At Hope Mountain Behavioral Health, we love to train new interns and early-career therapists. Below is some general information, a list of intern requirements, FAQs, what makes us unique, and our application process. Please read carefully, as not all interested parties will be eligible to apply.
Our program trains students enrolled in a master's-level, psychology-based counseling program, helping them build the professional skills and resources they will carry into their careers. Interns gain experience in individual therapy, couples and family therapy, case management, and insurance documentation and compliance, working with clients across a wide range of symptoms, diagnoses, life experiences, and needs.
These are intensive placements built on real clinical work. Interns function as therapists: they carry a regular caseload, learn coding for sessions, and complete documentation training that meets the compliance standards of the insurances we accept. Because we now accept most insurances, interns learn to navigate a full range of payer requirements — experience that translates directly to any practice setting. The experience closely mirrors an actual therapy position in a private group practice, making it strong preparation for entering the field. Interns who successfully complete the program are strong candidates for an LPCC therapist role with Hope Mountain.
Staying well in this field is a skill, and we teach it. Too many counselors burn out early, so we build caseload management, boundaries, and self-care into your training from the start.
Supervision includes weekly one-hour individual supervision with an assigned supervisor, matched by area of emphasis, plus group supervision every other week alongside our pre-licensed counselors.
To learn more about our supervisors, click the link for each supervisor.: Colorado Springs • (We take students from all over the state of Colorado)
The progression within our practicum and internship programs is as follows:
Practicum student
Intern I
Intern II
(post graduation)
LPCC
see company information for full-time clinician progression
You must be a Master’s student in a psychology based counseling program.
You must be on track to pursue LPC, LAC, or equivalent licensure upon completion of your master's program.
We are looking for applicants who are self-motivated, growth-oriented, genuinely passionate about this work, comfortable serving challenging and diverse populations, and excited about where our organization is headed.
Interns are welcome to join us at any stage of their practicum or internship.
We believe interns should be paid for the work they do. Once you have been with us seven months and have met the requirements for our Intern II position, you move into a paid role.
We are a passion-driven organization built around meeting the needs of underserved populations. The range of clients you will work with here builds a depth and scope of practice that is hard to find anywhere else.
We want you to last in this profession, not just get through it. Our environment is built to be positive, to guard against burnout, and to give you room to thrive.
Our internship is designed as a pathway into an LPCC role with us. Interns who successfully complete the program and graduate from their master's program are strong candidates for an LPCC position, and you keep the caseload you built during your internship — so you step into licensure already knowing your clients.
No particular orientation is required. We support you as you develop your strengths and preferences in the modalities and theories you resonate with.
We primarily offer individual counseling. Couples and family therapy is available upon specific placement. Group therapy is only provided in the Colorado Springs location at this time.
Yes, this is quite common and shadowing opportunities are available.
We require practicum students to stay within the company from practicum to internship in order to provide consistent care to clients. Each student will need to have active student insurance. When students transition from practicum to internship at programs such as Adams State, we have noticed the school does not usually provide supervision over the summer for students seeing clients. This requires you to take off the Summer semester from your clients due to the student insurance requirements (which state you will need to be supervised by a school supervisor).
If you are required to take the summer off from clients, Hope Mountain will not be a good fit. If you are able to gain supervision over the summer from a faculty member to support you in seeing clients, we would be open to having an interview with you to determine if our company is a good fit for your needs and ours!
• Practicum students work up to seeing 4-8 clients per week
• Internship students work up to seeing 6-12 clients per week
• Once you become an LPCC you have a minimum of 12+ clients you see per week.
The type of contract is an Independent Contractor style position, providing you with a 1099 form at the end of the year in order to navigate taxes come April. Taxes are not withdrawn from your pay and you will need to account for the expenses when filing your taxes.
The pay structure is a percentage of the company pay-out from the insurance companies and self pay clients. Clinicians will be paid based on sessions completed and billed through the company.
No, we do not accept students of social work programs nor anyone desiring to pursue their LSW/LCSW post graduation.
At this time, we do not.
We have working relationships with:
• University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
• Naropa University
• Colorado Christian University
• Grand Canyon University
• Adams State University*
We are developing relationships with:
• Denver University
• University of Colorado, Denver
• Colorado State University
• University of Northern Colorado
If you are attending a school not listed above, that doesn’t necessarily mean we won’t be able to work with your program. We love to develop new relationships and you are welcome to still apply; as long as it is a psychology based counseling program.
*See FAQ about summer break for more information about this school.
Most often we aren’t a good fit for interns of a Sports Psychology program due to the requirements for the types of internship hours. Now, if you want to pursue your LPC post graduation in addition to Sports Psychology, we may be able to work with you. If you have additional questions feel free to reach out.
If you are an Internship Program facilitator and want to connect with us about our program, please email marketing@myhopemountain.org to get connected.
