Masters Level Interns
Beginning in August, 2022, Athens Therapy Co-op will have multiple masters level interns. As a field instruction site for Tulane University, Mercer University, and University of Georgia, ATC will be supervising and training interns working with children and families. Interns will meet weekly with Leslie Schwartz, LPC, and Leigh Ellen Magness, LCSW, to strategize interventions to use with clients, ask questions, and create treatment plans. Each intern will have both in-person and virtual hours for scheduling clients. All intern sessions will be $40, and there are several sliding scale spots available. Insurance companies do not cover sessions with unlicensed interns, and no insurance will be billed.
We are currently maintaining a waiting list for clients who would like to work with an intern. Clients who are on the waiting list will be contacted in August to schedule an appointment, though there is no obligation to do so if needs have changed by that time.
FAQ:
We are currently maintaining a waiting list for clients who would like to work with an intern. Clients who are on the waiting list will be contacted in August to schedule an appointment, though there is no obligation to do so if needs have changed by that time.
FAQ:
- Does this apply to all ages?
- Interns will work with ages 3 to adult.
- Is every client appropriate for an intern to see?
- Most clients will be appropriate for interns, but there may be a few for whom we recommend a higher level of care. If you aren't sure, feel free to send us an email with more information and we can decide on a case-by-case basis.
- Is every client appropriate for every intern?
- Most of our interns have a specific population they are interested in working with, as well as specific work experience that may be relevant. That may be young kids, older kids, teens, families, or adults, and experience with the disability community or homeschooling or abuse. We will do our best to match clients with the intern who is the best fit for their needs.
- Most of our interns have a specific population they are interested in working with, as well as specific work experience that may be relevant. That may be young kids, older kids, teens, families, or adults, and experience with the disability community or homeschooling or abuse. We will do our best to match clients with the intern who is the best fit for their needs.
- How long will interns be there?
- Most of the internship programs run August to May, meaning they will graduate in May. Some interns may find work elsewhere after graduation, and some may choose to stay on with us at ATC.
- What if I'm not ready to finish therapy when they graduate?
- Depending on your intern therapist's plans after graduation, you may be able to continue working with them either at ATC or their new place of employment, if applicable. Interns will collaborate and discuss with all clients details of therapy termination and further treatment recommendations.
- Are these sessions going to be virtual or in-person?
- To gain the most diverse experience while with ATC, each intern will have a combination of both virtual and in-person hours for scheduling clients.
- To gain the most diverse experience while with ATC, each intern will have a combination of both virtual and in-person hours for scheduling clients.