Intern Master's Level MPI Mental Health

Metropolitan Family Services•Chicago, IL

12h

About The Position

Metropolitan Family Services is seeking a part-time Mental Health Practitioner Intern to join their Communities Partnering 4 Peace Team. Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, earn, heal, and thrive. Since 1857, they have been a leader in human services, impacting over 96,000 individuals and families across Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services focused on education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.

Requirements

Enrolled in a Master's Degree, Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy, from an accredited college or university required.
Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

Nice To Haves

Vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with comprehensive, in-depth assessments for a variety of clinical services.
Assists with psycho-social assessments and intake as assigned.
Assists with providing a full range of case management, counseling, advocacy, educational, and related services to CP4P.
Learns and utilizes agency and community resources.
Assesses community conditions affecting clients to identify resource gaps and problems.
Recommends financial assistance for clients.
Supports group services as indicated by program need.
Support and attend "Light in the Night" events.
Represents and interprets programs of agency in community.
Complies with agency record-keeping expectations.
Works effectively with diverse staff and service population.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.