Internship Program
Misson
Conifer Counseling (CCT) and Park County Counseling (PCC) contribute to the training of student counselors through our time, expertise and knowledge, allowing students the opportunity to become more effective within themselves, their clinical skills, and the professional community.
Vision
To provide a foundational experience for the next generation of clinical
and mental health students through their educational development and discovery of individual clinical identity, interwoven with their desire to provide healing and improve others’ quality of life.
CCT has two private practice off-site locations in Bailey & Fairplay (these locations operate as Park County Counseling) in addition to our main office in Conifer. Each supervisee will be provided the opportunity to participate or be placed in these location(s) based on their location, availability, and interest.
Internship Frequently Asked Questions
What’s it like to be an intern at Conifer Counseling?
We strive to give our interns a balance of independence and support, making it as “real life” as we can. You’ll operate like the rest of our agency clinicians - seeing clients, managing case files, documenting with compliance, co-facilitating/facilitating groups, learning ethics and morals of counseling, etc., while being guided by your supervisor, and supported by the rest of our team.
How will my supervisor support me?
Your supervisor will be there to help answer any questions that you may have in regard to your journey as a student therapist. You will receive weekly one on one supervision, with the opportunity for monthly group supervision with your peers. Our supervisors are passionate about mentoring the next generation of clinicians, and hope to support you in any way they can.
Will I have flexibility as a student intern?
Absolutely! We aim to make your experience as comparable to being a practicing clinician as possible. You’ll reflect regularly with your supervisor regarding input for when you see clients, what types of clients you see, and what modalities you use; plus, you can find a balance between virtual and in-person sessions that works for you!
What are the requirements of being an intern with Conifer Counseling?
Conifer Counseling and Park Counseling welcome graduate students pursuing degrees in Social Work or Professional Counseling from accredited universities. We accept students who are beginning their foundational or practicum placements. We are open to discussing other training timelines—such as students entering their internship year—on a case-by-case basis during the interview process.
What schools are you actively partnered with?
Colorado Christian University
University of Denver
Welden University
Adler University
Adams State University
University of Colorado
More to come and open to other alternative applicants!
Thank you for your interest in joining the clinical team at Conifer Counseling or Park County Counseling. We deeply value the time, dedication, and passion that students bring to our mountain communities.
Social Work Students: Foundation / Concentration
Professional Counseling Students: Practicum / Internship
As our training program operates on an biannual cycle, we have outlined our application and interview timelines below to help you plan your clinical hours accordingly:
Required Application Materials
To ensure we have a complete picture of your clinical experience and academic requirements, please submit the following documents:
Resume
Cover letter
3 professional or academic references
Clear start and end dates for your:
Foundation / Concentration
Practicum / Internship
We understand that your academic program's timeline may occasionally fall outside of our standard cohorts. If you need to submit an application outside these specific windows, please feel free to do so, with the understanding that your application will be reviewed within the provided timeline.
Kristen:
"My experience as an intern at Conifer Counseling was vast and I felt that I was able to grow tremendously as a therapist during this time. I was provided opportunities to learn and grow in many modalities. I was also offered many training sessions to grow professionally as well. I felt supported by the community and professionalism that all the therapists provide."
Maddie:
“I really appreciate the thorough, consistent and reliable supervision available as an intern at Conifer Counseling! The other counselors around me are well rounded and empathetic, which allows me to feel more confident and supported. There are always opportunities to wear different hats and try new things.”
