Unpaid Intern - Mental Health Counseling

College of Lake CountyGrayslake, Illinois

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Overview

Schedule

Part-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

Option for remote

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job Description

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?

The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year.

Some benefits will not be available for Part-Time or Part Time Staff Under 20 Hours (ex: health insurance).

Position Title:

Unpaid Intern- Mental Health Counseling

Job Summary:

The internship program at Counseling and Peer Support (CAPS) at College of Lake County is a 10 month service delivery program for Masters-level mental health counseling interns in Illinois. This is an unpaid position. The intern will join the clinical staff at CAPS and conduct clinical services provided to CLC students, while accruing hours for meeting the academic demands of their program of origin. The intern will conduct all activities at CAPS under the supervision of a licensed mental health provider. The Director maintains adequate communication with the intern’s program of origin for adequately supporting training needs.

Job Description:

Theinternis expectedto work in person at the clinic on the College of Lake County’s Grayslake Campus for a minimum of 16 hours a week and a maximum of 24 hours per week,withan optionto conductupto4hours remotely.The delivery of services on campus can include intakes, individual and group therapy, andtelehealthsessions.Clinical work maybetemporarilyrecorded for the purposes of supervision using technology and equipment provided by CAPS.Theintern cananticipatecompleting on average a minimum of 8 clinical hours a week, depending onlevelof readiness, and as agreed upon with theDirector.

Supervision is approached from a developmental-mentoring perspective, where focus goes to progressively supporting theintern in developing their clinical, therapeutic skills. Should theintern have the skills to deliver services in fluent Spanish, supervision can match the language of the service. In addition to 1 hour of individual supervision, theintern willparticipateinthe weekly Case Consultation with the entire clinical staff (group supervision).Clinician’suse this hour to consult on their cases, as needed, to address clinical and ethical issues. The input from theintern is valued in this meeting. Theintern cananticipatecompleting 3-5 case presentations over the course of the10 monthexperience during the Case Consultation rotation of clinicians. Overall, theexternshould expect to receive supervision that will enhance their use ofevidence-basedtreatments that respond to clients’ needs.

In addition to direct service hours and supervision, theintern will complete documentation,assistwith mental health outreach activities, and support clinic operations as needed.

Requisites

Bachelor’s degreecompleted

Currently enrolled in Master’s degree program for mental health counseling or related field

Good standing with program of origin (i.e., recommended for practicum/internship)

Desirable Qualifications

Bilingual in Spanish

Application Materials

Cover Letter

Unofficial Transcript

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part time

Total Hours Per Week:

Position Type:

Staff

Job Family:

Part-Time Staff Under 20 Hours

Posting Date:

08/06/2026

Expected Start Date:

09/01/2026

Compensation Grade:

Part-Time Staff Under 20 Hours - Unpaid Intern

Location:

Grayslake Campus

Department:

JM - Counseling & Psychological Services Department

EEO Statement:

College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, parental status, pregnancy or any other status protected by law.

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FAQs About Unpaid Intern - Mental Health Counseling Jobs at College of Lake County

What is the work location for this position at College of Lake County?

This job at College of Lake County is located in Grayslake, Illinois, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at College of Lake County?

Employer has not shared pay details for this role.

What employment applies to this position at College of Lake County?

College of Lake County lists this role as a Part-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at College of Lake County?

College of Lake County is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

Does College of Lake County allow remote work for this role?

Yes, this position at College of Lake County supports remote work, giving candidates the flexibility to work outside the primary office location.

What benefits are offered by College of Lake County for this role?

College of Lake County offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Family/Dependent Health, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, Tuition/Education Assistance, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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