Clinical Training Program at the Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your therapeutic skills in a state-of-the-art mental health setting?  The Clinical Training Program at Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital prepares qualified graduate students for competent and skilled professional practice in psychology, social work, counseling, expressive therapies, dietetics, and nursing.

Our training in research-based cognitive, behavioral, and solution-focused therapies is a comprehensive and practical approach to mental health and chemical dependency issues. Diagnostic assessment, group and family therapy, and consultation round out our intensive training curriculum. We are affiliated with graduate schools and universities at the local and national levels and attract students from diverse professional disciplines to develop clinical acumen.

Predoctoral Psychology Internship

The psychology predoctoral internship is our most intensive training experience. We offer six full-time placements in the following major tracts:

• Neuropsychology/partial hospital (1 intern)
• Eating disorders/self injury recovery services (2 interns)
• Adult partial hospital/chemical dependency (2 interns) 
• Child and adolescent partial hospital (1 intern)

Please read the brochure before applying.

Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital is a member of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) and abides by their policies. We use all five sections of the APPIC Application for Psychology Internship (AAPI) online. 

You will be notified when all required materials have been received. All application materials must be received by November 25th.

Kathleen Fader, Psy.D.
Director of Clinical Training
Kathleen.fader@abbhh.net

Social Work, Counseling, Psychology Externships, Expressive Therapy, and Nursing  Internships

Internship and externship experiences for students in these disciplines are available throughout the hospital and are reflective of our mission and values. To download an application and brochure click below: 

Application and Brochure

In addition please submit:

• Statement of interest
• Resume or vita
• 2 letters of recommendation

Send your materials in one packet to:

Kathleen Fader, Psy.D.
Director of Clinical Training
Kathleen.fader@abbhh.net
Fax: 847-755-8078
1650 Moon Lake Boulevard
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

To learn more about the Clinical Training Program at Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital call 800-432-5005 or email alexianbehavioralhealthstudenttraining@alexian.net .