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Site Name: Northern Ontario Psychology Internship Consortium (NORPIC)

Department: CCTB/Dilico/FIREFLY/SJCG/SLFNHA/SACP/TBRHSC

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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 1862
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Northern Ontario Psychology Internship Consortium (NORPIC)
Department: CCTB/Dilico/FIREFLY/SJCG/SLFNHA/SACP/TBRHSC
Address: Mental Health Outpatient Programs
710 Victoria Avenue East
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C5P7
Country: Canada
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance from Major City: 430 miles east of Winnipeg, MB
Phone: 807-624-3446x
Fax: 807-624-3727x
Training Director Email: hagstros@tbh.net
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: http://norpic.net
Brochure Website's Address: http://norpic.net
Primary Agency Type: Consortium
Additional Agency Types:
  • Child/Adolescent Psychiatric or Pediatrics
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Consortium
  • Private Outpatient Clinic
  • State/County/Other Public Hospital
  • Other
Member of APPIC since: 09/01/2012
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Not Accredited
CPA Accreditation Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Sara Hagstrom
Chief Psychologist: Wendy Lindstrom-Forneri
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 24
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 2
Position Information
Start Date: 09/01/2025
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 8
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 39000
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Professional Development Time, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): Statutory Holidays, Floater Day to be used as desired (e.g. for Mental Health Day, or Religious Ceremonies) The salary is in Canadian Dollars
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site
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: 11/15/2024 11:59 PM EST
A Virtual Interview are: Required
Interview notification date: 12/06/2024
Tentative interview date: 01/20/2025,01/21/2025,01/22/2025,01/23/2025,01/28/2025,01/29/2025
Interview process description:

In sticking with the CCPPP Guidelines to move forward with virtual interviews only, we will only be offering virtual interviews the last two weeks in January 2025.

 

BEFORE APPLYING, PLEASE REVIEW THE CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT MATCHED RESIDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO FULFILL TO ENSURE THAT THIS RESIDENCY PROGRAM IS A SUITABLE MATCH FOR YOUR PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES:

All applicants should be aware of the following conditions of employment:

  • Mask Fitting – St. Joseph’s Care Group has a mandatory Mask-Fit Policy that requires ALL employees (residents are employees) to complete a mask fit test at the start of their employment.  In order to be mask fit at the time of testing, employees must be clean-shaven, and when required, to wear the respirator in the area where the respirator contacts the skin in order to achieve a proper seal between their face and the respirator face-piece. 

 

  • COVID Vaccination - Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or proof of valid medical exemption as per the SJCG Immunization Policy IMS-04-005 which states all staff, agency staff/ contract workers, professional staff, students/learners and volunteers who work or enter a work site operated by St. Joseph’s Care Group, must have received a complete primary series of their COVID-19 vaccine.  All new staff hired by SJCG must provide proof of complete primary series as defined in section 3, as a condition of employment or placement unless provided an exemption based on a valid reason protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code the Ontario Human Rights Code.

 

  • Immunization Status and Record of Proof - The Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) / Ontario Medical Association (OMA) Communicable Disease Surveillance Protocols for Ontario Hospitals (in accordance with the Long Term Care Act and the Public Hospitals Act) are adhered to as part of St. Joseph’s Care Group’s Employment Health Surveillance Program and applies to all workers and volunteers carrying on work activities at St. Joseph’s Care Group.  As part of your health review during onboarding, you will be required to complete a health history form, share documentation of your immunization status against Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussis (Td/Tdap), and annual Influenza vaccination status.

 

  • 2-step Tuberculosis Skin Test (TBST) -  A record of past 2-step Tuberculosis Skin Test (TBST) and health assessment form filled out are requirements for all workers performing work activities as St. Joseph’s Care Group employees.

 

  •   If you have had a past TB Test and the last TBST was given more than 12 months prior to their start date, a 1-step will be provided as part of the pre-placement health review.
  •  If you have never had a TB test, you may arrange to have a 2-step Tuberculosis Skin Test (TBST) completed with your health care provider and obtain a copy for the Occupational Health and Safety Department.

 

  • Police Vulnerable Sector Check - A recent Police Vulnerable Sector Check that is determined to be negative and/or pose no significant risk to clients you may be in contact with during your residency rotation. The Police Vulnerable Sector Check must be conducted by a local police force and be completed within six months prior to your start date. Our Human Resources Department can provide you with a letter to help facilitate this process should you determine you need one.

 

  • Professional Liability Insurance – You must obtain your obtain your own professional liability insurance (or have your academic institution forward proof that you are covered under their liability insurance) for a minimum of 5 million dollars per occurrence for the duration of your residency. Many working professionals purchase the insurance supported by and endorsed by the Canadian Psychological Association. A copy of your insurance certificate will need to be forwarded ahead of time to the Director of Training or brought in on the first day of employment.
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs:
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: Yes
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:
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):
Does your program require applicants to submit supplemental materials (i.e., an assessment report and/or a case/treatment summary): No
Minimum Number of Years of Grad Training Required (if applicable):
Accepted / Not-Accepted Program Types
Clinical Psychology Accepted
Counseling Psychology Accepted
School Psychology Accepted
APA-Accredited Accepted
CPA-Accredited Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited Accepted
Non-Accredited Accepted
Ph.D Degree Accepted
Psy.D. Degree Accepted
Ed.D. Degree 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: You must be a Canadian Citizen, Landed Immigrant, or already have the means to legally work in Canada (A work or student visa that extends for the duration of the internship year). BEFORE APPLYING, PLEASE REVIEW THE CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT MATCHED RESIDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO FULFILL TO ENSURE THAT THIS RESIDENCY PROGRAM IS A SUITABLE MATCH FOR YOUR PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES: All applicants should be aware of the following conditions of employment: • Mask Fitting – St. Joseph’s Care Group has a mandatory Mask-Fit Policy that requires ALL employees (residents are employees) to complete a mask fit test at the start of their employment. In order to be mask fit at the time of testing, employees must be clean-shaven, and when required, to wear the respirator in the area where the respirator contacts the skin in order to achieve a proper seal between their face and the respirator face-piece. • COVID Vaccination - Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or proof of valid medical exemption as per the SJCG Immunization Policy IMS-04-005 which states all staff, agency staff/ contract workers, professional staff, students/learners and volunteers who work or enter a work site operated by St. Joseph’s Care Group, must have received a complete primary series of their COVID-19 vaccine. All new staff hired by SJCG must provide proof of complete primary series as defined in section 3, as a condition of employment or placement unless provided an exemption based on a valid reason protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code the Ontario Human Rights Code. • Immunization Status and Record of Proof - The Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) / Ontario Medical Association (OMA) Communicable Disease Surveillance Protocols for Ontario Hospitals (in accordance with the Long Term Care Act and the Public Hospitals Act) are adhered to as part of St. Joseph’s Care Group’s Employment Health Surveillance Program and applies to all workers and volunteers carrying on work activities at St. Joseph’s Care Group. As part of your health review during onboarding, you will be required to complete a health history form, share documentation of your immunization status against Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussis (Td/Tdap), and annual Influenza vaccination status. • 2-step Tuberculosis Skin Test (TBST) - A record of past 2-step Tuberculosis Skin Test (TBST) and health assessment form filled out are requirements for all workers performing work activities as St. Joseph’s Care Group employees. o If you have had a past TB Test and the last TBST was given more than 12 months prior to their start date, a 1-step will be provided as part of the pre-placement health review. o If you have never had a TB test, you may arrange to have a 2-step Tuberculosis Skin Test (TBST) completed with your health care provider and obtain a copy for the Occupational Health and Safety Department. • Police Vulnerable Sector Check - A recent Police Vulnerable Sector Check that is determined to be negative and/or pose no significant risk to clients you may be in contact with during your residency rotation. The Police Vulnerable Sector Check must be conducted by a local police force and be completed within six months prior to your start date. Our Human Resources Department can provide you with a letter to help facilitate this process should you determine you need one. • Professional Liability Insurance – You must obtain your obtain your own professional liability insurance (or have your academic institution forward proof that you are covered under their liability insurance) for a minimum of 5 million dollars per occurrence for the duration of your residency. Many working professionals purchase the insurance supported by and endorsed by the Canadian Psychological Association. A copy of your insurance certificate will need to be forwarded ahead of time to the Director of Training or brought in on the first day of employment.
Program Description

The Northern Ontario Psychology Internship Consortium offers full-time twelve-month internship positions. 

 Two internship positions are adult rotations and located in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Four internship positions are northern rotations and will be based in Sioux Lookout, Ontario with opportunities to work in 33 of the surrounding 'fly-in' communities.    Two are within developmental services working with 0-18 years engaged with primary assessment, and the other is a lifespan rotation with NODIN family services doing both assessment and treatment.

One internship Position is available with our Private Practice Consortia Partner across the lifespan.

One interenship position is available with FIREFLY and is a developmental services / child / school applicable placement working with 0-18 years engaged with primary assessment with opportunity for some intervention. 

Residents can apply for one or more of the rotations.   

 

Within all domains of clinical service, collaboration with professionals of diverse professions is emphasized through interprofessional teams and consultation-liaison services. 

 

 

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers:
Children: Yes
Adolescents: Yes
Adults: Yes
Family: Yes
Older Adults: Yes
Inpatients: Yes
Outpatients: Yes
LGBTQ+: Yes
Ethnic minorities: Yes
Spanish-speaking:
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired:
Students:
International Students:
Rural: Yes
Urban: Yes
Low income: Yes
People without housing:
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

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

(training opportunities continued)

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

Social Justice and Advocacy Opportunities for the Quality Improvement Projects

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: http://norpic.net   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 2024-2025
Number of Completed Applications: 34 38 22 26 34 40 42
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 18 22 18 26 25 35 38 30
Total number of interns: 3 3 3 4 6 5 5 4
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 2 2 3 4 6 5 5 3
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 1 1 3 4 6 5 4 2
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 2
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 2 3 3 4 6 5 5 4
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0 0 1 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 9 4 4 5 6 2 3
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 34 20 20 30 43 69 36
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023 2023-2024
Academic teaching:
Community mental health center: 1 1
Consortium: 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 1 2
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 0 0
Psychiatric facility: 0 0
Correctional facility: 0 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0 0
School district/system: 0 0
Independent practice setting: 2 1
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 1 0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data: https://www.norpic.net/Application-Information
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