Psychology, Counseling, Social Work & CADC Internship Program – Chicago

Gain real clinical experience, supervision, and career support in a professional outpatient setting.

✔ Work directly with real clients (individual & group therapy)

✔ Earn hours toward CADC, LPC, LCPC, and BSW/MSW requirements

✔ Training in mental health, substance use, and forensic evaluations

✔ Flexible scheduling with hybrid (in-person & telehealth) options

📞 Call or Text: 773-777-6767

📧 Email: [email protected]

⚠️ Limited internship spots available – applications are reviewed on a rolling basis

What You’ll Gain From This Internship

LEARNING FROM EXPERIENCED COUNSELORS

Gain weekly supervision from experienced, licensed clinicians (LCPC, CADC) with guidance on real cases, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making.

DIVERSITY

Work with a diverse client population across different cultural, socioeconomic, and clinical backgrounds, preparing you for real-world practice.

INDEPENDENCE

Develop confidence and your own clinical style while actively working with clients, with support and feedback from supervisors.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

Receive additional training in ASAM criteria, ethics, substance use treatment, and forensic assessments.

Opportunities available to work toward CADC certification during your internship, along with development of specialized clinical skills.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE AND JOB PLACEMENT

Gain hands-on experience in individual and group therapy, mental health and substance use assessments, case management, and program operations.

We also support interns with job placement opportunities after completion.

Graduate & Undergraduate Programs

Psychology

Mental Health Counseling & Social Work

Forensic Psychology

Addiction Studies (CADC Track)

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Who We’re Looking For

We seek motivated and professional students who are:

✔ Reliable and responsible

✔ Strong communicators

✔ Empathetic and client-focused

✔ Able to work independently

✔ Interested in gaining real clinical experience

Universities We Work With

We have trained students from many Chicago-area colleges and universities, including:

Adler University, Benedictine University, DePaul University, Dominican University, Governors State University, Lewis University, Loyola University Chicago, National Louis University, Northeastern Illinois University, North Park University, Northwestern University, Oakton College, Roosevelt University, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Trinity Christian College, University of Illinois Chicago, Wright College, Moraine Valley College, as well as many other colleges and universities across the United States.

How to Apply

WE ACCEPT INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS YEAR-ROUND

To be considered, please send your resume and include:

Your school and program

Your availability

Preferred start date

Languages spoken

📧 Email your resume to: [email protected]

📞 Call or Text: 773-777-6767 to schedule an interview

Internship Details

Flexible scheduling available:

Weekdays: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Weekends: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

We offer a hybrid internship format, combining in-person and telehealth experience.

Interns may choose a schedule that fits their academic and personal availability.

A fully in-person internship option is also available based on preference.

Ready to Apply?

📧 Send your resume to [email protected]

📞 Call or text 773-777-6767 to schedule your interview