cpsylist: FW: New externship opportunity

[Ellen McWhirter]

Greetings CPSY community,

Just a reminder of the paid positions available this summer and for the coming year- or externships- at Serenity Lane. Please follow up as indicated below.

Best,
Ellen
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Ellen Hawley McWhirter, Ph.D.
Ann Swindells Professor of Counseling Psychology
Director, Spanish Language Specialization
5251 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-5251
(541) 346-2443 (office)
(541) 346-6778 (fax)
https://education.uoregon.edu/people/faculty/ellenmcw

I support all students regardless of immigration status or country of origin. As a member of the UO Dreamers Working Group, I support Dreamer students and promote their sense of belonging and safety as they pursue their higher education goals. For more information and resources please visit our Dreamers page (https://www.uoregon.edu/uo-dreamers) and the Immigration FAQs page (http://international.uoregon.edu/immigration_faq ). Remember, when interacting with faculty, staff, and offices around campus you are never required to reveal your status.

From: cpsylist-bounces at lists.uoregon.edu <cpsylist-bounces at lists.uoregon.edu> On Behalf Of Ellen McWhirter
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2021 11:57 AM
To: cpsylist at lists.uoregon.edu
Subject: cpsylist: New externship opportunity

New Externship Opportunity: Serenity Lane (Coburg Campus)

Available starting this summer, 10 (minimum) to 20 hours a week. Preferred length of commitment, at least one year. In person/on site required. Up to 3 positions.
Hours: Between 8-5 initially, with possible evenings and weekend hours after orientation is complete and depending on student schedule and interest.
Note: Students may pursue this opportunity as an unpaid externship for academic credit, OR as a paid experience ($20.00 per hour) for which program sanction is requested.
Supervisor: Dr. Cheryl Gifford, Ph.D., licensed psychologist. Dr. Gifford has previously supervised Counseling Psychology doctoral students at VIM and at the Jail. She enjoys working with our students and provides high quality supervision.
Modalities of intervention used at this site: Motivational interviewing, motivational enhancement therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, Refuge Recovery (Buddhist model), medically assisted treatment, 12-step programs, and a variety of other evidence-based treatments.  Crisis intervention, individual therapy, group therapy, mental health assessments, consultation with the treatment team, and family therapy are all provided by MH staff.
Externs can attend daily integrated care staffings (physicians, nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, other mental health staff) that include case presentations.
Clientele: Serenity Lane has expanded from clients with insurance to inclusion of people with Medicaid, now serving a broader segment of the population. Approximately 70% of clients have co-occurring disorders.
The Coburg campus has an accredited 20 bed detox hospital, and a 90 bed residential treatment facility.  Serenity Lane has an additional 7 outpatient clinics around the State of Oregon.

If you are interested: Consult with your advisor, and if green lighted, contact Dr. Gifford (CGifford at SERENITYLANE.ORG<mailto:CGifford at SERENITYLANE.ORG>) and attach your updated CV and a letter of interest.

Best,
Ellen
*********************************************
Ellen Hawley McWhirter, Ph.D.
Ann Swindells Professor of Counseling Psychology
Director, Spanish Language Specialization
5251 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-5251
(541) 346-2443 (office)
(541) 346-6778 (fax)
https://education.uoregon.edu/people/faculty/ellenmcw

I support all students regardless of immigration status or country of origin. As a member of the UO Dreamers Working Group, I support Dreamer students and promote their sense of belonging and safety as they pursue their higher education goals. For more information and resources please visit our Dreamers page (https://www.uoregon.edu/uo-dreamers) and the Immigration FAQs page (http://international.uoregon.edu/immigration_faq ). Remember, when interacting with faculty, staff, and offices around campus you are never required to reveal your status.

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