Adult Mental Health Specialist Internship

The Dalles/Hood River, OR

Internship

Mental health

Student (College)

The application deadline is May 2, 2025. We may review applications after that time however, the initial review will begin on the date listed above.

Mid-Columbia Center for Living (MCCFL) is offering internship opportunities for students enrolled in a qualifying Master's degree program in Counseling, Social Work, or a related Mental Health field. These internships are designed for students completing a required field placement as part of their graduate studies.

As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic(CCBHC), MCCFL provides trauma-informed and recovery-oriented services to individuals experiencing mental illness and addiction. Our approach emphasizes safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment for both clients and staff. We serve Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman Counties, Oregon, and operate under a consumer-involved, consumer-engaged and consumer-driven model, offering whole-person care for both physical and mental health needs.

Internship Details

Internships typically require 16–20 hours per week under the supervision of the assigned department.
Compensation:
- External interns may receive a stipend of $150 per week if permitted by their school agreement.
- Internal interns (current MCCFL employees) will be paid at their current rate of pay while completing their internship.
Internship placements for Fall 2025 are available in the following departments:
- Adult Mental Health- Outpaitent The Dalles(The supervisors who oversee this internship are credentialed with a QMHP, LCSW and LPC. Please ensure that this aligns with your school requirements.)

Qualifications

Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program for a Master’s degree in psychology or a behavioral science field and typically in the final year before internship placement.
Must pass state-required criminal background and DMV checks, possess a valid driver’s license, and have a safe driving record.
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 selection.

Application Requirements

Please submit the following with your application:

Letter of interest (Specify which department you are interested in)
School agreement
Updated resume
Three letters of recommendation(external applicants only)
Internship timeframe

For internal employees:

Review your school agreement for any restrictions on interning at your place of employment and highlight any restrictions in your letter of interest.

For any questions or if you are interested in 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.

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Mid-Columbia Center for Living

MCCFL is the designated behavioral health agency for Hood River, Sherman, and Wasco counties. We provide services through a variety of programs funded by the State, local government, grants, and third party resources.

Why work for us?

Behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disability and substance abuse disorder programs are vitally important to rural areas. Working at MCCFL you’ll see firsthand the positive impact your work has in your community.

You’ll join a team of smart, savvy professionals who provide some of the best clinical services around. We offer great public-employee benefits, including Oregon PERS. Our wage structure is very competitive with the Portland Metro Area, as well as other areas across the state!

Adult Mental Health Specialist Internship

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