New Brunswick Pre-Doctoral Internship in School and Clinical Psychology

The New Brunswick Pre-Doctoral Internship in School and Clinical Psychology is a training opportunity for doctoral students interested in providing psychological services to children and youth in school and community settings, with a focus on school psychology. Interns will develop skills in assessment, intervention, consultation, supervision and research as they complete both a school-based and a clinic-based rotation.

Over the course of this full-time 12-month internship, interns will complete a minimum of 1600 hours of supervised professional experience across 2 concurrent rotations. 

School-based rotation

The school-based rotation will take place in a local Anglophone school district. While in schools, interns will practice within a comprehensive school psychology service delivery model where they will gain experience providing assessment, consultation and intervention services for school-aged children and youth (grades K-12). Clients will include students with neurodevelopmental, learning and intellectual disorders, and those with  other mental health, social-emotional and behavioural needs. 

Clinic-based rotation

The clinical rotation will take place at the UNB Psychological Wellness Centre (PWC).  While at the wellness centre, interns will provide a range of evidence-based assessment, diagnostic and intervention services for children, youth and adults. They will conduct comprehensive psycho-diagnostic and psycho-educational assessments with children and youth. Assessment referrals at the centre include clients with neurodevelopmental, learning and intellectual disorders, as well as those with other mental health, socioemotional and behavioural needs.

• gain well-rounded experience in the practice of school and clinical psychology across urban and rural settings
• support children, youth, and families with diverse backgrounds, circumstances, personal and cultural identities, and presenting concerns
• practice within a comprehensive service delivery model that includes consultation, assessment, and intervention
• consult and collaborate with school staff, professionals, and other service providers to deliver effective and holistic client care
• develop supervision skills by providing mentorship and clinical supervision to junior doctoral students
• participate in special projects that align with your interests, skills, and internship goals
• learn about Wabanaki cultures and ways of knowing; build cultural competence and humility
• access UNB’s library services, Department of Psychology events and workshops, and the UNB Student Health Centre

This internship is intended for doctoral students in psychology who are at a very specific point in their training. To be eligible, applicants must: 

• be currently enrolled in a CPA accredited school and/or clinical psychology doctoral program, or a professional psychology program in Canada with equivalent academic and practical preparation  
• be eligible to work in Canada 
• have completed all coursework and practicum training required by their program
• have successfully completed comprehensive exams if they are part of the applicant’s academic program
• have received approval for their doctoral dissertation proposal and have dissertation research should be well underway, but not necessarily completed, by the internship start date
• have completed a minimum of 600 hours of practicum experience, with at least 300 direct service hours and 150 hours of supervision, direct service hours must include a combination of assessment and intervention experience with children and youth 

Successful applicants will also need to meet the following requirements before beginning the internship. Prior to the internship start date, interns must: 

• have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle during the internship year
• hold Professional Liability Insurance during the full 12 months of the internship, this coverage is not provided by their training program, proof of coverage will be required prior to beginning the internship
• submit a criminal record check, completed within six months of internship start date
• submit a vulnerable sector check completed within six months of internship start date

Interns will also be asked to familiarize themselves with relevant educational policies and to complete training modules (e.g., cybersecurity, privacy, etc.) prior to beginning the internship. Further details about these requirements will be provided to successful applicants.

This internship program is not currently part of the APPIC matching process. There are two options for applying:  

Option A 

If you have not completed an APPIC Application for Psychology Internships (AAPI) to participate in the matching process for other sites, please follow these instructions.

• complete the Application Form
• your program’s Director of Clini1cal Training (DCT) must confirm your readiness for internship by filling out the Confirmation of Readiness Form
• you will require three letters of recommendation, ideally from referees who have known you in a supervision or mentorship context
• submit the following documents by email to [email protected]:
  • a one-to-two-page cover letter highlighting how your background, goals and interests align with this internship program
  • 4 essays (max 500-word each, in 1 document) on the following topics: 
    • autobiographical
    • theoretical orientation 
    • diversity  
    • research interests 
  • curriculum Vitae (CV) that details your education, clinical, research and teaching experience, as well as presentations and publications, awards and professional affiliations
  • scanned official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
  • Time2Track report that details your master's and doctoral practicum hours, activities and client demographics

Option B  

If you have completed an APPIC Application for Psychology Internships (AAPI) to participate in the matching process for other sites, you can follow an abbreviated application process using a copy of your AAPI.

• complete the Application Form
• Submit the following documents by email to [email protected]:  
  • a PDF copy of your AAPI, please ensure the PDF of your application is 100% complete, including reference letters, transcripts, CV, essays, and a detailed report of your practicum hours (e.g. Time2Track)
  • a cover letter that is specific to your application for this internship site

Applicants are responsible for ensuring they have thoroughly reviewed all application requirements and submitted all required documentation on time. For applicants using Option A, this includes confirming that your Director of Clinical Training and your three referees have completed the necessary documents before the deadline. Please note that incomplete applications will not be reviewed.  Any questions about the application process can be emailed to [email protected].