Unpaid internship for bachelor’s-level students in a counseling-related field (e.g. social work, psychology). This is a year long internship in our court treatment programs, which include Drug Court and Recovery Court (a mental health court). Interns will work directly with a multidisciplinary staff that includes many departments of the court house including: State’s Attorney’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, Probation Department, Jail Staff, Police, and Judges among others to help clients address mental health and substance use related issues. If you treasure working on a team or wish to learn more about the intersection of treatment and the criminal justice system this is the internship for you.
Conducting assessments and diagnosis with supervision, developing treatment plans, case management services, and leading manualized curriculums. Also attending court staffings and court proceedings at the courthouse on a weekly basis.
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, working towards a bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field.
Chestnut Health Systems is a not-for-profit agency that has cared since 1973 for persons needing behavioral health services. Chestnut provides primary health care, addiction treatment, mental health counseling, housing, and supportive services. It is a leader in researching evidence-based treatment.
Chestnut has locations throughout Illinois and in Missouri. It is accredited by The Joint Commission. Chestnut employs more than 750 people.
