About the role#
The Denver Sheriff Department offers a clinical internship for students pursuing a Master's degree. This program provides direct experience within a correctional setting. You will work alongside clinicians to support individuals in custody, gain exposure to trauma-informed care, and observe evidence-based practices in a jail-based environment.
What you'll do#
- Shadow experienced team members during their daily routines and service delivery.
- Provide crisis intervention for individuals with serious mental illness.
- Build therapeutic rapport with high-risk individuals.
- Assist deputies with day-to-day operations in special management units.
- Assign and update mental health alerts and manage the restrictive housing population.
- Collaborate with clinicians on initial clinical interviews and shadow assessments for placement.
- Deliver individual and group intervention services.
- Develop and implement coordinated treatment plans.
- Participate in client staffings for treatment and reentry planning.
- Present case information using a systems model.
- Attend individual weekly supervision sessions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited Master's degree program in Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field.
- Completion of all prerequisite coursework required by your academic institution.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well with others in a clinical setting.
- A genuine interest in corrections or jail-based facilities.
- A valid Driver's License.
Location & details#
- Location: Downtown Denver, Colorado.
- Terms available: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is an unpaid internship.
- This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
About City and County of Denver
The City and County of Denver serves as the municipal government for the Denver area. Founded in 1859, the organization manages a wide range of public services including aviation, public works, human services, and parks and recreation. It employs over 11,000 people across various departments and offices. The agency operates out of multiple locations in Denver, Colorado.
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