Paid Clinical Internship Program: Rolling Admission
​Now Accepting Application for Winter/Spring 2024
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Our current and previous University partners

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Why Intern at PMHS?

• Face-to-Face, hybrid, or 100% Telehealth Delivery.
• We have been providing Telehealth since 2016 even before the Pandemic!
• We are aligned with CACREP, COAMFTE, and CSWE internship site requirements.
• ​Paid clinical internship - see below.
• Ample referral source of patients/clients.
• Patient/Clients are ready to engage.​
• Weekly individual or triadic clinical supervision.
• Weekly International Group Supervision.
• Cross-cultural discussions of cases. 
• Interact with other interns from the Philippines. ​
• ​Online graduate programs are welcome.

Program of Study:

• Master or PhD/DMFT/PsyD in Marital or Couples & Family Therapy
• Master or PhD in Mental Health Counseling
• Master of Arts/Science in Addiction Counseling
• Master of Social Work - Clinical Track
• Master or PhD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (International Student) 

Approved Practicum/Internship site for the following Universities:

Antioch University - Online	Capella University - Online	Kentucky University - Online	PUP Sta. Mesa - Manila
Bastry University - WA  ​	Dela Salle University  - Manila​	George Fox University - Oregon	Purdue University Global  - Online​
Boise State University  - Idaho​	Fort Hayes University	Grand Canyon University - AZ & Online   ​	UMass  - WA & Online​
USC - California	Seattle University - WA	Silliman University - Philippines	St. Martins University - WA
Liberty University - Online	Arizona State University - AZ & Online	Concordia University, Irvine - Pending	Adams University - Colorado

Center for Credentialing & Education

AAMFT Approved Supervisor

Our Clinical Supervisors: 
We have four master's and one doctoral-level clinical supervisor.

• WA State Approved Supervisor
• AAMFT Approved Supervisor
• CCE/NBCC Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS)
• ​Texas LMFT Approved Supervisor (LMFT-S)
• ​Texas LPC Approved Supervisor (LPC-S)
• LICSW/MSW Clinical Supervisor
• Florida LMFT Approved Supervisor 
• ​SUD Approved Supervisor (NAADAC - MAC Credential)​

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Must be enrolled in Graduate level (Master or Doctorate) Mental Health Counseling, MFT, Addiction, Psychology, or Social Work program in the USA.
2. Must maintain student eligibility for the duration of the internship.
3. Must be able to pass a background check.
4. Must be able to qualify for the Washington State Certified Counselor credential. Preference will be given to those who could obtain the Certified Counselor  (CL) Certification. 

      * To find out the WA DOH requirements, the link is located here: WA DOH Certified Counselor Certificate ​ Counseling-related degrees that meet the requirements of the certified counselor. (1) A counseling-related bachelor's degree must be from a recognized educational program or institution. The degree must have required the equivalent of at least four years of full-time study, and at least one-third of the courses must have included one or more of the subjects listed in subsection (4) of this section: WAC 246-810-024
   
   5. Apply early for our internship program, as it takes three to four months for the WA DOH to process all of the requirements for the CL credential. 
   6. Pathways will pay interns who qualify for the WA Certified Counselor credential. Clinical interns qualified for the Washington State Certified Counselor (CL) will receive a stipend from Pathways MHS.
​   7. Students who are not eligible for the CL credential could still apply for our internship based on our openings and availability.
   8. We have four master's and one doctoral-level clinical supervisor. 
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Required Documents:

1. A resume that includes the following information:
   1. Contact information, including email
   2. Completed coursework (unit/credit hours);
   3. Training completed to date (DSM V-TR must be included)
   4. Work/volunteer experience, including the work schedule and hours, worked per week as well as dates of employment, title, series, and grade, if applicable
   5. University supervisor’s name, phone number, and email address for reference checks
2. Letter of Intent. Why would you like to intern at Pathways Mental Health Services?
3. Current transcripts (Undergraduate and Graduate): An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application. Transcripts MUST include the student’s name, name of the school, current GPA/academic standing, past and current coursework, and degree program. If your school's transcripts or documentation do not provide all the necessary information listed above, you should include additional official academic documentation that meets the requirements. Order your transcript online from Parchment. 
4. Proof of professional liability insurance and general liability insurance (adding Pathways MHS) once accepted in the internship program.
5. Internship Contract from the school or university once accepted in the internship program.

• Proof of enrollment may include a screenshot of the semester class schedule, an official letter of enrollment, or an official transcript. The document should show the academic institution where the student is actively enrolled in courses, the degree or certificate program, and enrollment of at least a half-time status (as defined by the academic institution).
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number. Apply for NPI here. 
• National Provider Data Bank (NPDB) result of no adverse record on file (Self Query here). 
• WA Telehealth required training (free). Training link.

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How to apply:

1. Gather the above documents and complete our internship application form below. 
2. You may also fax them to 360-539-1715 or email it to info@pathwaysmhs.org.
3. Call the clinic 360-799-5782 to verify that the documents have been received. Toll Free: 1-888-617-6993. 
4. Schedule a face-to-face interview with the clinical director. ​

Internship Application Form

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