Internship Program
A Legacy of Learning
We have had interns at Atlantic Wellness since 2014 and we have had exactly 60 interns thus far in 11 years.
The vast majority have been from Yorkville University but also from University of New Brunswick consisting of Masters level students completing their Masters in Counselling Psychology.
Many of these interns were teachers, resource and administrators in the school districts and have gone on to be the future guidance counsellors and district leaders in the education system. We have also had interns go on to work in Northern communities working in high needs indigenous communities and even start their own counselling clinics in private practice across the Maritimes.
Four of our permanent staff team, including two managers and our outreach counselling therapist were previous intern students that stayed on with Atlantic Wellness. Currently our internship program is contributing to almost 50% of our therapy hours provided to youth and young adults in our community.
Training Future Leaders
Atlantic Wellness is passionate about training up the future counselling therapists entering the workforce after their completion of their Masters Programs. In recognition of this, we have received certification from Yorkville as a Yorkville Approved Practicum Site with three (3) Yorkville approved practicum supervisors on-site.
Current Interns
Past Interns
Intern Success Stories
We've been lucky to keep a few interns around over the years by moving them into permanent staff positions.
Application Process
How to Apply
Forward a resume and cover letter to info@atlanticwellness.org. Include what term you’re looking to start in, why you were interested or attracted to Atlantic Wellness and your goals. Your information will be forwarded to our Internship team and they will contact potential interns for interviews ahead of their placements.
Eligibility Criteria
Being enrolled in your final term of your masters degree in Psychology from an accredited post secondary institution is required. Think of the internship as your last step to finish your education and graduate to working directly in the field!
Roles & Responsibilities
Our interns see clients from the get go. Direct service hours and supervision is of top priority and we want to ensure your success!
- Run our Weekly Clinics with full management support
- Manage your own client caseload
- Participate in team meetings and supervision
Benefits
Interns at Atlantic Wellness gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and networking opportunities. We are invested in your growth!
