is The khesed Internship right for you?

Khesed is derived from Hebrew and is often translated as “loving kindness, especially for people on the margins.”

Khesed believes in empowering new therapists by providing a unique and challenging internship experience for graduate students poised to enter the field of counseling.  Our team of interns, or apprentices, work together in fulfilling Khesed’s mission of providing high-quality affordable mental health and wellness services for the underinsured.

The apprenticeship program is a 12-month commitment geared toward helping students develop their professional identity. Apprentices are given freedom and structure to work with diverse populations, amongst a vibrant team of professionals, toward a common purpose. Cohorts begin in January and June of every year with the possibility of staying on as contract therapists after graduation. *If determined to be a good fit upon graduation. 

We Believe All Therapists Deserve To Thrive

As a therapist-centered organization, we know that the wellbeing of the therapist is essential to providing quality care. With this in mind, we create work and learning environments that invite therapists to thrive.  

Our Offerings:

  • Weekly Individual Supervision

  • 3 one-to-one professional development consultations

  • 10 Module curriculum supporting the structured accrual of indirect hours

  • Monthly Apprentice Group Process (intern only)

  • Monthly Network Group Consultation (intern, pre-licensed, licensed therapists together)

  • Monthly Apprentice Group Consultation (intern only)

  • Monthly Intake Support Meetings

  • 2 Clinical trainings per month

  • Blog Writing Opportunities

  • Social Events

  • The Khesed Fund

What Makes Us Different

Khesed’s internship program does more than check a box for graduate students. We help prepare students for a career in mental health therapy with a 10 module curriculum focused on personal restoration, clinical expertise, and business acumen. Monthly meetings help students process what it means to become a therapist. Our available remote and hybrid programs foster personal and professional development and empower students with the tools they need to be successful.

“I highly recommend Khesed’s apprenticeship program. I was looking for an internship experience that would offer me a balance of independence, flexibility, and support. This is exactly what I received, making Khesed an ideal internship placement for someone who is on the path towards private practice. Khesed offers many opportunities for professional development, such as various trainings and consultations that have immensely enriched my professional development. I have experienced the individuals that make up Khesed as kind, authentic, resourceful, knowledgeable, and genuinely supportive.”

-Michelle, MA from Naropa University, LPCC

Khesed Internship Benefits

Internship students will learn the basics of group and private practice, how to market their unique skills, how to engage in the challenges of the mental health profession, and how to develop a healthy network of personal and professional resources. Our apprentices have the ability to cultivate a reputation within the mental health community that will extend beyond graduation.

Khesed also provides:

  • Zoom-Integrated Automatic Calendar

  • Administrative Support

  • 6-Month Free Trial of Psychology Today

  • Technology Support

  • Zoom Subscription

  • Google Subscription

  • “Yes, And” Creativity Group

  • Marketing Support

  • Administrative Contract Opportunities

Apprentices can expect client support with:

  • Client Referrals

  • Automatic First Appointment Client Scheduling

  • Community Site Office Space

  • Emergency Clinical Support

  • Clinical (EHR) Platform Subscription

  • Professional Development

  • Therapy Group Development

  • Product Development

Requirements Of Our Program

  • 10 clinical hours per week

  • Weekly supervision

  • 6 month rotation on the intake team requiring 3-5 hours per week

  • Mandatory monthly intake meeting on the first Tuesday of each month from 11 am - 12 pm MST

Selection Process & Deadlines

We are now accepting applications for our next cohort. We will provide more information on deadlines and application decisions in the months to come.