Play Therapy Education, Training, and Research Center
Internships & Careers
Intership Opportunities:
As a research, treatment and training clinic within the SMART Center clinic at the University of Memphis in the School of Social Work, the Play Therapy Training, Education, Training, and Research Center provides field education placements for students enrolled in a clinical master’s program (social work, clinical mental health, counseling, and psychology). To learn more about this unique internship and how to request placement, email SMARTCenter@memphis.edu and indicate you are interested in an internship. Our team will get back to you within 24 hours of email response about available opportunities.
Career Opportunities:
The Play Therapy Training, Education, Training, and Research Center is looking to
work with local LMSW, LSCW, and other clinicians in the mental health field for direct
service work who are interested in obtaining free Regiestered Play Therapist and Registered
Play Therapist-Supervisor supervision for providing their time and clinical expertise
to the Play Therapy Training, Education, Training, and Research Center clinic. To
learn more about these current available options, email the SMARTCenter@memphis.edu and indicate you are interested in supervision and training towards your RPT or RPT-S
and the number of services hours you can provide and times you are available to the
clinic each week.
School Social Worker License (LSSW)
Are you interested in obtaining your school of social work license?
The Graduate Certificate in School Social Work offers current MSW students and MSW graduates a flexible pathway to earning licensure as a School Social Worker. Designed to complement your social work training, this certificate equips you with the specialized skills needed to support students, families, and school communities.
If you’re pursuing licensure in Tennessee, we encourage you to connect with the department for the most up‑to‑date state requirements, including information on testing (Tennessee does not currently require an exam for School Social Work licensure, though this may change). Planning to work in another state? Be sure to check that state’s licensing guidelines so you can tailor your coursework accordingly.
This certificate is an excellent opportunity to deepen your expertise, expand your career options, and make a meaningful impact in educational settings.
Please check out this link for more information!
School Social Worker Certificate