Intern Practicum Student

Submit your documents to: connect@talktherapycanada.com

Summary of Position

This position is to fulfill the practicum requirements of a Master’s level counselling or counselling-related program (i.e. Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology or Master of Counselling Psychology or Master of Social Worker etc.) Please contact connect@talktherapycanada.com if you have questions about your particular Master’s program.

What We Offer:

A robust Learning Management System with 20+ modules on everything from how to be a therapist, to advanced CBT training, to countertransference, to setting boundaries in sessions to Ethics… and so much more!
An extensive onboarding process which includes a thorough orientation and ample training before seeing clients
An intern concierge to help you settle in and take your practicum by storm
A private Intern messaging group so you can be connected to and supported by your fellow interns
A steady stream of referrals and trust from our community
Flexible hours that allow you to choose a schedule that fits around your life
Ability to work remotely from the comfort of your own home or office
Participation in our Intake Team, providing extra comfort and support around client selection and placement.
Excellent weekly Clinical Supervision.
Drop-in hours with the Clinic Director to offer encouragement and additional space to ask questions about the program or clients.
A supportive and collaborative working and learning environment.
Rich and diverse opportunities for professional development and growth.
Free ongoing training and supervision.
Potential for continuing employment.
Robust set of templates, policies, procedures and documents to support your best evidence-based practice.
Bonus opportunity if you want to work with couples and families.
Openness, empathy and a sense of humour from our team.

What We Ask:

Sound clinical and professional judgment consistent with evidence-based interventions (e.g., CBT, DBT, ACT, EFFT).
Dedication to learning and openness to growth, support, and feedback.
Day, evening, and weekend availability.
Registration with CRPO or OCSWSSW by the start of practicum.
Professional Liability Insurance, including cyber security, by the start of practicum.

What You Get:

A robust internship that unlocks your potential to shift from a good therapist to a great therapist!
Free, excellent clinical supervision.
A highly skilled team available to answer any questions and help you feel more confident in your practice.
Commitment to creating a respectful, inclusive, barrier-free workplace that allows our team to reach their full potential. We believe that equity, inclusion, and diversity are key to organizational success.
Partnership and collaboration so you never feel alone on this journey.
A fun, supportive, and encouraging environment where team successes are celebrated!

Populations You'll Be Working With:

All potential clients are discussed during the Intake Team Meeting and assigned based on your clinical skill and ability. This practicum is designed to enhance your clinical skillset by gradually increasing the complexity of the clients you work with throughout your placement. Rest assured, you will never be assigned a client outside of your scope; clients requiring specialized care (e.g., OCD, major trauma, families, couples, eating disorders, addiction) will not be assigned to interns without the necessary specialized training. Our goal is to provide excellent, best-practice, evidence-based care to clients while supporting our interns in broadening and strengthening their expertise.

Pay

While we’re not allowed to pay our amazing interns per regulatory body guidelines, we do offer lots of perks for joining our team including templates, policies, processes and a HUGE Learning Management System which will support your growth as a therapist. We also pay for your supervision (Yay!) and ensure you have more than enough hours within your practicum to fulfill your requirements (phew!).

Benefits & Perks of Working With Talk Therapy Canada

If you can’t tell from our website and bio’s, we’re awesome! We have a passion for helping the next generation of therapists learn, grow, and develop into AMAZING therapists. Our Learning Management System is a great tool to help you develop as a therapist while providing you with resources to share with your clients. We’re not in the business of making good therapists, we make GREAT therapists!

How to Apply

To apply you will need a cover letter, resume and your results from the big 5 personality test available here: https://www.123test.com/personality-test/
Submit your documents to: connect@talktherapycanada.com