Intern – Youth and Family Support Services

Are you looking for a rewarding internship experience in mental health and human services? Chestnut Health Systems is seeking three interns to join the Youth and Family Support Services team. If you're a college student or recent graduate with a passion for helping others, this role is perfect for you to gain hands-on experience in counseling, social work, or psychology while making a positive impact in the lives of youth and families.

One unpaid opportunity is available at each location: Belleville, Illinois; Granite City, Illinois; and the St. Dominic and Duchesne School Districts in Missouri.

Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of behavioral and primary health care services. Over four decades, Chestnut has grown to almost 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.

**Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions. 

• Data and Documentation: Ensure timely and accurate completion of paperwork, including assessments, recovery plans, progress notes, and other necessary documentation.
• Service Delivery: Provide client-driven services that align with treatment plans.
• Recovery Support: Promote a trauma-informed recovery model by encouraging hope, empowerment, health, wellness, and spirituality. You’ll support clients in taking control of their own recovery.
• Referrals and Advocacy: Assist clients and families by connecting them to necessary resources within Chestnut and the community.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other team members, attend staff meetings, and participate in program development. You’ll also communicate with families, schools, probation officers, and other key people in the client's life.
• Hands-On Work: Deliver services in natural environments when possible, using evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-informed care.
• Confidentiality: Safeguard all organizational and consumer information.

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, education, or related human services field OR, a bachelor's degree in any field with at least two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and experience with electronic medical records.
• Valid driver's license, private automobile insurance, and insurability required.
• Must be able to successfully complete Chestnut’s background check. 

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! We’d love to explore the possibilities with you.

Chestnut Health Systems is a leader in the effort to achieve health equity, providing high-quality health and human services in underserved communities. We deliver trauma-informed, fully integrated care by combining behavioral health with community-based primary health care. Chestnut’s research division is nationally recognized for its contribution to evidence-based practices. Our empathic and innovative employees live our mission of making a difference.

Chestnut offers a new salary structure and robust benefits!

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.