Internship/Externship
Internship programs for graduate students in the fields of psychology, social work, counseling, and any other human services related field.
Khalil Center offers an integrative graduate internship program for master’s students of clinical psychology, counseling, and social work. Spirituality and psychological practices are combined in our approach to individual counseling, and serving the needs the broader Muslim community. The program follows a set curriculum, and incorporates a variety of opportunities in the field of mental health services. Interns are also encouraged to introduce new services and ideas to Khalil Center's programming. Please note that Khalil Center does not offer any virtual practicum placements, all graduate training is in person and onsite only at our Lombard, IL office
Our program has many advantages including:
Weekly individual and group supervision
Individual, family, and group therapy
Research and training
Didactics and case conceptualizations
Community outreach services
Development and presentation of seminars and workshops
College and Islamic schools wellness programming
Intern responsibilities:
A commitment of 20 hours a week
Participate and take on responsibilities in Khalil Center’s meetings and activities (outside of therapy services)
Incorporate Islamic traditions into counseling practices
Students will be assigned to a particular KC site/office location and provided a caseload by their supervisor. This may be changed intermittently based on client and/or student needs. Graduate level trainees are expected to commit for one full training year, 9 months to 12 months based on their accumulation of hours.
How to Apply
Applications for internship & practicum are accepted in the spring for the following training year. At this time, only students enrolled in a graduate program in the US are eligible for practicum/graduate internship.