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Thresholds · 4 months ago

Intern - 2026 Community Mental Health

Chicago, IL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026

Thresholds is a national leader in mental health services, focused on community mental health. The Intern, Community Mental Health will provide direct services to members under supervision, including counseling, case management, and crisis intervention while gaining valuable experience in a leading social service agency.

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Responsibilities

Attend New Staff Orientation prior to starting the internship

Provides direct service to members, as indicated by the service plan, while supervised by an appropriate, designated staff person. Consistent with the intern’s level of experience and training, this potentially includes but is not limited to individual counseling/therapy, case management, teaching, assessment, assertive community treatment, job support, managing medications, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and group counseling/therapy. This may be done in the community or on site at a Thresholds location, but the majority of services will be provided in the community unless otherwise specified by a supervisor

Completion of all assigned paperwork in a timely fashion, such as individual and group documentation, attendance reports, service plans and evaluations as assigned by the supervisor

Provide accurate and timely information to the supervisor on all topics and issues important to the rehabilitation and well-being of Thresholds members

Attend staff and team meetings as assigned by a supervisor

Maintain a professional demeanor with members, colleagues, and collateral contacts consistent with agency ethics and code of conduct guidelines

Qualification

Social WorkCounselingPsychologyCrisis InterventionCase ManagementGroup CounselingIndividual CounselingComputer SkillsProfessional DemeanorSynthesis of InformationEffective CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required

Enrolled in Bachelor's or Master's degree program with a major in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Vocational Counseling, Family Therapy, or other related human service programs

Ability to synthesize and summarize information and make judgments regarding member care

Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in order to provide information to members and healthcare personnel

Demonstrated ability to function independently

Computer skills required; knowledge of database functions and maintenance necessary

Current and valid driver's license required