Forensic Assertive Community Treatment… at AllHealth… · Littleton

As a Counseling Intern with our Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Team, you will not only have the opportunity to observe and learn from our counselors with the AllHealth Network FACT team at our Wellness Center location, but also to get hands on experience working with clients who need specialized care due to their criminal justice involvement and serious behavioral health symptoms. The ideal candidate will be interested in a forensic/criminal justice and mental health career.

Under the supervision of a Licensed Therapist our interns will support the Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Team by providing Individual and group services hours to gain experience with assessments, treatment goals and treatment plan development. Interns will work with seriously and persistently mentally ill clients who are criminal justice involved including those released from custody awaiting competency restoration, awaiting trial and those who are on probation. All Interns will sit with clients on medication management appointments and certification appointments. Interns will therapeutically support clients when they appear in court. Interns will observe several different counselors in real-time conversations and interventions with the client and be given an opportunity lead conversations themselves. Interns will provide community based and office based services such as case management, care navigation, behavioral health counseling, rapport building and goal development, de-escalation, skills building, care coordination, clinical interventions, and psychoeducation. Interns will also liaise with the court navigator and other 18th judicial district partners such as public defenders and probation officers. As with all internships you will receive direct supervision from and be in daily contact with your internship supervisor.

AllHealth Network does not allow any video recordings for school assignments. Students who have this academic requirement are encouraged to apply elsewhere.

Title and Hours required:

· The FACT team works Mon-Friday business hours, with Friday’s ending at 3:00 in the afternoon (1/2 day). The ideal candidate will work 3 days a week. Hybrid is available.

· Ideal internship candidates are individuals who have an interest in criminal justice involved clients with serious and persistent mental illness.

· This individual will be expected to drive to see clients in the community only after safety has been assessed. Mileage is reimbursed or a company car can be reserved.

· A minimum of about 16-20 hours per week along with a 9-12 month commitment. The placement typically follows the academic year and begins in the Summer/ Fall semester.

· Open to hourly requirement or Semester by semester term-length requirement

· Location: Wellness Center, 5554 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80120

· Must have access to transportation to see clients in the community, and not just at the facility.

Minimum Qualifications and # of openings:

· Must have completed BA and working on MA in Counseling, Social Work or Forensic Psychology (1st and 2nd years welcomed)

· 1 Intern slot available

· Looking for candidates interested in a Forensic/ Criminal Justice and Mental Health career

Student Supervisor's Credential Level:

· MSW and LCSW