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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 1526
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Pacific Psychology and Comprehensive Health Clinics
Department: Psychology Training Program
Address: 1411 SW Morrison Street
Suite 310
Portland, Oregon 97205
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
Distance from Major City: In downtown Portland and 15 miles West in Hillsboro
Phone: 503-352-2636
Fax:
Training Director Email: samantha.slaughter@pacificu.edu
Co-Training Director Email: lhbikos@pacificu.edu
Web Address: https://www.pacificu.edu/about/campuses-locations/healthcare-clinics/pacific-psychology-comprehensive-health-clinic
Brochure Website's Address: http://www.pacificu.edu/spp/clinic/internship.cfm
Primary Agency Type: Community Mental Health Center
Additional Agency Types:
Member of APPIC since:
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Samantha Slaughter
Chief Psychologist: Samantha Slaughter
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 2
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 13
Position Information
Start Date: 07/17/2026
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 4
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 35000
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Comp Time , Dissertation Release Time, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Licensing Exam Release Time, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): Closed all national holidays and additional closures during university holiday breaks.
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site A typical day includes a combination of the following weekly intern responsibilities: Individual and group supervision of practicum students, didactics, individual and group psychotherapy, psychological assessment, clinical documentation. Interns work approximately 40 hours per week, including one on-call evening per week until 8p. Our interns have a variety of roles. The following is an estimate of how interns spend their time: Providing therapy: adult track - 30%, child track - 20%; conducting assessments: adult track - 10%, child track - 20%; engaging in interprofessional collaborations: 20%; providing supervision and consultation: 20%; conducting outreach: 5%; receiving supervision and participating in training seminars: 15%. A typical week includes 2 hours of individual supervision, at a minimum; 2 hours of therapy group supervision with practicum students; 2-4 hours of assessment group supervision with practicum students; 2 hours of training seminars; 1 hour of clinic-wide training; and 1 hour of interprofessional team meeting for 10-12 hours total. Clinical duties include 10-12 hours providing therapy and writing notes; 6-8 hours conducting assessments and writing reports; 2-4 hours providing and overseeing outreach activities; 10-12 hours of clinical mentoring, consultation, and supervision of practicum students for 28-36 hours total. Our ideal interns have developed intermediate competency with therapy and assessment and are eager to learn more. Additionally, the following characteristics describe our ideal interns: self-directed while being an active team member; know their strengths while still being humble; mature, curious, and experience a desire to deepen their competencies; self-aware and work well in a fast-paced environment with many facets; strive to do their best as psychologists-in-training while maintaining a sense of humor; interested in a variety of roles psychologist can play beyond clinical services; work hard and employ effective self‐care strategies at work and outside work.
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
Masters Psychology Practicum StudentsNo
Do Psychology Interns/Postdocs Have the Opportunity to Supervise Practicum Students?Yes
Is this program fully affiliated with one or more doctoral programs? No
Is this program partially affiliated with one or more doctoral programs? No
Internship Application Process
Accepting Applicants: Yes
Application Due Date: 11/01/2025 11:59 PM EST
A Virtual Interview are: Required
Interview notification date: 12/08/2025
Tentative interview date: 01/16/2026, 01/23/2026
Interview process description:

There will be two days to attend interviews and a virtual open house presentation on January 16 and 23, 2026.

All interviews are virtual.

Applicants invited to interview will meet individually with a licensed psychologist who is on the internship committee and individually with a current intern. There will also be a presentation about the internship and opportunities to ask questions. 
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: Adler School of Professional Psychology; Alliant Fresno, San Diego and San Francisco; Antioch University - New England; Carlos Albizu University-Miami; Chicago School of Professional Psychology; George Washington University; LaSalle University; Marshall University; Nova Southeastern; Ohio State University; Palo Alto University; Pacific University; The Wright Institute; University of Buffalo; University of Denver; University of Indianapolis; University of Oregon; University of Missouri; University of Northern Colorado; Washington State University; University of Wisconsin - Madison; Wright State University; University of Connecticut; University of Indiana; Purdue University; University of St. Thomas; Colorado State University, Drexel University.
Internship Applicant Requirements
US Citizenship Required: No
If NOT a U.S. Citizen, Authorization to Work or to Engage in Practical Training (CPT or OPT) in the US is Required: Yes
Canadian Citizenship Required: No
If NOT a Canadian Citizen, Authorization to Work in Canada or to Engage in Practical Training (CPT or OPT) in Canada is Required: Yes
Masters Degree Required: Yes, by application deadline
Comprehensive Exams Passed: Yes, by application deadline
Dissertation Proposal Approved: Yes, by application deadline
Dissertation Defended: No
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable): 400
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable): 100
Minimum Number of Combined Intervention and Assessment Hours (if applicable):
Does your program require applicants to submit supplemental materials (i.e., an assessment report and/or a case/treatment summary): No
Minimum Number of Years of Grad Training Required (if applicable): 3
Accepted / Not-Accepted Program Types
Clinical Psychology Accepted
Counseling Psychology Accepted
School Psychology Not Accepted
APA-Accredited Accepted
CPA-Accredited Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited Accepted
Non-Accredited Not Accepted
Ph.D Degree Accepted
Psy.D. Degree Accepted
Ed.D. Degree Not Accepted
This institution, department, internship, or postdoctoral program requires trainees to sign a statement about personal behavior and/or religious beliefs as a condition of admission and/or retention in the program: No
How to obtain text of statement:
Other Requirements: Oregon Health Authority specific background check.
Program Description

The Pacific Psychology and Comprehensive Health (PCH) Clinic, part of Pacific University’s School of Graduate Psychology, offers an internship accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). This 2000 hour, one-year, full-time doctoral placement prepares entry-level Health Service Psychologists for professional practice. We do not accept part-time interns. Our internship starts July 17, 2026, and ends August 6, 2027. Interns get approximately 6 weeks of leave during the year which includes release time for their dissertation, graduation, and interviews for their next position. The new intern cohort will overlap with outgoing interns to provide an orientation process and to streamline client transfers.

PCH Internship Mission: To prepare interns for entry-level professional practice in clinical and counseling psychology who are competent to provide assessment, therapy, and outreach in a culturally-responsive manner. As Health Service Psychologists, our graduating interns have the foundational skills to work inter-professionally in a variety of healthcare settings.

PCH Diversity Mission: The PCH clinic embraces the diversity embodied within each individual and acknowledges group differences. We strive to provide culturally responsive and evidenced based services in a safe and affirming space. Our clinicians, supervisors, and staff are committed to the promotion and affirmation of diversity in its broadest sense. We recognize that prejudice and discrimination based on sex, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, race, sexual/affectional orientation, age, physical and mental abilities, size, religious beliefs, and socioeconomic class have historically impacted mental health practices, both in terms of defining mental health issues as well as in the provision of care that is informed by cultural awareness and identity-affirmation. Prejudice and discrimination are incompatible with the professional ethics of a clinical psychologist and the PCH clinic's commitment to social justice, and they are detrimental to the practice of psychotherapy, assessment, outreach, integrated care, and interprofessional collaborations.

For the 26/27 training year, there are two tracks: the Adult Track (#152612) has three slots and the Youth and Family Track (#152613) has one slot. Adult Track interns provide therapy and psychological assessment for adults and older adolescents. We prefer at least 50% of the minimum hours accrued to be with adult clients. Youth and Family Track interns are placed on child therapy and assessment teams. Based on client demands, the youth/family intern may have adult clients on their caseloads. We prefer at least 50% of the minimum hours accrued to be with youth and family clients. 

In 2025, we relaunched the Latine Mental Health Program to advance our mission of preparing culturally competent clinicians and expanding access to quality mental health care for Latine communities. The program emphasizes both cultural responsiveness and bilingual training. Through this program, interns gain experience serving Spanish-speaking clients through the support of on-site or virtual interpreters. Interpreters also provide specialized training, coaching on effective interpreter collaboration, and cultural consultation to enhance clinical work. Bilingual Spanish-speaking interns may be matched with a Spanish-speaking supervision team and placed on a practicum team working primarily with Spanish-speaking clients. This tiered approach allows all interns to deepen their cultural competence, while bilingual interns further develop their capacity to provide linguistically responsive care.

Additionally, interns are allowed to audit Healthcare Spanish I at no cost. This course helps participants to develop the skills needed to understand and to communicate in Spanish at a beginning level within the healthcare setting. The course also will help students gain valuable understanding of basic cultural issues related to Latine patients. Previous Spanish courses are useful, but not a prerequisite; all Spanish-speaking abilities are welcome. While the course will not show on transcripts, its completion will be noted on the end of internship certificate. Interns may audit Healthcare Spanish II when offered.

Interns receive training in 10 competency domains: intervention, assessment, interprofessional collaboration, consultation, supervision, community outreach, diversity, practitioner-scholar methodology, professionalism, and ethical practice.

There are two locations, one in downtown Portland and one in Hillsboro. Interns may work from one or both clinics, depending upon supervisor assignments.

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers:
Children: Yes
Adolescents: Yes
Adults: Yes
Family: Yes
Older Adults: Yes
Inpatients:
Outpatients: Yes
LGBTQ+: Yes
Ethnic minorities: Yes
Spanish-speaking: Yes
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired:
Students: Yes
International Students: Yes
Rural: Yes
Urban: Yes
Low income: Yes
People without housing: Yes
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Treatment Modalities
Assessment: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Individual Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Couples Therapy:
Family Therapy:
Group Therapy:
Community Intervention: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Consultation/Liaison: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Crisis Intervention: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Brief Psychotherapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Long-term Psychotherapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Cognitive Rehabilitation:
Primary Care:
Evidenced Based Practice: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidence Based Research:
Supervision of Practicum students : Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Other: mindfulness, PCIT for Youth & Family Track

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Women's Health:
HIV/AIDS:
Eating Disorders:
Sexual Disorders:
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology:
Physical Disabilities:
Learning Disabilities: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Developmental Disabilities:
Assessment: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Neuropsychology-Adult: Experience (21% to 30%)
Neuropsychology-Child: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Serious Mental Illness: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Anxiety Disorders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Trauma/PTSD: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Sexual Abuse: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Substance Use Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Forensics/Corrections:
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Pediatrics: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
School:
Counseling: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Vocational/Career Development: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Multicultural Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Feminist Therapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Religion/Spirituality: Experience (21% to 30%)
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Public Policy/Advocacy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Program Development/Evaluation: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Research:
Administration: Experience (21% to 30%)
Integrated health care - primary:
Integrated health care - specialty:
Other:

The PCH Clinic has served youth and adult clients for more than 35 years through two primary missions: 1) providing mental health services for underserved, medically disadvantaged, and economically challenged individuals with a variety of health and mental health needs and 2) training mental health care providers to deliver effective, client-centered, trauma-informed, culturally competent care to these individuals. 

Our treatment philosophy is holistic, strength-based, client-centered, trauma informed, culturally responsive, and individualized. We utilize evidenced-based psychology.

Other healthcare services at the PCH Clinic includes psychiatric medication management and SLP services. 

The PCH Clinic treats a variety of mental health problems in adults, couples, youth/children, and families.

Typical adult presenting concerns include depression, bipolar, anxiety, trauma, adjustment, obsessive-compulsive, problematic eating, gender dysphoria, poor impulse control, and substance use disorders.

Typical youth and family presenting problems are separation anxiety, major depressive disorder, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, reactive attachment disorder, adjustment disorders, eating disorders, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, intermittent explosive disorder, and AD/HD. Through dedication to providing culturally relevant and systemic treatments, clinicians address problems related to environmental stressors such as poverty, family distress, acculturation, and educational disadvantage and challenge.

Adult EBPs
Stages of Change and Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Seeking Safety and Other Trauma Treatments
Exposure-Based Anxiety Treatment
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Strengths-Based Case Management

Youth and Family EBPs:

Family Psychoeducation and Parent Training
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Collaborative Problem-Solving
Functional Family Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Strengths-Based Case Management

In addition to our outpatient mental health therapy for adults, youth, and families, we provide a variety of specialty services. Since the PCH Clinic is part of the School of Graduate Psychology, we have access to more than 13 licensed psychologists with a variety of expertise. This expertise creates the opportunity for the PCH Clinic to offer a number of specialty services to our clients. Our specialty services include the following:

  • Psychological assessment of youths who have experienced complex trauma
  • Psychological assessment and therapy with transgender youths and adults
  • Therapy services in Spanish
  • Exposure-based anxiety treatments for youth and adults
  • AD/HD treatment for adults

We value diverse perspectives and appreciate differences in backgrounds and experiences as they directly benefit the clients and communities we serve, our student clinicians, our interns, our staff, and our clinic.

Additional information about training opportunities: Not all rotations or training experiences may be available as described in the APPIC Directory. Please consult the program's application materials or their website at: https://www.pacificu.edu/about/campuses-locations/healthcare-clinics/pacific-psychology-comprehensive-health-clinic  for a complete description of the training opportunities available at this training site. IF the site has not updated their information by August 1, feel free to contact the Training Director for additional information.

Summary of the Characteristics of the Specified Internship Class
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026
Number of Completed Applications: 92 116 76 71 96 96 103 101 82
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 44 46 37 30 48 48 34 41 45
Total number of interns: 6 6 5 5 5 4 4 4 4
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 6 6 5 5 5 4 4 4 4
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 1 2 1 3 2 2 3 3 1
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 5 4 4 2 3 2 1 1 3
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 5 5 5 5 5 2 3 4 4
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 7 7 6 2 2 2 2 2 4
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 34 15 18 60 15 15 16 15 14
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025
Academic teaching:
Community mental health center: 4 3 0
Consortium: 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 0 1 3
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 0 0 0
Psychiatric facility: 0 0 0
Correctional facility: 0 0 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0 0 0
School district/system: 0 0 0
Independent practice setting: 0 0 0
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0 0 0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data:
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