Intern Therapist - Internship

Position: Intern Therapist - Internship Opportunity (May 2027)
About the Internship (May 2027 - December 2027 Term)
Our internship program welcomes interns who are completing their clinical requirements for a Master’s degree in Counselling, Clinical Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. We are currently offering ten (10) vacancies for intern therapists who will play a critical role in serving vulnerable clients and supporting a wide range of clients by providing individual, couple, family, and group therapy counselling services.

Services are offered to meet the needs of clients and within parameters set by the agency.

What you will be doing

Work with adults, couples, families, and minors to support their healing and meet therapeutic goals

Use sound techniques to establish and recognize a trusting relationship with client(s)

Use a solid theoretical base in providing service to clients

Assist clients in connecting with community resources as needed

Advocate on behalf of clients who are unable to do so themselves and support clients in learning how to advocate on their own behalf

Complete administrative responsibilities accurately and on time

Videotape client sessions for clinical supervision

Attend individual supervision, group supervision, and consultation supervision meetings as required

Provide sufficient availability and flexibility to support the agency and meet the required hours for the academic program

What you will bring to the role

In process of completing a Master’s Degree in Counselling, Clinical Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Experience in face-to-face work with vulnerable adults, children and/or families is an asset

Ability to work in a team environment

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

Flexible, driven and creative attitude

Strong attention to detail, time management and self-care practices

Background Check Process & Requirements
As part of the selection process, The Family Centre will conduct reference checks with your most recent employers. Additionally, the following requirements must be met:

Police Information Check - Vulnerable Sector (completed within the last 6 months of the start date)

Child Intervention Records Check (completed within the last 6 months of the start date)

ASIST Suicide Intervention Training or another recognized suicide intervention program, required within 2 months of start date

Trans Wellness Initiative Introduction to Aff…

Duration of Internship
Interviews for the May 2027 - December 2027 Cohort will begin in November 2026 and orientation and shadowing will begin in April 2027. The internship is scheduled to last between eight (8) to ten (10) consecutive months, with a commitment of 20+ hours per week.

The Family Centre acknowledges that our work takes place on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting ground, gathering place, and traveling route for thenehiyaw (Cree), Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Dene, and Nakota (Stoney). Through our support of an Indigenous way of being and seeking towards beingwichitasowak (people who are helping), the Family Centre acknowledges all the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps continue to enrich these lands.

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