What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counseling Internship - Chicago Area position at Family Guidance Centers, Inc.?
Job Description
Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance use disorder, as well as an array of other related problems. Since 1969, FGCs comprehensive programming has educated and guided individuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society. Family Guidance Centers, Inc seeks to support the behavioral health of individuals, families, and communities through our commitment to innovation, accountability, and compassionate care to facilitate positive, lasting change.
This internship portal is not for our Metro Prep/Laureate Day Schools. There is a separate portal for that internship.
General
Work Location: Dependent on Candidate Preference/Location
Start Date: Determined by Educational Institution
Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD).
DCFS clearance required.
Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity , pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.
Required Experience
Education and/or Experience: Currently enrolled in a graduate level Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Addictions Counseling,or related program required
Benefits
This is a non-paid internship opportunity.
Keyword: internship, interns, non-paid
Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance use disorder, as well as an array of other related problems. Since 1969, FGCs comprehensive programming has educated and guided individuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society. Family Guidance Centers, Inc seeks to support the behavioral health of individuals, families, and communities through our commitment to innovation, accountability, and compassionate care to facilitate positive, lasting change.
This internship portal is not for our Metro Prep/Laureate Day Schools. There is a separate portal for that internship.
General
- Develop patient treatment plans and conducts continued stay review based on research, clinical experience, and patients histories - using SAMMS assessment on computer
- Provide patient intakes (biopsychosocial assessment), treatment planning, case coordination, staffing, aftercare planning and discharge with individual and group therapy for a full spectrum of referral sources
- Interview patients, review records and confer with other professionals to evaluate individuals mental health and physical condition and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program
- Review and evaluate patients progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans
- Counsel patients individually, or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes
Work Location: Dependent on Candidate Preference/Location
Start Date: Determined by Educational Institution
Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD).
DCFS clearance required.
Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity , pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.
Required Experience
Education and/or Experience: Currently enrolled in a graduate level Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Addictions Counseling,or related program required
Benefits
This is a non-paid internship opportunity.
Keyword: internship, interns, non-paid
