Pillars of Wellness
Intern Program Matching
We are so excited to have you join our team! Please fill out this form to help us determine which program to have you be involved in when you start your time with us. This information will be used by our internship team and shared with program leads to match interns with programs. At this time, interns will be locked in with one program for the duration of their time with us.
Your Information
First and last name*
Email address*
Program Ranking
Rank the programs*
Please rate programs from most interested (1) to least interested (5). You can find more detail on specific programs at pillarsinspires.com/centers-of-excellence. Please note, there are some programs at Pillars currently not interested in having an intern involved; the ones on this list are programs who have decided they would like to have an intern involved. Please choose one ranking number per program.
DBT
Christian Counseling
Maternal Mental Health
Shelter Services
Youth IOP
DBT
What draws you to DBT compared to the other programs at Pillars?*
What experience, if any, do you have with DBT?*
The DBT program involves working with clients that are a little higher risk than the general population of outpatient clients (suicidality, self-harm, etc.). What is your comfort level in working with higher risk clients?*
Group is held virtually on Wednesdays at 5p CST. Would you be able to shadow/co-facilitate at this time?*
Christian Counseling Program
Please review the statement of faith on our website. Do you feel like you align with what is said in the statement of faith?*
No problem — the rest of this section doesn't apply, and the Christian Counseling program won't be included in your match options.
What makes you want to be a part of the Christian Counseling Program?
Tell us about your experience integrating faith into counseling.
Are you comfortable incorporating prayer or scripture into sessions when clinically appropriate and requested by clients?
What supports or resources do you need to take on a Christian Counseling role?
How can your skills contribute to the Christian Counseling Program?
Maternal Mental Health
Why are you interested in Maternal Mental Health?*
Do you have any experience or training in Maternal Mental Health (personal and/or professional)?*
If yes, what experiences have you had?*
What skills/strengths do you have that would benefit the Maternal Mental Health program?*
Shelter Services
What interests you about working in a shelter environment?*
How do you feel your skills can contribute to the shelter services program?*
What support or resources do you feel you would need to take on this role?*
What professional goals do you have related to this role?*
Are you willing to travel to Valparaiso, Michigan City, and/or Hammond to conduct groups, or would you only be interested in attending groups virtually?*
Please explain*
Youth IOP
Are you able to drive to the Valpo location to attend IOP groups? (Note: outside of IOP groups, unless you are on the Valpo team you will not be seeing clients out of the Valpo office.)*
No problem — the rest of this section doesn't apply, and Youth IOP won't be included in your match options (IOP groups are in-person in Valparaiso).
Can you dedicate the full 9hr commitment per week for the duration of the 8-week program? (IOP is M, Tu, Thurs from 5–8pm except holidays, in which case we will switch the date.)*
Please explain*
Are you comfortable practicing co-facilitation within an adolescent group where the primary presenting concern is substance use?*
Please explain*
What experience, if any, do you have with working with substance use clients?*
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Thanks — you're all set.
Your program matching preferences have been submitted. Our internship team will be in touch about next steps.