Recruiting NOW for the 2026-2027 school year!

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Spark’s Mental Wellness Program is actively seeking MSW and Counseling graduate students with innovative spirit and a passion for young people

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Spark’s School-Based Mental Wellness Program offers a fulfilling graduate-level service opportunity that meets the requirements for graduate level internship. This initiative is strategically designed to enhance mental health support within K-12 education, particularly focusing on schools with limited resources. Our program emphasizes the development of a robust systemic wellness framework, culturally attuned social-emotional learning, active family and parental involvement, and ethical crisis management. As a Mental Wellness Associate with Spark, you will be engaged in service at one of our partner Host Site schools across Colorado.

Mental Wellness Associates serve in person in a school setting from August through May based on the school calendar. The mode of service delivery will primarily occur at their assigned school, and there may be opportunities to engage in expeditionary activities with staff and students outside of the school building. Individual Clinical Supervision, Task Supervision, and Group Supervision will be provided. Candidates should have a passion for youth, improving school-based mental health interventions, and will demonstrate initiative and adaptability to their school site’s needs, as well as completing required professional development.

MWA_Position_Description.pdf

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Presently recruiting qualified applicants living in…

• Denver Metro Area
• Boulder
• Pueblo
• Durango

Interested in our programming but don’t see your area listed? Please let us know! We are actively engaging schools across Colorado for this opportunity!

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Program Benefits:

• Extensive Supervision: Weekly Individual Clinical Supervision, On-site Task Supervision, and Weekly Group Supervision with the Spark cohort.
• Flexibility: Tailor the details of your internship experience to meet both your University academic requirements and professional development goals
• Associate Cohort: You’ll be part of a collaborative and dynamic group Spark Mental Wellness Associates that work in schools across the state and meet monthly.
• Training and Professional Development: In-person orientation at Denver-based office, 3 required trainings prior to engaging with the school community (Youth Mental Health First Aid, Mandatory Reporting, QPR training), plus additional training opportunities through the Spark Knowledge program.
• Make an immediate impact on the mental health & wellness of students, educators, and communities.

Service Term Commitment:

This is an in-person, part-time position. Interns must complete service based on their university-established time commitment during their service term and will provide approx. 14-24 hours/week of on-site service from August-June aligned with the school calendar.

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Interested in Learning More? 💡

Complete our Mental Wellness Program Interest Form today! Or email [email protected] with your questions

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