Undergraduate Internship

Job Description

Job Description

Undergraduate Clinical Internship
Locations: Corvallis, Portland, Salem, Bend & The Dalles, OR
Work Setting: On-site opportunities available across all locations
Start Date: June 2026
Organization: Trillium Family Services
Compensation: Unpaid internship (employment-based opportunities may be discussed)

About the Internship
Trillium Family Services is seeking motivated undergraduate students for clinical internship placements beginning June 2026. This internship offers hands-on, on-site experience working directly with children, adolescents, and families impacted by trauma and mental health challenges. Interns will be embedded within care teams and work under close clinical supervision in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clinical teams in providing in-person care to youth and families
• Participate in treatment planning and implementation
• Assist with clinical documentation
• Engage with clients using trauma-informed approaches
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Develop and practice family engagement skills

Requirements

• Currently enrolled and in good standing in an undergraduate program that requires internship or clinical hours
• Ability to participate in an on-site internship placement
• Availability for placement in one of the following locations: Corvallis, Portland, Salem, Bend, or The Dalles

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with children (professional or volunteer)
• Familiarity with professional work environments
• At least 1 year of leadership experience or program planning

What You’ll Gain

• Direct, on-site experience working with youth in high-acuity settings
• Exposure to treatment planning processes
• Clinical documentation experience
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Regular supervision from experienced clinicians
• Training in crisis deescalation
• Exposure to a variety of treatment modalities

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of a background check
• Positive professional or academic references
• TB test (required post-acceptance)

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider committed to a culturally and linguistically diverse workforce.

For accommodation during the application process, please contact Human Resources.