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INTERNSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS

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Graduate Internships
Live Oak offers graduate internships to students in disciplines such as social work, counseling, psychology, dance and movement therapy, family therapy, recreation therapy, and art therapy.

General Overview of the Program
Our students engage in a range of training activities which include: individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy, intake assessments, individual and group supervision, didactic presentations, outreach, and program development. Interns spend an average of 24 hours per week on site and are expected to be available for a twelve month commitment, from July through June. A typical intern class includes four to five students from a variety of schools and disciplines.

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-June)
Maturity and self-direction
Commitment to the underlying philosophical principles of Live Oak

Application and Selection Process
Mail or e-mail a cover letter, resume and three references to:

Carolyn Schneider, M.A., LCPC
Director of Professional Development
Live Oak, Inc., 1300 W. Belmont, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60657
e-mail: cschneider@liveoakchicago.com

After reviewing written materials, we will invite a subset of applicants to a two stage interview process consisting of an open house (scheduled for Friday, 2/3/12) and an individual interview.

To receive maximum consideration, materials should be received by January 31st, although we will accept applications until all positions are filled.

Postgraduate Fellowships
The Post Graduate Fellowship Program (PGFP) provides an opportunity for new professionals to gain experience in providing psychotherapy, training, and consultation. 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 (LSW, LPC, AMFT, etc.). Recognizing that applicants may hold full time positions during their fellowship, Live Oak will work with you and your employer to determine an appropriate schedule. Agencies employing fellows receive the benefits of 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
Monthly group consultation
Attendance at any Live Oak training activities at no cost

Requirements for the first 12 months of the PGFP include (5-10 hours/week on average):

Attendance at Live Oak staff meetings (Wednesdays from 9-10:30 a.m.)
An average of five hours of clinical work per week. This should include individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy
Participation in weekly individual supervision and at least one consultation group as available
Observing/attending at least 18 hours of Live Oak training activities held either on site 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 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. Clinical associates are provided with the following:

Attendance at any Live Oak training activities at no cost

Requirements for the second twelve months of the PGFP include (15-20 hours/week on average):

An average of ten hours of clinical work per week plus a psychotherapy group
Participation in weekly individual supervision
Facilitating at least 6 hours of training provided either at Live Oak or at agencies with which Live Oak has been contracted to provide services

Qualifications
Prospective fellows must minimally have:

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
Mail or e-mail a cover letter, resume and three references to:

Carolyn Schneider, M.A., LCPC
Director of Professional Development
Live Oak, Inc., 1300 W. Belmont, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60657
e-mail: cschneider@liveoakchicago.com

Materials should be received by June 15th for a fall start date although we will accept applications until all positions are filled. A maximum of two individuals are chosen to begin the program each cycle.

1300 W. Belmont Avenue, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60657 Phone: 773.880.1310