Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship

Job Details

Job Location

Chicago, IL

Position Type

Internship

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage

Negligible

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION : This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals pursuing a career in counseling to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment. Provide counseling services and mental health support to clients of the Chicago Lighthouse and all related activities therewith.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Deliver clinical mental health services to individuals who are blind or visually impaired and/or have a disability;

• Conduct individual, group and family counseling sessions under the supervision of a licensed psychotherapist;

• Assist in diagnostic evaluations and treatment planning, via multi-modalities of care;

• Provide direct support to clients in various settings such as hospitals or community centers;

• Engage in mental health counseling utilizing evidence-based techniques;

• Conduct sessions in a virtual environment;

• Prepare required reports, responses to referrals, and other appropriate documentation;

• Collaborate with agency research staff on the initiation and establishment of future research protocols in partnership with area programs;

• Maintain accurate and confidential medical documentation adhering to all HIPAA regulations and related procedures;

• Adhere to the code of ethics for your discipline.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Enrolled in a graduate clinical counseling, marriage and family therapy or clinical-rehabilitation psychology program and have completed clinical coursework, is required

• Experience working with geriatric populations is preferred

• Knowledge of evidence-based interventions is beneficial

• Ability to perform diagnostic evaluations and interpret assessment results

• Proficiency in medical documentation and record-keeping

• Commitment to our mission of providing opportunities for people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf-blind, or have multiple disabilities is essential;

• Successful completion of a background check;

• Bi-lingual (Spanish speaking) preferred

This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in various aspects of clinical counseling, including geriatrics, disability populations, applied behavior analysis, diagnostic evaluation, and more. If you are passionate about helping others and eager to learn from experienced professionals, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired is an Equal Opportunity Employer in full compliance with local, state, and federal Civil Rights & Affirmative Action laws. The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired maintains a strong policy of accommodation and a consistent practice of employing qualified individuals with disabilities. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status, order of protection status or unfavorable discharge from military service.