Our Supervision & Workforce Development Program aims to eliminate barriers to mental health care while simultaneously developing more licensed clinicians in Colorado. Our program engages licensed, volunteer therapists* who provide free clinical supervision to interns and candidates seeking licensure.
In exchange for this service, qualified candidates and graduate interns (MSW, MA, Ph.D.) are placed at host sites in the community where they engage in meaningful volunteer fieldwork, providing mental wellness supports to low-income Coloradans and those who serve them. This innovative model allows us to support host sites (typically nonprofit and family services organizations) in extending their capacity.
*Supervisors must be independently licensed in the state of Colorado. Download a volunteer flyer here.
In exchange for this service, qualified candidates and graduate interns (MSW, MA, Ph.D.) are placed at host sites in the community where they engage in meaningful volunteer fieldwork, providing mental wellness supports to low-income Coloradans and those who serve them. This innovative model allows us to support host sites (typically nonprofit and family services organizations) in extending their capacity.
*Supervisors must be independently licensed in the state of Colorado. Download a volunteer flyer here.
Interested in Volunteering as a Clinical Supervisor?
Benefits Include:
- Networking opportunities in your field of work
- Enhance your resume
- Participate in free and low-cost trainings
- Receive required continuing education hours
- Diverse learning opportunities
- Flexible schedule
- Contribute to the growth of the mental health field in your local community
- Provide mentorship and guidance to a newer professional
- You are a licensed Master's or Ph.D. level mental health professional in the state of Colorado
- You can commit to a minimum 4 hours of service per month for 12 months, or for one academic year (for graduate interns)
- You participate in an application and screening process, including a background and reference check
- You meet the supervision experience requirements set forth by the State of Colorado (specific to each discipline) or the specific graduate program.
- You maintain professional liability insurance (minimum of $1M/$3M)
- You complete Spark the Change Colorado's volunteer orientation and training
Taking on the role of supervisor carries risk. Our program is no exception. Volunteer supervisors are required to interview interns and candidates independently to ensure that they feel comfortable with the level of service the intern/candidate can provide, in the specific setting they are providing it, and that the volunteer supervisor is able to meet the support needs of the intern/candidate.
***NOTE: Spark the Change Colorado's Mental Wellness Program does NOT provide crisis services. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis, call 911 or the hotline number below.
For crisis services call or text the Colorado Crisis Hotline: 1-844-493-TALK (8255)
For crisis services call or text the Colorado Crisis Hotline: 1-844-493-TALK (8255)
