Pre-doctoral Internships and Practicum Placements in Counselling

Pre-doctoral Internship in Counselling (Sept - Aug)

Health & Counselling Services at Simon Fraser University (SFU) offers 2 full-time pre-doctoral internships to doctoral students in counselling psychology. Our advanced generalist program is full-time over 12-months and pre-doctoral Interns complete at least 1,600 hours of supervised training. The stipend for the year is $35,000. Interns routinely work 40 hours per week with recognized holidays, full benefits, vacation and sick leave. We also provide generous support for professional development opportunities to supplement our on-site activities. The placement typically begins at the start of September and ends August 31 the following year.

Our internship provides training in the core functional skill areas in accordance with CPA accreditation guidelines and the Schedule H requirements of College of Psychologists of British Columbia.  Interns will gain the kind of broad generalist experience that will prepare them to work in practice settings of their choice and to make unique contributions to the profession and society.

The goal of the program is to provide interns with an opportunity to experience a diverse and comprehensive set of learning and professional activities to enhance their counselling knowledge and skills in preparation for independent practice and registration with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia.

Application deadline: November 1, 2021

Summary of Doctoral Training & Preparation for Internship:

PLEASE NOTE: Applications should be sent via email to adassist@sfu.ca. Reference letters should be sent by the reference writers via email to adassist@sfu.ca. Mock demonstration videos should be sent via mail on a USB drive. 

Our mailing address:

Attention: Administrative Assistant

Health and Counselling Services 
Simon Fraser University 
MBC 0164, 8888 University Drive 
Burnaby BC  V5A 1S6

Counselling Practicum Placements

Part-time, unpaid practicum opportunities available to Masters level students in counselling and clinical psychology programs. The experience is designed to enable students to further develop their counselling skills, interests, and professional identities working with an integrated team of counselling, medical, and health promotion professionals.

Download the Information Package:

Practicum Options:

• Summer Practicum Program
  Mid-April – Mid-September 2022
  A five-month commitment
  4 days per week
  Caseload: 12-16 clients hours per week
  
  
• Fall/Spring Practicum Program
  September 2022 – April 2023
  An eight-month commitment
  2.5 days per week
  Caseload: 8-10 client hours per week