Consulting Services for Hiring Interns

Helping Private Practices Build Strong, Supportive Internship Programs

As a therapist and mentor, I understand the unique challenges of hiring and integrating interns into a private practice setting. My consulting services are designed to help you create a structured, ethical, and growth-focused internship program that benefits both your practice and budding careers.

How I Can Help

I offer comprehensive guidance in the following areas:

Program Design & Structure

• Develop a clear framework for your internship program, including expectations, timelines, and goals.
• Outline requirements to ensure interns are receiving adequate support.
• Establish boundaries for professional development, communication, and social media engagement.

Creating Effective Job Descriptions

• Craft clear, inclusive, and inviting job descriptions that reflect your practice’s values.
• Highlight growth opportunities while setting realistic expectations for skill development.

Interview Process & Candidate Evaluation

• Develop tailored interview questions that assess readiness, marketing potential, and alignment with your practice values.
• Provide evaluation rubrics to ensure fair and consistent candidate assessment.
• Offer strategies to reduce bias and prioritize intern growth potential.

Onboarding & Training

• Design an onboarding plan that introduces interns to your practice’s culture, values, and standards.
• Create a training outline that balances observation, supervised content creation, and fresh ideas to build confidence.
• Develop templates for intern handbooks, content creation, blog writing, and common marketing challenges.

Supervision & Feedback Support

• Provide guidance on conducting meaningful supervision that balances skill development, mentoring and emotional support.
• Help you create a feedback system that encourages growth, reflection, and accountability.

Legal & Ethical Considerations

• Advise on HIPAA compliance and confidentiality guidelines.
• Offer best practices for managing boundary concerns and addressing client disclosures.

Why Work With Me?

• Experience in Private Practice: I understand the balance between client care, practice growth, and intern development.
• Tailored Guidance: Each practice has its own style — I customize my recommendations to fit your values and goals.
• Focus on Growth & Support: My approach emphasizes creating an environment where interns feel valued, empowered, and prepared to succeed.

Get Started

Whether you’re creating your first internship program or refining an existing one, I’m here to help. Contact me today to schedule a consultation and build a thriving internship experience that enhances your practice and nurtures future therapists.