Find a Supervisor for MSW Internship Field Placement
Welcome to the pathway for finding a qualified supervisor for your Master of Social Work (MSW) Internship Placement! At Spark the Change Colorado, we understand the importance of a supervised internship in shaping your career in social work. If you have found an agency to complete your internship but are in need of a qualified supervisor that meets your University's requirements, we are here to help.
About the Program
Our Mental Wellness Program at Spark the Change Colorado provides supervision for MSW students whose internship agencies lack a qualified supervisor. We bridge this gap by offering experienced, social workers who meet university criteria for supervision, ensuring that your internship experience is enriching, compliant, and professionally supervised.
Steps to Apply
Step 1: Confirm your eligibility
Step 2: Prepare Your Documents
Step 3: Become a Volunteer with Spark the Change Colorado
Step 4: Onboarding Process & Acceptance
Step 5: Become Matched with a Clinical Supervisor
Step 6: Fulfill Spark Requirements
Once a match is established, you'll receive an email with Spark requirements, including submitting a Volunteer Impact Report once a quarter.
- Are you currently enrolled in an MSW Program?
- Have you secured an internship placement that lacks a qualified supervisor? (This person must have a master’s degree in social work and two years post-experience in the field)
Step 2: Prepare Your Documents
- Update your Resume
- Secure Liability Insurance for Students. Often times, your University will provide this to you. If not, you will need to purchase a plan through an insurance company. Students can receive coverage for one year for approximately $35-60.
- Get a support letter from the University confirming you are enrolled in a Master’s program and recommending you for the Spark Supervision Initiative. This can come from a professor you have had, your MSW field liaison/support staff, etc.
- Download a copy of your University Transcript (This can be an unofficial copy).
Step 3: Become a Volunteer with Spark the Change Colorado
- Meet with the Supervision and Workforce Development Initiative Manager by emailing drodriguez@sparkthechangecolorado.org and set up an information session. You may also use this online Booking Link.
- Email your resume, liability insurance, support letter, and transcript to Dena
- Fill out the Mental Wellness Application on DocuSign
- Complete a background check (online link will be provided)
Step 4: Onboarding Process & Acceptance
- After your background and reference checks are completed, you'll meet the Mental Wellness Team, complete orientation, and connect to the Spark SharePoint
Step 5: Become Matched with a Clinical Supervisor
- A Spark Manager will send your Students Seeking Supervision Form to our volunteer supervisors to review for a potential match.
Step 6: Fulfill Spark Requirements
Once a match is established, you'll receive an email with Spark requirements, including submitting a Volunteer Impact Report once a quarter.
Impact & Outcomes
Enhancing Workforce Capacity: By removing financial barriers to supervision, the initiative helps expand the mental health workforce, especially in underserved areas.
Quality Mental Health Services: Graduates of this program are well-equipped to provide high-quality mental health services, addressing the growing needs of various communities.
Quality Mental Health Services: Graduates of this program are well-equipped to provide high-quality mental health services, addressing the growing needs of various communities.
Questions? Contact Dena Rodriguez-Leach at 720-262-3066 or drodriguez@sparkthechangecolorado.org.