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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 1836
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: University of Alberta
Department: Counselling & Clinical Services
Address: SUB 2-600
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2J7
Country: Canada
Metro Area: Edmonton
Distance from Major City: We are located in a Major City
Phone: 780-492-5205
Fax:
Email: budzan@ualberta.ca
Web Address: https://www.ualberta.ca/current-students/counselling/internships-and-practica.html
Brochure Website's Address: https://www.ualberta.ca/current-students/counselling/doctoral-residency-manual-revised-march-2023.pdf
Primary Agency Type: University Counseling Center
Additional Agency Types:
Member of APPIC since:
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Not Accredited
CPA Accreditation Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Brittany Budzan
Chief Psychologist: Jason Murray
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 3
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 0
Position Information
Start Date: 08/01/2024
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 3
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 66000
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Dissertation Release Time, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): Residents are provided $1,400 in professional development funds to use at their discretion, along with three days of professional development leave. Residents are provided three hours per week to use for their dissertation or program evaluation project. Residents are provided 22 vacation days and five sick days. Residents receive benefits consistent with full-time staff, with the exception of pension. The University is closed December 25-January 1 and all statutory holidays; residents are not be expected to work during these times.
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site Residents are required to work eight hours per day, on site. Typically, residents work from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Residents will spend the majority of their time engaged in individual therapy, generally conducting between two and five therapy sessions per day. Residents are provided a one hour, unpaid lunch break per day. Other time is spent providing group therapy, conducting/receiving supervision, conducting psychoeducational workshops, attending meetings/seminars, or doing administrative work (case preparation, case notes, program evaluation and/or development).
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
Masters Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
Do Psychology Interns/Postdocs Have the Opportunity to Supervise Practicum Students?Yes
Is this program fully affiliated with one or more doctoral programs? No
Is this program partially affiliated with one or more doctoral programs? No
Internship Application Process
Accepting Applicants: Yes
Application Due Date: 11/01/2023 11:59 PM EST
Interviews at this site are:
A Virtual Interview is: Required
Interview notification date: 12/01/2023
Tentative interview date: 01/17/2024-01/31/2024
Interview process description:

In accordance with recommendations from the Canadian Council of Professional Psychology Programs (CCPPP), interviews will be offered through video conferencing only (i.e., Zoom) for the 2024-2025 applicant cycle. A video tour of the clinic will be provided to all interviewees.

Interview notification and booking is handled in accordance with the common notification dates suggested by CCPPP.  This year, candidates will be notified by email of their interview status on December 1, 2023 and interviews will be booked by phone on December 4, 2023.  Qualified applicants will be interviewed between January 17-31, 2024.  Interviews are three hours in duration.  In the first two hours, candidates are interviewed individually with at least two psychologists present.  In the third hour, candidates meet with a current resident for a confidential question-and-answer period.
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: University of Alberta (Counselling Psychology), University of Calgary (Counselling Psychology), McGill University (Counselling Psychology). Prior to joining the match, CCS also welcomed students from the University of British Columbia (Counselling Psychology) and Adler University (Clinical Psychology).
Internship Applicant Requirements
US Citizenship Required: No
If NOT a U.S. Citizen, Authorization to Work or to Engage in Practical Training (CPT or OPT) in the US is Required: No
Canadian Citizenship Required: No
If NOT a Canadian Citizen, Authorization to Work in Canada or to Engage in Practical Training (CPT or OPT) in Canada is Required: Yes
Masters Degree Required: No
Comprehensive Exams Passed: Yes, by application deadline
Dissertation Proposal Approved: Yes, by application deadline
Dissertation Defended: No
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable):
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable):
Minimum Number of Combined Intervention and Assessment Hours (if applicable): 300
Minimum Number of Years of Grad Training Required (if applicable): 3
Accepted / Not-Accepted Program Types
Clinical Psychology Accepted
Counseling Psychology Accepted
School Psychology Accepted
APA-Accredited Accepted
CPA-Accredited Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited Not Accepted
Non-Accredited Not Accepted
Ph.D Degree Accepted
Psy.D. Degree Accepted
Ed.D. Degree Not Accepted
This institution, department, internship, or postdoctoral program requires trainees to sign a statement about personal behavior and/or religious beliefs as a condition of admission and/or retention in the program: No
How to obtain text of statement:
Other Requirements: The University of Alberta Vaccination Directive and CampusReady program were suspended effective February 28, 2022. For more information, visit: https://www.ualberta.ca/covid-19/vaccinations-testing/vaccination-directive.html
Program Description

Located at the University of Alberta’s main campus in the Students’ Union Building (SUB), Counselling & Clinical Services (CCS) is a professional agency which is part of the university’s Health & Wellness Services (HWS).  CCS is staffed by Registered Psychologists and psychologists-in-training (Master’s and Doctoral-level practica students as well as Doctoral Residents) who are supervised by senior staff. The team also includes Registered Nurses who handle intake and triage and psychiatrists. The agency has access to physicians, social workers, and a nutritionist.  CCS is open to all students currently enrolled at the University of Alberta.  Services include individual and group psychological treatment/counselling as well as: (a) initial consultation (intake); (b) psycho-educational workshops that address our primary presenting issues; (c) couples counselling, (d) psychiatric assessment and follow-up, and (e) consultations and workshops for staff.

The goal of CCS is to provide the highest quality and most accessible professional psychological service to students experiencing personal, emotional, or academic difficulties.  Secondary goals include being a training facility for graduate-level psychology students and providing consultation to the University of Alberta community.   CCS currently serves a population of approximately 40,100 students representing all the Canadian provinces and territories as well as approximately 156 other countries. All have access to free counselling services through CCS. The age range of clients at CCS varies greatly, while approximately 50% of clientele are between 18 and 22 years old.  Common presenting concerns include:

  • Depression/suicidal ideation
  • Family pressures/conflict
  • Anxiety
  • Relationship issues
  • Anger
  • Academic problems
  • Self-esteem issues
  • Lack of motivation
  • Loss and grief
  • Procrastination
  • Poor communication skills
  • Addiction / Substance abuse
  • Sexual identity issues
  • Eating disorders
  • Isolation
  • Adjustment to university life
  • Sleep disturbance
  • Perfectionism
  • OCD
  • PTSD

Our team at CCS has a unified commitment to the profession of psychology.  We understand the importance of effective training and we are dedicated to advocating for training and ensuring that future psychologists are amply prepared for a successful career in the field.  We view it as our responsibility as professionals to offer a thoughtful, diverse, and informed training experience and as such, view our training program as central and fundamental to our clinic.  

The residency at CCS exposes residents to a wide variety of experiences.  Residents are expected to undertake the following duties: intervention (including individual and group therapy and psychoeducational workshops), assessment (in the form of initial consultations), individual and group supervision, and supervision of master's practicum students.  In addition, residents attend seminars, case consultation meetings, team meetings, a book club, in-services and peer supervision. Residents conduct a program evaluation project throughout their residency year and are provided ample time for administrative tasks, such as case prep and case notes. 

Each resident is provided with a private office where they may see clients, conduct meetings, and complete their administrative tasks.  Specifically designed for the purposes of counselling, each office is equipped with: (a) appropriate furnishings; (b) lockable door and sound-dampened walls to protect privacy; (c) a telephone with a private line; (d) a filing cabinet to organize and protect sensitive documents; and (e) a computer with the capacity to book clients if desired (otherwise the receptionists can do this as well).  Residents also have access to a group room, professional books and career information, and an observation room designed with a one-way mirror for live counselling supervision and the provision of reflecting team counselling. 

This residency setting also boasts several unique and helpful features for doctoral residents.  The site is staffed by three full-time receptionist/office assistants who ensure that all staff and trainees can spend their time on client-related issues rather than scheduling, filing and administrative tasks.  Further, residents have access to the additional technologies and technology support available through the UAlberta Information Services & Technology.  Lastly, residents have access to the myriad of informational services provided by the university’s extensive libraries, from books and journals to educational media as well as the CCS staff’s comprehensive resource sharing drive.

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers:
Children:
Adolescents: Yes
Adults: Yes
Family:
Older Adults:
Inpatients:
Outpatients: Yes
Gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender: Yes
Ethnic minorities: Yes
Spanish-speaking:
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired:
Students: Yes
International Students: Yes
Rural: Yes
Urban: Yes
Low income: Yes
Homelessness: Yes
Other:

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Treatment Modalities
Assessment: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Individual Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Couples Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Family Therapy:
Group Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Community Intervention:
Consultation/Liaison: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Crisis Intervention: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Brief Psychotherapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Long-term Psychotherapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Cognitive Rehabilitation:
Primary Care:
Evidenced Based Practice: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidence Based Research: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision of Practicum students : Exposure (1% to 20%)
Other:

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Experience
Health Psychology:
Women's Health: Exposure (1% to 20%)
HIV/AIDS:
Eating Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sexual Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sports Psychology: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Rehabilitation Psychology:
Physical Disabilities: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Learning Disabilities: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Developmental Disabilities: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Assessment: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Neuropsychology-Adult:
Neuropsychology-Child:
Serious Mental Illness: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Anxiety Disorders: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Trauma/PTSD: Experience (21% to 30%)
Sexual Abuse: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Substance Use Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Forensics/Corrections:
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology:
Pediatrics:
School:
Counseling: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Vocational/Career Development: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Multicultural Therapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Feminist Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Religion/Spirituality:
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Public Policy/Advocacy:
Program Development/Evaluation: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision: Experience (21% to 30%)
Research: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Administration: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Integrated health care - primary:
Integrated health care - specialty:
Other:

Additional information about training opportunities: Not all rotations or training experiences may be available as described in the APPIC Directory. Please consult the program's application materials or their website at: https://www.ualberta.ca/current-students/counselling/internships-and-practica.html  for a complete description of the training opportunities available at this training site. IF the site has not updated their information by August 1, feel free to contact the Training Director for additional information.

Summary of the Characteristics of the Specified Internship Class
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Number of Completed Applications: 5 4 24 15
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 5 4 16 12
Total number of interns: 3 3 3 3
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 3 3 3 3
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 3 3 3 3
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 0 0 0 0
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 3 3 3 3
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 3 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 8 9 9 10
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023
Academic teaching:
Community mental health center: 0
Consortium: 0
University Counseling Center: 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 0
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 0
Psychiatric facility: 0
Correctional facility: 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0
School district/system: 0
Independent practice setting: 0
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0
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