OTTP-NorCal offers 1st and 2nd year internships to students working toward their MSW, MFT, or LPCC. We partner with universities across California to provide meaningful, supervised clinical training in community-based youth mental health.
“The intern experience at OTTP-NorCal is unique, allowing for incredible freedom and ongoing opportunities for new experiences to develop clinical skills. Now as an employee, I continue to feel supported by my colleagues so I can grow as a clinician and find new ways to engage our youth!”
— Lily Nichols, Former OTTP Intern · Now a Staff Clinician
The majority of our internship opportunities are within our outpatient mental health services programs, serving low-income clients between the ages of 5–21. All interns are supervised by either an LCSW or an MFT.
We offer internships to both 1st and 2nd year students, with experience tailored to your readiness and previous background.
A minimum of 1 hour of individual supervision per week, with your field instructor available to answer questions any time during business hours.
Internship hours are flexible, typically 2–3 days per week, designed to work around your academic schedule.
Work alongside occupational therapists, psychotherapists, social workers, and nurse practitioners for a truly multidisciplinary experience.
Our outpatient programs offer a full range of therapeutic services for youth and families:
Interns gain experience across a wide range of clinical areas at a pace that fits their previous experience level and readiness.
OTTP-NorCal can accept interns at any time during the year. Internship placements typically run from September through May. Reach out directly to get the conversation started.
Contact our internship coordinator directly by email at erika.moore@ottp-sf.org or by phone at 415-551-0975 to inquire about placement availability.
Once contact is made, you'll be asked to send your resume to Erika for review.
Erika will follow up to schedule at least one interview, sometimes two, to determine if OTTP-NorCal is a good fit for you.
A placement decision will follow shortly after your interview. If selected, we'll work with you and your school to confirm your start date.
While OTTP-NorCal accepts interns year-round, placements typically run from September through May. We recommend reaching out early to ensure availability for your desired semester.
Speak to your field liaison and reach out to us. We hope to meet you soon!
Erika Moore, LCSW
erika.moore@ottp-sf.org
415-551-0975
Internship availability changes each semester. Please reach out directly to Erika Moore, LCSW to inquire about current openings for upcoming semesters. We recommend getting in touch early to secure your placement.
We are committed to an ongoing focus on diversity, inclusion, and equity in our hiring practices, policies, and clinical interventions. We especially encourage students of color and those with bilingual capacity to apply. We strive to create an inclusive environment that reflects and represents the communities we serve.