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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 1838
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Kingston Residency Consortium
Department: Psychological Services
Address: C/O Ongwanada
191 Portsmouth Avenue
Kingston, Ontario K7M8A6
Country: Canada
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance from Major City: 300 Kms from Montreal/Toronto; 200 kms from Ottawa/Syracuse
Phone: 613-328-6072
Fax:
Training Director Email: kilikl@queensu.ca
Co-Training Director Email: Tess.Clifford@kingstonhsc.ca
Web Address: http://www.ongwanada.com
Brochure Website's Address: https://www.ongwanada.com/about-ongwanada/kingston-residency-consortium/
Primary Agency Type: Consortium
Additional Agency Types:
  • Academic Health Center
  • Child/Adolescent Psychiatric or Pediatrics
  • Consortium
  • Medical School
  • Psychology Department
  • School District
  • Other
Member of APPIC since:
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Not Accredited
CPA Accreditation Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Lindy Kilik
Chief Psychologist:
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 13
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 2
Position Information
Start Date: 09/07/2027
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: 40000
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Professional Development Time, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): The Kingston Residency Consortium is a resident-focused program where the learning needs of the residents are prioritized. Work-life balance is stressed for residents and modeled by supervisors. One half-day per week is provided for research/program development, often used by residents to work on their dissertation. There are numerous opportunities for professional development, Clinical Rounds, workshops, etc.
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site Typical work day can vary by site in the Consortium. Most sites offer a combination of assessment, intervention, as well as consultation through multidisciplinary teams. Some travel can occur at several sites, typically with the site supervisor. Workload is discussed and reviewed regularly to ensure it is manageable.
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: 11/02/2026 11:59 PM EST
A Virtual Interview are: Required
Interview notification date: 12/04/2026
Tentative interview date: 01/14/2027, 01/15/2027, 01/18/2027, 01/19/2027.
Interview process description:

For each interview, the interview process will be about 75 minutes.  All interviews will be virtual/videoconferenced through a browser based platform.  (Our host agency typically uses Zoom as a platform, however we can be flexible with the candidates based on their needs). 

Our Interview Committee is comprised of members from each consortial rotation.  Following the interview, the candidate will have the opportunity to meet separately with a recent resident (each candidate individually meets with a recent resident) and can ask subsequent questions about their experience. Note, KRC paused the Residency last year, hence the opportunity to speak with a 2025-2026 resident will be offered.
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 Toronto, York, Victoria, Concordia, Lakehead, Calgary, Windsor, Alberta, Regina, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Dalhousie, New Brunswick, Simon Fraser University, Memorial University, Eastern Michigan University.
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: No
Masters Degree Required: Yes, by application deadline
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):
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): 4
Accepted / Not-Accepted Program Types
Clinical Psychology Accepted
Counseling Psychology Accepted
School Psychology Not 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: https://www.ongwanada.com/about-ongwanada/kingston-residency-consortium/ https://www.ongwanada.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Final-2027-2028-KRC-Handbook.pdf
Program Description

Ongwanada is the lead agency for the Kingston Residency Consortium (KRC). The focus of KRC is Disability across the Lifespan. Indeed, one in four Canadians identifies as having a disability (Statistics Canada, 2026), where disability can be temporary, permanent, or episodic and can occur at any point in a person’s life. Our Consortium is designed to prepare a psychology resident to practice as a Clinical Psychologist. Many of our residents have come from Generalist Programs. However, we have also accommodated residents from specialized child programs (e.g., child autism) and clinical Neuropsychology.

KRC is a Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)-accredited residency that provides a breadth of training experiences with a diverse population.  Residents work with individuals with physical, emotional, cognitive, social and/or occupational impairments. These impairments may have occurred as a result of illness, developmental, trauma, or injury processes.

Applicants to KRC do not require a background or specialization in working with acquired or developmental disabilities prior to joining the Consortium as a resident.  While background and experience in working with our populations is valuable, KRC supervisors are seeking applicants who have an interest in working with hospital and community based clientele, and a passion for working with those who are underserved or vulnerable, who would benefit from support and advocacy.

Recognizing that disabilities present different challenges to individuals at different stages of their development, the consortium exposes residents to a lifespan perspective, ranging from childhood to seniors. To accomplish these goals, the Kingston Residency Consortium (KRC) unites the resources of five agencies, offering a total of 9 different rotations in the Kingston Community, where each provides a unique perspective on the role and skills required of psychologists in the identification of function and disability, the promotion of maximum participation, and the minimization of limitations. Rotation selection is determined jointly with the Director of Training and the Resident, based on Resident needs/goals and the opportunity to develop additional clinical breadth. 

The five agencies are Ongwanada, Limestone District School Board, Queen's University (Dual Diagnosis Consulting Program and the Regional Assessment and Resource Centre-services for students with neurodevelopmental disorders in post-secondary education), Providence Care Hospital (Community Brain Injury Service, Dual Diagnosis Community Outreach Program, Seniors Mental Health Program, and KHSC-Hotel Dieu Hospital (KidsInclusive and the Chronic Pain Program). The Kingston Residency Consortium is endorsed and supported by the administration within each agency.

In December 2024, the Kingston Residency Consortium received re-accreditation through CPA for the period of 5 years, with our next CPA site visit scheduled for 2029.  

Kingston Residency Consortium Mission Statement

The Kingston Residency Consortium's training focus is to develop psychologists whose broad knowledge, skills and values can be applied in clinical psychology as well as to ensure they are competent to utilize the knowledge, skills and values working within a wide range of clinical areas and populations.

In addition to applied training in the CPA Functional Competencies (Assessment, Intervention, Consultation, Supervision, Research, Program Development and Evaluation) and Foundational Competencies (Individual/Social/Cultural Diversity, Indigenous Interculturalism, Evidence-based knowledge and methods, Professionalism, Interpersonal skills and communication, Reflective Practice/Bias Evaluation, Ethical Laws/standards and policies, Interdisciplinary collaboration/service settings) of Psychological Services practice, our approach emphasizes the scientist-practitioner model in all aspects of Psychological Services.

Training opportunities occur while working with multifaceted complex cases within the contexts of populations with acquired and developmental disabilities, using the resources across the five agencies. The collaboration among the varied agencies (which are funded by different government ministries) provides exceptional opportunities for clinical and role diversity in settings that are hospital and community based, involves multiple interprofessional teams, various supervision roles, and a variety of practice models.

https://www.ongwanada.com/about-ongwanada/kingston-residency-consortium/

https://www.ongwanada.com/2026-2027-kic-handbook-final-002/

 

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: Yes
Students: Yes
International Students: Yes
Rural: Yes
Urban: Yes
Low income: Yes
People without housing: Yes
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Treatment Modalities
Assessment: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Individual Therapy: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Couples Therapy:
Family Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Group Therapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Community Intervention: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Consultation/Liaison: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Crisis Intervention: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Brief Psychotherapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Long-term Psychotherapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Cognitive Rehabilitation: Experience (21% to 30%)
Primary Care: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Evidenced Based Practice: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Evidence Based Research: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Supervision of Practicum students : Exposure (1% to 20%)
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

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

Chronic Pain management

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: www.ongwanada.com   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 2025-2026 2026-2027
Number of Completed Applications: 0 38 20 20 22 13 15 16 21 0
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 0 19 16 16 13 7 11 12 10 0
Total number of interns: 0 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 0
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 0 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 0
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 0 2 2 3 3 2 1 2 1 0
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 0 2 2 0 3 1 2 2 1 0
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 12 8 14 34 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 54 32 35 34
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026
Academic teaching:
Community mental health center: 0 0 0 0
Consortium: 0 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 0 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 1 1 0 0
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 0 0 0 0
Psychiatric facility: 0 0 0 0
Correctional facility: 0 0 0 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0 0 0 0
School district/system: 0 0 0 0
Independent practice setting: 2 1 1 0
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0 0 0 0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data: https://www.ongwanada.com/about-ongwanada/kingston-residency-consortium/
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