Training Opportunites

About Our Center

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!

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

What We Offer:

Close-knit community of talented colleagues with shared commitment to social and racial justice.
Steady Flow of Referrals. We handle all marketing and networking and help you have a build a full caseload comprised of diverse clients that match your clinical interests in accordance to your developmental needs as a therapist-in-training.
Flexible Scheduling and Hours. Trainees are expected to schedule a minimum of 10 clients/contact hours per week, and the schedule is around your needs and availability.
Weekly individual clinical supervision with a licensed psychologist and weekly consultation in a group format.
Opportunity to work remotely, in person, or hybrid.
A beautifully appointed, stylish office space with a welcoming waiting room and client amenities provided for therapists seeing clients in person.
Training on the use of Electronic Health Records (Simple Practice).

Training Opportunities Available:

Aguirre Center for Inclusive Psychotherapy (ACIP) has training opportunities available for doctoral and advanced master's level students enrolled in accredited mental health programs who are passionate about providing culturally-responsive, culturally-affirming psychotherapy to Latinx, BIPOC, and/or LGBTQ+ communities.

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 a master's level or doctoral level accredited mental health training 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 commitment to cultural humility and experience providing inclusive, culturally-responsive psychotherapy that honor intersectional social identities.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of the integrated team.
Ability to use electronic health records effectively and ethically.
Impeccable ethics.

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

Currently accepting applications for 2024-2025 academic year.

To apply, please submit this online application.

Advance Practicum/Internship

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.

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.

Start Date:

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

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.

To apply, please submit an online application.