What are the responsibilities and job description for the QMHP Internship - Portland position at ColumbiaCare Services, Inc.?
APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD!
About the Position
We are expanding our opportunities for Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) Internships! We have internships available for students working towards their master’s degree in a behavioral health field. CCS is interested in helping students to obtain the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to further their educational goals. Our internships are for educational purposes and there is no guarantee or expectation that the activity will result in employment with Columbia Care Services. The experience received through the internship is for the express benefit of the intern. The QMHP intern does not replace or displace a ColumbiaCare employee. The Intern will receive close and direct supervision by a clinical manager with appropriate credentials.
Our goal is to help interns to meet their program requirements while providing them an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our recovery focused communities. Our communities serve individuals with mental health needs. Many of our residents have been diagnosed with serious mental health conditions. QMHP interns have the opportunity to gain skills providing direct mental health services, which include conducting comprehensive assessments, developing treatment plans, and facilitating individual and group therapy, among others.
What You’ll Need
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) Intern MUST:
- Be currently enrolled in a graduate program for a master’s degree in psychology, social work or in a behavioral science field;
- Have a collaborative educational agreement with the CMHP, or another provider, and the graduate program;
- Work within the scope of their practice and competencies identified by the policies and procedures for credentialing of clinical staff as established by provider;
- Receive, at minimum, weekly supervision by a qualified clinical manager employed by the provider of services.
Successful applicants must have the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.
We recognize that expertise can arise from diverse experiences. If you're passionate about our mission but unsure about meeting all qualifications, we encourage you to apply. For any questions about eligibility or the application process, please contact our HR department.
About Us
ColumbiaCare Services is a non-profit, behavioral health and Veteran’s service agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help people get better. We are more than a company. We are a diverse team of individuals who are in the business of changing people's lives. We specialize in providing outpatient services, residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and other supports in beautiful and therapeutic service settings. We promote the whole health and wellbeing of the individuals and communities we serve. We value and honor the culture in our communities in all forms, including but not limited to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, Veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community. We welcome persons from historically underrepresented groups to apply. We seek applicants who can demonstrate experience working with individuals from different backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values.
We invite individuals from all walks of life to apply. We strive to deliver equitable employment best practices and opportunities for all, from recruitment, to interviewing and hiring, to our retention activities, promotions, and training and growth opportunities. We give priority to applicants who qualify under protected Veteran status and people with disabilities.
