| Internship Sites
William Temple House
2023 NW Hoyt Street
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 226 - 3021 |
Description of Agency:
Non-profit private community health center, services at minimal charge to clients (supported by thrift stores and donations).
| Clients Served: |
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Children (9+)
Adolescents
Young Adults
Adults
Geriatric
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| - Broad variety with the exception of active substance abusers, sex offenders, domestic violence, court-mandated, and chronically mentally ill. Children over the age of nine are seen primarily for issues involving grief or divorce |
Procedure for applying:
Call Dr. Bettis in February to schedule an interview. You will also need to provide a resume.
Contact Person for Site:
Susan Bettis, Ph.D.
Requirements:
Nonpretentious, life experience, initiative, not rigid, able to tolerate hearing about severe trauma and abuse. Student's are expected to have prior experience or mature life experience to qualify for internship.
Specific Schedule Requirements?
Flexibility with student's schedule, Monday through Friday. Group supervision is held Mondays 3-5 p.m. and Wednesdays 1-3 p.m.
Stressors at this Site:
"You hit the pavement running." Interns must be open to diversity.
Summary Comments:
Excellent training site. The training program has a long-standing history and is well-organized. Individual and family therapy emphasis.
Directions:
Take Burnside across the bridge into down town. Turn right on 21st, and another right on Hoyt. Park anywhere along the street. WTH is across from the Metropolitan Learning Center, in a large grey structure.
| Information current as of Jan 2007 |
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