Masters-Level Clinical Intern

MastersLevel Clinical Intern

Denver CO US

Job Summary and Purpose

At Tennyson Center for Children our core values guide everything we do. We are Joyful finding optimism and strength even in challenges; Curious always learning and innovating to provide the best care; Dependable building trust through reliability; Authentic celebrating uniqueness and creating safe inclusive spaces; andCompassionate deeply caring for our teammates our clients and the community we serve. If these values resonate with you wed love to have you join our team and help us make a lasting impact on the lives of children across Colorado!

Tennyson Center for Children is seeking qualified clinical intern candidates currently enrolled in an accredited masters program who are looking to complete their practicum or second year internship requirements. Under the guidelines of the graduate school program the Intern provides family individual and/or group therapy to a designated caseload under the supervision of a licensed clinician.

Clinical Internships are available in the following programs: Day Treatment Community Based Services Residential and Admissions. Clinical Internships may be eligible for a stipend dependent upon university and program guidelines.

Essential Job Functions

• Interest in working with children and adolescents who may have had exposure to adverse experiences and/or who may have an intellectual disability developmental disability or diagnosis of Autism.
• Conducts individual family and/or group therapy services assessments and case management.
• Works collaboratively from intake to discharge with internal and external multidisciplinary team members to ensure consistency and continuity of care for clients and families.
• Provides clinical case direction and recommendations to client teams.
• Actively participates in weekly individual clinical supervision group supervision case consultation and other identified multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Maintain up to date documentation and overall quality assurance for assigned clients.
• Maintains the highest standard of cultural competency in all dealings with clients and staff.
• Must be willing to support clients in times of crisis.

Other Job Functions

• Participates in allagency meetings and training opportunities as appropriate.
• Willingness to employ alternative therapeutic interventions including but not limited to art music experiential activities and animalassisted intervention.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to implement behavioral management techniques as needed.
• Must be able to receive detailed information through oral and written communication.
• Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication through a computer electronic devices and paper means.
• Must be able to lift 25/50 lbs. or more.

Working Conditions

• Position required to be inperson. Remote work may be approved by intern supervisor.
• Oncampus school based day treatment setting inhome setting oncampus residential setting.
• Travel may be required dependent upon intern specific program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Human Service related Masters program at an accredited institution.
• Previous experience working with families and children preferred.
• Basic Family therapy skills and theory base required.
• All positions require criminal CBI background check FBI fingerprint check State of CO child abuse check DMV driving record check preemployment drug test preemployment physical academic credential verification and reference check.

Benefits

• Employee Referral Bonus
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Staff Appreciation Events

EEOC

Must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States in compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Tennyson Center for Children currently does not sponsor work visas.

Tennyson Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer; we are committed to creating a culture of belonging for all employees. We prohibit discrimination based on race religion color sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age national origin disability military status conditions relating to pregnancy or childbearing and/or any other status protected by federal state or local laws. If you have any questions please email our team at We appreciate your interest in Tennyson Center for Children.