Intern Master's Level MPI Mental Health
About The Position
Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois’ first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 96,000 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment: We are currently searching for a part-time Mental Health Practitioner Intern to join our Communities Partnering 4 Peace Team!
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
