Master's Level Student Practicum
Three paid student practicums are available through LifeWorks NW. Two student practicums will be established for the training of bilingual (English/Spanish) Latino students and one for Masters level African American students. Each will be supported by an approximate $6,630 stipend while completing their 2008-2009 practicum here at LifeWorks NW. The practicums will be 16-20 hrs/wk and the stipend will be paid on an hourly basis of $8.50 per hour.
Mental Health Practicum - Two paid practicums will be for students pursuing work in a mental health field. To qualify, these applicants must be pursuing a Master's degree in psychology, social work or counseling at a nationally accredited college or university as a full-time student. They must be Latino and bilingual (English/Spanish) or African American, be legal to work in the United States and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
Chemical Dependency Practicum - One paid practicum will be for students pursing a career working in addictions. To qualify, these applicants must be pursuing a degree in alcohol and drug, psychology, social work or counseling at a nationally accredited college or university with the intent to pursue an addictions counselor certification. They must be Latino and bilingual (English/Spanish), be legal to work in the United States and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
LifeWorks NW will be retaining a bilingual and/or bicultural supervisor who is able to provide appropriate clinical supervision to the practicum student if needed.
Students who wish to be considered for this stipended placement should submit a letter of interest and resume, and complete the attached application. These should be sent to: LifeWorks NW, 14600 NW Cornell, Portland, OR 97229, Attn: Human Resources.
The period for submitting applications ends August 1, 2008. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications as early as possible. After reviewing the submitted materials the selection committee may wish to interview the candidate. The award stipend may be announced at anytime during the application period of August 1, 2008.
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