About the role#
As a Therapy Intern at UCAN, you will provide psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, families, and groups in a community setting. You will work under the supervision of a licensed professional to support client needs and help reach treatment goals. This role may include providing counseling services in client homes.
What you'll do#
- Perform mental health assessments by interviewing clients and relevant contacts.
- Develop treatment goals based on client needs.
- Provide individual, couple, family, and group psychotherapy.
- Collaborate with caseworkers, schools, courts, and other social service agencies to manage client care.
- Maintain case files, including written reports and case notes, within required timeframes.
- Attend team meetings, supervision, and agency training sessions.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a 2nd year Master program in Psychology, Sociology, or Public Health.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Cultural competence and sensitivity to special populations, including experience with the LGBTQ community.
- Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship based in Chicago, Illinois.
- The position follows a rolling application schedule.
About UCAN (Chicago)
UCAN is a social service agency based in Chicago that supports youth and families. Founded in 1869, the organization provides clinical counseling, foster care, and therapeutic education. It operates various programs focused on trauma recovery and workforce development. The agency employs several hundred staff members to serve over 10,000 individuals each year.
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