Internship Opportunity
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Job Description
About Company
Mid-Columbia Center for Living (MCCFL) is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) located in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman Counties, Oregon. MCCFL is dedicated to providing trauma-informed and recovery-oriented services to individuals who are experiencing mental illness and addiction.
Their core approach emphasizes:
• Safety
• Choice
• Collaboration
• Trustworthiness
• Empowerment for both their clients and staff.
Operating under a consumer-involved, consumer-engaged, and consumer-driven model, MCCFL focuses on delivering whole-person care addressing both physical and mental health needs.
Job Description: Internship Opportunities
Mid-Columbia Center for Living (MCCFL) is offering internship opportunities for graduate students.
Purpose of the Internship:
These internships are specifically designed for students who need to complete a required field placement as part of their Master’s degree studies.
Target Audience:
Students currently enrolled in a qualifying Master’s degree program in:
• Counseling
• Social Work
• A related Mental Health field
Typically, applicants should be in their final year before internship placement.
Application Deadline:
The application deadline is April 21, 2025. Initial review of applications will begin on this date, though applications may be reviewed afterward.
Internship Details:
• Work Schedule: Internships typically require 16–20 hours per week.
• Supervision: Interns will work under the supervision of the assigned department.
• Compensation:
• External Interns: May receive a stipend of $150 per week, provided this is permitted by their school agreement.
• Internal Interns (Current MCCFL Employees): Will be paid at their current rate of pay while completing their internship.
• Placement Availability (Fall 2025): Internships are available in the Children and Family-Outpatient department.
• Supervisor Credentials: The supervisors for this specific internship are credentialed with a QMHP, LCSW, and LMFT. Applicants must ensure these credentials align with their school’s requirements.
Qualifications:
To be eligible for an internship, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
• Be currently enrolled in a graduate program for a Master’s degree in psychology or a behavioral science field.
• Pass state-required criminal background and DMV checks.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have a safe driving record.
• Pass a pre-placement 10-panel drug screen.
• Preference will be given to current MCCFL employees.
• Eligible applicants will be required to complete an interview before selection.
Application Requirements:
Applicants are required to submit the following documents with their application:
• Letter of interest (must specify which department you are interested in, e.g., Children and Family-Outpatient).
• School agreement.
• Updated resume.
• Three letters of recommendation (required for external applicants only).
• Internship timeframe.
Special Notes for Internal Employees:
Current MCCFL employees applying for an internship must review their school agreement for any restrictions on interning at their place of employment and highlight any such restrictions in their letter of interest.
Contact Information:
For any questions or inquiries about future internship opportunities, please contact [email protected].
MCCFL provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation in the recruitment or selection process, please contact human resources at 541-288-4359 or email hr@mccfl.org.
