• Mission - The Montrose Center empowers our community-primarily lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals and their families-to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
• Vision - We envision a healthier society marked by permanent, positive changes in attitudes and behaviors toward the LGBTQ communities, and the ability of all LGBTQ individuals to realize their fullest potential.
• Staff - Our team of state-licensed clinicians, masters-level therapists, skilled educators, support staff and dedicated volunteers work together to create healthier futures for our community. Because LGBTQ persons face numerous health disparities compared to the general population, the Center has embraced an integrated care model with one-stop access to behavioral health and support
services, adult primary care and psychiatry, and free wellness programs that empower individuals to proactively participate in their own care. As the cultural hub of Houston's LGBTQ community, the Center is "home" to dozens of LGBTQ-affirming social and civic organizations, and offers affordable rental space
• Clients of the Center are all ages, but student interns will primarily be working with low-income, uninsured adults ages 18-60.
Special Placement Information:
The Agency is accepting (Clinical) Part-time MSW
• Students will need to arrange their own transportation to and from the agency. There are multiple bus stops within a quarter mile or less from the agency.
• There is no travel reimbursement, payment, or stipend for students.
• The agency carries liability insurance that covers all staff, including interns, but interns are welcome to obtain their own liability insurance as well.
• Video recording is not allowed, but students will make an audio recording in their second semester to be reviewed with their site supervisor. No recordings or client files may leave the building or be saved or shared due to confidentiality laws.
• Front desk hours are Monday-Thurs 8:00 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, the building is accessible to staff and interns outside of regular business hours, if they wish to see evening or weekend clients. Many of the agency's groups are also conducted in the evenings and after the front desk has closed.
Weekly hours in field placement increase during the summer semester.