Clarity Clinic offers Masters level internships, doctoral level student internships and psychological testing and advanced therapy practicum placement; and post-doctoral fellowship opportunities.
The Clarity Clinic Training Program provides the knowledge and skills necessary for diagnosis, assessment, and intervention with clients in a diverse outpatient clinical setting. Clinical Interns/Trainees can provide individual and group therapy, family therapy, training, consultation, evaluation and assessment from the perspective of evidence-based treatment. Clarity Clinic offers psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. In addition, Clarity Clinic offers psychological testing/assessment for children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations..
Clarity Clinic’s training program emphasizes a practitioner-scholar model and closely integrates research with extensive clinical practice. Empirically based psychotherapy treatment models include Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Trainees are trained in the theory, technique and implementation of different therapy modalities.
The training program is designed to provide experience in and exposure to clinical work that is characteristic of an outpatient private practice. All activities and experiences are conducted under supervision to foster the development of new and enhanced skills throughout the process. Supervision is used as a collaborative model, emphasizing strengths, goals, and areas for growth, which will be evaluated throughout the year.
As emerging mental health professionals, trainees are expected to be self-motivated and disciplined in documentation and patient care. Clarity Clinic aims to provide a supportive atmosphere, encouraging interns to participate in all activities of the Center, allowing for continued growth, professional development, and collaboration.
The internship program is designed to facilitate development in the following 12 competencies: Intervention, Assessment, Individual and Cultural Diversity, Consultation and Interprofessional/Interdisciplinary Skills, Ethical and Legal Standards, Research, Communication and Interpersonal Skills, Professional Values and Attitudes, Supervision, and Community Psychology and Outreach Programming.
Clarity Clinic offers Master's level practicum/internship training for those seeking a master’s degree in social work, clinical counseling, and marriage and family therapy (MA or MS).
Master’s Level Clinical Interns will begin the year by participating in a training orientation with a cohort of their peers. The first two days of onboarding occur on-site at our Loop location. Onboarding training is focused on orienting master’s level clinical interns to the policies, populations, presenting concerns, and setting of an outpatient private practice setting. The orientation is also designed to help master’s level interns adjust to the training year and provide information about the internship and operations of Clarity Clinic.
Master’s level clinical interns may engage in individual, family, group, multi-family therapy/groups, psycho-educational training, and work within an interdisciplinary team. They are supported and work hand in hand with psychiatrists, psychologists, physician assistants, counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists and other staff members.
Our master’s level clinical interns are supervised by a licensed therapist weekly. They are also provided additional training through monthly group supervision, didactics, consultation groups on various topics, such as trauma, substance abuse, child/adolescence, eating disorder, couples/family, and many more. They can expect to receive at least 700 training hours throughout their training year. Our interns are supported and work collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists, physician assistants, and other staff members.
Internships are offered at all locations (Loop, Lakeview, Arlington Heights, River North, Evanston, and Mokena). Our Loop, RN, Evanston, and Lakeview locations are accessible via public transportation.
Master’s level interns can provide individual and group therapy services at Clarity Clinic. They also work within an interdisciplinary team and can engage in individual, family, group, and/or multi-family therapy sessions and psycho- educational training. They are supported and work hand in hand with psychiatrists, psychologists, physician assistants, therapists, and other staff members.
The goal of our training program is to provide interns with the foundational clinical skills needed to become a competent and independent practitioner.
Internship expectations include:
By year's end, the interns will show awareness of multiple and differing worldviews, roles, professional standards, and contributions across roles in the healthcare system. Interns will demonstrate the ability to participate in and initiate interdisciplinary collaboration towards shared goals.
Onboarding to Clarity Clinic: Interns will participate in a two-day intensive Onboarding & Orientation at our Loop office (333 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60601) with a cohort of their peers. The first two weeks will include completing mandatory trainings via CC’s virtual training tool, (Relias) and New Hire Didactic (1st three days after onboarding), attending individual and group supervisions, shadowing supervisor therapy sessions and discussing afterwards as a training opportunity.
Week 1 – Onboarding
Day 1: Human Resources, Information Technology & Leadership 9AM to 1PM (On Site)
Loop office located at 333 N Michigan Ave Suite 1400 Chicago IL 60601
Day 2: Direct Services Onboarding 9AM – 2PM (On Site)
Loop office located at 333 N Michigan Ave Suite 1400 Chicago IL 60601
Day 3: In- person Coffee & New Hire 9AM – 12PM (On Site)
Day 4 & 5: Continued New Hire Didactic (Fully Remote)
Weeks 2 - 3
Weeks 4 - 6
Weeks 7 - 11
Weeks 12 Plus
To apply, please complete this form: Clarity Masters Intern
Requirements for Application into the Therapy Practicum Training Program
Clarity Clinic’s mission is to thoughtfully guide the whole person on their journey to find clarity and mental wellness by providing exceptional holistic care. We strive to create a culture in which all races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, physical abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds are able to meet, share, learn, and flourish in an accepting environment.
By creating platforms and opportunities that allow us to come together, we can begin to know and understand each other. And through better understanding, we can effectively meet the needs of our diverse patients and deliver on our mission.
Please see our internship manual for additional information: Clarity Clinic Therapy Practicum Training Manual
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