Internships

TSA has a long history of providing students Internships or Practicum experiences. Persons enrolled in Bachelor degree Programs, Master’s degree Programs, PhD and PsyD Programs studying Social Work, Community Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy are welcome to contact us to discuss interest in internship opportunities at Therapeutic Services Agency.


TSA is committed to supporting exceptional learning experiences for individuals and will tailor the internship to best meet the needs of the student. We believe in helping the student further their knowledge base and practice important professional skills while we also attend to the personal well being of the individual student and their overall professional development.

TSA internships include:

Child and Adolescent Treatment Program:                                                                                           Student Interns can experience work in the therapeutic milieu, counseling sessions, treatment teams, licensing of foster families, attending court hearings, treatment coordination, school liaison, medical service and psychiatric care coordination and will also learn about the Child Protection system in Minnesota. Our clients struggle with a myriad of issues including: severe emotional disturbance, chemical health issues, childhood trauma, family problems, behavior problems, school and community struggles, etc. Located in Pine City, within commute from the metro area, this program is a unique, foster care based comprehensive intense treatment experience where foster families and professionals work together to provide meaningful and effective treatment for youth.

In-Home Family Based Services Program                                                                                          TSA’s philosophy is about working with the family system as well as individual children or youth who have been identified with specific needs.  Cases are also involved with the Child Protection system and/or adoption process. TSA’s in-home services are provided in Ramsey, Hennepin, Dakota, Washington, Anoka, Isanti, Chisago, Kanabec and Pine Counties.  In-home service delivery is a specialty service and provides excellent opportunity for clinical skill development.   

Many interns join TSA later as employees. 

Here is what one Master's degree Intern at TSA who was employed at TSA upon graduation said:

"I felt absolutely blessed with the nine months I got to spend in Pine City. You are all great people and do wonderful work. As I thought about my last day with you, I realized how hard it would have been if I would have been saying a more permanent good-bye. Luckily, I will see you all again!!! And I look forward to it. Until then..."

For more information about our internship program or to apply, contact:
Cheryl Smetana McHugh at 320-629-7600
csmchugh@tsapc.net or 
US mail address: 220 Railroad Street SE Pine City, MN 55063

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320-629-7600 or  651-224-4114