Kenneth Young Center (KYC) will begin accepting applications for their Master’s Level internship starting December 16^th. They will be hosting their first round of interviews on January 17^th and will be hosting a second round of interviews in February. In order to apply, students can go to www.kennethyoung.org -> Careers->Internship Information and find the link for our internship job posting/application. KYC asks that students complete the application and submit their resume and cover letter. Students can reach out to internshipprogram@kennethyoung.org if they encounter any technical difficulties. KYC will respond to students via email or phone regarding their acceptance for an interview, but we will not do so until early/mid January.

Please feel free to contact the Internship Coordinators, Kristen Himsel (she/her), LCSW, CADC or Laura Angel (she/her), LCPC, at internshipprogram@kennethyoung.org if you have any questions or concerns.

Kenneth Young Center offers several different clinical opportunities for training (Child and Adolescent Outpatient, Adult Outpatient, SASS, Mobile Crisis Response, Living Room, Intensive Recovery Group, Community Support Therapy, and Transition Teams ) and internships run from August to May. Each requires a minimum of twenty hours per week.

Josselyn Center is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 internship year. Interested students can review the website and submit a cover letter and resume as part of the Clinical Internship Inquiry Form at the bottom of the internship page. Although there are multiple locations, the main locations where they are looking to place interns are Waukegan or Grayslake. Due to growing Spanish speaking needs of clients in those areas, bi-lingual students are strongly encouraged to apply.

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. Interns will receive the same supervision and training in all locations. Interested students with questions can reach out to Thomas Tharayil at ttharayil@josselyn.org.

The Relationship Therapy Center in Eagan, Minnesota has opened their application process for their 2025 fellowship program. The early bird application deadline is December 31st and their in person interview is on January 31st. View attached flyer or visit their website for the detailed outline of information: https://mncouplescounseling.com/fellowship/. This is a comprehensive couples therapy training program that will be recruiting 6-12 new fellows for a September 8^th start date. Please reach out to Kristi Murchie at fellowship@mncouplescounseling.com with any questions.

In the past five years, The Couples Therapy Fellowship has often served as a stepping-stone to a full-time position at The Couples Clinic. In fact, we have accepted 22 fellows into our program and are proud to say that by the end of the current cycle, we will have hired nearly 80% upon completion of their fellowship! The remaining few have taken their fellowship experience and pursued endeavors such as PhD programs, becoming a Professor/Clinical Director in a Master’s Program, private practice and more! Couples Clinic therapists can earn up to six figures per year, doing the work that they love with an amazing team of colleagues who are like-minded in their commitment to excellence in couples’ therapy.

The Couples Clinic is home of a team of innovative therapists and researchers who have created Pragmatic/Experiential for Couples (PET-C), detailed in the books, Emotional Intelligence in Couples Therapy, and Developing Habits for Relationship Success.  PET-C is scientifically based, drawing from recent advances in neurobiology and the science of intimate relationships.

We offer the following formats:

Two-Year Post-Graduate Couples Therapy Fellowship

• Ideal for recent graduates who are beginning to work towards full licensure.
• Two full years of paid intensive training and supervision in PET-C.
• Click here and scroll down to “Fellow Pay and Benefits” for information regarding compensation and benefits of the Two-Year Paid Fellowship in Couples Therapy.
• Paid Couples Therapy Fellowship – Two Year

One-Year Post-Graduate Couples Therapy Fellowship

• Ideal for past graduates who may already be licensed or will be within a year.
• One full year of paid intensive training and supervision in PET-C.
• Click here and scroll down to “Fellow Pay and Benefits” for information regarding compensation and benefits of the One-Year Paid Fellowship in Couples Therapy.
• Paid Couples Therapy Fellowship – One Year

Both Fellowship options are designed to generate highly competent therapists who will 1) have an opportunity to fulfill the supervision and clinical contact hour requirements for full licensure in the state of Illinois, and 2) put themselves in a great position to receive offers to become full-time Clinic team members once the Fellowship has been completed if they demonstrate excellence during the Fellowship.

We will begin reviewing applications on January 15, 2025, and begin interviewing applicants in early February.  The two-year fellowships typically begin July 1st each year with some flexibility if needed. (If you already have your full license, you may be eligible to start a one-year fellowship sooner).

The Chicago Park District Special Recreation Team is hiring! Do you know someone who loves to have fun AND get paid?! Send them our way! The Special Recreation Department serves children and adults with intellectual abilities in over 20 parks across the city of Chicago. As a Special Recreation Instructor or Rec Leader, employees lead people with disabilities through a variety of activities including Special Olympics training (in over 15 sports at the skills and team levels), arts, fun and games, fitness, daily living skills, social activities, and more!

Please help spread the word so we can strengthen our team and serve more citizens of Chicago. Postings can be found at the links below and will be available for applicants to apply until December 6. Thanks, in advance, for your help!

Special Recreation Leader

Special Recreation Instructor

MaineStay Youth & Family Services in Park Ridge is now accepting applications from master’s students interested in a counseling internship at MaineStay Youth & Family Services for 2025-2026. They will be starting interviews in January. See attached flyer that provides an overview of their extensive internship training program. More detailed information can be found online at mainetown.com/internship. They are looking for highly motivated students interested in the field of family therapy or counseling who would like to have a lot of training and supervision at their internship site.

Please reach out to Richard Lyon at rlyon@mainetown.com with any questions.

MaineStay Internship Program Flyer

Maine Township

MaineStay Youth & Family Services

1700 Ballard Road

Park Ridge, Illinois 60068

mainetown.com

Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital in Hoffman Estates is opening their 25-26 internship application process on December 1^st. Their application/interview process is conducted on a rolling admissions approach which means that as soon as applications are received, they are reviewed and, if chosen, interviews are scheduled. The majority of the interviewing takes place from January through March. They will continue to accept applications until all 20 of their internship positions are full.

Counseling Master’s Student Brochure 2025

In order to apply, students need to complete the one page application and email it along with two letters of recommendation, a resume, a cover letter and unofficial graduate school transcripts to Marie Duetsch, Director of Student Training, at Marie.duetsch@ascension.org. Students can also reach out to this contact with any questions.

Masters Student Application Form_2025

Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital

1650 Moon Lake Blvd | Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

On Wednesday, November 6, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM, IARF, CBHA, IABH, and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) will be conducting a Lunch and Learn Webinar on the Behavioral Health Student Loan Repayment Program. As you will remember, this year’s program includes additional practitioner levels and higher award amounts than in previous years. The webinar will provide a thorough breakdown of the eligibility requirements for this specific loan repayment program, as well as the application process. This webinar is for practitioners who intend to apply for the program and for supervisors who have staff interested in applying that may not be able to attend during the work hours.

Click here to register for the webinar on November 6!

As a reminder, qualified applicants for the BH Student Loan Repayment Program will receive a grant award, for a maximum of four years, to be used towards payments on the individual’s educational loans; the grant awards for this year’s program will include the expanded award amounts and practitioner levels (see below). Qualified individuals must be a resident of the state and have worked 12 consecutive months as a behavioral health professional within a community mental health center, behavioral health center, substance use treatment center, or state-operated psychiatric hospital in an underserved or rural federally designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Area in the state. Beginning this year, the award amounts per practitioner level/designation shall not exceed:

• $40,000/year for a psychiatrist;
• $20,000/year for an APN or PA;
• $20,000/year for a psychologist with a doctoral degree;
• $15,000/year for an LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT;
• $12,000/year for a professional possessing a master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or marriage and family therapy;
• $6,000/year for a professional possessing a bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, or social work; and
• $4,000/year for a substance use professional, CADC, or CRSS

For more information and to begin the application process, click here.

ALL OF THIS INFORMATION WILL BE DISCUSSED IN DETAIL DURING TOMORROW’S WEBINAR WITH ISAC!