Internships

Pathways has served the Northern Colorado community for over 48 years and has worked with interns throughout this time. Pathways offers an extensive and well-developed internship program. 

We are looking for interns to join our team and help us meet our mission by providing support to patients and families. We offer a rich experience for students who receive additional educational opportunities, supervision by experienced staff and a supportive learning environment. For details and availability contact interns@pathways-care.org.

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MSW (Masters of Social Work) Hospice Internships

Overview: Students have the opportunity to work in home settings as well as health care facilities and Pathways Care Center. Hospice care is provided through an interdisciplinary team and students work with other disciplines to provide psychosocial support to patients and their families at the end of life. Students are accepted for their 2nd year placement and the internships are a two-semester commitment. Licensed clinical social workers with strong experience in hospice work supervise the interns.

BSW (Bachelor of Social Work) Hospice Internships

Overview: The BSW internships are for a one or two-semester commitment with Pathway’s Volunteer Coordinator. Pathways volunteers provide a variety of service within the agency and community including support to patients and families, volunteer training, referral process for assignments, and ongoing support and management. Supervision provided by experienced MSW graduates on Pathway’s staff.

Music Therapy Internship

Overview: Students work in senior living communities and home settings as well as the Pathways Care Center. Hospice care is provided through an interdisciplinary team and students work with other disciplines to provide music therapy support to patients and their families at the end of life. Some opportunities are available to work with individuals and families experiencing grief or serious illness through our extensive counseling center and children with life-limiting illness program. Student receive supervision and support from master’s level MT-BCs and group supervision with other multidisciplinary interns within Pathways programs.

**In addition to filling out the application at the above link, students should submit the following materials all together:

  • One official copy of your complete transcript form from all colleges and universities you have attended (emailed or hard copy).
  • Three professional letters of recommendation. One must include a statement of eligibility from your academic advisor (emailed or hard copy). It’s preferable for at least one of your letters to be written by a clinical practicum supervisor.
  • One recording (electronic or mailed CD) of a song of your choice that demonstrates your vocal and instrumental accompanying skills.
  • Optional: Any research papers, studies, or information that would be important for consideration as a potential intern.
  • Requirement: Preference will be given to Master level candidates or bachelor candidates with extensive clinical experience and proven self-direction.

Internship application deadlines for submission (please inquire about current availability):

Contact: For details and availability contact interns@pathways-care.org.