About the role#
The Solutions Center is a 24/7 crisis facility serving individuals referred by emergency rooms, first responders, and outpatient treatment teams. As a Clinical Crisis Intern, you will work within a clinical team to provide direct mental health assessments and treatment. This role focuses on helping individuals achieve recovery and stabilization within the crisis clinic.
What you'll do#
- Provide diagnostic mental health assessments and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, or groups.
- Develop treatment plans and monitor progress.
- Facilitate individual growth with an emphasis on strengths, culture, and resilience.
- Coordinate services for individuals with supplemental needs in psychiatric, case management, and medical domains.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to support client development.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Participate in team meetings, trainings, and supervisory sessions.
- Maintain a trauma-informed environment.
What you'll need#
- 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.
Location & details#
- Location: Denver, Colorado.
- Commitment: 16 to 20 hours per week.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship.
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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