About the role#
The Clinical Crisis Intern will work at the Solutions Center, a 24/7 crisis facility that serves individuals referred by emergency rooms, first responders, and outpatient treatment teams. This role involves providing direct mental health clinical assessments and treatment to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Interns work within a clinical team to support recovery and stabilization.
What you'll do#
- Provide diagnostic mental health assessments and facilitate individual, couple, or group psychotherapy.
- Develop treatment plans, monitor progress, and provide follow-up as indicated.
- Facilitate growth and development with an emphasis on individual strengths, culture, resilience, and wellbeing.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to support service coordination in psychiatric, case management, and medical domains.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation according to organizational standards.
- Participate in team meetings, trainings, and supervisory sessions while maintaining a trauma-informed environment.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in the second year of an MSW program.
- Completion of a first internship and a diagnosis course.
- Professional experience in the mental health field.
- Ability to commit to 16 to 20 hours per week.
Location & details#
- Location: Denver, Colorado.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship.
- Supervision: Provided by an LCSW or LPC.
About Mental Health Center of Denver
The Mental Health Center of Denver is a private, not-for-profit organization based in Colorado. Founded in 1989, the center provides treatment, prevention, and crisis services for children and adults. It employs over 600 people to support mental health in the community. The organization focuses on the strengths and well-being of the individuals it serves.
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