About the role#
The Family Centre of Northern Alberta is offering internship positions for students currently completing their Master’s degree in Counselling, Clinical Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. This program provides clinical training and support as you fulfill your academic requirements. You will work within our Drop-In Single-Session Counselling program and provide subsidized ongoing therapy to clients with various needs. There may be opportunities to provide support in school settings.
What you'll do#
- Support the healing of adults, couples, families, and minors.
- Establish trusting relationships with clients using sound therapeutic techniques.
- Apply a solid theoretical base to your clinical work.
- Assist clients in finding community resources and advocate on their behalf.
- Manage administrative tasks accurately and on schedule.
- Videotape sessions to facilitate clinical supervision.
- Participate in individual, group, and consultation supervision meetings.
- Maintain the flexibility and availability required to meet your academic hours.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Master’s degree program in Counselling, Clinical Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft and Google Drive tools.
- A flexible, driven, and creative approach to your work.
- Strong attention to detail, time management, and self-care practices.
- Previous experience working face-to-face with vulnerable populations is helpful.
- Completion of the Trans Wellness Initiative Introduction to Affirming Spaces training before the internship begins.
- Ability to obtain ASIST Suicide Intervention Training or a similar program within two months of your start date.
- Ability to pass a Police Information Check and a Child Intervention Records Check, both completed within six months of your start date.
Location & details#
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
- Term: Summer 2027 through Fall 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Commitment: This role is part-time.
About The Family Centre of Northern Alberta
The Family Centre of Northern Alberta is a non-profit agency based in Edmonton. Founded in 1942, the organization provides counseling, therapy, and family support services. It employs 165 people to help foster healthy families in the community. The agency offers workshops, parenting classes, and therapeutic foster care.
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