Intern/Practicum Student

We're Excited You're Here

Looking to join a compassionate community dedicated to providing exceptional mental health outcomes? Community Reach Center is that place. We prioritize empowering individuals living with mental health conditions, engaging with partners to make a lasting impact, and caring for our team on a personal level. Our mission is to enhance community health through evidence-based practices and convenient service locations, ensuring the well-being of our consumers and communities.

At Community Reach Center, we offer more than just a job – we provide an experience that nurtures personal and professional growth. Join us and gain the skills to pursue your dreams while finding fulfillment within our team

Employee's First Approach – 

At Community Reach Center, we prioritize an exceptional employee experience. We know that it's imperative to prioritize our employees needs first, so they can be their best selves for the mission we serve. We're eager to work with passionate, forward-thinking, talented, team members.  

The Perks –

We also believe our employees deserve an exceptional compensation and benefits package.

• Competitive compensation
• 401K with matching
• Wellness Program
• Health Insurance Reimbursement Allocation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Internal Opportunities & Free trainings
• Shift differential pay when applicable
• Bilingual stipend pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and a balanced lifestyle
• Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship if eligible & applicable
• Healthy Work Life Balance
• Excellent PTO & Paid Holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan Forgiveness options including National Heath Service Corps, Colorado Health Service Corps and Public Student Loan Forgiveness.

About the Role:

The Intern, Unpaid ("Intern") is an integral member of Community Reach Outpatient Division. The Intern will provide behavioral health screening and mental health and substance abuse treatment. Additionally, the Intern will have other duties and responsibilities as determined from time to time by the VP of Clinical Operations.

Essential Functions: 

As a Practicum Student:

• Assist with group curriculum development
• Ability to co-facilitate groups for a variety of client presentations and group types
• May assist with special projects based on agreed upon learning goals
• Attend staff meetings and weekly supervision

As an Intern:

• Maintain a caseload of a diverse age range and diagnostic presentations; perform intake assessments and crisis assessments; conduct individual therapy sessions, group therapy and/or couples and family sessions under supervision.
• Ensure consumers are provided with an appropriate orientation and that consumers are actively involved in making informed choices regarding services received.
• Ensure assessments of consumers are thorough, complete and timely; that treatment goals and objectives are based on results of appropriate assessment as well as relevant input from consumer served and are revied when indicated; services provided are related to goals and objectives in treatment plan.
• Communicate with relevant ancillary providers, referents, and relevant consumer support individuals.
• Maintains confidentiality of consumer records in accordance with Community Reach Center's policy and procedures.
• Attend Clinical trainings, weekly staff meetings, supervision, sessions and chart audit meetings.
• Contribute to quality improvement and systems development.
• May assist with special projects based on agreed upon learning goals

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an affiliated Master's level program
• 1 or more years of experience working within a behavioral health facility preferred,
• Be punctual, possess good communication skills, work well collaboratively with supervisors, management, and colleagues,
• Have a respectful and professional demeanor and demonstrate appropriate clinical boundaries,
• Bilingual Spanish a plus.

Accepting Applications on an on-going basis

So—what do you think?

If you've come this far, we're eager to meet you. At Community Reach Center, our passion-driven culture demands unwavering commitment to serving our community. Your dedication to our consumers and community is paramount as we strive to make a real impact in the mental health space. We are hopeful this role will provide you with the experience to pursue your aspirations while finding fulfillment that keeps you committed to our team indefinitely.

At Community Reach Center, we value being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to cultivate an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer means every member of our team feels as though they are supported and belong. We value diverse perspectives to help us provide essential mental health outcomes for our consumers & employees.

Community Mental Health applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation.