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Unpaid Bilingual MSW Intern- Concentration year

CompanyCommunity Reach Center
LocationWestminster
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Intern will assist with behavioral health screening and provide mental health and substance abuse treatment under supervision. They will maintain a diverse caseload, conduct assessments, and ensure consumer involvement in treatment planning.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
312
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
5 hours
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About The Company
In 1957, Community Reach Center started in Commerce City, Colorado. It began with a small team of mental health experts from the University of Colorado Medical Center. Ten years later, a big change happened. The government passed the Community Mental Health Act to improve mental health care. This was part of President Kennedy’s plan for better mental health treatment. Our center was the first in our region to get support from this new law. We created a safe place for mental health care that people from other states came to see. Now, 65 years later, we help around 13,000 people every year. We provide care in different locations like clinics, schools, and homes to support our community.
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>We’re Excited You’re Here! </strong></p> <p>Looking to join a compassionate community dedicated to providing exceptional mental health outcomes?&nbsp;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.</p> <p>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!</p> <p><strong>Employee’s First Approach –&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>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. &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The Perks – </strong></p> <p>We also believe our employees deserve an exceptional compensation and benefits package.</p> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation</li> <li>401K with matching</li> <li>Wellness Program</li> <li>Health Insurance Reimbursement Allocation</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>Internal Opportunities &amp; Free trainings</li> <li>Shift differential pay when applicable</li> <li>Bilingual stipend pay</li> <li>24/7 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and a balanced lifestyle</li> <li>Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship if eligible &amp; applicable</li> <li>Healthy Work Life Balance</li> <li>Excellent PTO &amp; Paid Holiday</li> <li>Tuition Reimbursement</li> <li>Loan Forgiveness options including National Heath Service Corps, Colorado Health Service Corps and Public Student Loan Forgiveness.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About the Role:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong></span></p> <p>The Intern, Unpaid (“Intern”) is an integral member of Community Reach Center’s Psychology Intern (“Division”) 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 Chief Operating Officer.</p> <p><strong>Essential Functions:&nbsp; </strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>As a Practicum Student<strong>: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Assist with group curriculum development</li> <li>Ability to co-facilitate groups for a variety of client presentations and group types</li> <li>May assist with special projects based on agreed upon learning goals</li> <li>Attend staff meetings and weekly supervision</li> </ul> <p>As an Intern:</p> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>Ensure consumers are provided with an appropriate orientation and that consumers are actively involved in making informed choices regarding services received.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Communicate with relevant ancillary providers, referents, and relevant consumer support individuals.</li> <li>Maintains confidentiality of consumer records in accordance with Community Reach Center’s policy and procedures.</li> <li>Attend Clinical trainings, weekly staff meetings, supervision, sessions and chart audit meetings.</li> <li>Contribute to quality improvement and systems development.</li> <li>May assist with special projects based on agreed upon learning goals</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Slot for Spring '26 or Summer '26 start</li> <li> <p>MSW student from either DU or Metro State only</p> </li> <li> <p>Concentration year only</p> </li> <li> <p>Westminster Office Placement</p> </li> <li>1+ years of behavioral health express</li> <li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>Bilingual Spanish is required</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Schedule/Working Condition: </strong></p> <p>Requirement: Must be in-person Wednesdays from 12 PM- 5 PM. All other scheduling can be customized for student out of our business hours: M-Th 8 am- 6 pm, F 8 am-5 PM. To be discussed at interview.</p> <p>Accepting Applications on an ongoing basis</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>So—what do you think?</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><em>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 &amp; employees. </em></p> <p><em>Community Mental Health applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation.</em></p></div>
Key Skills
Bilingual SpanishBehavioral Health ScreeningMental Health TreatmentSubstance Abuse TreatmentGroup Curriculum DevelopmentCo-FacilitationIntake AssessmentsCrisis AssessmentsIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyCouples TherapyFamily TherapyConfidentialityQuality ImprovementSystems Development
Categories
HealthcareSocial ServicesEducation
Benefits
Competitive Compensation401K With MatchingWellness ProgramHealth Insurance Reimbursement AllocationMedical, Dental, And Vision InsuranceInternal Opportunities & Free TrainingsShift Differential Pay When ApplicableBilingual Stipend Pay24/7 Employee Assistance ProgramOpportunity For Cross-Licensure SponsorshipHealthy Work Life BalanceExcellent PTO & Paid HolidayTuition ReimbursementLoan Forgiveness Options