Master’s-Level Counseling Intern

Are you interested in mental health therapy? Looking to gain addiction counseling experience? 

Whether you are interested in therapy, treatment, behavioral health, psychology, social work, counseling, criminal justice, or restorative justice, we have a position for you! 

The mission of Behavioral Treatment Services is to provide accessible, integrated, and inclusive behavioral health services supporting clients throughout the criminal justice system.  Behavioral Treatment Services provides a continuum of specialized adult offender substance abuse and other treatment modalities. Being a part of the  BTS team means being a part of the forefront of Colorado’s behavioral health and criminal justice programs and initiatives. Our goals are to provide a space toward client healing, reduce criminal recidivism, assist clients in working towards personal growth, and collaborate with the system and client to work towards mutually agreeable goals.

BTS provides clinical services, court related services, and specialized programs for adults involved in the criminal justice system.  BTS  provides services at community corrections sites (including residential treatment programs) and outpatient programs across Colorado.

Job Title: BTS Intern
Location: Positions available in Lakewood, Golden, and Greeley
Schedule:  Part Time: flexible schedule available
Salary:  Unpaid internship with potential for a bonus if hired on after the internship 

BTS offers a comprehensive clinical training environment for master’s-level counseling interns seeking hands-on experience with a justice-involved population. Interns will have the opportunity to develop and refine their clinical skills through active participation in intake and diagnostic assessments, individual therapy, group therapy, and ongoing treatment planning.

BTS provides integrated substance use and mental health services, allowing interns to gain experience addressing co-occurring disorders within a multidisciplinary setting. Under the supervision of licensed clinicians, interns will learn evidence-based practices, ethical decision-making, and professional documentation while delivering client-centered care.

This internship is designed to support professional growth, clinical competence, and readiness for post-graduate practice in behavioral health settings.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

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