Internship OpportunitiesNOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING
Practicum is available to mature students and second career professionals. We are particularly interested in people who have an arts background, who identify or are allied with LGBT2SQ++ and who are themselves from non-dominant cultures or have experience with immigration. My practice tends to serve people with interests and achievement in the arts, academia and executives so a good fit is important. A second language is essential. With 25 years of experience in therapy, teaching and as a supervisor, Shirley Provides 1-1 supervision, professional mentorship and constant support to her students. As a practicum student you will have opportunity and access to observation, shadowing, co-facilitation, group creation and facilitation, participation in group and one to one or dyad supervision.
You should expect to provide a few hours per week of agreed upon administrative support in order to learn about running a private practice. You need to be fully ready and confident to start seeing clients. You must reside in Ontario. You will be asked for a vulnerable sector screening, proof of address, liability insurance, references, etc. You will be asked to demonstrate your skills. This is not a practicum for someone with no direct counselling experience. |
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We work with mature, warm and friendly people who have off the beaten path life experience and who can represent and serve diverse clients. Currently we are looking for someone who has special training and interest in working with youth and/or with people seeking relationship therapy. MUST be trained in sensitivity to LGBT2SQ++ or be willing to get training and CBT. Must be available for at least 5 clients per week and have work elsewhere. Please email your resume to the clinic director, Shirley Katz at [email protected]. |
Initially you will get about 5 to 7 hours of support per week which will taper off as your case load grows. The aim of this practicum is to lead to part time subcontract status after the training is over. You will be required to do some additional self directed training regarding the therapeutic relationship and diversity sensitivity as well as cyber-security PRIOR to starting. It is hoped that once trained, you will work as part of our clinic.
The practice currently takes on 2 students at a time. Our next intake will be in the fall for January 2024 start. Please do not submit a description of what Yorkville expects as Shirley is already a supervisor for Yorkville students. Send a resume and cover letter outlining specifically why you think you would be a good fit. Please be aware that this clinic gets many requests for practicum and tailor your cover letter to highlight what background or personal interests you have that fit with our clinic. For practicum please email to [email protected]. If we are interested we will get back to you.
Thank you!
The practice currently takes on 2 students at a time. Our next intake will be in the fall for January 2024 start. Please do not submit a description of what Yorkville expects as Shirley is already a supervisor for Yorkville students. Send a resume and cover letter outlining specifically why you think you would be a good fit. Please be aware that this clinic gets many requests for practicum and tailor your cover letter to highlight what background or personal interests you have that fit with our clinic. For practicum please email to [email protected]. If we are interested we will get back to you.
Thank you!