This KidSuccess Internship/Practicum is for the Aug/Sept 2027 academic year.

The KidSuccess Program is a school-based mental health therapy program that serves students, parents, and school staff  within the Denver Public Schools, as well as positioned within Adams 12 Five-Star School District and Boulder Valley School District'

-note that interns are considered for DPS and Adams districts. 

This internship offers a rich learning opportunity for graduate students to explore, foster, and cultivate their clinical skills while providing in-person therapeutic services. The KidSuccess Program serves a diverse student population, and we strive to meet individual needs with cultural sensitivity. The KidSuccess Program is open to any student regardless of cultural background, religion, socioeconomic status, insurance status, or immigration status. 

 KidSuccess Therapist Intern (Concentration year/final year internship/practicum) stipend available.

Please submit your resume and offer letter, letting us know why this position is right for you.  

Responsibilities:  

An intern with the KidSuccess Program will provide individual, group, and/or family counseling to students and their families. Interns may also provide school-staff groups/trainings depending on the school's needs. 

Interns will be trained and supported in the following areas.

a. Utilizing an electronic medical record for billing (Medicaid compliance) 

b. Completing mental health assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and measure outcome tools 

c. Creating treatment plans/objectives/goals 

d. Completion of progress notes within the allocated time

Other responsibilities include consulting and collaborating with teachers, social workers, counselors, psychologists, nurses, and school administrators within the school setting. Additionally, I facilitate referrals to community agencies when appropriate, provide consultation for specific problems, and make referrals to therapists outside of school for evaluation or treatment when indicated.

Supervision & Support: Interns will receive weekly hour-long individual supervision and small group supervision with all interns, along with weekly participation in KidSuccess Program team meetings. Interns will additionally have access to many continuing education courses throughout their internship to support them in learning additional interventions and skills. Interns and supervisors will work together to collaborate on goals around their internship, and interns will have access to therapists who provide a range of interventions/approaches.

 Education:

•  Must be enrolled in a Master's program for either social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy.

Other:

• Must be organized with documentation, including documentation containing PHI (Protected Health Information).
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills. 
• Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Bilingual English-Spanish

Work Environment: 

• In-Office (Hybrid Possible) Position: Work is primarily performed in our office at 3201 South Tamarac Dr., Denver 80231. Position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule with a combination of remote and in-office work. 
• Essential physical requirements: Frequently sitting and typing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and use standard office equipment.
• Physical effort/lifting: The employee may occasionally be required to lift to 10 pounds.

*If requested, reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. 

 JFS EEO Statement: JFS is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. JFS does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. 

COVID-19 considerations:Completion of the primary COVID-19 vaccination series (per CDC guidance) is required prior to the start of employment.

Agency Overview:  JFS is a nonprofit human services organization that serves anyone in need, regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs. We believe in a shared responsibility to support impactful changes throughout our community.

Founded 154 years ago, we offer more than 30 programs and services, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, disability services, and farming. JFS takes a holistic approach, assessing the various needs of the individual or family and providing the appropriate services, all from one organization.We continuously evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt or develop programs that respond to the resulting needs.