Clinical Intern

Clinical Internship for Master's Level Therapy Student

Pinnacle Counseling is a group practice offering psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, and families in the Chicago area. We are direct and active therapists, committed to helping our clients find the change they seek. We come from different therapeutic models, but we share a common love for relational work and consider ourselves well-versed in systemic thinking. Employees who share our approach and values will be great assets to our team.

Pinnacle Counseling is looking for therapists in training and post-doctoral candidates for our thriving internship program. As all of us once were therapists-in-training at some point in our mental health journeys, we are very excited to be offering this opportunity to others. We, at Pinnacle, value the educational process of a therapist and will be providing clinical experience, individual and group supervision, and educational opportunities to all interns. In our work with individuals, couples, and families, we specialize in strengthening relationships and maintain an active and solution-focused approach with all of our clients. All interns receive comprehensive supervision and training and are provided with referrals and resources to build their caseloads quickly and effectively. Interns would be expected to carry a caseload of 10-12 weekly clients, but extenuating circumstances may be considered. Office locations include the Loop and Andersonville neighborhoods of Chicago, but interns could also work virtually on a hybrid schedule if desired. Please note- at this time, we are only accepting applications for a Spring 2026 start date or later.

Pinnacle Counseling is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value difference and strive to reflect the neighborhood populations that we serve. We invite interested applicants to read our practice values and therapeutic approach before applying.

Intern Requirements:

• Open to LCSW/LCPC/LMFT/PhD programs, MFT degree program preferred, or an interest in getting specialized training in couples work.
• Candidates with experience and/or strong interest in working with relationships preferred.
• Must be available to see clients either on evenings and/or weekends, and be available to see clients virtually with adequate internet connection and space to do so.