Internships

Internship Overview

Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center (DARCC) internships are unpaid. Our internships are designed to provide educational and professional development opportunities, allowing interns to gain insight into their fields of study.

DARCC is committed to engage and educate communities to prevent sexual violence and to support survivors and their loved ones as they heal and thrive. DARCC’s comprehensive program includes counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy for those whose lives have been affected by sexual violence. DARCC is also committed to social change through prevention, education and outreach programs to the community.

We are looking for talented and passionate Clinical Interns to join our team. Clinical interns are accepted as space permits and are available only to students enrolled in a graduate counseling program. If you're excited to be part of a small agency with a large impact, then DARCC is a great place to grow your career.

Responsibilities for Clinical Interns​:

• Must be able to commit to at least 6 continuous months with DARCC to minimize interruptions in client services.

• Intern at least 16 hours/week, in-office only, which may include some evening hours.

• Must complete DARCC’s Sexual Assault Advocate Training, which is a 40-hour training spanning multiple weeks.

• Must be covered under the insurance of their learning institution and/or provide their own liability insurance.

• Conduct intake and initial assessments of DARCC clients.

• Provide in-person and virtual counseling services to survivors of sexual violence ages 13+.

• Facilitate psychoeducational support groups for primary and/or secondary survivors of sexual violence.

• On a weekly basis, interns will meet for one-on-one supervision as well as engage in Clinical Team meetings for support.

• Expectation to maintain proper documentation and timely upkeep of case files.

• Participate in the organization and execution of outreach, awareness, and prevention events as needed.

• Other opportunities as designated or suggested by the intern and approved by school and agency supervisor.

Qualifications for Clinical Interns:

• Must be enrolled in a graduate counseling program.

• Ability work alongside a diverse group of employees and simultaneously work toward many company initiatives at once.

DARCC is dedicated to building a culturally and gender diverse office environment committed to working within a multicultural community and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented populations.

*Applications are closed at this time.

Internship Overview

Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center (DARCC) internships are unpaid. Our internships are designed to provide educational and professional development opportunities, allowing interns to gain insight into their fields of study.

 DARCC is committed to engage and educate communities to prevent sexual violence and to support survivors and their loved ones as they heal and thrive. DARCC’s comprehensive program includes counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy for those whose lives have been affected by sexual violence. DARCC is also committed to social change through prevention, education, and outreach programs to the community.

We are looking for talented and passionate Clinical Support interns to join our clinical department. If you're excited to be part of a small agency with a large impact, then DARCC is a great place to grow your career.

Responsibilities for Clinical Support Interns:

• Must be able to commit to at least 10 hours a week split between three days.

• Intern in-office only, which may include some evening hours.

• Must complete DARCC’s Sexual Assault Advocate Training, which is a 40-hour training.

• Answer calls from clients and members of the community on DARCC’s clinical line. 

• Conduct follow-up calls with prospective clients and schedule intake assessments for counseling staff. 

• Complete documentation in a timely manner.

• On a bi-weekly basis, interns will meet for group supervision with Senior Counseling Fellow and Assistant Clinical Director. 

• Research and document local resources to meet client needs.

• Organize client files. 

• Participate in the organization and execution of outreach, awareness, and prevention events as needed.

• Other opportunities as designated or suggested by the intern and approved by DARCC supervisor.

Qualifications for Clinical Support Interns:

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate psychology, social work, or related program.

• Ability to work alongside a diverse group of employees and simultaneously work toward many company initiatives at once.

DARCC is dedicated to building a culturally and gender diverse office environment committed to working within a multicultural community and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented populations.