Internships at Champaign Counseling
Our internship program is currently closed to applications for Masters level internships through programs with an established site agreement.
Please check back to see when we are accepting new applications!
Internships at Champaign Counseling focus on building your toolbox and confidence as a future clinician.
At Champaign Counseling, we believe in creating the best atmosphere for our clients and employees while giving back to our community. Our mission is to help members of our communities reconnect with the things that are truly important and thrive, both in their own lives and in their relationships. We strive to make wellness a down to earth practice. Our vision is to eliminate mental health stigma by creating awareness of, appreciation for, and acceptance of mental health self-care. We are a fun, dynamic, and collaborative team who values working together to help to improve the health and wellness of our communities.
Our practice takes a modern, supportive, and inclusive approach when considering internships. We want to be able to provide the best possible wisdom for both clients and interns. This is demonstrated by our mission to make sure that our interns are compensated fairly, given proper guidance, and on-boarded thoroughly into our practice. This internship was created to support students who are currently developing their skills in the mental health profession and are looking to gain a real-life application of the knowledge they’ve learned in the classroom. We require that potential interns be invested in their work for a minimum of 2 semesters.
Champaign Counseling seeks to work with students who are committed to working with and are interested in developing an expertise with children, teens, and adults who have experienced trauma and/or depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder. Applicants who have previous experience working with children and families and have knowledge of trauma treatment are preferred. We seek candidates who are eager to learn and show grit and passion for the mental health field.
Internship Qualifications:
Agree to and pass background check
Ability to work sensitively with diverse populations
Completed or working toward a masters degree, preferably in a related field (e.g., Human Services, Counseling, Social Work)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Previous internship or related experience working with clients in a social service setting is a plus
Must be computer literate (working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Excel)
Self-motivated, good organizational and interpersonal skills, detail-oriented, ability to multitask and prioritize a range of duties
Ability to ensure the confidentiality of Champaign Counseling clients
Onboarding Process:
At Champaign Counseling, we want to make sure that all interns feel prepared and equipped to offer quality client services. In order to do so, we offer an intensive onboarding process prior to beginning client work. This process includes:
Welcome to the practice and an orientation to our office
Review of expectations for work performance, marketing, and consultation
Thorough review of the policies and procedures regarding HIPAA and telehealth
How to structure sessions including Intakes, Treatment Planning, and Termination
Insurance and Billing procedures and policies
Comprehensive Documentation training
Observations of client sessions with therapists providing a range of services and modalities (individual, couples, and families)
A day in the life of an intern...
An average day during an internship might include:
Observing other therapists during client sessions
Completing thorough assessments with new clients
Providing treatment to children, teens, and adults in individual, couple, or family therapy
Co-facilitating psychoeducational, therapy, and/or support groups
Working with administrative staff to better understand what happens “behind the scenes” in order for us to provide quality services for our clients
Participating in marketing activities and events
Engaging with community agencies and resources to develop positive relationships and create opportunities for referrals
Interns also receive weekly supervision from the internship coordinator and will have opportunities to consult with other therapists in the practice both formally and informally.
Office Culture at Champaign Counseling
We value our people. Each person at Champaign Counseling is an integral part of the business
Always having fully stocked snacks and coffee (we love to keep our team full and caffeinated!)
Life happens. We promote work-life balance and encourage employees to take time for their families, their hobbies, and their personal self-care.
We never stop practicing good communication. Communication is complicated and is something we, as a team, are constantly working to improve.
A welcoming environment that values connection with each other.
For more information or to apply to our internship program, email info@champaigncounseling.com or call 217-203-2008.