Join Our Team
Make a meaningful difference.
You won’t find “just another job” at Persad.
For over 50 years, we’ve been a trusted source of affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals and people living with HIV—meeting people where they are with compassion, expertise, and respect. Every member of our team plays a role in that mission.
Whether you’re a therapist, healthcare provider, or an administrative professional, your work at Persad helps create a place where people don’t have to explain who they are. If you’re looking for a career with purpose, impact, and a community that believes everyone belongs, we’d love to meet you.
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Why Choose a Career with Persad
What makes Persad a different kind of place for people who do this work.
How We Approach Behavioral Health
The clinical philosophy and values that shape every session and every program.
Our Team
The clinicians and professionals doing this work every day.
Internships
Persad Center is committed to the education and development of students interested in becoming professional therapists. We seek to develop future professionals clinicians who are capable and interested in working with the LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS communities.
Persad Center offers a limited number of internships each year for Masters level candidates who are enrolled in professional counseling and MSW clinical/mental health graduate programs. We prefer candidates who have previous human service-related experience and who also desire to serve the LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS communities. Our internship program focuses on developing clinical competence in general mental health treatment as well as competence in working with LGBTQ+ populations. The internship program offers a comprehensive and supportive learning environment for students to grow. Students will gain experience through direct practice work with individuals, groups, families, and couples, weekly supervision (group and individual), case management, policy and advocacy training, regular case consultation, research development, and more.
An internship at Persad Center also requires significant investment in time and commitment to our mission. The internship program runs from August to April and requires an 8-month commitment. Each intern is expected to:
- Dedicate 20-25 hours a week; a minimum of 12 hours in direct contact with clients
- Work at least one evening per week
- Attend clinical staff meetings, group and individual supervision, and trainings
- Be available to learn all facets of how a community behavioral health agency is operated.
- Be responsible for after-hour, on call/crisis phone responsibilities
- Applications for the 2027-2028 academic year will be accepted in late 2026. Please check back for additional information.
You Can Make a Difference
Persad has been sustained by community support for over 50 years. Financial contributions, in-kind donations, and volunteer time all make a direct difference in the care and services we can provide.
Donate
Your gift funds therapy for clients who can't afford it, keeps the food pantry stocked, supports Phoenix Fitness, and helps Persad continue responding when the community needs something new.
Current Needs
In-kind donations of food, hygiene products, fitness equipment, and supplies make a real difference. Our current needs list is updated regularly.
Volunteer
Volunteers support events, outreach, the food pantry, administrative work, and more. If you want to put your time toward something that matters, Persad has a place for you.