Park Place Intern

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WellPower - Student Placements

Posted 2 months ago

Internship

Denver, Colorado

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will support comprehensive mental health assessments and engage in substance use early intervention using SBIRT protocols. They will also participate in multidisciplinary team coordination and have the opportunity to facilitate group sessions.

Qualifications

You are a Masters-level intern pursuing a degree in a relevant field. You will support with comprehensive assessments, substance use early intervention, and potentially lead a group. Skills practiced will include risk assessment, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and group facilitation.

Must Have Skills for ATS

SBIRTs

risk assessment

crisis intervention

de-escalation

group facilitation

trauma informed care

Job Description

WellPower envisions a community where every person’s mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. We empower people to overcome barriers and achieve lasting well-being through collaborative behavioral health care and comprehensive support.  

Our Guiding Principles: 

  • Person Centered. We honor people’s identities, lived experience and journeys and treat every person with the dignity we all deserve.   
  • Exceptional Care. We offer compassionate, innovative services that meet people where they are, from immediate support to long-term recovery. 
  • Integrity. We operate from a deep foundation of ethical, accountable practices in all we do. 
  • Organizational Resilience. We meet the moment and adapt to changing contexts with collaborative creativity, agile business processes, and financial stewardship. 

Position Summary:  

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.

Student Supervisor’s Credentials:

  • LCSW, LAC

Hours required:

  • 16-20hrs/week

Compensation & Benefits: 

  • This is a NON-PAID student intern opportunity 

Duties & Functions:  

  • 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.   
  • Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.  
  • Perform other duties as assigned.  

Requirements & Qualifications:  

  • Masters level interns

How to Apply  

  • Submit your application: Fill out our online application form with your details and experience.  

Work Location: Park Place 2829 W 33rd Avenue, Denver, CO. 80211


Learn more about WellPower:

WellPower is committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges. We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range. 

WellPower is 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. 

For a complete overview of our robust benefits, visit: https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice 

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WellPower - Student Placements

WellPower is the national leader in redefining the way mental health is addressed in our community. As a private, not-for-profit community mental health center, we strive to create a supportive, inclusive environment that helps people flourish. Our work focuses on the strengths and well-being of the people we serve. Last year, we provided treatment, prevention, outreach and crisis services to more than 70,000 children, families and adults in Denver. WellPower has been recognized as one of the Denver Post’s Top Workplaces for the past ten years. We believe everyone wants to be great, and we provide a place where people can do what they do best every day. Our Mission: Enriching Lives and Minds by Focusing on Strengths and Well Being
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