Graduate Clinical Intern - Behavioral Health (unpaid)

SummitStone Health Partners•Fort Collins, CO

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

SummitStone Health Partners is seeking graduate-level Clinical Interns for Spring 2027. This internship provides pre-professional experience in a co-occurring behavioral health setting, offering rich experience with both mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Internships are unpaid and designed to meet field placement requirements for accredited graduate programs.

Requirements

Ability to conduct assessment, diagnosis, therapy, crisis intervention, and case management with children and/or adults.
Ability to recognize and interpret mental health and substance use symptoms (e.g., flat affect, psychomotor changes, pressured speech, etc.).
Knowledge of psychopathology, substance use treatment, and therapeutic modalities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interpret professional literature and regulations.
Solid critical thinking, time management, and prioritization skills.
Actively seeking at least one semester of field placement from a graduate-level behavioral health program and enrolled in a class with a learning experience requirement.
Relevant experience or demonstrated knowledge of mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment.
Ability to plan and deliver a range of clinical services and interventions.
Ability to collaborate effectively with providers, partners, and community agencies.
Ability to maintain documentation that meets state, federal, and organizational standards.
Current enrollment in an accredited MS/MA program in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
Essay (500-700 words) addressing one of the provided prompts regarding stress management/burnout or cultural humility and inclusive practice.

Nice To Haves

Passionate about working in a community mental health setting.
Believes in the power of starting with “yes”.
Believes in being a voice for behavioral health in Northern Colorado.
Embraces equity for clients, teammates, and partners.
Values collaboration and creativity.
Shows up as their genuine self.
Eager to adapt and learn through continuous curiosity, exploration, and reflection.

Responsibilities

Conduct ongoing clinical assessments, formulate diagnoses, and deliver individual, family, and group therapy.
Provide crisis intervention via phone, video, or in person — including de-escalation, risk assessment, and coordination of higher-level care when needed.
Offer case management to connect clients with medical, vocational, educational, financial, housing, or transportation supports.
Develop, implement, and monitor treatment plans that promote stability, symptom reduction, and sustainable skill-building.
Document all services and client interactions in accordance with agency, state, federal, and payer requirements.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team — including medical, psychiatric, clinical, and community partners — to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Participate in weekly clinical supervision (minimum one hour per week).
Provide direct clinical services across a range of modalities and settings (phone, video, in-person).
Facilitate evidence-based interventions focused on improving functioning, preventing deterioration, and supporting recovery.
Perform crisis response, including risk assessment and coordination of safety plans or referrals.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
Support clients in advocating for themselves in school, employment, housing, and other life domains.
Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners to ensure integrated care.
Perform additional duties as assigned by your supervisor.