2025-2026 General Counseling Internship- Juvenile Justice, IYC

2025-2026 General Counseling Internship - Juvenile Justice IYC

📍 Locations:

• IYC Chicago
• IYC Warrenville
• IYC St. Charles
  (Applicants must specify their preferred location in their application)

Schedule: Minimum 16 hours per week (24 hours preferred)

Position Overview

Are you a master ’s-level student in counseling or social work looking for real-world experience? Youth Outreach Services (YOS) is seeking Counseling Interns to support youth ages 12-21 dealing with mental health and substance use challenges.

As a Counseling Intern, you will:

✅ Provide weekly individual counseling sessions to assist youth with mental health or substance use issues.
✅ Complete intake assessments and maintain accurate client progress notes.
✅ Use the 7 Challenges Program to guide youth through decision-making regarding drug and alcohol use.
✅ Communicate with referral sources (courts, probation officers, schools, hospitals, etc.).
✅ Conduct group and family counseling sessions and participate in home or school visits as needed.

This internship offers hands-on experience in individual and group therapy, case management, and treatment planning.

Internship Details

📅 Internship Duration: Semester-based (Flexible start and end dates based on school requirements)
💰 Unpaid Internship (Eligible for Academic Credit)
🏫 YOS is an approved site for many colleges/universities and can coordinate with your school.

How to Apply

📩 To Apply: Submit your application here!

• Cover Letter – Explain why you're interested and what you hope to gain from this internship.
• Resume – Highlight relevant experience and education.
• Preferred Location – Indicate whether you’re applying for IYC Chicago, IYC Warrenville, or IYC St. Charles.

Combine all documents into one PDF file.

Qualifications

✔ Master’s-level student in counseling or social work.
✔ Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Why Join YOS?

🌟 Gain direct clinical experience in youth mental health and substance use counseling.
📚 Receive professional training and supervision.
💡 Work in a supportive, community-focused environment.
🛠 Develop skills in intake assessments, treatment planning, and counseling interventions.

💼 Ready to Apply?
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.

COVID-19 Policy: In compliance with Illinois Executive Order, Youth Outreach Services is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against or an approved exemption. Approved exemptions will require weekly testing for COVID-19.

Youth Outreach Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.