Role
Practicum Student,
Graduate Counselling Intern
We are accepting applications for counselling psychology graduate students in search of a supportive and well-rounded Counselling Practicum experience.
We offer an experienced training team, including our own in-house Practicum Clinical Supervisor, the opportunity for both in-person and virtual practicums and specialized training for couples and family work, as well as with neurodivergent populations, across all ages.
Quick links
Our Application process
A complete application includes:
- Your Cover letter,
- Your Resume,
- 2 letters of reference w/referee contact information.
Cover letters should be addressed to the “Clinical Supervision Team” and must address the skills listed below, and include your own areas of interest.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Important Dates:
Currently accepting applications for May 2027
Deadline(s) to apply: December 15, 2026.
Interviews will be held in early January 2027.
Please use the submission form at the bottom of this page to submit your complete application for consideration. Successful candidates will be contacted for interview(s).
About Us
Dig A Little Deeper, Psychotherapy & Counselling (DaLD) is an established, modern and respected psychotherapy & counselling practice, founded in 2015 and headquartered in beautiful Caledon, Ontario.
We provide counselling, psychotherapy and Nurse-led diagnostic and treatment services for a wide range of issues, from anxiety, depression and ADHD, to substance use disorders and trauma healing.
We serve all of Ontario.
We are looking for mature counselling psychology graduate students who are looking to establish themselves in Ontario, learn the critical skills of becoming an ethical and skilled Psychotherapist in Ontario, under the supervision of our in-house Practicum Clinical Supervisors.
Although you will eventually be working independently, you will also be part of a team environment, with ongoing supervisory and peer support from a diverse team of other therapists, counsellors and coaches.
Renee provides clinical supervision that meets all of the criteria set forth by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
About You
You are a committed and dedicated graduate student, looking for an experienced, respected and collaborative RP Clinical Supervisor, in a modern private multi-disciplinary practice Ontario group.
You take your ethical responsibilities seriously and practice evidenced-based care, within the scope of your skills and knowledge. (regarding lived experience: if you have a neurodivergent brain, we consider that a strength and would love to know!)
Candidates with at least 2 years of experience working or volunteering in mental health or related field are preferred.
You are available for at least 3 days a week (2 full days for clients), including one evening, to start. (Please only apply if you are available for an evening).
Minimum qualifications & requirements
- 90% completion of Masters-level education in related field, and
- All students assigned must obtain “RP (Qualifying)” status in order for the student to be able to engage in the act of psychotherapy towards accrual of direct client contact hours.
- A trauma lens, and orientation aligned with our anti-racism, diversity and inclusion policy is required.
- Demonstrated neurodivergent-affirming lens is important and if not yet ADHD trained, must be willing to complete formal training within term 1 of practicum.
- Must be very comfortable with technology and willing to use technology in daily practice. Previous experience with Electronic Medical Records systems, Excel/Google Sheets, Google Workspace is an asset.
- Must have access to consistent high-speed internet, a private home office space, the ability to send and receive telephone calls and the skills required to conduct tele-therapy sessions.
- Must have your own Student professional liability insurance (we strongly recommend OAMHP).
- Interest and demonstrated continuing education is crucial.
- You will collaborate & participate in occasional team building, team meetings, group case review.
- You support and contribute to a healthy work place that embraces lifelong learning, diversity, clinical teamwork, privacy, and adherence to professional standards of practice.
Specific skills required: please see full list below.
Assets/Preference given:
- Experience (lived and/or professional) and credible training in ADHD,
- Additional training or work experience in Couple/family therapy,
- Experience facilitating groups, especially DBT,
- Additional training or work experience in EMDR,
- Eating Disorders or
- Additional training or work experience with children;
- Candidates with at least 2 years of experience working or volunteering in mental health or related field.
Seniority Level
- Internship
Industry
- Mental Health Care
Occupation Type
- Part-time, or 2-3 days/week
Job Functions
- Health Care Provider
Location:
This is an opportunity for a Virtual Practicum with the option to learn and work in person.
Our in-person locations are in Bolton, or Alliston, ON.
These are the skills we are looking for!
Please read carefully.
This is your time to shine!
Tell us stories and give us examples about how you’ve been able to demonstrate the skills in the past and how you plan to incorporate them into your work with us.
Self-management skills:
- Time management: staying organized, being mindful of deadlines, timely case-note entry (daily), advance planning to manage commitments to the site, your clients, your schoolwork and your personal life, time to research clinical questions in between client sessions to meet the needs of clients.
- Ability to attend monthly or quarterly staff (virtual) meetings of the group practice, as needed.
- Participate in minimum weekly supervision sessions, with Clinical Supervisor.
- Ability to prioritize, monitor progress on learning goals.
- Schedule and organize your own appointments via the OWL software provided.
Attitudinal skills:
- Be open to learning from many people.
- Be respectful and demonstrate responsibility.
- Even though you are a student in a learning role, it is important that you approach fieldwork in much the same way you would if you were employed. Strive to be on time and accountable and to ask for accommodations when you need them.
- Initiative: Look for your own creativity. You have gifts, talents and ideas you can use in your placement. If you have ideas, share them, they will be welcomed.
Administrative skills:
- Complete the necessary documentation, in advance, to qualify for participation in practicum.
- Take direction from the Clinical Supervisor in all aspects of the practicum.
- Complete progress/case notes that document clinical activities on a daily basis.
- Answer emails from clients and staff within 24 hours via the email that is provided by the site.
- MUST have access to personal & private laptop with camera/mic capability.
Therapeutic skills:
- Develop a set of goals for your practicum, based on your therapeutic interests and the needs of the practice site.
- Understanding and implementation of basic talk therapy techniques such as reflection of feeling, reflection of meaning, paraphrasing, and active listening.
- Demonstrate and understand cultural competence and social/political issues clients may face including low income, discrimination, racism, and language barriers in order to work with a variety of clientele, in addition to higher socioeconomic status clients.
- Basic understanding of ADHD, the overlapping symptoms of depression & anxiety associated with it, as well as the treatments. (If you are looking for a great ADHD training, we recommend CADDRA’s Introduction to ADHD for Healthcare Professionals or any of our own ADHD Online Courses).
- Demonstrate a commitment to post graduate continuing education.
- An established self-care routine.
Ethical skills:
- Acting in accordance with the professional guidelines as set out in the context in which the practicum takes place.
- Acting in accordance with provincial regulatory (CRPO) ethics and professional behaviour at all times throughout your practicum.
- Recognize the limits of your training. Practice within the boundaries of your knowledge and skill base and seek out supervised experiences.
- Foundational understanding of ethical obligations as a pre-regulated counsellor (to-be-regulated psychotherapist) in Ontario.
- Safe and Effective Use of Self (SEUS): Practicum students must have a developed understanding of how their subjective experience and patterns of interaction inform their participation and impact on the therapeutic relationship with the client.
- Commitment to work through the practicum as a professional commitment.
- Ethically appropriate social media channels, or set to private, should clients find you online.
Other:
- Current vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check (within 1 year – if a new one is needed, to be completed before Practicum start date).
- 2 past work references – Letter & contact info.
- Completion of an ASIST workshop (or similar) before commencing Practicum, or within the first month.
Are you the one?
Lets meet!
We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Dig a Little Deeper is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Dig a Little Deeper will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Read our Anti-Racism, Diversity and Inclusion Policy | Read our Privacy and Social Media Policy