Mental Health Specialist Internship

Behavioral Health internship opportunities are available to students who are enrolled in a qualifying Masters Degree program (Counseling, Social Work, Mental Health related) and are completing an internship as part of their Masters Degree program.

Mid-Columbia Center for Living (MCCFL) is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) that specializes in providing services that are both trauma-informed and recovery-oriented to persons / consumers with mental illness and addictions. Trauma-informed care includes safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness and empowerment for both clients and staff. MCCFL serves Hood River, Wasco and Sherman Counties and utilizes a consumer-involved, consumer-engaged and consumer-driven model. MCCFL provides a whole-person care approach to adults and children to address both physical and mental health needs. MCCFL offers a variety of programs including a mobile crisis unit, intensive case management, ongoing counseling, community support, supported employment, jail diversion, hospital discharges, hearings and more.

Internships average 16 – 20 hours per week. A larger time commitment will be required during orientation which is typically the first two weeks following start date.

Qualifications:

• The candidate must be currently enrolled in a graduate program for a Master's degree in psychology or a behavioral science field; additionally, they are usually in the final year of their program before starting an internship.
• Must pass state-required background and DMV check, possess a valid driver's license, and have a safe driving record.
• Must pass pre-placement drug screen.
• Preference will be given to current employees of MCCFL.

The options of this year’s internships include:

• Children’s and Family Outpatient- The Dalles
• Adult Mental Health- Hood River
• Enhanced Care Services- Hood River
• Intensive Case Management- The Dalles
• IOSS Children’s and Family Outpatient- The Dalles
• Youth Substance Use Disorder- The Dalles/Hood River
• Crisis-The Dalles/Hood River

With your application, please submit the following to careers@mccfl.org:

• A letter of interest(please include the department above that you could be interested in)
• Your school agreement
• Updated Resume
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Timeframe of internship

Internships may receive a monthly stipend if the school allows. For any questions, please reach out to careers@mccfl.org.
 

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.

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