About the Program
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We created the Northern Colorado Counseling Post-Masters Apprenticeship to assist newly graduated, masters-level therapists find their way. Built upon our values of access to care, ongoing education and community, clinicians will become a member of a cohort and receive top quality clinical experience, training and supervision, combined with all the step-by-step guidance one will need to launch an insurance-based private practice.
Upon completion of the 2 year program, clinicians will have gained the following:
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Paid counseling experience with a wide variety of clients in a group practice setting
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Clinical skills, interventions and training in multiple therapeutic approaches
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Top quality supervision from Approved Clinical Supervisors with 45+ hours of training in supervision
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All the supervision hours one will need PLUS 2 years of clinical experience, preparing clinicians to apply for licensure through the State of Colorado
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Close working relationships with other cohort members
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Marketing and networking experience to create connections in the local community
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The foundation one will need to launch a private practice including:
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Step-by-step guidance on completing state and federal requirements to create a business
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Thorough training and experience in the entire insurance process from intake through discharge, credentialing, billing, and documentation
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An in-depth understanding of state and local Medicaid requirements
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An overview of using electronic health records systems
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Applications are OPEN for our next cohort, starting in July 2025.
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Space is limited. Interested and qualified candidates APPLY HERE!
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Sample Clinical Training Topics
Sample Business Training Topics
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Diagnosing using the current DSM
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
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Motivational Interviewing
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy
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Mindfulness & Self-Compassion
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Using Ego States in Therapy
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Addictions & Co-Dependency
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Billing & Credentialing
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Filing Your Business at the State & Federal Levels
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Financials & Bookkeeping
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Marketing Yourself
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Website Creation and Branding
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...In addition to an orientation to conducting intake assessments, treatment plans, discharge summaries, progress notes, electronic health record systems, etc. Clinicians will also have the opportunity to research and select a clinical training of their own choosing for cohort members to participate in.