As part of Morrison's commitment to training, the organization offers a predoctoral internship program specializing in clinical child psychology. This is a full-year, full-time intensive training experience with a child/community focus.

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Download the full Morrison Predoctoral Internship Description 

For other internship or volunteer opportunities, contact Lauren Smith at 503-258-4236 or lauren.smith@morrisonkids.org.

The internship training program has evolved and changed considerably since its inception in 1957.  However, certain areas of commitment have remained constant:

1. A Commitment to Training
2. A Commitment to Scholarship
3. A Commitment to Youth and Family
4. A Commitment to Professional Identity
5. A Commitment to Cultural Competency

Program Model
Morrison's Internship program is based on the local clinical scientist model (Stricker & Trierweiler, 1995). We emphasize learning through direct clinical practice under supervision, within the context of formalized seminars, reviewing professional literature, and consultation or conferences with knowledgeable professionals.  The intent is the application of a scientific attitude, approach, and knowledge base at the local clinical level in ways that can best serve the needs of the particular client within the community.

Further Details about the Internship Program's Values, Model, and Goals

An intern's time is divided among four main roles.  These include:

1. Core placement in a community outpatient setting
2. Conducting psychological evaluations
3. Juvenile justice consultation/intervention
4. Receiving supervision and training

Over the course of the internship, interns function in an increasingly independent manner.  By the end of the internship, interns will function as regular staff with an active caseload, evaluations, and regular consultation responsibilities.  Of course, for interns the primary emphasis is on training.

Further Details about Intern Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Placement (60% time)

Outpatient Child and Family Mental Health Program

Ongoing Activities for All Interns

• Psychological Evaluations (approximately 10 % time)
• Juvenile Justice Activities (approximately 20% time)
• Supervision and Training (10% and primary placement time)

Further Details about Intern Placements and Activities

Internship Staff

Jeni Felker-Thayer, PsyD (Pacific University, 1998)

Charles Harrison, Ph.D. (Texas A&M, 1995)

Karen Hernandez (Texas A&M, 2002)

Joyce Ochsner, Ph.D. (Kent State University, 1986)

Laura Zorich (George Fox University, 2000)

Further details about Internship Staff and List of Recent Interns

The internship is full-time, full-year employment.  Interns will receive a stipend, paid vacation, holidays, and sick/personal leave, as well as a week of paid training leave.  Benefits also include medical and dental coverage.

Prerequisites

Applicants must be from clinical, counseling, or school psychology programs.  We are looking for bright, diverse, and energetic applicants who are eager to learn. 

Preference is given to applicants who:

• Are from APA-approved programs
• Have a solid clinical foundation in their graduate training
• Have demonstrated experience and interest in child and family intervention and community psychology
• Have completed their graduate work
• Have collected their dissertation data

Further Details about Intern Benefits and Prerequisites

Application Information

Interested applicants may download the following documents:

Full Morrison Predoctoral Internship Program Description  

Application process information

Important Dates

Friday, November 30, 2007: Applications due

Wednesday, January 9, 2008 from 1 - 3 pm: Open House (all applicants welcome)

Monday, August 18, 2008: Internship begins

For more information, contact Jennifer Felker-Thayer, Internship Training Director, at jennifer.felker-thayer@morrisonkids.org or (503) 258-4354.