Clinical Training Program

Child Guidance Center welcomes applications from graduate-level students pursuing careers in mental health and related fields, including social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, and psychology.

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited academic program that requires practicum, field placement, or internship hours as part of their degree requirements.

CGC has MOU’s (Memo of Understanding) with over 30 schools, including many California based universities and many major university systems nationwide. We offer training for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students, so can establish an MOU with most universities in the event we don’t have a current MOU with yours. Please reach out to our training department staff to learn more.

Thanks to a grant funded by Cal Optima we have a small amount of student stipends available for select students.

While bilingual skills are not required, preference is given to candidates who are bilingual or multilingual. Child Guidance Center serves children and families who speak eight different languages, and we highly value interns who can help provide culturally responsive care and improve access to services for the diverse communities we serve.

We have 5 clinics throughout Orange County, CA and services are provided in person. If you are interested, please send your resume to training@cgcinc.org