Emerson Collective · 1 month ago
Summer Intern, Chicago CRED: Clinical
Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25/hr - $25/hr
Start in 2026 SummerEmerson Collective is a company of investors, changemakers, creative thinkers, and problem solvers working to make a lasting mark on the world. The Clinical intern will support the Chicago CRED team in providing participant support, ensuring high-quality data documentation, and contributing to program performance and improvement in a community-based setting.
Customer ServiceNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive intake assessments with Chicago CRED candidates to evaluate their service needs
Collaborate with outreach specialists to upload relevant participant data to Salesforce
Provide light-touch support and referrals to program managers, site managers, life coaches, clinicians, and outreach specialists
Conduct monthly one-on-one mentoring sessions with participants based on individual needs and requests
Monitor and document participants’ progress on their support plan and communicate progress with the team
Attend base team meetings
Ensure timely and high-quality documentation as required for participant support and program director requests
Review program data regularly to meet performance goals and improve program quality for participants
Qualification
Required
Rising undergraduate senior, preferably studying counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field
Strong interpersonal and active listening skills, demonstrating care and follow-through in team or community settings
Ability to build trust and rapport with participants from diverse backgrounds
High emotional intelligence, empathy, and discretion when handling sensitive information
Detail-oriented and organized, with a commitment to accurate data entry and thorough documentation
Comfortable managing multiple responsibilities, meeting deadlines, and adapting to a fast-paced, evolving environment
Experience with or willingness to learn Salesforce or other data management systems
Preferred
Prior internship, volunteer, or coursework experience in behavioral health, case management, or community-based work preferred
Familiarity with trauma-informed and strengths-based practices
Benefits
Lunch allowance
Commuter allowance
Travel and housing allowances
Company
Emerson Collective
Emerson Collective strengthens schools, secures rights for immigrants, and restores relationship between humanity and nature.
Founded in 2004
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Amy Low
Managing Director, Fellowships and Nonprofit Media
Anne Marie Burgoyne
Managing Director, Philanthropy
Recent News
2025-12-21
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