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Job Description
About the Company
Mid-Columbia Center for Living (MCCFL) is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) dedicated to providing trauma-informed and recovery-oriented services. They specialize in assisting individuals experiencing mental illness and addiction. MCCFL operates with an approach that prioritizes safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment for both clients and staff. The organization serves Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman Counties, Oregon, and employs a consumer-involved, consumer-engaged, and consumer-driven model, offering comprehensive whole-person care that addresses both physical and mental health needs.
About the Job
This posting describes internship opportunities for graduate students.
Job Title: Internship Opportunities for Master’s Degree Programs
Job Purpose: These internships are specifically designed for students who need to complete a required field placement as part of their graduate studies.
Internship Details:
• Work Hours: Typically 16–20 hours per week, under the supervision of an assigned department.
• Compensation:
• External Interns: May receive a stipend of $150 per week, provided it is permitted by their school agreement.
• Internal Interns (Current MCCFL Employees): Will be paid at their current rate of pay while completing the internship.
• Placement Availability (Fall 2025): Internships are available in the Adult Mental Health – Outpatient Department in The Dalles. The supervisors for this role are credentialed with a QMHP, LCSW, and LPC, and applicants must ensure this aligns with their school’s requirements.
Qualifications:
• Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program for a Master’s degree in psychology or a behavioral science field.
• Applicants should typically be in their final year before internship placement.
• Successful candidates must pass state-required criminal background and DMV checks.
• A valid driver’s license and a safe driving record are required.
• Must 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 final selection.
Application Requirements:
• Application Deadline: May 2, 2025. Initial review of applications will begin on this date, though applications may be reviewed afterward.
• Required Documents:
• A Letter of Interest, specifying the department the applicant is interested in.
• The applicant’s School Agreement.
• An Updated Resume.
• Three Letters of Recommendation (required for external applicants only).
• Indicate the Internship Timeframe.
Special Instructions for Internal Employees:
• Current MCCFL employees should 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 questions or interest in future opportunities: [email protected]
• For reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment or selection process, contact Human Resources at 541-288-4359 or hr@mccfl.org.
