nternship｜Mackay Memorial Hospital, Department of Psychiatry – Recruitment of Clinical Psychology Interns for Academic Year 115

Unit Overview:
The Department of Psychiatry at Mackay Memorial Hospital was established in 1961. Guided by the Christian principle of loving others as oneself, the department has provided nearly sixty years of comprehensive services for adults, the elderly, adolescents, and children experiencing psychological difficulties. Many of our senior clinical psychologists have extensive clinical experience and also serve as supervisors or lecturers at multiple universities, or provide long-term community psychological services in schools. Our work environment is collaborative and supportive. We warmly welcome students with an interest in adult or child/adolescent clinical psychology to join our team and develop professional knowledge, critical thinking, and clinical attitudes.

Campus Features:

• Taipei Campus: Outpatient volume ranks among the top three in Taiwan, with a wide variety of cases, primarily serving clients aged 18 and above.

• Tamsui Campus: Psychiatric acute wards, day-care wards, and outpatient services for children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.

Internship Periods (Three options available):

• Full Year: July 1, 115 – June 30, 116

• First Half-Year: July 1, 115 – December 31, 115

• Second Half-Year: January 1, 116 – June 30, 116

Internship Locations:

• Clinical Psychology Offices, Department of Psychiatry, Mackay Memorial Hospital (Taipei Campus and/or Tamsui Campus)

• Applicants for a full-year internship: six months in Taipei and six months in Tamsui

• Applicants for a half-year internship: please specify the desired period (first semester, second semester, or flexible) and preferred location (Taipei, Tamsui, or both)

Internship Content:

• Learn basic clinical procedures: outpatient and inpatient assessment and referral for psychological treatment (adult, child, and adolescent), teaching morning meetings, case conferences, academic lectures, and supervision discussions

• Understand operations of a psychiatric hospital multidisciplinary team: participate in fixed wards and other professional activities

• Learn administrative tasks related to clinical psychology within the institution

Clinical Faculty:

• Jane Mei-Yu, Chiong Chao-Ying, Lin Yi-Jie, Chang Zhu-Hong, Wu Yi-Rong, Chang Yu-Chen

Recruitment Quota:

• Each campus expects 2–4 interns (combined full-year and half-year positions)

• Applicants for the full-year internship will receive priority selection

Eligibility:

• Third-year master’s students in domestic clinical psychology programs

• Completion of required courses for adult psychiatry or child/adolescent psychiatry practicum

• Must have regular supervision from school faculty for practicum and psychotherapy

Application Documents:

• Autobiography and CV (must specify desired internship period and campus, previous observation experience, clinical tools you are familiar with, areas of professional interest, and contact information including phone and email)

• Transcripts / proof of completed courses

• Other supporting documents to help us understand your background (e.g., syllabus of completed courses, previous psychological assessments or case reports)

• Mail paper documents to:
  (10449) 2nd Section, Zhongshan North Road, No. 92, Clinical Psychology Office, Department of Psychiatry, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei

• Recommendation Letter: At least one from a faculty member in the clinical psychology program; the letter should be sent directly by email to joy@mmh.org.tw

Other Notes:

• Internship stipend: NT$1,000 per month

Application Deadline:

• Until October 17, 114 (postmark considered)

Review Process & Announcement:

• Two-stage review:

  1. First stage: document screening

  2. Second stage: written exam/interview

• By October 21, 114: announcement of first-stage results via hospital website and email

• Second stage written exam/interview: October 24, 114 (Friday), 8:50 AM

• Reporting location: 9th Floor, Lecture Hall 1, Gospel Building, Mackay Memorial Hospital, No. 92, Zhongshan North Road, 2nd Section, Taipei

Contact:

• (02) 2543-3535 ext. 2305

• Contact persons: Psychologists Chiong Chao-Ying, Lin Yi-Jie

Official Announcement Link:
https://www.mmh.org.tw/devide_news_view.php?did=2036