Master's Level Behavioral Health Intern

Master's Level Behavioral Health Intern

The Master’s Level Behavioral Health Intern is a graduate student enrolled in an accredited counseling, social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or related behavioral health program. The intern will gain supervised clinical experience providing behavioral health services to clients in accordance with the standards of the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), applicable state regulations, professional ethical standards, and organizational policies.

All clinical services are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed behavioral health professional and consistent with the requirements of the intern’s academic program and BHA regulations governing behavioral health service delivery.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Assist in conducting client intakes, psychosocial assessments, and screenings under supervision.
• Participate in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans consistent with BHA clinical documentation and service standards.
• Provide individual and/or group counseling services under supervision as permitted by the academic program and BHA regulations.
• Participate in therapeutic interventions using evidence-based practices when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation in the electronic health record in accordance with BHA documentation requirements, Medicaid standards (if applicable), and organizational policy.
• Participate in case staffing, treatment team meetings, and scheduled clinical supervision.
• Assist with coordination of care and referrals when appropriate.
• Support crisis intervention and risk assessment activities under the direction of licensed clinical staff.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client information in compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2 (if applicable), and BHA confidentiality requirements.
• Complete required organizational training, including training related to client rights, mandated reporting, trauma-informed care, and safety procedures.
• Follow all applicable BHA rules, state laws, ethical standards, and organizational policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support both the intern’s learning objectives and the organization’s clinical services.

• Behavioral health assessment and screening
• Treatment planning and therapeutic interventions
• Clinical documentation that meets BHA and regulatory standards
• Professional ethics, confidentiality, and client rights
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and care coordination
• Crisis intervention and risk assessment
• Behavioral health service delivery within a regulated treatment environment

The intern will receive regular clinical supervision from a licensed behavioral health professional consistent with the requirements of the intern’s academic program and Colorado Behavioral Health Administration standards. Supervision may include direct observation, case review, clinical consultation, and performance evaluation.

Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution. Internship must be a required component of the academic program. Internship length:
Part-Time or Full-Time depending on academic program requirements.

Previous experience in behavioral health, human services, or related field preferred but not required.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to recognize and adapt quickly to changing organizational and employee needs.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and adhere to deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written…