Train at Mala

Experience True Multidisciplinary Training

        Experience        

         True          

  Multidisciplinary  

 Training 

Clinical training & Supervision that prioritizes your clinical excellence & your wellbeing, too. 

Why did you decide to become a healer?

Your true WHY matters to us. We want to help you connect with why your profession called upon you, and why you chose to answer that calling. We want to help you learn that you are worthy of being invested in so that you can provide clinical work in the most liberating, authentic, and fulfilling ways possible. We want to help you embark on a journey of self-growth and discovery as a lifelong learner while you train to become a health provider.

If you believe that being a health provider is more of a calling than a job…

If your heart is to change lives by breaking patterns of trauma and discrimination… 

If you are committed to providing the highest quality care for every client…

Train at Mala.

Choose a program that’s right for you.

Social Work

Occupational Therapy

Professional Counseling

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychology

Marriage & Family Therapy

Starting your Career

When you finish your clinical training, we know it can feel overwhelming as you look to the future and next steps. At Mala, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

We help you navigate the process of getting started as a professional clinician by providing things like:

  • A resume workshop

  • Feedback on grad school applications

  • Letters of recommendation

  • Help with connections


We are a top training facility for:

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Mala is a team of authentic, tenacious clinicians who are committed to doing our own inner work so we can truly help others.

As a clinician-in-training at Mala, you receive:

  • Support and guidance from a qualified trauma-informed supervisor

  • Weekly group supervision on various topics from experts on relationship counseling, play therapy, neurodiversity, parenting, high-risk care, art therapy, trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders.

  • Monthly training on professional development skills, ways to engage in self-care, and ways to work through our own egos to provide the best clinical care possible

  • Monthly training on various topics aligning with our monthly DEIA events

  • Insight and feedback to begin your career on the right foot

  • Reimbursement for attending local and national conferences and training events

We apply the Guidelines of Supervision from the American Psychological Association throughout our trainee/supervisor relationships to make sure you receive the best clinical experience possible.

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A True Multidisciplinary Experience

  • Participate in the process of psychological assessment, learning to administer and interpret a variety of tests that help diagnose and inform treatment planning. This experience will deepen your understanding of the diagnostic process and the role of evaluations in comprehensive care.

  • Shadow our psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners to observe the integration of medication management with psychotherapy and other interventions. You'll gain a better understanding of psychopharmacology and the collaborative approach needed when working with clients who benefit from psychiatric care.

  • Gain insight into how occupational therapy can support mental health, particularly in the areas of sensory integration, life skills development, and holistic wellness. You'll learn how OT practitioners work alongside mental health professionals to enhance client outcomes.

  • Experience a range of therapeutic approaches, including child-centered play therapy, DBT, CBT, EMDR, and more. You'll work with individuals, couples, families, and groups, developing a diverse skill set that prepares you for a wide variety of clinical scenarios.

Our Training Philosophy:


We believe that the best way to learn is by doing. Our training program offers you the opportunity to engage directly with clients, under the close supervision of experienced clinicians. You will be challenged to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world situations, developing critical thinking and clinical judgment along the way.

Our approach is grounded in the principles of trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and culturally sensitive care. We understand that each client is unique, and we emphasize the importance of tailoring interventions to meet the individual needs of those we serve.

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