Counseling Internships

CWHC's Counseling Program accepts applications for 2nd year masters-level clinical counseling interns each January. Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year will be accepted from January 9 to January 25, 2026. Submit your completed application to counselorhiring@chicagowomenshealthcenter.org.

Counseling interns receive training and support in providing counseling from a feminist-relational perspective. Counseling interns provide individual, partners, and group counseling services.   

Counseling at CWHC is provided from a feminist-relational perspective, and the values of client self-determination and empowerment are seen as an integral part of the therapeutic relationship. Essential to this position is a commitment to anti-oppressive practices and racial, gender and disability justice. Hours are flexible, and we work Monday-Friday. Students must be available on Fridays from 9am-12:30pm for trainings and supervision.

Internships are open to second-year Master's social work, counseling, or clinical mental health students with relevant experiences such as: direct service provision, crisis hotline work, community organizing, case-management, or other advocacy work. Applicants will demonstrate critical self-reflexivity and humility. Prior experience with trans and gender non-conforming / gender-expansive / queer folks, and Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities is preferred.  

Click here for more information about the internship and the application process.

Development and Communications Internships

Join CWHC‘s Development Team by applying for a Development or Communications Internship! Summer and Academic Year placements are available for both internship positions. Internships are open to students (undergraduate and graduate) and non-students. Applications for all placements will be accepted through Sunday, March 31st 2026.

Development Internship: Support CWHC’s systems while building experience with fundraising systems, program evaluation, and grants as part of the Development team. To learn more about the 2026 Summer Development Internship, click here. To learn more about the 2026-2027 Academic Year Development Internship, click here.

Communications Internship: Amplify CWHC's mission across print, digital, and social media platforms and facilitate community engagement and fundraising as a member of our Communications team. To learn more about the 2026 Summer Communications Internship, click here. To learn more about the 2026-2027 Academic Year Communications Internship, click here.