Overview:
The Center for Mission Studies Counseling internship is an opportunity for male or female graduate students to acquire extensive direct counseling experience while rendering meaningful service in a challenging professional setting. Clientele are men or women in the Denver Rescue Mission’s long-term residential rehabilitation programs, many of whom suffer with addiction and relationship issues. (Assignments are available in Denver—2 locations—and in the Ft. Collins area.) Participants will serve a minimum 2-semester commitment (approximately 8 months), consisting of practical experience (1:1 and groups) augmented with professional, educational, and personal development.

Program Description:
The Counseling intern can expect to gain 1:1 counseling experience at one of our four facilities, and the opportunity to co-facilitate weekly process groups. The intern will grow in understanding one’s own life and walk with God in relationship to counseling others. Under the supervision of a State of Colorado Licensed Psychological Counselor, the intern will acquire practical familiarity with DSM-IV; will be trained in and practice crisis management and confidentiality; and will address pertinent mental health issues such as depression, mental illness, psychotropic medications and addictions in a relaxed and personal professional environment. Typically, a commitment of approximately 8 hours per week is necessary for the duration of the internship. Intern must provide evidence of counseling insurance.

Activities/Assignments:
• Develop clinical note-taking skills
• Conduct 1:1 counseling with residents
• Co-facilitate weekly process groups
• Meet weekly with Director of Counseling for case/client review
• Discuss (as pertinent) the DSM-IV
• Review basic confidentiality standards
• Develop familiarity with psychotropic medication regime
• Develop framework for understanding addiction
• Pursue projects and concerns of particular interest to intern

Required Reading:
• None

Benefits Available:

• Supervision by a Colorado State Professional Licensed Counselor
  
• Some Meals provided while on site
  
• Certification of hours for school and/or licensure requirements
• Computer/internet access if applicable to specific placement

For Full-time Interns only:

• Room and board provided
• Computer and Internet access
• $150 monthly stipend
• $250 monthly tuition reimbursement

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Revised 09/04

At-A-Glance

"Campus to the World" - hosting students from places like Germany, New Zealand, Canada, Kenya, Czech Republic, Ireland, England, Scotland, South Africa, and the U.S.

Formal, supervised training provided to approximately 60 interns each year.