Internship, School Based Step Up Counselor

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an unpaid internship for a motivated Intern-School Based Step-Up Counselor. The role involves providing therapy, community support, and case management to clients. The interventions used will be evidence-informed, focusing on targeted behavior, emotional and social skills building, academic support, and linkage to concrete community resources and services.

Requirements

• Pass criminal and CANTS (DCFS) background check
• Obtain and maintain certification in IM CANs required.
• Bachelor’s degree and in MA or MSW graduate program.
• Ability to act safely and appropriately with clients in the community required.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative community partnerships preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy, community support, case management and potentially, therapy groups with a trauma-based focused lens.
• Work with children and adolescents ages four (4) to twenty-one (21).
• Assess clients for risk of harm and make appropriate referrals to more intensive services.
• Participate as a member of the behavioral health team in assigned CPS schools and track referrals that are made.
• Consult with school personnel, parent/guardian, and outside providers regarding students’ progress in treatment and needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees