Student Internship / Practicum Clinician

Chestnut Health Systems Inc; Illinois; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Chestnut Health Systems is offering a Practicum/Internship opportunity for master’s-level students in Alabama seeking hands-on clinical experience in substance use and behavioral health treatment. This in-person position provides direct experience working with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Responsibilities include counseling, assessments, and participation in team meetings. Students must be second-year master’s students in a Clinical-Counseling program, demonstrating professionalism and willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Must be a second-year master’s student in a Clinical-Counseling or related program.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Professionalism and a willingness to learn are essential.
• Willingness to engage in direct care activities after training.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling under supervision.
• Complete assessments and assist with treatment planning.
• Support crisis intervention and provide linkage to community resources.
• Document services in a timely manner using electronic systems.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Professionalism

Willingness to learn

Supervision engagement

Evening availability

Education

Second-year master’s student in Clinical-Counseling or related program

Job description

Overview

Chestnut Health Systems is offering a Practicum/Internship opportunity for master’s-level students seeking hands‑on clinical experience in substance use and behavioral health treatment. This placement provides direct experience working with adults in residential and intensive outpatient programs, with opportunities to engage across a variety of populations including children (age 5+), adolescents, adults, and seniors. This is an in‑person position with exposure to both clinical and program‑level work.

Qualifications

• Must be a second‑year master’s student in a Clinical‑Counseling or related program
• Basic computer skills required
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, responsibility, and willingness to learn
• Willingness to participate in direct care activities after completing required trainings
• Ability to engage in supervision and incorporate feedback into practice
• Some evening availability may be required

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling under supervision
• Facilitate or co‑facilitate psycho‑educational and skills‑based groups
• Complete assessments, including biopsychosocial evaluations, and assist with treatment planning
• Participate in client intake, case management, discharge planning, and referral services
• Support crisis intervention and provide linkage to community resources
• Deliver services in residential and outpatient treatment settings
• Document services in a timely and professional manner using electronic systems
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and participate in team meetings
• Engage in regular supervision and apply feedback to clinical practice
• Participate in program development, evaluation, and training opportunities
• Gain exposure to macro‑level work including administration, policy, advocacy, and research
• Work with diverse populations across areas such as substance use, mental health, housing/homelessness, public health, and criminal justice
• Maintain professionalism, responsibility, and openness to feedback in all aspects of the internship
• Follow all program guidelines, including no client transportation