Behavioral Health Intern, DuPage

Job overview

The Behavioral Health Intern role is onsite at the DuPage Center in Wheaton, IL. This is an unpaid, part-time internship for current college students who need hours for course or graduation requirements. Metropolitan Family Services serves individuals and families across Chicago-area communities and DuPage County through programs promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment. The intern supports behavioral health services through assessments, intake as assigned, case management, counseling, advocacy, education, and community resource use. The work contributes to services for families, seniors, and caregivers through the program placements described in the posting.

What you'll do

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and intake as assigned
• provide case management, counseling, advocacy, educational, and related services
• learn and use agency and community resources
• assess community conditions and identify resource gaps
• provide group services as indicated
• maintain records
• work effectively with diverse staff and service populations. Placement duties may include in-home adoption support or counseling and case management for seniors and caregivers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

behavioral health intern

dupage

wheaton il

metropolitan family services

unpaid internship

part-time

case management

counseling

advocacy

community resources

social work

psychology

caregiver support

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Unpaid internship for current college students; placement options include Adoption Support and Preservation and Seniors/Caregivers.

About the employer

Metropolitan Family Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.