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 the Denver and Ft. Collins area). Participants will serve a minimum 2-semester commitment, 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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At-A-Glance

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

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