Park Place Intern at Mental Health Center of Denver in Denver, Colorado

Job Description:

Location: Park Place


Student Supervisor's Credentials: LCSW, LAC


Brief Program Description: Facility is a Level II Mental Health Transitional Living Home licensed through BHA. Facility serves adults of all genders with 16 beds where residents can stay for two weeks while stepping down from hospitalization, taking respite from homelessness, or for a safe environment during medication regimen changes.


Title and Hours required: 16-20hrs/week


Preferred Start date & Schedule: flexible


Minimum Qualifications and # of openings: Must be a masters level intern, one opening


Duties of Placement and Miscellaneous Information: Intern will support with comprehensive assessments for mental health level of care justifications, engage in substance use early intervention using SBIRTs, and has the option to run a group. Skills practiced will include risk assessment, crisis intervention, de-escalation, group facilitation, and engagement with multidisciplinary teams via coordination with treatment teams and referring facilities.


FLSA: Unpaid

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WellPower values and is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to ending bias and discrimination in our community and ensuring equity within all aspects of our organization. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.


Tuberculosis (TB) screening, testing - TB screening and testing, is required and must be completed prior to hire (i.e., preplacement), and maintained during employment.


Why else might you want to consider working at WellPower?

• Named Top Workplace - we have been named a Top Workplace by the Denver Post for ten consecutive years
• Champion Social Justice Causes - we are committed to ending anti-Black racism in our community
• Employee Resource Groups - our ERG's offer a chance to connect, address workplace challenges and get support from individuals who share similar characteristics or life experiences
• Sports Leagues - we offer a variety of activities for our employees, including bowling, dragon boat racing, volleyball leagues, and more