Master's Level Paid Counseling Practicum or Internship

Aspiring Minds Psychological Services | Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Posted Date 10/03/2024
Description

We are hiring kind and motivated practicum and internship students to join our practice.

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for counseling and enjoy working in a collaborative and cohesive team environment. If you want to be surrounded by clinicians who are dedicated to their work and personal growth, then Aspiring Minds Psychological Services, LLC. is the place for you!

We have built a team of highly specialized counselors whose areas of expertise include: addictions, play therapy, adolescents, young adults, anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, chronic illness, couples counseling (including non-traditional relationships), family therapy, communication, anger management, grief, relationships, behavioral therapy, weight loss, trauma, perfectionism, performance anxiety, career, self-esteem, and much more! We work with clients of all ages and we provide services to individuals, couples and families across the state of Colorado through in-person, hybrid, and remote counseling.

Master's level training largely consists of experiential learning supplemented by didactic information and close supervision and mentorship. As part of our developmental model, the staff encourages interns to assess their professional strengths and limitations and assists them in developing appropriate learning experiences to guide their growth within the parameters of the training opportunities offered here.

Over the course of the internship, as we see competence and confidence levels increase for the intern, we are committed to creating opportunities across all skill areas that will foster greater autonomy and independent functioning.

The intern's primary supervisor will provide a minimum of 1-2 hours per week of individual supervision. The assigned supervisor will be a licensed professional counselor (LPC) or a licensed psychologist. The supervisor will review client video recordings and have knowledge of all clients being seen by the intern. The supervisors will also serve as an advocate and consultant for other center-related activities and will assist the intern in decisions relating to professional development. Supervisors will provide written feedback at mid-semester and end-of-semester evaluation meetings.

Professional training will focus on the development and refinement of clinical skills and will include providing:

  • Individual, couples and group therapy
  • Developing diagnostic case conceptualization
  • Conducting initial consultations
  • Treatment planning
  • Case management
  • Documenting psychotherapy in ethical, concise, and timely manner
  • Providing outreach presentations & consultation
  • Collaborating as part of a treatment team
  • Developing multicultural awareness and skills
  • Translating ethical and legal issues into professional behavior

Requirements:

  • Internship must be completed across at least 2 consecutive semesters
  • 600 total hours or more required, 300 must be direct service
  • Commit to at least 35 hours a week (some will need to devote 40 hours a week to compensate for lighter clinical loads at slower intake times of the year in order to complete the 600 hours requirement)
  • Attend weekly didactics, case conceptualization, individual and group supervision
  • Participate in supervision of group therapy (if applicable) and in various trainings and seminars throughout the year.

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Internship

Pay: $22.50 per hour

Salary22.50 - 22.50 Hour
Position Type
Full-time | Part-time
Opportunity Type
Job opening | Internship

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