Question 1

Who can apply to Cornerstone Clinical Pathways?

Accepted Answer

Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a degree program related to behavioral health — including counseling, social work, psychology, human services, and related fields — are welcome to submit an inquiry. Eligibility for any specific opportunity depends on the student's academic program, credentials, availability, and Cornerstone requirements.

Question 2

What types of students are a good fit?

Accepted Answer

Students who are curious about real clinical environments, dependable, and interested in careers in behavioral health tend to be the strongest fit. This includes college students exploring the field and graduate students who need supervised internship or practicum experience.

Question 3

Can I complete required internship or practicum hours through the program?

Accepted Answer

In some cases, yes. Whether hours can be completed, and how they are supervised and documented, depends on the specific placement, your university's requirements, supervisor availability, and the program you are matched with. Share your requirements in your application so they can be reviewed.

Question 4

What areas of behavioral health are available?

Accepted Answer

Potential areas of interest include counseling, social work, psychology, behavioral health, community-based services, school-based services, and clinical administration. Availability varies by location, season, and current program needs.

Question 5

Where are opportunities located?

Accepted Answer

Opportunities are located in Connecticut. Cornerstone Counseling Center operates more than five locations across the state and maintains programs and services in more than 50 Connecticut schools. Specific availability depends on current openings.

Question 6

Does applying guarantee placement?

Accepted Answer

No. Submitting an application or inquiry does not guarantee an internship or clinical placement. Each submission is reviewed based on academic program, requirements, availability, and current opportunities within Cornerstone's network.

Question 7

Can my university contact Cornerstone directly?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Faculty, field placement coordinators, and academic program staff are welcome to reach out. When appropriate, Cornerstone can communicate with academic programs about student requirements and processes.

Question 8

Are opportunities paid or unpaid?

Accepted Answer

This varies. Whether an opportunity is paid, unpaid, or offered for academic credit depends on the specific role, the program, the setting, and applicable university and organizational requirements. Details are discussed for each individual opportunity.

Question 9

Is Cornerstone Clinical Pathways a good fit for MSW or graduate counseling students?

Accepted Answer

Many inquiries come from MSW, graduate counseling, and marriage and family therapy students seeking practicum or field placement experience in Connecticut. Cornerstone's team includes Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, LMSWs, LPC Associates, marriage and family therapy professionals, and medication providers, so students can learn inside a multidisciplinary environment. Availability still depends on program requirements, qualifications, and current opportunities.

Question 10

Are school-based mental health experiences available?

Accepted Answer

Cornerstone operates an extensive school-based counseling program that brings outpatient clinicians directly into Connecticut schools and districts, including communities such as CREC, Hamden, Naugatuck, Windsor, New Britain, Plainville, and the Greater Hartford area. Whether school-based exposure is possible for a given student depends on qualifications, requirements, timing, and availability.

Question 11

How large is the organization students would be joining?

Accepted Answer

Cornerstone Counseling Center has provided behavioral health care in Connecticut since 2017 and now includes more than 100 team members across outpatient, school-based, medical, clinical leadership, and administrative roles — a considerably larger environment than a single private practice.

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