WWC Internship Program

Our highly competitive School-Based Mental Health Internship Program is dedicated to expanding the pipeline of mental health professionals in schools by providing hands-on experience in educational settings. With placement sites across seven counties and more than 25 school districts, interns benefit from interdisciplinary supervision, high-quality professional development, and real-world application of their skills. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 89% retention rate, with interns securing positions in high needs school districts and community agencies after completion. By fostering a strong, well-trained workforce, we are shaping the future of school-based mental health services and ensuring sustainable support for students.

Placement sites in over 25 school districts and community agencies are available. We offer high-quality training and professional development. Supervision for school counseling, school social work, school psychology, and mental health counseling interns is provided. Stipends and mileage reimbursement are available, along with reimbursement for conference fees.

Applications for 2025-26 are now closed.

Sodus Internship Student, Zoe, twinning with her supervisor, Nelly :) April, 2025

WWC Intern testamonials

  • “Participating in interdisciplinary supervision helped me grow as a school based mental health professional in many ways. First it allowed me to gain exposure to different perspectives and approaches from other fields, such as counseling, which helped expand my knowledge of different interventions and increased my understanding of the complex needs of students. Second, it allowed me to work with other professionals in the field which gave me the opportunity to collaborate and engage in problem-solving, resulting in improved treatment outcomes."

    Ashley Homer, 2023

  • “I loved being able to learn from others, especially people in the differing fields. It informed not only my own practice when they provided insight into how they might work with a similar student, but also helped me understand the practice of those at my placement, as I was of course working with multiple professions."

    Halle Fridman, 2023

  • “My one consistent student I did CICO with twice a week, I feel as if I have really impacted him so much. I have seen a huge growth for him as a student especially once the elementary kiddos came back everyday. In person is so much better in gaining rapport. I also had to make a phone call home about this students attendance and ever since that phone call I had not experienced attendance issues.”

    Melissa Poppenberg, 2021

  • “I'm very grateful for this experience. It is one of the most organized, structured, and supportive internship/practicum experiences I've had. I came in with several goals, both professional and career-oriented, and I have either achieved these goals or made significant progress towards them."

    Marguerite Mosher, 2024

  • "I really appreciate the opportunity to be a part of this amazing and unique experience!"

    Destiny Harrison, 2024

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