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Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance use disorder, as well as an array of other related problems. Since 1969, FGC’s comprehensive programming has educated and guided individuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society. Family Guidance Centers, Inc seeks to support the behavioral health of individuals, families, and communities through our commitment to innovation, accountability, and compassionate care to facilitate positive, lasting change. 

  This internship portal is not for our Metro Prep/Laureate Day Schools. There is a separate portal for that internship.

General  Duties:

Mental Health Assessment

1. Prompt scheduling and completion of an initial Mental Health Assessment for all mental health clients. This Mental Health Assessment shall be reviewed and approved by an LPHA.
2. Completion of The Level Of Care Utilization System (LOCUS) functional assessment for all mental health clients 18 years of age and older.
3. Documentation of an Admission Note summarizing the clients’ identifying information, presenting problem, history of present problem, provisional diagnosis, safety precautions, the medical necessity of treatment and treatment plan recommendations.
4. Re-assessment per Medicaid Title 132 guidelines for ongoing patients.

Treatment Planning

1. Construction and documentation of a timely individualized treatment plan in conjunction with the client, and their guardian, in the event they have a court-appointed guardian or are a minor, addressing the clinical needs identified in the assessment process, coordination of care and discharge planning needs. This TP shall be reviewed and approved by an LPHA.
2. Timely revision/modification of the TP as the client moves through the treatment process.

Mental Health Therapy and Case Management

1. Provision of individual, group, couples/family counseling as driven by the needs identified in the assessment process and as indicated in the individualized treatment plan.
2. Timely documentation of therapy in progress notes summarizing for each session; goals and objectives addressed, clinical interventions, client response to interventions, and continued therapy plan.
3. Provision of mental health case management to facilitate linkage to and ongoing coordination and support for needed services and supports in patients’ community environment.
4. Crisis intervention when indicated including immediate coordination of indicated service given nature of crisis addressed.

 Work Schedule: Determined by Educational Institution

Work Location: 310 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago

Start Date: Determined by Educational Institution

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD).

DCFS clearance required.

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity , pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. 

Education and/or Experience: Currently enrolled in a graduate level Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Addictions Counseling, or related program required

This is a non-paid internship opportunity.