OTTP-NorCal offers a premier internship program for occupational therapy students interested in community-based mental health for youth. We provide comprehensive training, clinical supervision, and a team environment that will shape your practice for years to come.
“Working at OTTP with all of the transdisciplinary professionals and wide variety of clientele has broadened my viewpoint and consolidated my therapeutic approach with heavy emphasis on a mental health lens, therapeutic use of self, advocacy, and an unconditional positive regard mindset.”
— Isabelle Pisano, Former OTTP OT Intern
We are grateful for the opportunity to provide clinical supervision for talented, motivated students who have a passionate interest in serving this population. Our internship is designed to challenge you, support you, and prepare you to be a confident, well-rounded clinician.
Work alongside occupational therapists, psychotherapists, social workers, and psychiatric nurse practitioners, broadening your clinical perspective.
Gain real-world experience working across schools, community sites, and juvenile justice settings in San Francisco and Oakland.
Receive supervision from licensed, registered occupational therapists with deep expertise in youth mental health.
Since this is a specialized setting, there are certain personal characteristics that enable an intern to truly thrive here. If the following sounds like you, this may be a great fit.
We are proud to partner with OT programs from across the country, including:
Assignments throughout your affiliation are designed to build clinical depth, professional skills, and real-world confidence.
Life skills, crafts, communication skills, social skills, and pre-vocational skills training.
Direct service with children, youth, and young adults across a variety of settings and programs.
OT evaluations, individual and weekly progress notes, and reports to probation officers, teachers, and counselors.
Support with coordinating services and resources for the youth and families in our programs.
IEP meetings, community-based agency meetings, and internal agency meetings.
Identifying and obtaining additional resources in the San Francisco and Oakland communities for OTTP youth.
OTTP-NorCal accepts Level II OT Interns throughout the year under the supervision of licensed, registered occupational therapists. For any questions, contact our Intern Coordinator Team at fieldwork@ottp-sf.org.
Your school will provide you with application materials. Email your current educational resume and completed PDF application to fieldwork@ottp-sf.org.
Our Intern Coordinators will schedule a brief Zoom interview, which will be recorded with your consent and reviewed by OTTP occupational therapy clinicians.
You will be notified via email within approximately one month of the submission deadline.
Once selected, our Intern Coordinators will confirm your start and end dates directly with your school's Fieldwork Coordinator.
Applications open in August for spring semester placements starting in January.
Applications open in December for summer and fall semester placements.
Based on available funds, OTTP-NorCal may offer interns a stipend upon successful completion of their internship.
OTTP-NorCal is a community-based setting. Interns work across multiple sites daily throughout San Francisco and/or Oakland. Mileage is reimbursed.
We welcome students of all backgrounds and identities who are passionate about community-based mental health. Bilingual students are especially encouraged to apply.
We are dedicated to equal opportunity and strive to create an inclusive environment that represents our client population. 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.
Speak to your fieldwork coordinator and reach out to us at fieldwork@ottp-sf.org. We hope to meet you soon!