Internships & Practicum at ACGC

Austin Child Guidance Center (ACGC) is a leading clinical training site in Central Texas for aspiring mental health professionals. Through our Pathways to Practice (P2P) program, we provide hands-on, paid training experiences that prepare students and early-career clinicians to deliver high-quality, culturally responsive care.

Who We Accept

We welcome:

Students ranging from associate-level to graduate-level, seeking an internship site as part of an academic program related to mental/behavioral health
Students from the following universities ONLY: Austin Community College, St. Edward’s University, Texas State University, and the University of Texas at Austin

What We Offer

No-Cost Clinical Supervision

Individual and group supervision provided by the Clinical Supervisor/Intern Coordinator
Supervision costs absorbed by ACGC

Hands-On Clinical Experience
Students and trainees may gain experience in:

Therapy
Intake
Case management
Community outreach
Mental health consultation

Training includes exposure to evidence-based models such as:

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)

Application Process

For students from the above partner programs, please speak to your program internship coordinator or professor about a referral for an internship with ACGC.