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INTERNSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS

Graduate Internships     Postgraduate Fellowships    

Graduate Internships
Live Oak offers graduate internship experiences for individuals studying a variety of disciplines. These include, but are not limited to: social work, counseling, psychology, dance and movement therapy, family therapy, recreation therapy, and art therapy.

General Overview of the Program
We typically accept three to four graduate interns per year, and require a twelve month commitment, from July to July, regardless of the graduate program's academic calendar. We request this schedule because we are committed to providing both a quality experience to our students and continuity to the clients we serve.

Responsibilities
We believe in providing each student with as varied an experience as possible. Graduate interns spend a minimum of 20 hours per week engaged in Live Oak activities which may include: individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy; program development; training; individual and group supervision; outreach; and policy development.

Qualifications
  • Completion of all academic requirements necessary to engage in field placement / practicum
  • Flexible schedule, including the ability to be on-site evenings and/or Saturdays
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to be in placement for 12 months (July-July)
  • Maturity and self-direction
  • Commitment to the underlying philosophical principles of Live Oak
To Apply
Those interested in applying for an internship at Live Oak should mail or e-mail a cover letter and resume to: Carolyn Schneider, M.A., LCPC, at: cschneider@liveoakchicago.com. Written references may be requested of qualified applicants.

To receive maximum consideration, materials should be received by February 15th, although we will accept applications until all positions are filled.

Postgraduate Fellowships
Consistent with Live Oak's mission, the Post Graduate Fellowship Program (PGFP) provides an opportunity for new professioinals to gain experience in providing psychotherapy, training, and consultation to individuals, families, organizations, and communities. The PGFP offers fellows increasing levels of responsibility over the course of two years. Upon conclusion of the program, fellows will be able to:
  • Provide systemically focused psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups with particular expertise in services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals, to families, and to youth at risk;
  • Provide training on a variety of topics to audiences in mental health settings, child welfare settings, youth services settings, and homeless services settings
  • Provide consultation to individuals and organizations regarding program development, implementation, and evaluation
General Overview of the Program
The PGFP at Live Oak is designed as a two year program for individuals who have obtained a master's or doctoral degree in counseling, social work, marital and family therapy, art therapy, dance/movement therapy and/or other related helping professions. An introductory license or certification is preferred (i.e. LSW, LPC, AMFT, etc.). Recognizing that many applicants for this program may hold full time positions during their fellowship, Live Oak will work with your employer to determine an appropriate schedule. Benefits to agencies employing fellows include additional consultation and training for the fellow as well as free training offered to agency staff during the course of the fellowship.

Year One - Fellowship
First year fellowships are unpaid. However, fellows are provided with the following:
  • Weekly individual supervision
  • Weekly group consultation
  • Admission to the LGBT certificate program at no cost
  • Attendance at any/all Live Oak training activities at no cost
Requirements for the first 12 months of the PGFP include (5-10 hours/week on average):
  • Weekly attendance at Live Oak staff meetings
  • An average of five hours of clinical work per week with Live Oak clients. This should include individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy
  • Weekly participation in individual supervision
  • Completion of the Certificate Program in Clinical Practice with LGBT Individuals and their Families
  • Participation in weekly individual supervision and at least one Live Oak consultation group as available
  • Observing/attending at least 15 additional hours of Live Oak training activities held either at Live Oak or at agencies with which Live Oak has contracted to provide training
  • Co-facilitation of at least 9 hours of training provided either at Live Oak offices or at agencies with which Live Oak has been contracted to provide training
Year Two - Clinical Associate
Fellows successfully completing the requirements of year one are invited to join Live Oak as clinical associates. Second year fellows are provided with the following:
  • Weekly individual supervision
  • Weekly group consultation
  • Attendance at any Live Oak training event/activity at no cost
  • Stipend for all clinical work performed at Live Oak
Requirements for the second twelve months of the PGFP include (10-12 hours/week on average):
  • Weekly attendance at Live Oak staff meetings (Wednesdays from 1 - 3 p.m.)
  • An average of eight hours of clinical work per week with Live Oak clients including initiating a psychotherapy group not currently offered at Live Oak
  • Participation in weekly individual supervision and at least one Live Oak consultation group as available
  • Facilitating at least 9 hours of training provided either at Live Oak or at agencies with which Live Oak has been contracted to provide services
Qualifications for Application
Prospective fellows must minimally have:
  • A graduate degree in counseling, social work, family therapy or a related field
  • Licensure at the entry level (LSW, LPC, AMFT) is preferred
  • Ability to function independently
  • Excellent oral/written communication skills
  • Prior experience in social services either as a paid employee or volunteer
To Apply
Applications for the program are due by March 1st and October 1st for summer and winter start dates. Two individuals will be chosen to begin the program each cycle.

Send or e-mail cover letter, resume and three written references to:

Carolyn Schneider, M.A., LCPC
Post Graduate Fellowship Program
Live Oak, Inc.
1300 W. Belmont, Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60657
e-mail: cschneider@liveoakchicago.com



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