The Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) in partnership with the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association (IMHCA) invite professional counselors, graduate students, and counselor educators to Counselor Day on the Hill 2025. Day on the Hill offers an invaluable opportunity to gain insight into the legislative process, meet with state legislators, advocate for policies enhancing mental health services and school counseling programs, and raise awareness of the essential role counselors play in public health.

This event is open to ICA members, non-member counselors, graduate students, and counselor educators across the state.

Registration Cost: $5.00

Register here!

What’s Included with my Registration?

Registration for this event includes complimentary breakfast, the basics of advocacy presentation, a take-home advocacy packet, networking, and the opportunity to meet with your state legislators in the capitol building.

*Please note that lunch is not included and will not be provided. Be sure to bring a lunch or make appropriate arrangements.

Tentative Schedule of Events

*This is the current tentative schedule of events. Times are subject to change.

8:30am – 9:00am          Arrive at the Hoogland Center, Check-In, enjoy coffee and bagels

9:00am – 10:00am        Advocacy and Legislation Presentation

10:15am – 10:30am       Walk to the Capitol Building

10:30am – 10:45am       Group Photo in front of the Capitol Building

11:00am – 2:00pm         Appointments w legislators, observe legislative process, pull legislators to the rail

2:30pm – End                 Reconvene at a local restaurant, networking

This Event is Hosted by:

Illinois Counseling Association E: ilcounseling.org@gmail.com P: 815-787-8787

Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association E: myimhca@gmail.com P: 815-787-0515

The 25-26 Internship Site and Site Supervisor Application Process is now open in Tevera! This is for both CMHC and School Counseling students. Please refer to the email that Jay Lesenko sent on 2/24/25 for further instructions. If you have any questions reach out to Jay at jlesenko@depaul.edu or Dr. Hamm at jhamm@depaul.edu.

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Communities in Schools in Chicago is currently accepting internship applications for the 25-26 year. Interested students can submit a resume and letter of interest directly to Paul Fagan at pfagen@cisofchicago.org. There will be a group interview on Wednesday, March 12 from 9am-12pm. Please see here for additional information or reach out to Paul with any questions.

inSTEM has been a part of DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus for over 13 years, providing middle school students with engaging, inquiry-based STEM experiences through hands-on activities and mentorship. The program was founded by Dr. Nell Cobb and is deeply connected to the Algebra Project and Young People’s Project. One of our key activities includes preparing students for the Flagway Tournament, a fun, movement-based math game that helps students build a strong foundation in number theory.

They are currently hiring for the following positions:

• Math Literacy Workers (MLWs) – High school students
• College Math Literacy Workers (CMLWs) – DePaul and other college students
• Instructor for inSTEM – To lead and support the program

The spring program will begin in March for training purposes, with the official camp starting in April. Specific dates will be shared with applicants during the hiring process. The program runs for two weeks during the summer, with a commitment to work on Saturdays from 9 AM to 3 PM.

Interested applicants can contact Latavia Hinton at LHINTON1@depaul.edu

Lakeshore Psychology Group is a private practice in Northbrook, IL serving clients throughout the Chicagoland areas. We are looking for a candidate who has 5+ years of clinical experience and is a licensed masters or doctorate level clinician who would see in person approximately 25 clients per week. Our practice offers a steady stream of referrals, competitive compensation, and administrative support to help clinicians focus on providing exceptional client care. Therapists would be independent contractors. If interested, please send your cover letter and résumé to ngerber@lakeshorepsychologygroup.com. Please visit our website at www.lakeshorepsychologygroup.com.

Crescent Moon Therapy in Park Ridge is currently accepting internship applications for the 25-26 year. Crescent Moon Therapy utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Families Systems Therapy (IFS) in individual counseling sessions and also offers support groups as well. Crescent Moon Therapy assists clients with preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood.

*Please note – this site has not had DePaul student interns in the past. As with all sites, please make sure that they can meet all requirements listed in the 25-26 MOU*

Interested students should send a copy of their resume and a cover letter to Stephanie DeFilippis at stephanie@crescentmoon-therapy.com

For more information, please see the attached flyer as well as their website here: https://crescentmoon-therapy.com/

Crescent Moon Internship Flyer

The East Prairie District 73 in Skokie, IL is offering several job postings including a school psychology position and teaching positions for the 2025-26 school year. We are a fantastic school district offering a diverse community, a collaborative culture, mentoring and induction support, and some of the highest salaries in Illinois. We are an International Model PLC, a Niche “A” Rated School, and recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a top school. Here is a short video about working with us: Why work at East Prairie District 73 in Skokie? (Video). Additional videos about our district can be viewed here.

Applicants can apply directly at this link.