About the role#
This internship provides pre-professional experience in a co-occurring behavioral health setting. You will work at the Spirit Crossing Clubhouse in Fort Collins during the Winter 2027 term. This is an unpaid, full-time field placement designed to meet requirements for accredited bachelor-level programs. You will work alongside staff and members to support recovery and vocational goals.
What you'll do#
- Provide guidance to adults with behavioral health disorders to help them achieve daily living and vocational goals.
- Function as a Clubhouse generalist staff member by coordinating tasks and activities within the day program.
- Build relationships with a diverse range of individuals.
- Perform individual services including goal setting, program planning, job coaching, and supported education tutoring.
- Advocate for the program and the individuals you serve within the community.
- Conduct program evaluations to maintain fidelity to Clubhouse standards.
- Document services and perform basic case management using an electronic medical records system.
- Maintain clinical documentation that is accurate, timely, and compliant with state and federal standards.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited BS, BA, or BSW program with a specialty in behavioral health sciences.
- Your college or university must have an active articulation agreement with SummitStone Health Partners.
- You must be actively seeking a field placement for at least one semester.
- Ability to recognize and interpret mental health and substance use symptoms.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Critical thinking, time management, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to collaborate with providers, partners, and community agencies.
- Availability during Clubhouse operating hours, which are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Availability for occasional evening or weekend programming.
- A 250-500 word essay addressing either your definition of recovery or your role in supporting an individual's recovery.
Location & details#
- Location: Fort Collins, Colorado.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship.
About SummitStone Health Partners
SummitStone Health Partners is a nonprofit organization based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Founded in 1957, it provides mental health and addiction services to the local community. The organization employs 475 people and operates multiple locations across Larimer County. Its specialties include crisis services, child and family therapy, and individual treatment.
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