Nurse Practitioner Mental Health Internship at Mid-Columbia Center for Living – Onsite, The Dalles/Hood River, Oregon

The initial application review will be December 15, 2025.

Mid-Columbia Center for Living (MCCFL) is offering internship opportunities for students enrolled in a qualifying Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Master’s or Doctoral program. 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.
• Internship placements for 2026 are available.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Master’s or Doctoral program.
• 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.
• Eligible applicants will be required to complete an interview before selection.

Application Requirements

Please submit the following with your application:

• Letter of interest
• School agreement
• Updated resume
• Three letters of recommendation
• Internship timeframe

For any questions or if you are interested in future internship opportunities, please contact 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.