Internships
CORE prides itself in offering comprehensive internships to individuals seeking to enter the field of pyschology.
We accept Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral level students seeking therapeutic and assessment based internships.
We accept Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral level students seeking therapeutic and assessment based internships.
Shelby Kirkwold, MS, LPCC, LADC, Internship Coordinator
Shelby Kirkwold is a Department of Corrections approved Sex Offender Treatment Counselor. Shelby has been a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor since 2016 and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor since 2020. Shelby graduated with her Master of Science Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Shelby provides individual and group therapy services in Willmar and Sartell. An area that Shelby is interested in, is working with clients who have substance use concerns and trauma. Shelby completes psychosexual, anger, parenting, domestic violence, and psychological assessments for adults and adolescents along with parent/child interaction observations. Additionally, she is the coordinator for all office locations, excluding the Mankato location.
Internship Overview
At the beginning of an internship, individuals will be “assigned” to a supervisor, who will oversee their daily work. Interns will spend time, initially, observing this therapist’s work. Eventually, they will be asked to begin meeting with some clients on an individual basis, often to provide assistance with group assignments from the From Now On... workbook. Interns may also be asked to facilitate couple’s or family therapy sessions. They will primarily meet with clients on their supervising therapist’s caseload, although other therapists in the clinic may refer clients to them for assistance, as well. Interns may be asked to assist therapists with other tasks or perhaps teach the Healthy Relationships / Sexuality Education curriculum when needed. Opportunities to provide therapeutic services in CORE’s various locations will also be processed. Interns will have the opportunity to sit in on group therapy sessions and both observe and learn more about psychological assessments. CORE provides many of the forensic assessments for court cases in the community and has a reputation for outstanding assessment work. We pride ourselves in offering effective services to individuals throughout Minnesota. CORE works well with a variety of college campuses and will assist interns in meeting the necessary requirements for their educational development.
Contact InformationFor further information or to apply for an internship, please complete the Internship Application. Email your application, along with a cover letter and resume to the appropriate internship administrator:
If you are seeking internship in the Brainerd or Sartell Office: Shelby Kirkwold, MS/LPCC/LADC/Internship Administrator shelbyf@coretreatment.com If you are seeking an internship in the Mankato Office: John Schmitt, MS/LPCC/Intern Administrator johns@coretreatment.com |
Internship Application
College and University Administrators
If your campus is interested in partnering with CORE Professional Services, PA to provide internships, please contact Shelby Kirkwold or John Schmitt. | ||