Clinical Intern - Masters Level Fall 2026 at Hoyleton Youth and Family Services – Fairview Heights, Illinois

POSITION SUMMARY

Hoyleton Youth and Family Services has a variety of Internship opportunities that will allow students to gain practical work experience in social human services. Currently, we are offering a Bachelor’s level clinical internship to gain experience in community counseling. This position will include opportunities to shadow Hoyleton’s Mobile Crisis Response team and in working in the community-based services through our school partnerships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all requirements for their academic programs are met
• Serves as a clinical intern observing assessment, individual/ group/ family therapy services and assists Spanish speaking clients in the development of functional skills
• Observes diagnostic assessments and develops the Integrated Assessment and Treatment Plan with the client, parent/guardian, and/or case workers. Follows all regulations when completing initial, reviews and/or updates for all required paperwork
• Participates in clinical case staffing as needed. Schedules clinical case staffing to ensure consistent communication with other professional staff involved with the client.
• Participate in weekly supervision with direct supervisor to explore areas of strength and growth.
• Completes all required clinical documentation in a timely manner based on Medicaid Rule 132 and Managed Care Organization requirements.
• Participates in Utilization Reviews of clinical files.
• Completes other duties as reasonably assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to establish rapport with others to establish healthy therapeutic relationships.
• Ability to present oneself in an appropriately personable and professional manner to clients and staff.
• Ability to receive and utilize constructive feedback regarding performance, presentation and relationships with others
• Must meet DCFS/CANTS Clearance Requirements.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and maintain proof of automobile insurance.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Must be a Masters level student (in the field)

CARE & TCI

Hoyleton has adopted the CARE (Children and Residential Experience), developed by Cornell University, to guide our culture and practice. CARE is grounded in six core principles: Developmentally Focused, Family Involved, Relationship Based, Ecologically Oriented, Competence Centered, and Trauma Informed.

Completion of CARE and TCI training is an internal requirement for all staff and must be completed upon hire. Ongoing application of these principles is expected and essential to successful job performance.

TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention). Employees must:

• Pass the written test annually
• Pass the physical test every six months (if applicable to their role)

Consistent participation and application of both CARE and TCI principles drive company culture and are essential to job performance.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position operates in a professional office setting at the Fairview Heights headquarters with occasional travel to other agency sites based on role responsibilities.

The role involves periods of walking, standing, or sitting, and may occasionally require climbing stairs, bending, kneeling, or lifting materials up to 20 pounds, depending on job duties.

Minimal exposure to environmental factors such as noise, dust, or varying indoor/outdoor temperatures may occur depending on program needs and client-related activities.