In my program we have two internships - usually in two different settings, although they can be in the same area. Currently I have a great internship with a psychotherapist. It's been an excellent learning experience and I have actually been invited back for the second internship. I am honored by the invitation, but now am wondering what is best for my future?
The setting is almost exactly what I would like to be doing, so 2 additional semesters there will refine the skills that will support my goal. Great! BUT, many psychotherapist jobs are looking for psych hospital experience. Doing my next internship in a psych hospital will give me a broader range of experience and the additional benefit of another "job" on my resume. That's good for me because my background is in an entirely different field and I can use all the resume boosters I can get.
Any suggestions for how I should be viewing this? Fresh perspective?