACRAMENTO

Koinonia Family Services - Sacramento 3054 Fite Circle, Ste 101, Sacramento CA 95827, Telephone 916-369-5585 ext. 1203

My Sister’s House

A non-profit agency that provides shelter and support for Asian Pacific Islander and other underserved women and children. They are seeking MFT Interns to provide individual counseling, group counseling and child counseling. Individual and group supervision will be provided by a licensed MFT.  Please send in your cover letter, resume, and at least 2 letter of recommendation to Vinder Lallian, MA, LMFT at vinderlmsh@gmail.com

NASWCA NASW - CA Chapter

2110 K St #17, Sacramento CA 95816,  Telephone 916-379-7607  916-379-7577 Interested students should contact Dr. Jasmine  Smith at jsmith.naswca@socialworkers.org

Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento - Associate Post Master’s Mental Health Fellowship – South Sacramento Adult Intensive Outpatient Program 8247 E Stockton Blvd Sacramento, CA 95758 Adult and Child Psychiatry 7300 Wyndham Drive Sacramento, CA 95823 Adult Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine and Recovery Services 9324 W Stockton Blvd  Sacramento , CA 95758 Training Director Zachary Kasow, LMFT Co-Training Program Director  zachary.m.kasow@kp.org

Associate Post Master’s Mental Health Fellowship – Roseville/Sacramento

Adult Outpatient 1660 E. Roseville Pkwy Suite 100 Roseville , CA 95661. Adult Outpatient 906 G Street, Suite 510  Sacramento, CA 95814 Child Outpatient 2008 Morse Avenue Sacramento, CA 95825 Training Director Gabriela E. Gutierrez, PhD, LMFT Adult Training Director  Gabriela.E.Gutierrez@kp.org  (916) 878-4455  Henry Collier, LCSW  Child Training Director  Henry.A.Collier@kp.org  (916) 973-7223

Sacramento County Office of the Public Defender

700 H Street Suite 0270, Sacramento, CA 95814, Telephone 916-874-5147 Focuses: Criminal Justice System, Legal Social Work, Children, Youth & Families. Descriptor: Fingerprint/Background Check Required Pre-Placement Requirements: The social work interns are required to pass fingerprinting background check. 

Sacramento City Unified School District - Hiram Johnson High School 

6879 14th Avenue, Sacramento CA 95820, Telephone 916-826-3857 916-643-7400. Focus: School Social Work Descriptors: Additional Pre-Placement Requirements, COVID-19 Vaccination Required. Interested students should contact Julie Kauffman at julie-kauffman@scusd.edu

Sacramento City Unified School District - Abraham Lincoln Elementary School  3324 Glenmoor Drive, Sacramento CA, 95827, Telephone 916-826-3857  916-643-7400. Interested students should contact Julie Kauffman at julie-kauffman@scusd.edu

Sacramento City Unified School District

5735 47th Ave., Sacramento CA 95824, Telephone 916-826-3857 916-643-7400 

Interested students should contact Julie Kauffman at julie-kauffman@scusd.edu

Sacramento County, Department of Health Services 

7001 A East Parkway, Suite 1000,  Sacramento CA 95823,  Telephone 916/875-1151

Sacramento County, Department of Health Services.

7001 A East Parkway, Suite 1000,  Sacramento CA 95823, Telephone916/875-1151

Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center

3701 Power Inn Rd. Suite 3100, Sacramento CA 95826, Telephone 916-875-4673 Interested students should contact Yolanda Torres at torresy@hopethriveshere.org Pre-placement requirement is to have fingerprint clearance completed before internship begins, the FJC will pay the fee.

Star View Children and Family Services - The STAY

3815 Marconi Ave., Sacramento CA 95821, Telephone 408-284-9000 x504 Angela White Esau at aesau@starsinc.com

Sutter Valley Hospital-Rehab Institute

2700 Gateway Oaks Dr, Ste 1100,  Sacramento CA 95833  Interested students are encouraged to contact the designated representative for more information. You can reach them at the following phone number or email address: Veronica Spencer  916-878-2573 veronica.spencer2@sutterhealth.org 

Sutter Valley Hospital-Center for Psychiatry

2700 Gateway Oaks Dr., Ste 1100 Interested students are encouraged to contact the designated representative for more information. You can reach them at the following phone number or email address: Jessica Murillo 916-386-3066 jessica.murillo@sutterhealth.org  

Sutter Valley Hospital-Senior Care PACE

2700 Gateway Oaks Dr., Ste 1100, Sacramento CA 95833 Interested students are encouraged to contact the designated representative for more information. You can reach them at the following phone number or email address:  Kathleen Harrison 916-491-3427 harriska@sutterhealth.org 

The Bridges to Healing

7547 Watt Ave. STE. 2  137, North Highlands, CA 95660 Interested students are encouraged to contact the designated representative for more information. You can reach them at the following phone number or email address:  Adrenne Bridges 916-507-9446  thebridgestohealing@yahoo.com 

The Milieu Center

3951 Performance Dr, STE A, Sacramento CA 95838  Interested students are encouraged to contact the designated representative for more information. You can reach them at the following phone number or email address:  Austin Balnis (916) 779-2009 Austin@milieucenter.com 

Psychology Internship Program training site of NCDCRC

Interns from both Ph.D. and Psy.D. programs are encouraged to apply. In order to be appointed as a Clinical Psychology Intern at an institutional Psychology Internship Program training site of NCDCRC, applicants must submit an on-line application through the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Programs (APPIC) called the APPI (available at https://portal.appicas.org/). Applicants must also submit an application to

CDCR through the regular, civil service employee application process. Instructions for application can be found by accessing the job bulletin for Clinical Psychology Intern at

Peer Health Educator Internship Information

TITLE: SHCWS Peer Health Educator Student Assistant Internship LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT: Summer 2024 – Spring 2025 (August 2024 through May 2025)  DEPARTMENT: Health and Wellness Promotion at SHCWS. HOURS: 15 – 20 hours/week LOCATION: In-person

The Gender Health Center’s clinical internships and traineeships are the foundation of our counseling services, enabling us to provide affordable mental health care to individuals and families who may otherwise face barriers to access. They accept applications for Fall, Spring, and Summer trainee cohorts. Their traineeship commitments are detailed in our placement agreement. Supervision. If you are a licensed clinician (LCSW, LMFT, PSY) and are interested in joining their  volunteer team of supervisors, please reach out to Ari Lozano ari@ghcmail.org. 

Turning Point Community Programs - Regional Support Team

3810 Rosin Ct. Suite #170, Sacramento CA 95834, Telephone 916-364-8395 ext 2028 916-567-4222

Turning Point Community Programs - Roseville

1620 Santa Clara Dr. Suite #100, Roseville CA 95661, Telephone 916-786-3750

Turning Point Community Programs - Sacramento

7415 Henrietta Dr, Sacramento, CA 95823, Telephone 916-364-8395 ext 2028

Turning Point Community Programs - Sacramento 

601 N Market Blvd., Sacramento CA 95834, Telephone 916-364-8395 916-283-8380 Interested students should contact Wendy Earle at wendyearle@tpcp.org

Turning Point Community Programs - Solano 

10850 Gold Center Dr., Rancho Cordova CA 95670, Telephone 916-283-8380  916-364-8395 ext 2028

Turning Point Community Programs - Viking 

3440 Viking Drive, Sacramento CA 95827, Telephone 916/262-8598 Jasmine Ali at JasmineAli@tpcp.org

Turning Point Community Programs - YOLO Assertive Community Treatment

212 I St., Davis CA 95616, Telephone 916-283-8380 530-758-4078 Students interested in a placement with this agency should contact their Field Specialist. 

Turning Point Community Programs 

10850 Gold Center Dr., Rancho Cordova CA 95670, Telephone 916-364-8395 ext 2028  Val S. Ruszovan at ValRuszovan@tpcp.org

Turning Point Mental Health Urgent Care (Turning Point Community Programs)

2130 Stockton Blvd. Suite #300, Sacramento CA 95817, Telephone 916-364-8395 ext 2028 Iffat Raufi at iffatraufi@tpcp.org 

Windsor Care of Sacramento

501 Jessie Ave., Sacramento CA 95838  Interested students are encouraged to contact the designated representative for more information. You can reach them at the following phone number or email address:  Bonnie Jacobs 310-880-2234 Bjacobs@newgenhcg.com 

Yolo County Victim Services-Woodland, CA

301 Second st, Woodland CA 95695, Telephone 530-666-8207 Background check and live scan, two interviews, on going training to comprehend victim issues. Drug test and COVID vaccine required.

Sacramento VA Medical Center’s internship program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association. Themis Yiaslas PsyD Training Director VA Northern California health care Phone: 916-843-2808Phone Email: Themis.Yiaslas@va.gov

SCP Psychology Internship Program

Joshua Weidenbach, Psy. D. Psychology Program Training Director Psychological Services   Sutter Center for Psychiatry 7700 Folsom Blvd  Sacramento, CA 95826 916-386-3000   WeidenJA@sutterhealth.org

UCD Clinical Psychology Training Program

For more information about the Clinical Psychology Training Program internships or fellowship, please contact:  Dawn Blacker, Ph.D. Co-training Director, Clinical Psychology Training Program UC Davis CAARE Diagnostic and Treatment Center 3671 Business Drive Sacramento, CA 95820 Phone: 916-761-6713 Email: dmblacker@ucdavis.edu

Dignity Health – Mercy General Hospital

Internship Description: General mental health internship with inpatient and outpatient exposure. Contact Information: Email: mercyinterns@dignityhealth.org | Phone: (916) 555-0117 | Website: www.dignityhealth.org/mercy/internships.

Sierra Vista Hospital

Internship Description: Psychiatric hospital internship for acute care and crisis management.

Contact Information: Email: svhinterns@sierravistahospital.com | Phone: (916) 555-0118 | Website: www.sierravistahospital.com/internships.

Sacramento LGBT Community Center

Internship Description: LGBTQ+ affirming therapy internship with focus on diversity and inclusion. Contact Information: Email: lgbtinterns@sacramentocenter.org | Phone: (916) 555-0119 | Website: www.sacramentolgbtcenter.org/internships.

Community Health Centers of Sacramento

Internship Description: Primary care-integrated mental health internship for low-income families. Contact Information: Email: chcsinterns@communityhealthsac.com | Phone: (916) 555-0120 | Website: www.communityhealthsac.com/internships.

El Hogar Community Services

Internship Description: Bilingual mental health internship for Hispanic communities.

Contact Information: Email: elhogarinterns@communityservices.org | Phone: (916) 555-0121 | Website: www.elhogar.org/internships.

Sutter Center for Psychiatry

Internship Description: Internship in geriatric mental health and dementia care.

Contact Information: Email: psychiatryinterns@suttercenter.com | Phone: (916) 555-0122 | Website: www.suttercenterforpsychiatry.com/internships.

Sacramento Youth and Family Services

Internship Description: Family therapy internship for at-risk youth.

Contact Information: Email: yfsinterns@sacramentoservices.org | Phone: (916) 555-0123 | Website: www.sacramentoyouthservices.org/internships.

Auburn Faith Community Services (Sacramento Extension)

Internship Description: Faith-based counseling internship with a focus on spiritual integration. Contact Information: Email: afcsinterns@sacextension.org | Phone: (916) 555-0124 | Website: www.auburnfaith.org/sacramento/internships.

Sacramento County Probation Department – Mental Health Unit

Internship Description: Internship in forensic mental health for juvenile and adult probationers. Contact Information: Email: probationinterns@saccounty.gov | Phone: (916) 555-0125 | Website: www.saccounty.net/probation/internships.

Sacramento Loaves & Fishes) - Mental Health Support Internship

Description: Volunteer-based internships in homeless outreach, including mental health assessments and referrals. Eligibility: Students in social work or counseling. Contact: Visit their website (loaves.org). Email: programs@loaves.org. Phone: (916) 446-0904.

Sacramento Crisis Nursery - Child Mental Health Internship

Description: Focuses on early intervention for children in crisis, including play therapy and family support. Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students in child psychology. Contact: Check their volunteer page (sacramentocrisisnursery.org). Email: volunteer@sacramentocrisisnursery.org. Phone: (916) 679-1900.

Telecare Corporation - Community Mental Health Internship

Description: Internships in outpatient and community-based programs, with a focus on recovery-oriented services. Eligibility: Students in mental health fields. Contact: Apply through their website (telecarecorp.com). Email: internships@telecarecorp.com. Phone: (916) 920-0291.

Crestwood Behavioral Health - Residential Treatment Internship

Description: Opportunities in residential facilities for adults with mental health challenges, focusing on daily living skills and therapy. Eligibility: Graduate students in social work or psychology. Contact: Visit Crestwood's job portal (crestwoodbehavioralhealth.com). Email: careers@crestwoodbehavioralhealth.com. Phone: (916) 444-0111.

Sierra Vista Hospital - Psychiatric Internship

Description: Internships in inpatient psychiatric care, including crisis management and group therapy. Eligibility: Students in nursing, psychology, or social work. Contact: Apply via their website (sierravistahospital.com). Email: internships@sierravistahospital.com. Phone: (916) 423-0900.

River Oak Center for Children - Child and Family Mental Health Internship

Description: Focuses on child therapy, play therapy, and family interventions for at-risk youth. Eligibility: Graduate students in counseling or social work. Contact: Check their careers page (riveroakchildren.org). Email: hr@riveroakchildren.org. Phone: (916) 443-5050.

Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance - Mental Health Internships

Description: Internships in public mental health services, focusing on underserved communities, substance abuse, and family counseling. Eligibility: Students in MSW or counseling programs. Contact: Visit the Sacramento County website (saccounty.net) under "Jobs and Internships." Email: humanassistance.internships@saccounty.gov. Phone: (916) 874-3100.

UC Davis Health System - Psychology Internship Program

Description: A full-year APA-accredited internship focusing on clinical psychology, including assessments, therapy, and research in mental health settings. Ideal for doctoral students in psychology. Eligibility: Advanced graduate students; competitive application process. Contact: Visit the UC Davis Health website (psychology.ucdavis.edu) or email the internship coordinator at psychinternship@ucdavis.edu. Phone: (916) 734-2970.