CCSD Mental Health Internships
Come join the Cherry Creek School District Mental Health Team and be a part of 21st century Mental Health Excellence
Application Process for School Psychologist Internship (Closed for the 2025 - 2026 SY)
Students interested in applying for an internship in the Cherry Creek School District must apply directly to the job posting for Psychologist Intern - Psychologist Intern Job Posting
As part of application, you will need to upload the following:
- Current curriculum vitae or resume
- Three letters of recommendation (at least one of which is written by a university representative and attests to your readiness for internship).
- In your application process, you will be asked to upload a document indicating that you are licensed with the Colorado Department of Education. As our intern applicants are not licensed yet, please put the following statement in a Word document to upload into your application: “Due to my graduate student status, I am not currently able to obtain a CDE license. However, if and when I secure a school-based internship with CCSD, I will pursue the appropriate Intern Authorization License with CDE.”
Applicants must also complete the School Psychology Internship Questionnaire.
Internship interviews will be scheduled the last two weeks in February. Interview times will be offered after all the required forms have been received and reviewed. All school psychologist internship materials must be received by February 1st.
Joselyn Nesson, PhD
Mental Health Coordinator
School Psychology Internship and Practicum Placement Facilitator
jnesson@cherrycreekschools.org
Office: 720-393-4182
Please reach out to Joselyn with any questions about internships.
APPLICATION PROCESS FOR SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK INTERNSHIP
Students interested in applying for an internship in the Cherry Creek School District must apply directly to the job posting for School Social Worker Intern. We also have opportunities for a MSW Employment-Based Internship.
As part of the application, you will need to upload the following:
- Current curriculum vitae or resume
- Three letters of recommendation (at least one of which is written by a university representative and attests to your readiness for internship).
- In your application process, you will be asked to upload a document indicating that you are licensed with the Colorado Department of Education. As our intern applicants are not licensed yet, please put the following statement in a Word document to upload into your application: “Due to my graduate student status, I am not currently able to obtain a CDE license. However, if and when I secure a school-based internship with CCSD, I will pursue the appropriate Intern Authorization License with CDE.”
Connie Aguero,LCSW
Mental Health Feeder Coordinator
Social Work Intern Placement Facilitator
caguero@cherrycreekschools.org
Office: 720-886-7787
Please contact Connie with questions about the process.
CCSD Mental Health Internship Training Program
Building the next generation of school mental health professionals.
Highly Trained Supervisors
All interns and practicum students are placed in schools with an on-site supervisor. Our training model is based on "gradual release", in which students have opportunities to observe, practice and build their skills to full independence.
Variety of Experience
Interns are exposed to school-based experiences with a variety of age groups. Psychology interns are typically placed in two different schools (one elementary, one secondary), while social work interns are encouraged to do site visits at other schools to gain experience. There is a strong training emphasis on cultural humility to work with diverse population of students and families.
Group Supervision
Interns participate in a monthly group supervision, facilitated by both a psychologist and a social worker from the leadership team. The group utilizes a reflective-supervision modality to provide safe space for professional growth.
Professional Development
Interns participate fully in training opportunities offered through the District Mental Health Team. These include workshops on topics such as trauma-informed practice and racial equity, as well as peer consultation groups.