D-IOP Clinical Internship - 2nd Year Master's Level Only

Program Overview

Working with AllHealth Network's Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), the intern will have the opportunity to observe and learn from a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC). The intern will work alongside their supervisor and interdisciplinary treatment team to attend and co-facilitate groups, conduct client check-ins as appropriate, participate in treatment planning, and gain experience working with adults experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use concerns. sufficient training period. This team is very much group therapy-based and most of the intern’s time will be spent facilitating groups, though opportunities to provide individual weekly check-ins, assessments and risk evaluation with clients will be available. As with all internships, the intern will receive direct supervision from and be in daily contact with their internship supervisor.

The intern will receive training and experience in:

· Group facilitation

· Clinical documentation

· Treatment planning

· Risk assessment and safety planning

· Case conceptualization

· Interdisciplinary collaboration

· Professional ethics and boundaries

· Working with clients experiencing mental health and substance use challenges

Additional opportunities may be available to assist with:

· Psychoeducational material development

· Client engagement initiatives

· Program evaluation and outcome tracking

· Special projects related to program development and group services

Title and Hours Required

Schedule

· Program days: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday

· Preferred in-person days: Wednesday and Thursday

· Opportunity to attend both morning and evening IOP groups

· Some scheduling flexibility available based on academic requirements and internship goals

· Location: Inverness - 155 Inverness Drive West, Suite 100. Englewood, CO 80112

Commitment

· Approximately 16-20 hours per week

· Preferred commitment of 9-12 months

· Placement generally follows the academic calendar

· Open to practicum and internship placements requiring direct and indirect clinical hours

Learning Opportunities

Interns will have opportunities to:

· Observe and co-facilitate psychoeducational and process groups

· Participate in case consultation and multidisciplinary staffing

· Learn documentation requirements and clinical record keeping

· Observe treatment planning and case conceptualization processes

· Gain exposure to co-occurring mental health and substance use treatment

· Develop group facilitation skills

· Receive regular supervision and clinical feedback

· Increase understanding of community behavioral health services

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates should:

· Be enrolled in an accredited master's-level social work, counseling, or related behavioral health program

· Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills

· Have an interest in adult mental health treatment

· Be interested in group therapy and co-occurring disorders

· Be open to receiving clinical feedback and supervision

· Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and a willingness to learn

Previous clinical experience is not required.

Supervision

Primary Supervisor, LCSW, LAC

The intern will receive regular clinical supervision, mentorship, and professional development support throughout the internship experience.

Ideal Intern Characteristics

The ideal intern is:

· Curious and eager to learn

· Receptive to feedback

· Dependable and professional

· Interested in behavioral health and recovery-oriented care

· Comfortable collaborating within a multidisciplinary team

· Motivated to develop clinical skills in an outpatient setting

This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in behavioral health treatment while supporting the intern's growth into a confident and competent clinician.

• Interns must be affiliated with a school during their placement with AllHealth Network. The school or its representative and AllHealth Network must have an established agreement, in writing in place regarding the terms of an intern’s placement prior to the start of an internship.
• AllHealth Network employees are not eligible for internships while employed by the organization.
• All internships are unpaid.
• AllHealth Network does not employ or provide internships to current or former clients or those who have family members in treatment to avoid confidentiality concerns or conflicts of interest.
• Interns may not practice in any language other than English unless she or he has passed the Human Resources approved proficiency examination.
• Interns are expected to attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) as well as other required new hire and internship trainings and to complete all mandatory agency wide staff training requirements. Interns are also expected to give constructive feedback that evaluates their training and supervision experience and to be engaged in the learning process.
• To participate in the development of a performance improvement plan if one is needed.
• Keep track of hours as they accrue, per the requirements of their academic program
• AllHealth interns are encouraged to participate in all intern group meetings, trainings, and presentations. Licensing and Internship Supervisor will inform all interns of applicable meetings.
• Video and audio taping of sessions is not permitted although it may be required by some academic programs. In cases where this is a requirement for students, they should contact the Licensing and Internship Supervisor or apply elsewhere.