Employment/Internship

CEC has committed to training 10 interns per year, split between fall and spring start dates.  

 CEC offers an unpaid internship, however there is a program through Work Force Services that offers funding for interns who financially qualify. 
CEC provides learning opportunities for: 
Individual counseling: CEC mainly provides individual therapy. You will receive training and supervision to help you provide effective therapy. Your caseload will eventually build up to 12 weekly clients (or more depending on school requirements). Most clients are adults, but the opportunity to work with children is available as well. You will be provided with training and supervision to take on one child and one adolescent client during your time with us, but you can see more if you find you enjoy working with that population. 
Family/couples counseling: We partner with a local marriage and family agency to provide consultation/training for couples and family work. During your internship you will be expected to see at least one or two couples or families. If you enjoy that work, you may certainly ask for more. 
What your caseload will look like: you will be seeing mostly adults, and (eventually) at least one each of a child, adolescent, and couple or family. 
Group counseling: We also partner with Project 127 to participate in the EchoFlex group (https://www.echoflextoolkit.org)    which provides support and resiliency for adoptive families. Each intern will help co-facilitate one of the 8-week groups, which has been held in the evenings over one to two nights, for about 3 hours per week. Sometimes it has just been virtual, sometimes it has been one night in person and one night virtual per week. It is up to them how they run it for the 8 weeks. 
Internal collaboration and training: At our weekly staff meeting we rotate between staffing difficult cases, participating in Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT) supervision, Agency updates, and therapy-related training. 
Local collaboration: We are members of groups and councils in Grand Junction and attend monthly meetings. To a more limited degree, an intern could be a representative for our agency by attending a monthly meeting and giving and taking information on what they do and how we can be involved. Perhaps you have a passion that can be developed into one of our local collaborations? If it can benefit both CEC and you, we are happy to discuss it and see what is involved in making it happen. 
Community Work: In your second semester, we will aim to place you at a community partner site for half to a whole day per week. This placement will be vetted and approved by all parties before placement. 
Job Description for Mental Health Counselor/Social Work Intern
REPORTS TO: Assigned Supervisor and/or Clinical Director
START DATE: Spring and Fall
POSITION SUMMARY: In accordance with CEC Employee and Agency Policies and Procedures this position will provide quality mental health counseling services.
EDUCATION AND JOB REQUIREMENTS: Participation in a Master’s Degree in Counseling, Family and Marriage Counseling, and or Social Work from an accredited or CACREP equivalent University
Must have proof of Malpractice Insurance and “No danger to children” fingerprint results
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY: Knowledge of modern counseling practices and method, which are guided by evidence of the best professional practices
Knowledge of existing professional ethical and legal standards
Knowledge of good customer service and excellent people skills
Ability to use a computer and other technology including cloud-based systems.
Ability to make good decisions based on CEC philosophy and procedures
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Attend Intern Orientation and complete all required trainings
Attend weekly supervision and staff meeting
Provide individual therapy and maintain a designated caseload
Actively participate in Feedback Informed

Treatment and the utilization of My Outcomes, the Outcome Rating Scale and the Session Rating Scale. Work as a team member.
Promote the philosophy and mission of the Counseling & Education Center, Inc.
Maintain clear and accurate client records. Participate in CEC fundraising and promotional events as needed.
Participate in co-leading 8 week group education experience with our partner agency
Other Duties as assigned.
ABOUT THE AGENCY: The Counseling and Education Center (CEC) is a non-profit organization beginning it’s 43rd year of service to our community. CEC provides mental health counseling to anyone in need. There are no eligibility requirements and through access of a sliding scale work with people who have no insurance or are underinsured. Services for people ages 3 to 70+
BENEFITS: Weekly Supervision, 12-hour Orientation, 14+ hours of Online Training, Employee Assistance Program, eligibility for hire after graduation, and future participation Colorado Health Service Corp and Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs. To apply email resume to [email protected]