Internship/Externship

Internship programs for students in the fields of psychology, social work, counseling, and any other human services related field.

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Undergraduate Internship

Open to undergraduates as an in-person internship only

Internship Details

Location

Chicagoland, Illinois

Dates

May 15 - August 15, 2024

Internship Commitment:

8 Hours/Week In-Person

Application Deadline

April 15th, 2024

Our internship program is open to undergraduates in the fields of psychology, social work, counseling, and any other human services related field. This program offers students an opportunity to partake in supporting community based mental health services as well as gaining experience in office administration, and an immersive exposure to an Islamically oriented mental health center. This is an in-person internship only. 

This program includes:

  • Participation and experience in admin, billing, and office support services

  • Creation and implementation of 1-2 community-based outreach programs

  • Research and training both in mental health and Islamic spirituality

  • Hands on experience in how a mental health practice works and the role of various providers in a community mental health setting.

How to Apply

Applications for internships are accepted starting in March. At this time, we are unable to sponsor international students or provide accommodations for interns.

All Applicants

Email the Chicago office director of training, Dr. Sarah Syed with an attached CV & Cover Letter for an interview.

Email Your Application

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Master's Level Internship/Practicum

For master’s students

Internship Details

Length:

One full training year, 9 months to 12 months

Commitment

20 hours a week

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.

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.

All Applicants

Interested candidates should send their CV, Cover Letter, 2 letters of reference, and an unofficial transcript to the Director of Clinical Training, Dr. Sarah Syed.

Email Your Application

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Doctoral Level Internship/Practicum

Internship programs for students in the fields of psychology, social work, counseling, and any other human services related field.

How to Apply

Doctoral Practicum Applicants

Khalil Center offers doctoral diagnostic and therapy practicums. To apply for a doctoral practicum please email Dr. Sarah Syed with a Cover Letter and CV, two letters of recommendation and an unofficial transcript.

Email Your Application

Doctoral Level Internship Applicants

Khalil Center is part of Illinois Psychological Association Predoctoral Internship Consortium (IPAPIC) and APPIC-approved site for doctoral level internship. All applications must be submitted via APPIC system.

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