Community/Agency Sites

Bradley University Smith Career Center
Bradley University Center for Wellness and Counseling
Bridgeway
Center for Prevention of Abuse
Chestnut Health Systems (Adult Detox Program)
Chestnut Health Systems (Adult Program)
Chestnut Health Systems (Youth Program)
Children's Home
Children's Home Association of Illinois
Children's Home Association of Illinois
Children's Home Association of Illinois
Children's Home Behavior Health Services
CICTA
Crittendon Centers
Community Mental Health Center, Canton
Eating Disorders Program, OSF St. Francis Medical Center
Illinois Central College
Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery at Proctor & Bromenn Hospitals
Mended Hearts Inc.
Methodist Medical Center: Behavioral Health
MidCentral Community Action Countering Domestic Violence
Peoria's Children
Resolutions Unlimited
Resource Management Services
Tazwood Mental Health Center
The Antioch Group
The Baby Fold
The Center for Prevention of Abuse: Senior Strength
White Oaks New Leaf for Women
Woodford County Court Services

School Counseling Sites

East Peoria Elementary School District 86
Dear Creek Mackinaw High School
Delavan High School
Holy Family Parish School
Illini Bluffs School District #327
Logan Elementary
Monroe Grade School
Morton High School
Pleasant Valley School District 62
Riverview School District
Stark County Junior High School

Bradley University, Smith Career Center
1501 W. Bradley Ave.
Peoria, IL 61625
(309)677-2510
(309)677-2611
http://www.bradley.edu/scc

Contact Person
Rick Smith
rsmith@bradley.edu

• Site philosophies/theories:  The Smith Career Center offers comprehensive career services to undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni.  The center assists students in defining career goals, developing relationships with employers, obtaining career related work experience, and creating and implementing job search plans.

• Prerequisites:  Course work in career counseling and adult development. Additional course work in college student personnel/development helpful.

• Length of internship:  1 or 2 semesters

• Number of counseling internships:  One

• Supervision available:  Direct

• Observations and /or video taping:  Yes

• Client population:  Traditional age (18-21) college students, undecided majors (typically freshmen) through focused (seniors) seeking career advising. Also, some alumni (career change)

• Professional development:  On site, in-service professional development (career center, student affairs, etc.) participation on projects, teams, events, counsel individual students with career related concerns, presentations (co-presenter or solo), development of written materials (published or web based) other goals as agreed to

• Application process:  Cover letter and resume stating interests and goals. Meet with site supervisor prior to placement to discuss goals and introduce to the center

• Non paid

• Site offers the following experiences:

• Additional comments:  William R. "Rick" Smith, II is a Licensed Professional Counselor (Texas) and is currently completing his doctorate (Ed.D, ABD) from the University of Louisville.

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Contact Person
Raymond Baker, Ph.D.

• Site philosophies/theories:  Provide support for the total development of students: social, emotional, intellectual, physical, spiritual, and occupational; as well as the environment in which they live.  Brief Solution-focused Therapy, Problem-Solving Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

• Prerequisites:  1) completion of graduate hours in theory, 2) fulfillment of all program prerequisites  for practicum/internship

• Length of internship: 2 semesters

• Number of internships: 1, possibly 2

• Supervision available:  One on one with Licensed Clinical Psychologist, LCPC, or LCSW

• Observation and/or videotaping: Yes, but limited

• Client population:  Bradley University students, faculty, and staff

• Professional development:  Direct supervision, conducting intakes, formulation of DSM IV diagnoses, case conseptualization, appropriate treatment based on assessment and case conceptualization.  Possible training workshops.

• Paid or Non-paid:  Non-paid

• Site offers the following experiences:  Direct supervision of clients, attending staff meetings, and professional development activities listed above.

• Potential supervisors:  Raymond Baker, Ph.D.

Contact Person
Rhonda Nelson

• Site philosophies/theories:  Consumer Oriented, brief / targeted therapy

• Prerequisites:  Masters level

• Length of internship:  1 or 2 semesters

• Number of internships:  1-2

• Supervision available:  LCPC, LCSW

• Observation and/ or video taping:  Yes

• Client population:  Children, Adolescents, Adults

• Professional development:  On-site trainings available

• Paid or Non-paid: Non-paid

• Site offers the following experiences:

• Potential supervisors:  Coordinator of outpatient services

• Additional comments:  CARF accredited program, variety of programs available (Crisis, Substance abuse, Chronic mentally ill, Prevention services and Play therapy).

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Cancer Center For Healthy Living
5215 N Knoxville
Peoria, IL 61401
(309)693-8139
(309)686-9372

Contact Person
Kathy Corso
Stella O'Hanlon

• Site philosophies/theories:  Client-Centered / Ecclectic

• Prerequisites:  Life Experience, Some knowledge or motivation to learn about chronic illness and related issues.

• Length of internship:  9 to 12 months

• Number of internships:  1 at present, that may change in future.

• Supervision available:  Yes

• Observation and/ or video taping:  Yes, with the permission of the client.

• Client population:  Adults - cancer patients & families / others interested in wellness living.

• Professional development:  Program development / skills acquisition

• Paid or Non-paid: Non-paid

• Site offers the following experiences:

• Potential supervisors:  Stella O'Hanlon, LCPC

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Center for Prevention for Abuse
P.O. Box 3855
Peoria, IL 61612-3855
(309)691-0551
(309)691-0913

Contact Person
Margaret Triplett, MSW

• Site philosophies/theories:  To provide services to survivors of domestic violence in a nonjudgmental manner.

• Prerequisites:  Completion of majority of graduate hours, theory, and related counseling courses

• Length of internship:  1 or 2 semesters

• Number of counseling internships:  Varies

• Supervision available:  1 on 1 with site supervisor

• Observations and/or video taping:  No

• Client population:  Women/children who are victims of domestic violence

• Application process:  Resume; interviews

• Non paid

• Site offers the following experiences:

• Potential supervisors:

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Contact Person
Julie Moreland, Human Resources
hresources@chestnut.org

• Site philosophies/theories:  Making a difference : improving quality of life through excellence in service

• Prerequisites:  Must be atleast 21 years old with a majority or minor in a social science field.

• Length of internship:  1 semester; 15 hours per week required.

• Number of counseling internships:  1 -4 per semester

• Supervision available:  Yes

• Application Process:   Send cover letter and resume to the address above. Please indicate that your are interested in the "Detox counselor Internship".

• Observations and/or video taping:  Observation

• Client population:  Adults, over 18, with substance abuse treatment related issues.

• Paid or Non paid:   Non-paid

• Site offers the following experiences:  Direct supervision of clients, assisting in the developing of treatment plans; and conducting education groups when assigned

• Additional Information: Intern must be available and willing to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.

Chestnut Health Systems (Adult Program)
1103 Martin Luther King Dr.
Peoria, IL
(309)827-6026 X 6223
http://www.chestnut.org

Contact Person
Julie Moreland, Human Resources
hresources@chestnut.org

• Site philosophies/theories:  Making a difference : improving quality of life through excellence in service

• Prerequisites:  Graduate - level students

• Length of internship:  9 or 12 months; 20-40 hours per week; atleast 1 night per week required.

• Number of counseling internships:  1 -2 per semester

• Supervision available:  Yes

• Application Process:   Send cover letter and resume to the address above. Please indicate that your are interested in the "Adult Primary Therapist  Practicum".

• Observations and/or video taping:  Observation

• Client population:  Adults, over 18, with substance abuse treatment related issues.

• Paid or Non paid:   Some paid internships may be available

• Site offers the following experiences:  Interns will act as a primary counselor. They will carry a caseload of clients in both the intensive outpatient treatment and residential programs. Interns will also conduct individual counseling sessions, develop treatment plans for their clients, teach skills groups, co-facilitate counseling groups, conduct outpaitent assessments, and perform other duties as assigned to primary counselors.

Chestnut Health Systems (Youth Program)
1103 Martin Luther King Dr.
Peoria, IL
(309)827-6026 X 6223
http://www.chestnut.org

Contact Person
Julie Moreland, Human Resources
hresources@chestnut.org

• Site philosophies/theories:  Making a difference : improving quality of life through excellence in service

• Prerequisites:  Must be working towards a Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field and be atleast 21 years old.

• Length of internship:  1 - 2 semesters

• Number of counseling internships:  1

• Supervision available:  Class and group supervision.

• Application Process:   Send cover letter and resume to the address above. Please indicate that your are interested in the "Adolescent  Primary Therapist  Practicum".

• Observations and/or video taping:  Observation.

• Client population:  Adolescents, between the age of 12 and 18, with substance abuse related issues.

• Paid or Non paid:   Non-paid

• Site offers the following experiences:  Individual, Group, and Family counseling, Assessments.

Children's Home
416 St. Marks Court 5th floor
Peoria, IL 61603
(309)687-7316
(309)687-7399
www.chail.org

Contact Person
Amie Majernik
amajerni@chail.org

• Site philosophies/theories:  Children's Home mission statement: Giving children a childhood and future by protecting them, teaching them and healing them and by building strong communities and loving families.

• Prerequisites:  Previous experience in the mental health or social service field.

• Length of internship:  2 semesters

• Number of counseling internships:  Two

• Observations and/or videotaping:  Yes

• Client population:  Natural parents who have had their children removed due to abuse and/or neglect, as well as foster children as a result of removal from their natural parents.

• Professional development:  Childreen's Home offers basic training services, SACY training, and will finance conferences and workshops in the community.

• Application process:  Applicants must complete a Children's Home application and meet with Director of Program and Site Supervisor.

• Paid or Non paid: Non-paid

• Site offers the following experiences:

• Potential supervisors:    Bill Crowley, LCPC, Clinical Coordinator

• Additional comments: With this internship, there is court involvement in the form of court reports and possibly testifying as to the fitness of the parents.

Children's Home Association of Illinois
2130 N. Knoxville Avenue,
Peoria, IL 61603
(309)687-7504
(309)687-7599
www.chail.org

Contact Person
Jeff Gress, Youth Services
jgress@chail.org

Jeff Gress or Holly Snyder, Site supervisors

• Prerequisites:  Must submit to a background check as well as other Human Resorce requirements for employment.

• Length of internship:  1 or 2 semesters.

• Number of counseling internships:  2 at youth services

• Observations and/or videotaping:  Yes

• Client population:  Homeless Runaway Youth as well as youth ages 5-17 living at home but experiencing some form/level of difficulty.

• Professional development:  There are inservices held periodically as well as the opportunity to attend outside training.

• Application process:  The student must go through the normal procedures for employment: fill out application and background check.

• Paid or Non paid: Non-paid

• Site offers the following experiences:

Children's Home Association of Illinois
444 E. Washington Street
Peoria, IL 61611
(309)687-7903
(309)687-7999
www.chail.org

Contact Person
William White

• Site philosophies/theories:  Home based/Systems theory, Behavioral therapy, Cognitive therapy, Dit Therapy

• Prerequisites:  Prefer psychology or counseling majors

• Length of internship:  1 or 2 semesters

• Number of counseling internships:  2-3

• Observations and/or videotaping:  Yes

• Client population:  At ristk youth with severe emotional and behavioral problems

• Professional development:  Workshops and seminars

• Application process:  Employment background check; Interview

• Paid or Non paid: Non-paid

• Site offers the following experiences:

Children's Home Association of Illinois
2130 N. Knoxville
Peoria, IL 61603
(309)687-7222
www.chail.org

Contact Person
Laurie Knapp, Intern coordinator
lknapp@chail.org

• Site philosophies/theories:  Children's Home supports strength-based approaches with children and their families. many of our services take place in clients' homes. Services are also available through our residential program and our day treatment school. Many of the programs place a heavy emphasis on Behavior Management and Family Systems Theory.

• Prerequisites:  All interns must be fingerprinted through DCFS and cleared through the DCFS Background Check. This must be completed before they can be left alone with any of our clients. Interns are also required to have a physical and TB test on file. (May be part of school records)

• Length of internship:  1 or 2 semesters

• Number of counseling internships:  3-4

• Observations and/or videotaping:  No video taping is allowed with DCFS wards. With client's permission, video taping would be permitted with non-DCFS wards.

• Supervision Available: All supervision is done by Master's level supervisors who would have MSW's,  Master's in Counseling, or Master's in psychology. Most supervisors have an LCSW or LCPC licence. Interns typically receive one hour weekly of formal supervision and informal supervision as needed.

• Client population:  Children & Adolescents 3-17 years.Most of the client population are emotionally behavior disordered children and their families.

• Professional development:  Interns would be eligible to participate in any of our agency sponsored training opportunities.

• Application process:  Employment background check; Interns need to send a resume along with a cover letter to Pat Ozella, Employment Coordinator, stating the school requirements for the intership, the type of supervision required, and the amount of time the student would commit to the intership.

• Paid or Non paid: Non-paid

• Site offers the following experiences:

• Potential Supervisors:

• Additional comments: Children's Home has a strong history of working with universities to place interns into appropriate positions in order to give them the greatest opportunity to fulfill their field placement requirements.

Children's Home Behavior Health Services
511 NE Madison,
Peoria, IL 61603
(309)687-7904
www.chail.org

Contact Person
Julie Darnell
jdarnell@chail.org

• Site philosophies/theories:  Eclectic - Strength-Based, Client-Centered

• Prerequisites:  Some experience working with children & adolescents is preferred.

• Length of internship:  2 semesters would be optimal.

• Number of counseling internships:  Flexible

• Observations and/or videotaping:  Yes

• Client population:  Children & Adolescents 3-17 years.

• Professional development:  Yes

• Application process:  Employment background check; Interview

• Paid or Non paid: Non-paid

• Site offers the following experiences:

• Potential Supervisors:  Julie Darnell, LCPC,   Patrick Phelan, LCPC,   Barb Hodum, LCSW

CICTA
130 N Richard Pryor Place,
Peoria, IL 61605
(309)671-8962
(309)671-8957

Contact Person
Brian Coon
bcoon@fayettecompanies.org

• Site philosophies/theories:  CICTA is built as a therapeutic inpatient milieu. The general philosophy is cognitive-behavioral. In practice, we cover bio-psycho-social aspects, ranging from physical health, psychiatric, and psychological to developmental and environmental factors.  Employing the scientist/practitioner model means we are scientists first and practitioners second.

• Prerequisites:  Undergraduate course work in abnormal psychology and research/statistics is helpful.

• Length of internship:  2 semesters

• Number of internships: One

• Supervision available:  Face - to - face individual, observation, group supervision

• Observations and/or video taping: Yes

• Client population:  Adult females age 18 and up, who are severely chemically dependent.  About half of the 28 inpatients are diagnosed with one or more major mental illnesses as well. Average time to complete treatment is about 8-9 months.

• Professional Development Opportunities: Inservice training events are available at no cost to the student.

• Application process:   Call Brian Coon and inform him of your interest.  Complete an application at Fayette Companies' Human Resources Department (671-8005). Mail Brian any relevant resume information including undergraduate course work and work experience.

• Site offers the following experiences:

• Potential supervisors:

• Additional comments:  A diverse team of counselors collaborating in a long term residential environment with an involved medical staff and difficult population make a rich learning experience possible.

Community Mental Health Center
229 Martin Ave.
Canton, IL 61520
(309)647-1881 ext. 229
(309)647-1878
 

Contact Person
Maggie Brooks
fulmed@winco.net

• Site philosophies/theories: CMHC Mission Statement: The Community Mental Health Center will focus on recovery through delivery of high quality behavioral health care services including education, intervention, and treatment within a consumer driven continuum of services for the west central Illinois region.  There is an eclectic style of counseling techniques used by therapists and counselors.

• Prerequisites: Completion of first year graduate classes in psychology or related field

• Length of internship: 1 or 2 semesters

• Number of internships: Two

• Supervision available: Weekly supervision with a master's level clinician licensed clinical professional counselor

• Observations and/or video taping: Observations allowed with client consent

• Client population: There is a wide variety of clients served including children, adolescents, adults, geriatric, chronic mentally ill, crisis contacts, and substance abuse.

• Professional development: In-service and training opportunities are available as well as weekly staffing, monthly consultation, and presentations.  Orientation is provided at the onset of work experience.

• Application process:  Interested students should send a resume and cover letter to the contact person. An application will be sent to the student to be returned and reviewed.

• Paid/non paid: Hourly federal minimum wage

• Site offers the following experiences:

• Potential supervisors:

• Additional comments: CMHC offers flexible schedules, a variety of programs and training opportunities for a rural community, and friendly professional staff members with a wide variety of interests and experience. CMHC is an accredited behavioral health care provider committed to quality improvement.

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Crittenton Centers
2619 W. Heading Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309)674-0105
Fax: (309)-674-7029

Contact Person
Angie Fulton

• Site phiolosophies/theories: The program structure is based on behavioral theories, with the use of positive and negative reinforcers. Individual counseling is more variable depending on client issues and cognitive functioning

• Prerequisites:  None

• Length of Internship: 1 or 2 semesters

• Number of Internships:  Two

• Supervision Available:  Agency therapist (MA & MSW) Site Supervisor: Chrystal Chaddock

• Observation/Videotaping:  Observation

• Client Population:  Pregnant and parenting adolescents with emotional and behavioral difficulties

• Application Process:  Contact program coordinator, submit resume, interview with agency therapist

• Paid/non-paid:  Non-paid

• Potential Supervisors:  Angie Fulton- Therapist, Frank Shepke- Executive Director

• Site offers the following experiences:

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Contact Person:
Tim Bromley
tim.bromley@osfhealthcare.org

• Site philosophies/theories:  The treatment team supports a non diet approach to healthy living.  We incorporate cognitive-behavioral therapy with interpersonal, solution oriented, and psycho dynamic therapies.

• Prerequisites:  Mature, independent worker who has no significant eating problems- must be able to eat balanced, healthy meals

• Length of internship:  2 semesters

• Number of counseling internships:  one

• Supervision available:  Individual and peer/team supervision

• Observations and/or videotaping:  Yes

• Client population:  Patients with eating disorders - ages 13-40; 90% female; complications of depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders

• Application process:  Students need to call 655-2738 and set up meeting with Tim Bromley, then interview with team members, and one student will be selected from interviews.

• Non paid

• Site offers the following experiences:

• Potential supervisors:

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Illinois Central College
1 College Drive
East Peoria, IL 61635
(309)694-5215
(309)694-5450
http://www.icc.cc.il.us

Contact Person:
Ken Williams
Director of Advisement, Counseling, Assessment & Disability Services
kwilliams@icc.cc.il.us

• Site philosophies/theories:  The student is the most important person on our campus.  The student is the center of all that we do at Illinois Central College.  The college was formed on the belief that individuals have worth and dignity in their own right and should be educated to the fullest extent of their abilities and motivation.

• Prerequisites:  Must be within (1) year of completing his/her Masters degree.

• Length of internship: (1) Full School Year

• Number of counseling internships: (1)

• Supervision available:  From the Director of Advisement, Counseling & Assessment.

• Observations and/or video taping: Yes

• Client population: Very Diverse population.

• Professional Development Opportunities: Yes

• Application process:  Resume, interview, and ability to work the required hours

• Paid: $10.00 per hour

• Site offers the following experiences:

• Potential supervisors:

• Additional comments: The intern will assume the same responsibilities as the full-time counselors on staff.

Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery at Proctor & Bromenn Hospitals
5409 N. Knoxville
Peoria, IL 61614
1-800 522-3784
(309)691-1055
(309)689-8604
www.addictionrecov.org

Contact Person
Angie Moore
Bryan Denure

• Site philosophies/theories:  Multiple addiction treatment, Dual diagnosis

• Length of internship:  Varies

• Number of internships:  Varies

• Supervision available:  Yes

• Observation and/or video taping:  Yes

• Client population:  Adults, Adolescents, Families

• Application process:  Contact Angie Moore for information.

• Paid or Non-paid:  Non-paid

• Site Offers the following Experiences: Inpatient/Outpatient Treatment, Family Program Adult/Young Adult Unit, Multiple sites

• Potential supervisors:  Several

Mended Hearts Inc.
1322 N. Brookview Farm Lane
Metamora, IL 61548
(309)688-4773(HRSE)
(309)231-8705

Contact Person
Julie Sellner
Mhearts@mtco.com

• Site Philosophy/Theoretical Orientation: Mended Hearts Stable Equine Specialized Therapeutic Center, Inc. was organized as a non-profit organization.  Mended Hearts Inc, was organised exclusively for charitable, benevolent, therapeutic, educational and agricultural purposes. To wit, to provide, promote and support equine-assisted interventions in the area of therapy and education for the purposes of contributing positively to the emotional, cognitive and social well-being of people with emotional, behavioral and social disorders to enable them to lead lives of quality and dignity.  Our interventions are designed following experiential, metaphoric and reality based theoretic models.  The therapeutic interventions involve the use of horses both as a metaphor of unacknowledged fears and for problem solving activities.  We help our clients gain relationship skills, increase their self-esteem, gain self-awareness while having fun learning basic horsemanship skills.  We have a Christ centered philosophy and believe in a holistic approach to mental health.

• Prerequisites: Master's level student

• Length of internship: 1 or 2 semesters, summer hours welcomed!

• Number of internships:  Varies

• Observations and/or video taping:  Yes, upon consent of the client.

• Supervision available:  On site and  weekly.

• Client population:  From 3 year of age on up.

• Professional development:  A unique opportunity to work with mental health professionals providing unique therapies with the use of horses.  We do provide "traditional talk" therapies as well but our specialty is in equine assisted therapies.

• Application Process:  Anyone interested in an intern position should contact Dean Steiner (672-4653) and send resume.  An interview will be conducted.

• Paid or Non-paid: Non-paid

• Site offers the following experiences: Assessments, Individual, Group, and Family/Couple sessions.  We see clients from 3 years of age on up.  some testing.

• Potential Supervisors: Julie Sellner R.N., M.A., NCC, LPC, EAP certified therapist, Christ Carlton M.S., C.R.A.D.C., QMHP, EAP certified therapist, Susan Barth, R.N., M.S.

• Additional Information: Be prepared to work outside and around horses in a farm setting.  Boots with a hard toe are required.  If  you have severe allergies to animals, hay and the outdoors this is not the site for you but if you love the outdoors and animals this is the site for you.

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Contact Person
Dean Steiner
DSTEINER@MMCI.org

• Length of internship: 2 semesters

• Number of internships:  three to five

• Observations and/or video taping:  Yes - with appropriate consents for Bradley University and Methodist

• Supervision available:  Individual - weekly

• Client population:  Full spectrum of mental health care: ages 4-100+.  Inpatient and partial hospitalization programs

• Professional development:  Psychiatric grand rounds offered in-house; supervision

• Application Process:  Anyone interested in an intern position should contact Dean Steiner (672-4653) and send resume.  An interview will be conducted.

• Non paid

• Site offers the following experiences:

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Contact Person
Kathleen Dunn

• Site philosophies/theories:  The agency is client-centered. We believe in self determination. We believe in the client's right and ability to make his/her own choices.

• Prerequisites: Commitment to bettering the lives of women and children

• Length of internship: 1 or 2 semesters

• Number of internships:  One

• Supervision available:  Individual supervision is offered.

• Observations and/or video taping:  Yes

• Client population:  Primarily women who have been victims of domestic violence.

• Application process:  The applicant can send a letter of interest and resume to the agency.

• Non paid

• Site offers the following experiences:

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Peoria's Children
2637 Sheridan
Peoria, IL
(309)686-5229

Contact Person
Kelly Lenz
peochild@as.com

• Site philosophies/theories:  Eclectic - Psychodynamic, Jungian, Adlerian.

• Prerequisites:  40 hr of du training.

• Length of internship:  Summer - open

• Number of internships: 1 per year.

• Supervision available:  Yes

• Observations and/or video taping:  Yes, as approved by parents/caregiver.

• Client populations:  0 - 5 year old who have been exposed to violence and family's.

• Paid or Non paid: Non-paid

• Site offers the following experiences:

• Potential supervisors:

Resolutions Unlimited
411 Hamilton Blvd., Suite 1010
Peoria, IL 61602
(309)673-9385

Contact Person
Dr. Michael S. Shear
REBT2@mtco.com

• Site philosophies/theories:  Cognitive behavioral / Rational emotive behavior therapy.

• Prerequisites:  Distinct interest in CBT/REBT.

• Length of internship:  1 year

• Number of internships: up to 3

• Supervision available:  1 hour per week formal with Psy.D. and informal as needed.

• Observations and/or video taping:  Yes

• Client populations:  Sex offenders, substance abusers and heterogenous population.

• Professional development:  Outside training, supervised caseload, co-therapy with Psy.D.

• Paid or Non paid: Compensation but not at a predetermined rate

• Site offers the following experiences:

• Potential supervisors:

Resource Management Services, Inc.
4516 N. Sterling, Suite 200
Peoria, IL 61615-3843
(309)631-5652
(309)681-5658
rms4solutions.com

Contact Person
Ted Chapin
Marylee Nunley
maryleen@rms4solutions.com

Dr. Ted Chapin, Site supervisor

• Site philosophies/theories:  Multiple theoretical orientations - High focus on customer service for both client and client's employment supervisor.

• Prerequisites:  Past business environment experience helpful.

• Length of internship:  Negotiable

• Number of internships: One every other year

• Supervision available:  Yes

• Observations and/or video taping:  Good

• Client populations:  Limited

• Professional development:  Some

• Application process:  Resume and letter of request

• Paid or Non-paid: Non-paid

• Site offers the following experiences: EAP Outplacement, Training, Counseling, Testing

• Potential supervisors: Masters and Ph.D level Counselors

Contact Person
Joyce DeRenzy
srstr@ocslink.com

• Site philosophies/theories:  To provide services to victims of elder abuse, neglect & exploitation.

• Prerequisites:  Completion of majority of graduate honors.

• Length of internship: 1 or 2 semesters

• Number of internships Available:  Varies

• Observations and/or video taping:  No

• Supervision available:  1 on 1 with director.

• Client population:  Men and women 60 years of age or older who are victims of ANE.

• Paid or Non-paid: Non-paid

• Site offers the following experiences:

• Potential Supervisors:

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Tazwood Mental Health Center
3249 Barney Ave.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309)347-5522
(309)347-7302

Contact Person
Nancy Bonnette, LADC, MISA
Manager Outpatient Services

• Site philosophies and/or theories:  In Mental Health , Cognitive Behavioral orientation applied when appropriate

• Prerequisites:  Completing of majority of graduate hours in theory and counseling.

• Length of internship:  1 or 2 semesters

• Number of internships:  Varies per site

• Observations and/or video taping:  Upon consent of client

• Supervision available:  Yes, with appropriate discipline

• Client population:  Mental illness and substance abuse child, adolescent, adult

• Professional development:  Variety in client population and presenting problems.

• Application process:  Submit cover letter and resume to Human Resource Department, Pekin Hospital, 600 S. 13th St., Pekin, IL 61554

• Paid or Non-paid: Non-paid

• Site offers the following experiences:

• Potential supervisors:  Depends on site and clinical interest

• Additional comments:  Tazwood has several satellite offices including:  Pekin, Eureka, and East Peoria

The Antioch Group
6615 N. Big Hollow Rd.
Peoria, IL 61615-2451
(309)692-6622
(309)692-6952
www.antiochgroup.com

Contact person
Dr. Steven Hamon
office@antiochgroup.com

• Site philosophies and/or theories: Diverse theoretical orientations are found in our group, but they cluster around psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and systems theories.  Our commitment is to sensitively integrate our clinical practice and Christian faith (our group members are from diverse denominational backgrounds).

• Prerequisites:  Prior actual experience either professionally or volunteer work with people-in-need (experience need not haven been in counseling others but this is most helpful). Some prior experience with assessment, DSM-IV.

• Length of internship:  2 semesters

• Number of internships: Two

• Observations and/or video taping:  Yes

• Supervision available:  Regular weekly supervision by a Licensed Clinical Psychologist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker - specialty supervision in clinical therapy, addictions, assessment

• Client population:  Outpatient services to clients aged 4-85. Individual, marital, and family services. Services to under served populations. consultation to schools-Psychological and psycho-social assessment.

• Professional development:  Monthly seminars especially for interns, weekly in-service at staff meetings, weekly supervision 1:1 and if desired specialty supervision.

• Application process:  1. Resume and cover letter describing plans for practice setting after obtaining degree 2. One if necessary two onset interviews (We make our selections mid-to end of February for summer and/or fall of the next academic year)

• Paid: 50% of fees-generated

• Site offers the following experiences:

• Potential supervisors:

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The Baby Fold
612 Oglesby
Normal, IL 61761
(309)454-1770 ext. 421
(309)454-9257

Contact Person
Susan Bellas
sbellas@thebabyfold.com

• Site philosophies/theories:  Eclectic approach:  cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, play therapy, family systems, psycho educational

• Prerequisites:  21 years of age, able to clear background checks - CANTS, LEADS, finger prints FBI - valid driver's license -clear record

• Length of internship: 9 months or 1 year

• Number of internships:  One or two

• Supervision available:  Weekly individual with clinical supervisor, weekly group supervision with psychologist, weekly observation or review of audio - tape

• Observations and/or video taping:  Yes

• Client population:  Children, adults, family, group and parenting groups.

• Professional development:  CORE training at beginning of placement - about 30 hours, ongoing inservice training, regular supervision

• Application process:  Same as employee: send resume, interview, references, and background checks.

• Paid or Non paid:  Non-paid

• Site offers the following experiences:

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White Oaks New Leaf for Women
3500 New Leaf Lane
Peoria, IL 61604
(309)689-3078
(309)689-3072

Contact Person
Pat kennedy
pkennedy@fayettecompanies.org

Pat Kennedy, Site supervisor

• Site philosophies/theories:  Cognitive Behavioral, 12 step, AA, CA,NA, Motivational Enhancement

• Length of internship:  2 semesters

• Number of internships:  1-2

• Supervision available:  Administrative and clinical supervision is available

• Observations and/or video taping:  Yes

• Client population:  New Leaf houses up to 32 adult females (over 18 years old) substance abusers, pregnant, and postpartum women.  Also house up to 4 infants.

• Professional development:  Any additional clinical training offered in the company (HSC & White Oaks) is free to all interns.

• Application process:  Please send a copy of resume to Pat Kennedy at address listed.  Also an application must be filled out at Fayette Companies - 600 Fayette Street, Peoria, with the Human Resources Department. Note which site you're interested in for an internship. (Fayette companies reviews applications for all of white oaks at the Human Service Center.)

• Paid or Non-paid: Non-paid

• Site offers the following experiences:

• Potential supervisors:

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Woodford County Court Services
105 E. Court St.,
Eureka, IL 61530
(309)467-3532

Contact Person
G. Clifford Shoemaker

• Length of internship:  As needed

• Number of internships:  1

• Observations and/or video taping:  N/A

• Client population:  Probation clients and families

• Professional development:  Program leadership such as parenting classes, anger management and limited individual contact with clients.

• Paid or Non-paid: Non-paid

East peoria Elementary School District 86
601 Taylor Street
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309)427-5187
epd86.org

Contact Person
Debbie Loomis

• Site philosophies/theories:  Short term, goal oriented, school based counseling

• Prerequisites:  Bachelors degree

• Length of internship:  1 semester

• Number of internships:  One

• Observations and/or video taping:  Video taping with parent permission.

• Supervision available:  3 MSWs in district

• Client population:  Children and families, Preschool through Grade 8; all socio-economic levels

• Professional development:  Workshops through TAzewell-Mason, Mid-Illini, In-service training.

• Application process:  Those interested should send a resume to the site supervisor.  Include a transcript and a letter of recommendation.

• Paid or Non-paid: Non-paid

• Site offers the following experiences:

• Potential Supervisors:
Jill Spencer
Becky Krall
Patrick Arity

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Deer Creek Mackinaw High School
401 E. 5th St.
Mackinaw, IL 61755
(309)359-3049
(309)359-3125

Contact Person
Christie Wickert
biker777_2000@yahoo.com

• Site philosophies/theories: Understand the basics - eclectic

• Length of internship: 1 semester

• Number of internships:  Two

• Supervision available:  Guidance counselor

• Observations and/or video taping:  Only if given permission by client/parent

• Client population:  300 students 9-12 High school students - Small rural setting- Nice, well behaved students

• Professional development:  Network, Internet, Tech Prep, one counselor, facets of guidance/personal counseling

• Application process:  Call from Bradley supervisor

• Non paid

• Site offers the following experiences:

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Delavan High School
907 Locust St.
Delavan, IL 61734
(309)244-8285
(309)244-8694

Contact Person
Walter Dare
Wdare46@hotmail.com

• Prerequisites:  None - other than nearing end of counseling program.

• Length of internship:  1 or 2 semesters

• Number of internships:  One

• Supervision available:  Part time supervision

• Observations and/or video taping:  Yes

• Client population:  High school and Jr. High school students

• Professional development:  Institutes

• Application process:  through Bradley University

• Non paid

• Site offers the following experiences:

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Holy Family Parish School
2323 W. Reservoir Blvd
Peoria, IL 61615
(309)688-2931

Contact Person
Gary Parmelee

• Site Philosophies and/or Theoretical Orientation: Catholic Education Institution

• Prerequisites:  University determined

• Length of internship:

• Number of internships:

• Supervision available:  Yes

• Observations and/or video taping:  No

• Client Population Served:  380

• Professional development:  Onsite offerings to staff

• Paid or Non paid:  Non-paid

• Site offers the following experiences:

• Potentional Supervisors: Open

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Contact Person
Janelle Meyers, high school counselor
jlumeyers@yahoo.com

• Site philosophies/theories:  Very eclectic

• Prerequisites:  None other than what Bradley requires

• Length of internship:  1 or 2 semesters

• Number of internships:  Possibly two

• Supervision available:  Possibly group supervision with other intern and/or counselor

• Observation and/or video taping:  Yes, but must have parent permission

• Client population:  Student populations Grades kindergarten -12th

• Professional development:  Seminars and workshops may be attended - The school rarely provides these except on in-service days.

• Application process:  Just give us a call, we will then refer to building principal for final approval.

• Non paid

• Site offers the following experiences:

• Potential supervisors:

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Logan Elementary (Farmington School Dist. #265)
412 Eden Rd.
Hanna City, IL 61536
(309)565-7115
(309)565-4834

Contact Person
Jack Small
Site Supervisor
Laurie Whitmore, M.S.W.

• Site philosophies and/or theories:  Counseling in the schools is often a "band aid" approach - it is NOT therapy.  We determine the need for counseling depending on the degree to which the issues is/are affecting the student's success in the school setting.  Various methods are employed: bibliotherapy, art and/or play therapy; cognitive therapy, role play, behavior interventions; and consultation with teachers and parents.

• Prerequisites:  Training in counseling skills, confidentiality, child development

• Length of internship:  1 or 2 semesters

• Number of internships:  One

• Observations and/or video taping:  With parent permission of student(s)' being observed/taped

• Client population:  White, rural, middle class, K-12

• Professional development:  Interns would be welcome to attend and participate in faculty meetings, staffing, and in-district workshops or curriculum meetings

• Application process:  Address a letter of application in care of the Principal Jack Small

• Non paid

• Site offers the following experiences:

• Additional comments: The site supervisor is a school social worker employed by the Special Education Association of Peoria County (SEAPCO) so the focus is somewhat different from educational counseling.  The supervisor has 10 years experience and has trained an MSW intern from UI and also a Bradley counseling intern.

Monroe Grade School
5137 W. Cisna Rd.
Bartonville, IL 61607
(309)697-3120
http://peoria.k12.il.us/monroe/

Contact Person
Bob Wetsel, Superintendent

• Site philosophies/theories:  We are a K-8 public school facility that focuses on the individual child. We concentrate on basic academics, but realize that children can't learn properly if they are continually dealing with stressful social situations.

• Prerequisites:  Interview with superintendent

• Length of internship:  maximum of one academic year

• Number of internships:  Two

• Supervision available:  Certified teachers

• Observation and/or video taping:  With written parent permission

• Client population:  Student in grades K-8

• Professional development:  With approval of superintendent

• Non paid

• Site offers the following experiences: Group and Individual counseling with K-8 students of a variety of socio-economic backgrounds

• Potential supervisors:  Certified teachers, superintendent

• Additional comments:  Located near Peoria Airport at Bartonville

Morton High School
350 N. Illinois Ave.
Morton, IL 61550
(309)263-8585
(309)263-2168

Contact Person
Eveline Durham

• Site philosophies/theories:  Student centered and brief-solution focused therapy

• Prerequisites:  School counseling

• Length of internship:  1 or 2 semesters

• Number of internships:  Two

• Supervision available:  2 - NCC counselors and also Bradley counseling program graduates

• Observation and/or video taping:  Yes

• Client population:  1000 students, 9-12 grade, 98% white, 2% black, Hispanic, Asian

• Professional development:  In-service days for faculty during semester; conferences arranged per discipline area. Workshops available at intern's expense. Local committee meetings (career & guidance)

• Application process:  Submit a letter of inquiry to principal and Director of Counseling

• Non paid

• Site offers the following experiences:

• Potential supervisors:

• Additional comments:  We have had interns in the past and that has been quite successful.

Pleasant Valley School District 62
4607 W. El Wood Dr.,
(309)673-2494
4623 W. Redbud Dr.
(309)673-6750
3314 W. Richwoods Blvd.
(309)679-0634

Contact Person
Georgia Lewis,  MA,NCC,LCPC

• Prerequisites: Certified Teacher who wishes to go in to school counseling and is in the school counseling curriculum.

• Length of Internship: 1 school year

• Number of internships:  One

• Observations and/or video taping: Yes

• Client population:  Prek -8

• Professional development:  Staff events - example - inservices by Dr. Pam Terry

• Application process:  Call (309)679-0634 or 673-2494

• Paid or Non-paid: Non-paid

• Site offers the following experiences:

• Potential Supervisors:

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Contact Person
John Pate

• Site philosophies/theories:  School is supposed to be fun

• Number of internships:  One

• Length of Internship: Open

• Observations and/or video taping: Possible

• Client population:  304

• Professional development:  Technology

• Application process:  Call (309)695-5191

• Paid or Non-paid: Depends

• Site offers the following experiences:

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Contact Person
Karen Hillier Gingerich
KEGingerich@hotmail.com

• Site philosophies/theories:  Reality

• Number of internships:  One

• Observations and/or video taping: with parental permission

• Client population:  6,7, 8 graders, rural setting

• Professional development:  Academic, career, personal counseling, reading skills class

• Application process:  Call (309)695-5191

• Non paid

• Site offers the following experiences:

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