The School Based Mental Health team at Chicago Public Schools is currently hiring for School Counseling positions!
Month: January 2024
Schweitzer Fellowship – Application deadline 10 days away
Dear DePaul Students,
Only 10 days remain! The Schweitzer Fellowship is currently recruiting graduate students to apply for 2024-25 Schweitzer Fellowships. The deadline to apply is February 1st.
Find the application HERE
The Schweitzer Fellowship is a prestigious year-long critical service-learning program for 28 selected graduate students from diverse fields who design and implement innovative direct-service projects aimed at improving the health and well-being of underserved Chicago area communities. The Fellowship is designed to inspire and inform the Fellows, and to reinforce their commitment to service and social justice. Fellows are supported by mentors, engage in monthly meetings, and participate in interprofessional learning collaboratives. Fellows receive a $2,750 stipend for their participation.
If you would like to learn more about the Schweitzer Fellowship, please check out our website. I’d be delighted to discuss a potential project, answer any questions about the application, or provide information on Monday, January 22 at a Virtual Application Workshop.
We invite DePaul University, Counseling and Special Education students to join us. Apply today to join the 2024-25 class of outstanding interdisciplinary Fellows and a network of over 4,000 Fellows nationwide. More details and application information at: http://hmprg.org/programs/schweitzer/application-process/
Opportunity: Internship at The Center for Emotional Wellness
The Center for Emotional Wellness is currently accepting internship applications for the 24-25 year. Interested students can reach out to Dr. Melissa Katz at melissa@centernorthwest.com.
Please see attachments below for additional details.
Job Opportunity – LaSalle-Peru High School
LaSalle-Peru High School has a School Counselor job opening for the 2024-25 School Year. See below for the job posting and description.
Full-time School Counseling Position
LaSalle- Peru Township High School
The following full-time position is now available.
POSITION: School Counselor
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 2, 2024
START DATE: 2024-2025 School Year
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply.
All applicants must apply online at: https://www.applitrack.com/lphs/onlineapp/ .
Thank you!
Internship Opportunity- Owens & Associates Counseling & Therapy Center, LLC
Owens & Associates Counseling & Therapy Center, LLC is currently accepting internship applications for the 24-25 year. Interested students can reach out to Shannon Shannon@owenscounseling.com and provide your ideal start time, that they are in the counseling field/track, and that you attend DePaul their school.
General information about the internship program is on the website:
Upcoming Mental Health First Aid Trainings
According to MHFA, “Youth Mental Health First Aid is an early intervention public education program. It teaches adults how to recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health challenge, how to listen nonjudgmentally and give reassurance to a youth who may be experiencing a mental health challenge, and how to refer a person to appropriate professional support and services.”
According to MHFA, “Mental Health First Aid for Adults teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.”
To learn more Mental Health First Aid.
Classes for are for adults (18+) for YMFHA will be offered from the below dates and following times 9 AM-5 PM or 9-5:30PM pending curriculum. This course is valued at $170 per learner. Thanks to the Mental Health First Aid Training SAMHSA Grant, learners may attend at no charge.
Upcoming dates:
Jan 18th 9-5:30PM Adult MFHA Jan 18th AMHFA – REGISTER HERE
C4 Clark healing rm; 4740 N Clark St.
Total: (15 ppl max; (9 spots left; deadline Jan 15th 3pm)
Jan 25th 9-5PM Youth MHFA Jan 25th YMHFA – REGISTER HERE
C4 Clark training rm; 4740 N Clark St.
Total: (15 ppl max; 10 spots left; deadline Jan 18th 3pm)
You can also search for our classes at Find a Course or Instructor – Mental Health First Aid.
Looking to host a class at your organization? Please fill out this form for future inquiries.
*This class does not lead to instructor certification.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact Samara Silverman at samara.silverman@c4chicago.org. More information will follow after pre-registration.
Internship Opportunity- Josselyn Center
Josselyn Center is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 internship year. As a part of the internship experience, Josselyn Center offers interns one hour of individual supervision, one hour of clinical group supervision, and one hour of administrative supervision every week, in addition to the open case consultation groups and CEU programs. Josselyn Center has offices in Northfield, Highland Park, Waukegan, and Grayslake. Interns will receive the same supervision and training in all locations.
Interested students can send a cover letter and resume to Thomas Tharayil at ttharayil@josselyn.org. Additional information about Josselyn Center internships can be found here.
