Clinical Internship Program

Facts

  • Average of ten interns per year complete their Field Placement at Colorado “I Have A Dream”

  • Over 1500 hours of direct supervision hours provided to Interns since 2020

  • Average number of hours interns spend annually providing clinical services to program and community members

  • University partnerships that provide students to complete their Internship with Colorado “I Have A Dream” Foundation

Beyond Dreams Therapy at Colorado Dream Foundation is partnering with graduate school programs in the fields of Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, and other Mental Health areas to serve as a field placement site for 10 -12 graduate students who are seeking experiential opportunities working with youth and families in communities throughout the Denver Metro area.

The Clinical Internship program has two different opportunities

Emotional Wellness - Systems Advocacy
Available to 1st year Master of Social Work Interns

  • Participate in educational opportunities for families and caregivers 

  • Secure resources to address food insecurity, housing, medical needs, etc. 

  • Engage in Emotional Wellness Program development opportunities alongside the Senior Director of Emotional Wellness and other organization leadership team members.

    ** Please note this internship track heavily emphasizes Mezzo and Macro-level social work opportunities.

Clinical Therapeutic Services
Available to 2nd year Master of Social Work Interns & Counseling Graduate Students

  • Manage a caseload from start to finish of clients ages four to adult, providing therapeutic services using holistic methods with a strengths-based perspective and a trauma-informed approach.  

  • Conduct intake interviews and referral connections for clients seeking services.

  • Opportunity to facilitate small therapeutic groups for youth and families within the community and those enrolled in Beyond Dreams Therapy at Colorado Dream Foundation’s program

Primary Field Placement Locations:

  • Z Place Opportunity Center -
    4800 Telluride Street, Building 5, Denver, CO 80249

  • Westwood Opportunity Center -
    855 S. Irving Street, Denver, CO 80219

Application Process

Thank you for your interest in the Internship Program at Beyond Dreams Therapy at Colorado Dream Foundation! Due to an overwhelming number of amazing applicants during the first half of Application Window One, we have opted to pause accepting any more applications during this window. We are starting the interview process, and once that is complete, if we still have additional positions available, we will re-open the window during Application Window Two. 

We are humbled by the number of amazing candidates interested in working alongside us to provide accessible and affordable mental health services to historically under-resourced communities in and around Denver.   We wish you all the best in our Field Placement search and encourage you to keep an eye out for further opportunities on our Dream Team as we rapidly grow and continue looking for amazing clinicians to join us!

Dream & Be Well!

Window One:  

  • Applications Accepted --February 1st- March 15th

  • Interviews will be completed March 16 - March 31

  • Decisions will be provided by April 15 

Window Two: 

  • Applications Accepted -- April 15 - May 30th

  • Interviews will be completed June 1 - June 15th

  • Decisions will be provided by June 15