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Training Opportunites

Training Opportunities

Therapy Office at ACIP

We’re thrilled that you are interested in a training experience at the  Aguirre Center for Inclusive Psychotherapy team! In order to be part of our clinical team, each of our trainees must make a commitment to uphold ACIP's Core Values surrounding cultural humility, anti-oppression/anti-racism, and weight-inclusion. If our values resonate with you, we invite you submit an application for one our training positions!

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Why Train at ACIP:

  • Culturally Inclusivity.  We are dedicated to providing culturally responsive and culturally affirming  psychotherapy with a focus on serving BIPOC, Latinx and LGBTQ+ communities.

  • Commitment to Anti-Oppression, Anti-Racism, & Social Justice.  We boldly strive to be anti-discrimination, anti-oppression, and anti-racists. ACIP is firmly committed to deconstructing institutional racism, white supremacy, and associated constructs across levels of our practice: our policies, procedures, organizational culture, and clinical work. 

  • Work-Life Balance. We strive to create a culture within our practice that is conducive to a healthy work-life balance and meaningful collegial relationships. 

  • Flexible Scheduling and Hours.  Create your own schedule based on your needs and availability.

  • Opportunity to practice remotely, in-person or hybrid.  

  • Mentorship Opportunities.  In addition to ongoing clinical supervision, trainees will have the opportunity to receive mentorship and support to develop your  training professional goals.​

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Training Opportunities Available:

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Aguirre Center for Inclusive Psychotherapy (ACIP) has training opportunities available for doctoral students in  accredited counseling or clinical psychology programs who are passionate about providing culturally-responsive, culturally-affirming psychotherapy to Latinx, BIPOC, and/or LGBTQ+ communities.
 

Training Components

  • The foundation of this practicum training experience will be individual psychotherapy with adults. Opportunities for couples therapy and group therapy are available for students interested in those modalities.

  • Two practicum slots (2 trainees total) are available each year.

  • The expected practicum commitment is 8-12 hours per week, which includes a minimum of 6-10 hours of client contact, 1 hour individual supervision, 1 hour of administrative time, and 1 hour of weekly Clinical Team (group supervision).

  • The duration of the practicum is for the entire academic year, August-May/June, with the opportunity to continue into the summer and beyond.

  • Ideally practicum students would practice a hybrid model of care, where services would be conducted both  in-person at ACIP office and remotely for telehealth sessions. However, 100% telehealth/remote provision of services is acceptable for students who reside outside of the metro-Atlanta area.

  •  A stipend of $100/month will be provided to students who choose to commute to our office to provide in-person services and reside 20+ miles from our office.

  • Practicum students can expect to develop the following clinical skills: 

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Advanced Practicum/Externship 
 

  • Clinical interviewing

  • Diagnosis & Therapeutic assessment

  • Case management

  • Case conceptualization

  • Application of theory & intervention

  • Anti-oppressive, trauma-informed care

  • Gender-Affirmative Care

  • Ethical Competence

  • Cultural Humility & Multicultural Competence

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration & consultation

  • Private practice business practices

  • Provision of bilingual (English & Spanish) services (for bilingual students)

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Due to the highly competitive nature of our training program, we  prioritize these training opportunities for individuals who hold multiple marginalized identities, particularly those who identify as a member of the Latinx/Hispanic, BIPOC, and/or LGBTQIA+ communities.

  • Applicants must be enrolled in an APA-accredited clinical or counseling doctoral program

  • Applicants must have previously completed at least one practicum or internship experience (i.e., this is experience is not for students who have not previously provided counseling/therapy or assessment services). 

  • Strong interest in providing anti-oppressive, trauma-informed services.

  • Commitment to developing cultural humility by examining personal/implicit bias and privilege, as well as commitment to engagement in action to mitigate the influence of biases and privilege in their clinical work

  • Insight and understanding (commensurate with their developmental level as a trainee) regarding sensitivity into issues of identity, diversity, equity and inclusivity, intersectionality of marginalized identities.

  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of the integrated team.

  • Ability to use electronic health records effectively and ethically.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to provide hybrid services: in person in our Atlanta office and via telehealth (remotely).

  • Experience providing bilingual (Spanish/English) psychotherapy services.

  • Experience insight-oriented and relational-oriented psychotherapeutic modalities  (ie, Interpersonal, Psychodynamic, Feminist, Attachment, Existential Humanistic, etc.).

  • Strong organizational skills and clinical judgment.

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To Apply:

  • Students interested in applying should fill out the online application,

  • Applications should be submitted by March 1st  for consideration for the upcoming academic year.

  • Applications may be accepted pasted the deadline on a rolling basis based on availability – please check with Dr. Aguirre.

  • If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Sophia Aguirre at sophia@inclusivepsych.com   

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We are still accepting applications for 2024-2025 academic year.

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Practium & Internship

Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Aguirre Center for Inclusive Psychotherapy (ACIP) is accepting applications for our  Post Doctoral Fellowship in BIPOC Mental Health. We are seeking therapists with exceptional clinical skills with experience providing culturally-responsive,  culturally-affirming psychotherapy to Latinx, BIPOC, and/or LGBTQ+ communities.

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Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

  • Doctoral Degree in clinical psychology or counseling psychology by start date. 

  • Experience working with adults with marginalized identities including Latinx, BIPOC and LGBTQ communities.

  • Exceptional generalist clinical skills in a variety of evidenced modalities for assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment provision within a client-centered, multicultural framework.

  • Strong commitment to cultural humility and experience providing inclusive, culturally-responsive psychotherapy that honor intersectional social identities.

  • Must be willing to see clients virtually and in person. 

  • Strong organizational skills and clinical judgment.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

  • Ability to use electronic health records effectively and ethically.

  • Impeccable ethics.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience providing bilingual (Spanish/English) psychotherapy services.

  • Experience working with couples and/or polycules.

  • Experience insight-oriented and relational-oriented psychotherapeutic modalities  (ie, Interpersonal, Psychodynamic, Feminist, Attachment, Existential Humanistic).

  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of the integrated team.

  • Ability to balance work and self-care to maintain a positive mental attitude.

  • Evidence of on-going professional development and engagement in professional groups that support advancement of cultural humility and social/racial justice values.

 

Required education:

  • Doctoral Degree in clinical psychology or counseling psychology by start date. 

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Start Date:

  • Rolling applications accepted, but ideally  late summer/early Fall. 

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Selection Process:

The selection process involves several rounds of invited screenings and interviews detailed below. The process typically takes 2-3 weeks.

  • Submit an online application that includes cover letter and resume or curriculum vitae

  • Complete preliminary, 30-minute phone screening.

  • Attend in-person or video-conference interview.

  • Final comprehensive reference, background, and credential check.

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To apply, please submit an online application.

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