“INTERNSHIP AND TRAINING ON PSYCHOLOGY WITH EMOCARE
Training • Internship • Professional Development
Internship & Training on Psychology with Emocare
Gain hands-on clinical experience, supervised practice, and professional skills with Emocare’s structured internship and training pathways. Designed for psychology students, counselling trainees, social workers and early-career clinicians — online and in-person placements available.
Program Overview
Emocare offers a tiered internship & training programme that blends clinical exposure, skills workshops, supervision, and reflective practice. Options include:
- Clinical Internship (6–12 months): Placement in outpatient counselling & assessment services with direct client contact under supervision.
- Counselling Practicum (3 months): Short, focused practicum emphasising core counselling skills, case formulation and therapy planning.
- Short Courses & Workshops: Intensive 1–5 day workshops on CBT, DBT skills, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, Suicide Assessment, and Group Facilitation.
- Supervised Observerships: Shadow experienced clinicians, attend case discussions and multidisciplinary team meetings (ideal for early exposure).
- Online Blended Placements: Remote client sessions, tele-supervision and asynchronous learning modules for trainees who cannot join onsite.
Learning Objectives
- Develop core therapeutic skills: empathic listening, reflection, summarising, and therapeutic pacing.
- Conduct structured assessments and basic psychometric screening.
- Formulate case conceptualisations and design short-term intervention plans.
- Apply evidence-based techniques (CBT strategies, behavioural experiments, MI basics).
- Practice ethical decision-making, record-keeping and risk management.
- Reflect on professional development through supervision and peer learning.
Who Should Apply?
- Second/third year psychology undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Trainee counsellors and clinical psychology interns needing placement hours.
- Social work students seeking mental health exposure.
- Early-career clinicians seeking supervised practice and CPD credits.
Program Structure & Supervision
Typical clinical internship (6 months) structure:
| Component | Weekly time / Notes |
|---|---|
| Direct client contact | 6–12 hours (individual therapy, assessments) |
| Supervision | 2 hours individual + 1 hour group supervision |
| Workshops / Training | 4 hours (skill labs, case seminars) |
| Admin & documentation | 2–4 hours (notes, reports) |
| Reflective practice | 1 hour (peer case discussion / journal) |
All trainees receive a supervised practice log and mid-term/final evaluations. Supervisors are registered clinicians with experience in psychotherapy, counselling and mental health services.
Core Modules & Workshops
- Clinical Skills Lab: Empathy, boundary-setting, cultural humility, and alliance building.
- Assessment & Screening: PHQ-9, GAD-7, C-SSRS, ACEs, basic neurocognitive screening.
- Cognitive Behavioural Interventions: Thought records, behavioural activation, exposure basics.
- Motivational Interviewing Essentials: Elicit-change talk, OARS skills, brief interventions.
- Trauma-Informed Practice: Safety, stabilisation, grounding techniques and referral pathways.
- Group Facilitation: Planning, co-facilitation, managing group dynamics.
- Ethics & Record Keeping: Confidentiality, informed consent, mandatory reporting and documentation.
Assessment, Certification & Credits
- Ongoing formative feedback and supervisor sign-off on competency objectives.
- Final case portfolio submission (3–5 anonymised case summaries, reflective log, supervisor evaluation).
- Certificate of Internship / Practicum from Emocare on successful completion.
- Letter of recommendation available for outstanding trainees.
- CPD hours documented on request for professional licensing bodies (where applicable).
Application Process & Eligibility
- Complete online application form (CV, academic transcript, brief statement of purpose — 250–300 words).
- Provide academic referee or supervisor contact.
- Short interview with the training coordinator (online/in-person).
- For clinical placements: background check and proof of basic first-aid/CPR where required.
Applications open year-round with specific cohort start dates; spaces limited.
Fees & Financial Support
We offer multiple pathways — fee-based placements, sponsored student placements (via partner institutions) and a limited number of merit-based scholarships. Contact internship@emocare.co.in for detailed fee structure and scholarship application.
Clinical Placements — Safety & Risk Management
- All interns receive training in suicide assessment and immediate safety planning.
- Clear escalation pathways: onsite senior clinician, emergency contacts, and referral networks.
- Confidentiality agreements and data protection policies are standard.
Outcomes & Career Benefits
- Real-world client experience and a strong clinical portfolio.
- Enhanced employability for hospital, NGO, school and private practice roles.
- Networking with experienced clinicians and possible job referrals.
- Improved confidence in assessments, therapy planning and professional communication.
FAQs
Do I need previous clinical experience to apply?
Can I do the internship remotely?
How many clients will I see?
Is supervision individual or group?
How to Apply — Quick Steps
- Prepare your CV, academic transcript and a short statement of purpose.
- Email applications to internship@emocare.co.in or apply via the portal (link).
- Attend a short interview and orientation session if shortlisted.
- Complete onboarding, background checks and start your placement on the cohort date.
Testimonials
“Emocare’s internship helped me bridge theory and practice. Supervision was excellent and I felt supported every step of the way.” — A. Kumar, MSc Psychology
“The skill labs were practical and directly applicable to my work in school counselling.” — R. Nair, Counsellor
Contact & Enquiries
For program dates, fee details, and application forms:
Email: internship@emocare.co.in • WhatsApp: +91-7010702114
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