CBT PSB Counseling Internship

CBT PSB Counseling Intern

Department: Counseling

Location: Belmont Cragin – NW Chicago

Address: 3445 N. Central Ave., Chicago, IL

Schedule

• 16–24 hours per week
• Tuesday afternoon required
• Remaining schedule:
  Monday–Thursday afternoons/evenings

The Youth Outreach Services PSB Counseling Department provides individual, family, and group counseling to adolescents aged 12–20 who have exhibited problematic sexual behavior. The goal of the program is to reduce the risk of recidivism in adolescents who have engaged in this behavior and prevent further involvement in the juvenile justice system.

The program utilizes an evidence-based CBT model for group treatment. Groups are conducted on Wednesday and Thursday evenings and are required for this internship (see schedules below). Spanish Language group (when in session) is held on Tuesday evenings. Training and consultation for the model is provided.

Internship tasks will vary based on the intern’s experience and education level. All levels will gain knowledge in using the evidence-based model as well as experience in working within a community-based mental health program. Interns are expected to maintain all documentation within the required time frames for our funders. There is also data collection and entry that is necessary for the grant requirements.

Interns will be able to assist/shadow full-time staff in conducting sexual behavior assessments, general mental health assessments, writing treatment plans, and providing individual, family, and group counseling. Training for the therapy model, grant requirements, and assessments will be provided.

Advanced students will be able to carry their own caseload of clients and to conduct assessments and therapy sessions on their own after completing the training and shadowing experiences.

Fall 2026 – Spring 2027 school year

Interns must be available for a minimum of two school semesters. Interns may declare internship start and end dates in accordance with their school requirements, but must be available for a 2-week training in August 2026
. This may be counted toward internship hours, but will not include any direct clinical hours.

Available Schedules

• Tuesday 12:00–4:00 PM
• Wednesday AND/OR Thursday 12:00–8:00 PM
• The remaining 4 hours are flexible based on the intern’s class schedule/school requirements
• 2 internships available
• Please note:
  
  internship hours will not be available on Fridays.

Weekly supervision will be provided by YOS staff and is required even if supervision is being provided through the intern’s school.

Supervision is available from LCSW and/or LCPC staff.

Weekly team meetings and group planning meetings are held on Tuesdays. Ongoing training and consultation for the CBT PSB model is provided on-site through our funders.

All internship hours will be on-site. Staff will work from the YOS office in NW Chicago. Appointments are a combination of in-person and telehealth; telehealth sessions cannot be conducted by interns off-site.

How To Apply

Please send a cover letter explaining why you are qualified for this position, why this position interests you, and what you would like to gain from an internship with YOS. Include a recent resume and contact information for three references (past employers or school personnel).

Please send all information in one document or a PDF file.

Internships will start in August 2026.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in the final year of an accredited Master’s Degree program for social work, psychology, counseling (clinical, mental health, community), or marriage and family therapy
• Previous completed internship/practicum
• Previous counseling experience strongly preferred
• Some experience working with youth preferred
• Spanish language fluency preferred
• Reliable transportation to the office

• Gain direct clinical experience in evidence-based therapy
• Receive professional training and clinical supervision
• Work in a supportive, community-focused environment
• Develop skills in assessment, treatment planning, and counseling

Start your counseling career with hands‑on training and real‑world impact at YOS! Youth Outreach Services is a drug‑free workplace and compliance with this policy is a condition of employment and continued employment. Youth Outreach Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.