Graduate Intern Therapist for IL or WI

Graduate Intern Therapist – Illinois or Wisconsin
If you're interested in joining us, start by applying here and attaching your resume and a two-paragraph cover letter. Contact info@profoundpeace.org if you have any questions or need additional information.

About the Practice
Profound Peace Psychotherapy Collective is a diverse counseling practice treating clinical issues (e.g., stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief) through a relationship-based lens. PPPC provides cognitive-based psychotherapy to individuals and families as well as Gottman Method Therapy to couples.

About the Role
We're looking for passionate team members in Illinois and Wisconsin (Milwaukee area preferred) who are committed to removing the stigma around mental health and making a meaningful impact. In this position, you will provide professional counseling and therapeutic services to assess, diagnose, and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Graduate interns work with a supervisor to identify training goals to meet academic requirements or program completion. Graduate interns receive supervision and provide direct clinical service to identified clients with a desire for mental healthcare and treatment, in exchange for academic credit.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Utilize empirical, professionally approved methods to provide individual, family, or group therapeutic counseling and/or educational and skill development sessions based on clinical need.
• Conduct face-to-face or telehealth comprehensive assessments of psychiatric history to identify problems, diagnoses, and service needs.
• Develop, document, and implement customized and effective treatment plans using clinical knowledge and consultation.
• Write timely progress notes that relate directly to treatment plan outcomes.
• Administer clinical assessments to evaluate and track symptomology and outcomes.
• Monitor patient progress and compliance with service plans.
• Identify areas of risk and seek consultation for appropriate action.
• Participate in weekly supervision with a clinical supervisor for consultation, feedback, and planning.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of all client information in accordance with ethical standards and HIPAA.
• Adhere to all standards of practice outlined by the APA and the relevant state licensing board under the direction of the supervising clinician.
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must currently be pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy or a similar discipline with coursework addressing clinical issues as defined by the DSM-V.
• Must have availability and willngness to attain and maintain a caseload that supports continuity of care and weekly supervision. Caseload requirements are determined by your academic program.
• Must commit to a minimum service period to ensure ethical, quality care.
• Must demonstrate willingness and ability to adhere to all standards of practice outlined by the APA and the relevant state licensing board (Illinois or Wisconsin) under the direction of the supervising clinician.
• Must align with Profound Peace’s mission, vision, and values.
• Personal experience with individual therapy journey preferred but not required.

Additional qualities we value:

• Strong time management skills
• Organization and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Interest, desire and commitment to working collaboratively on a team

**Note: At this time, we are unable to accept social work interns in Illinois/Wisconsin.

Compensation
Graduate interns receive academic credit.

This position is perfect for you if you’re:

• Aligned with Profound Peace’s mission, vision, and values
• Energized by helping others and contributing to a collaborative team
• Social justice-oriented and committed to anti-racism work
• Creative, engaged, and excited to further our mission of making wellness and mental healthcare approachable and down-to-earth
• Able to receive constructive feedback and apply it effectively
• Open to pushing yourself professionally to grow and obtain experience needed for a successful career in therapy

This position is not right for you if you’re:

• Looking for a position where you simply clock in and out
• Not passionate about our mission, vision, and values
• Prefer working entirely independently rather than collaboratively
• Unwilling to support teammates when needed
• Disorganized or struggle with communication
• Someone who requires constant direction
• Struggle to manage your personal challenges in life and relationships