Clinical Internship Program: Now Accepting Application for 2022
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Our current and previous University partners

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Why Intern at PMHS?

• 100% Telehealth Delivery. We have been providing Telehealth since 2016 even before the Pandemic!
• Ample referral source of patients/clients.
• Patient/Clients are ready to engage.
• Receive clinical supervision from an international supervisor licensed in the USA and the Philippines.
• Weekly clinical supervision.
• Cross-cultural discussions of cases. 
• Interact with other interns from the Philippines. 

 
​Program of Study:

1. Master or PhD/DMFT in Marital or Couples & Family Therapy
2. Master or PhD in Mental Health Counseling
3. Master of Arts/Science in Addiction Counseling
4. Master of Social Work - Clinical Track
5. Master of Arts/Science in Psychology

​Eligibility Requirements:

1. Must be enrolled in Graduate level (Master or Doctorate) Mental Health Counseling, MFT, Addiction, Psychology or Social Work program in the US.
2. Must maintain student eligibility for duration of internship.
3. Must be able to pass a background check.
4. Must be able to qualify for the WA Certified Counselor credential. Preference will be given to those who could obtain the Certified Counselor  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 for 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 subjects listed in subsection (4) of this section: WAC 246-810-024
      5.  Apply early as it takes a couple of months to process all of the requirements to intern with us. 

Required Documents:

1. Resume that includes the following information:
   1. Contact information, including email
   2. Completed course work (unit/credit hours);
   3. Trainings completed to date (DSM 5 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: 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.
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.

• Proof of enrollment may include a screenshot of the semester class schedule, an official letter of enrollment, or 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).
• WA Certified Counselor Certificate (CL) or WA SUDPT/SUDP certificate.
• NPI Number
• NPDB results of no adverse record on file. 

​How to apply:

1. Gather the above documents and email them to Pathways MHS Clinical Director: info@pathwaysmhs.org 
2. You may also fax them to 360-539-1715.
3. Call the clinic 360-799-5782 (Lacey) or 360-799-4556  (Longview) to verify that the documents have been received. 
4. Schedule a face-to-face interview with the clinical director.