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Site Name: Halifax Clinical Psychology Residency Program

Department: Nova Scotia Health, Central Zone

Department : Nova Scotia Health, Central Zone

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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 1823
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Halifax Clinical Psychology Residency Program
Department: Nova Scotia Health, Central Zone
Address: Dr. Stacy Bradley
Cole Harbour Community Mental Health and Addictions
842 Portland Street, Unit 201
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2W 0N2
Country: Canada
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance from Major City: Within Metro Halifax, NS
Phone: 902-434-3263
Fax:
Email: stacy.bradley@nshealth.ca
Web Address: http://www.nshealth.ca/residencies-and-internships
Brochure Website's Address: https://www.nshealth.ca/sites/nshealth.ca/files/halifax_clinical_psychology_residency_brochure_2024-2025_2023jun23.pdf
Primary Agency Type: State/County/Other Public Hospital
Additional Agency Types:
  • Academic Health Center
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Prison or Other Correctional Facility
  • State/County/Other Public Hospital
Member of APPIC since: 2001
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Not Accredited
CPA Accreditation Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Stacy Bradley
Chief Psychologist: Andrew Starzomski
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 30
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 12
Position Information
Start Date: 09/01/2024
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 6
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 45825
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): Education allowance
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site The typical work week includes the following: direct contact with clients (in the form of assessments, consultations, individual and/or group treatment); individual and group supervision; interdisciplinary team meetings; resident seminars; peer support sessions; providing supervision; reading/literature review/preparing to see clients; progress note and report writing; program development, implementation, and evaluation; and research.
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: 11/15/2023 11:59 PM EST
Interviews at this site are: Not Offered
A Virtual Interview is: Required
Interview notification date: 12/01/2023
Tentative interview date: 01/04/2024, 01/05/2024, 01/08/2024, 01/09/2024, 01/10/2024
Interview process description:

Interviews will take place on January 4, January 5, January 8, January 9, and January 10, 2024. To minimize the stress and financial costs associated with travel, and consistent with the recommendations put forward by the Executive of the CCPPP, we will only be offering virtual interviews. Interviews will be ~60 minutes in length and will include time for questions.

We will also offer virtual information sessions with the Director of Training and Associate Directors of Training, Supervisors Fair (using breakout rooms), and meetings with the current Residents. 

Applicants will be notified of their interview status by email on Friday, December 1st, 2023 (the Universal Notification Date for Canadian internship sites). After 11 am Eastern Time on Monday, December 4th, 2023 (the Universal Response Day for Canadian internship sites), applicants who were offered interviews are invited to contact us to schedule their interview. 

 
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: We have matched with applicants from many Canadian 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: 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): 0
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable): 0
Minimum Number of Combined Intervention and Assessment Hours (if applicable):
Minimum Number of Years of Grad Training Required (if applicable): 3
Accepted / Not-Accepted Program Types
Clinical Psychology Accepted
Counseling Psychology Accepted
School Psychology Not Accepted
APA-Accredited Accepted
CPA-Accredited Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited 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: https://www.nshealth.ca/residencies-and-internships
Program Description

The Halifax Clinical Psychology Residency Program is a CPA-accredited program that provides training in a variety of settings, including outpatient, inpatient, forensic, rehabilitation, and community clinics. We offer six positions across three adult tracks:

  • Mental Health & Addictions – 4 positions
  • Health Psychology – 1 position
  • Neuropsychology – 1 position

Our residency program emphasizes client care, consultation, and interdisciplinary teamwork within a scientist-practitioner model.

Program Overview

The residency program is offered over 12 consecutive months. The fundamental goal of our program is to transition residents towards independent practice as a professional psychologist. It is our belief that this goal is best accomplished by meeting the objectives of providing residents with extensive, supervised experience with a variety of patient populations and presenting problems, embracing all forms of diversity.

We focus on helping residents gain knowledge and skills in areas central to practice, as outlined in the Mutual Recognition Agreement, which idenifies six core competencies (i.e., assessment and evaluation, intervention and consultation, research, ethics and standards, interpersonal relationships, and supervision). 


Residents are expected to become active members of interdisciplinary teams and develop their consultation skills. They are exposed to a wide variety of presenting problems and professional roles, and training experiences are structured to provide maximum exposure to a broad range of therapeutic and assessment issues. Clinical case conferences, small group seminars, and intensive supervision are structured to foster the development of effective clinical skills, a professional identity and individual style, and an appreciation of the complex ethical, legal, and social issues faced by psychologists.

Location

Our program is part of Nova Scotia Health (NSH), a central health authority providing services and programs throughout the province. Training takes place in the NSH Central Zone, across multiple sites located in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM; Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, and Sackville). As the largest municipality in Atlantic Canada, the HRM is a diverse region with theatres, galleries, museums, a vibrant live music scene, fine dining, and a wide range of recreational activities.

Salary and Benefits

Our current salary is $45,825. This amount aligns with the most recent "livable wage" rates published for Halifax, NS (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, 2022).

Benefits include:
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- 1 week paid education leave
- $300 education allowance
- Medical and dental coverage
- Access to primary care and mental health services during the year
- 13 paid statutory holidays

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers:
Children:
Adolescents:
Adults: Yes
Family:
Older Adults: Yes
Inpatients: Yes
Outpatients: Yes
Gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender: Yes
Ethnic minorities: Yes
Spanish-speaking:
French-speaking: Yes
Deaf/Hearing-impaired: Yes
Students:
International Students:
Rural:
Urban: Yes
Low income: Yes
Homelessness: Yes
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: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Community Intervention: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Consultation/Liaison: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Crisis Intervention: Experience (21% to 30%)
Brief Psychotherapy: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Long-term Psychotherapy: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Cognitive Rehabilitation: Experience (21% to 30%)
Primary Care: Experience (21% to 30%)
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:

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Women's Health: Exposure (1% to 20%)
HIV/AIDS: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Eating Disorders: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Sexual Disorders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Physical Disabilities: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Learning Disabilities:
Developmental Disabilities:
Assessment: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Neuropsychology-Adult: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Neuropsychology-Child:
Serious Mental Illness: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Anxiety Disorders: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Trauma/PTSD: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Sexual Abuse: Experience (21% to 30%)
Substance Use Disorders: Experience (21% to 30%)
Forensics/Corrections: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Sexual Offenders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Geropsychology: Experience (21% to 30%)
Pediatrics:
School:
Counseling:
Vocational/Career Development:
Multicultural Therapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Feminist Therapy: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Religion/Spirituality:
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Public Policy/Advocacy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Program Development/Evaluation: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Research: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Administration: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Integrated health care - primary:
Integrated health care - specialty: Experience (21% to 30%)
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: http://www.nshealth.ca/residencies-and-internships  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: 52 63 64 87 89 114 94
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 19 35 40 38 40 51 47
Total number of interns: 2 4 4 4 4 6 6
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 2 4 4 4 4 6 6
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 2 3 4 4 4 6 6
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 2 4 3 4 4 6 6
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 14 0 16 14 1 7 8
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 26 38 51 73 22 30 30
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023
Academic teaching:
Community mental health center: 1
Consortium: 0
University Counseling Center: 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 2
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 0
Psychiatric facility: 0
Correctional facility: 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0
School district/system: 0
Independent practice setting: 3
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0
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