Clinical Pathways Program (Internship)
Building the mental health workforce - while expanding free care for youth and young adults
The Clinical Pathways Program is Atlantic Wellness’s innovative approach to clinical training and workforce development. Designed to meet urgent community needs while preparing the next generation of mental health professionals, this program is a core part of how we deliver free, professional therapy to youth and young adults across our region.
With the generous support of Medavie, a major partner in this work, the Clinical Pathways Program strengthens both today’s services and tomorrow’s workforce.
A Legacy of Learning - Powered by Partnership
Atlantic Wellness has supported graduate-level clinical training since 2014. Over the past 11 years, more than 60 interns have completed supervised clinical placements with our team, contributing directly to youth mental health care while building professional skills that last a lifetime.
What began as a practicum opportunity has evolved into the Clinical Pathways Program - a structured and supervised clinical training model made significantly stronger through Medavie’s investment in workforce development and community care.
A One-of-a-Kind Model for Workforce Development
The Clinical Pathways Program brings graduate-level counselling students from Yorkville University and the University of New Brunswick into a real-world, community-based clinical setting - where learning and impact happen at the same time.
Through supervised clinical placements, emerging clinicians gain hands-on experience while directly expanding access to care. Today, the program contributes to therapy hours delivered by Atlantic Wellness, making it a critical pillar of how we provide free, professional mental health services to youth and young adults.
This model strengthens the mental health workforce while ensuring more young people can access care without cost or delay.
From Training to Leadership
Graduates of the Clinical Pathways Program go on to make a lasting impact across the region. Alumni have become:
- guidance counsellors and leaders within school districts
- clinicians serving high-needs and northern Indigenous communities
- founders of counselling practices across the Maritimes
Closer to home, the program has also strengthened Atlantic Wellness itself. Five members of our permanent staff team - including two managers - began their careers here as interns, reflecting the program’s role in retaining skilled clinicians within our community.
Recognized Excellence in Clinical Training
Atlantic Wellness is proud to be a Yorkville University–approved practicum site, with two Yorkville-approved practicum supervisors on staff. This designation reflects the quality, integrity, and consistency of the Clinical Pathways Program, and our ongoing commitment to high standards of clinical supervision and professional development.
Making Free Care Possible — Together
The Clinical Pathways Program represents an innovative, sustainable approach to mental health care — one that supports emerging professionals, strengthens the workforce, and ensures more youth and young adults can access therapy at no cost.
With the generous partnership and support of Medavie, Atlantic Wellness is building a model that works for individuals, for communities, and for the future of mental health care.
Current Interns
Intern Success Stories
We've been lucky to keep a few interns around over the years by moving them into permanent staff positions.
