Interns / Supervisors
Nurturing therapists’ careers with meaningful opportunities – grow, impact, and thrive with On Call Hope™.
Welcome, Aspiring Therapists and Seasoned Professionals
A Hope Seeker™️️ (client) will open the OCH™️️ app, create their account and answer a few questions pertaining to mental history (first session only) and current state. The Hope Seeker™️️ is now asked to choose a Hope Helper™️️. The OCH™️️ app is a revolutionary piece of technology. A selection of available Hope Helpers™️️ (formulated by OCH patent pending algorithm based on client answers is made visible. The Seeker™️️ will select any available helper™️️. Once the Hope Help™️️ has confirmed the Hope Seekers™️️ Hope Request™️️ the Seeker™️️ will event the Helpers™️️ Virtual Wellness Room™️️.
The Virtual Wellness Room™️️ is a virtual space for the Seeker™️️ to listen to the various videos depending on their current mental situation.
The Hope Helper™️️ is able to customize their Virtual Wellness Room™️️ and design the therapeutic videos or music that will be avialble. The Helpers™️️ will also be able to customize their Virtual Private Practice™️️. While the Hope Seeker™️️ is mentally preparing for their session, the Hope Helper™️️ is reviewing the Hope Seekers™️️ information. When the Hope Helper™️️ has adequately gotten to know the Hope Seeker™️️ they will allow the Seeker™️️ into Hope Helpers™️️, fully customizable virtual Private Practice.
Once the session is complete, the Seeker™️️ will need to rate the Helper™️️ to end the session and go back to the Home Screen. Seekers™️️ receive 5 hour long sessions per year, the first session is an hour but the Seeker™️️ can choose when to use the other 4 longer session. Regular sessions are 25 minutes for $5.
The Helpers™️️ have the opportunity to be rated and receive a tip after each session. The ratings from each Seeker™️️ along with peer ratings of notes taken by previous Helpers™️️. Everything is rated and the ratings are calculated annually to equate to the % of performance-based wage increase the Hope Helper™️️ will receive.
Interns
The Private Practice Program™
The traditional path to becoming a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) can be financially challenging, with many hours of low to no pay internships required. We believe there’s a better way. Our Private Practice Program™ allows our interns to earn a reasonable income while completing their required hours and gaining valuable experience.
Why Intern With Us?
What Our Internships Look Like
Hope Helper Internship Program (HHIP)
Our flagship internship initiative, HHIP, is a paid program for budding therapists. This comprehensive structure ensures interns actively participate in client sessions, work under the seasoned expertise of our supervising therapists, and gain hands-on experience across diverse therapeutic disciplines, excluding roles that necessitate dedicated clinical settings.
Diverse Exposure
Our program is not limited to Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). Interns are exposed to a broad spectrum of therapeutic approaches, ensuring a well-rounded education.
In-Depth Training & Feedback
Interns are equipped with rigorous training, including navigating our state-of-the-art digital platform while prioritizing client confidentiality. They are also introduced to our unique rating system wherein supervisors assess their work, ensuring continuous feedback and growth.
Financial Incentives
Transition to Supervisor Roles
Community of Growth
We believe in nurturing relationships and professional growth. Our program doesn’t just focus on skill development but also fosters a sense of community and belonging, enabling our interns to be a part of an ecosystem that values them, supports their aspirations, and offers avenues for endless learning.
The Hope Helper Internship Program is a launchpad to a thriving career, an invitation to be part of a transformative journey in mental health care, and an opportunity to make a genuine impact in countless lives.
Compensation Model
Comprehensive Rating System
As an intern, your supervisor will continually assess your work using a detailed rating system, scaled from 1-5.
Competitive Starting Salary
Salary Progression Based on Performance
Criteria and Requirements for Hope Helper Internship Program Applicants
To be considered for the Hope Helper Internship Program (HHIP) at On Call Hope™, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Enrolled in a relevant university program
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a psychology-related program (e.g., clinical psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy) at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Commitment to completing practicum hours
Excellent academic performance
Given the rigorous nature of our program, candidates must demonstrate excellent academic performance.
Availability
- As part of our community, interns and supervisors must log a minimum of six hours per day. This commitment doesn’t necessitate consecutive hours, allowing the flexibility to shape the workday around individual needs and obligations.
- Interns and supervisors must perform two on-call overnight shifts per month. One overnight shift serves On Call Hope’s suicide hotline, providing crucial immediate help to clients in need. The other overnight shift is dedicated to the general public, ensuring we are always there for anyone needing our services.
Emotional Intelligence
Candidates must demonstrate a strong capacity for empathy, compassion, and understanding, which are crucial for effective therapeutic relationships.
Confidentiality
Respect for client confidentiality and a commitment to maintaining this throughout the therapy process is crucial.
Professional and Ethical Standards
Technological Literacy
Supervisors
The OCH Supervisors Program
What Our Supervisor Program Looks Like
Continuous Growth
As a part of our commitment to lifelong learning, once our interns obtain their licensure, they have the opportunity to transition into our salaried Supervisor roles. This progression reinforces our belief in the potential of our therapists and our dedication to their professional advancement.
Mentorship at its Best
Supervisors play a pivotal role in shaping the experience and skills of our interns. They provide vital feedback, share their wealth of experience, and act as a guiding beacon for those in the initial phases of their careers.
Compensation
Our supervisors’ competitive starting salaries come with the potential for incremental annual raises.
Diverse Therapeutic Training
Engaging with a Larger Mission
Supervisor Feedback & Evaluation Process
Here’s how our supervisor-intern feedback loop operates:
Structured Rating System
Supervisors employ a systematic rating mechanism, evaluating interns on a scale of 1 to 5. This transparent structure ensures that feedback is consistent, objective, and comprehensible.
Regular Review Sessions
Beyond the numeric grading, supervisors hold regular one-on-one review sessions with their interns. These meetings are opportunities for detailed discussions, allowing supervisors to provide constructive criticism, highlight areas of improvement, and commend exceptional work.
Dynamic Feedback Integration
Interns are encouraged to integrate the feedback received into their therapeutic approach. This dynamic, iterative process ensures a tangible improvement in skills and technique over time.
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