Adult Mental Health Specialist Internship at Mid-Columbia Center for Living – The Dalles, Oregon

The application deadline is March 10th, 2026. 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

• Department: Adult Mental Health- Outpatient(Hood River) (The supervisors who oversee this internship are credentialed with a QMHP, LCSW, CADC III (Please ensure that this aligns with your school requirements.)
• Internships typically require 16–20 hours per week under the supervision of the assigned department.
• This department prefers those who are open to an internship schedule on Mondays and Fridays.
• 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 2026.

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
• 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 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.