External Practicum Placement

Practicum Placement Position: FILLED

Drice Psychotherapy offers practicum placements to students completing their Masters Degree in the counselling and psychotherapy field. It requires students to offer services as a Counselling Intern virtually and in-person to individuals (16+).

We will begin accepting applications for the Spring 2024 semester on January 15, 2024.

The deadline to apply is February 29, 2024.

This position begins in May of 2024 and ends in April 2025.

The ideal intern will:

  • Be a Masters level student completing their MA in Counselling (or equivalent)

  • Have the ability to provide in-person sessions in Ottawa, Ontario

  • Have the capacity to provide virtual sessions (access to high-speed internet, secure home office, adequate audio/video capabilities)

  • Have flexible availability; including evenings and weekends

  • Demonstrate initiative and autonomy

  • Have an interest in private practice

  • Manage time wisely

  • Be committed to learning and growth

  • Have a minimum of 20 DCC hours (by May 2024)

  • Be drawn to working with ADHD, anxiety disorders, BIPOC mental health, and relational trauma

  • Have a thorough knowledge of, and abide by, all of the ethical standards and guidelines for providing therapy

  • Have strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Be passionate about the field of counselling and psychotherapy

Drice Psychotherapy offers:

  • Weekly supervision with a CRPO Approved Clinical Supervisor

  • Use of office space

  • A caseload of up to 8 client hours per week

  • Access to a secure online booking software and management system, along with secure video platform

  • Administrative support

  • Connection and collaboration with a supportive network

  • Experience working with teenagers (16+) and adults

  • Experience working with diverse populations (BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+)

Take the Leap

Drice Psychotherapy is honoured to contribute to the development and growth of future therapists. If you are a MA student seeking a practicum placement, please send your resume and cover letter with the subject title: May 2024 Practicum Placement.