Training Program

Practicum/Extern (DOCTORAL PROGRAM ONLY)

Birch Psychology holds practicum/extern positions. These positions are generalist positions that offer specific training across the following areas of psychology: Early Childhood and Infant Mental Health, Adolescent Mental Health, General Child & Family (incl. family systems training, parent consultation, individual and play therapy), General Couples & Adult (incl. grief & loss, trauma), among other areas of expertise. All positions include psycho-educational, social/emotional and full battery assessment experience.

We offer weekly didactic training on a variety of topics, as well as up to 10 group consultation meetings per week (as an opportunity for further supervision/training by licensed psychologists and 2nd year post doc fellows). Otherwise, supervision is provided on an individual basis by each clinician’s primary supervisor. Specialized training can be obtained in the areas of early childhood psychology, psycho-ed and social/emotional assessments, and group therapy experience. Ideal candidates are advanced level students with course-completion in the areas of assessment (Psycho-Ed, IQ, etc.).

Please email CV’s/Resumes & Cover Letters to info@birchpsychology.com. Our deadline for applications is approximately January-February with our positions cycling between Summer to Summer. Interviews occur during the months of January-February with our decisions/offers completed by February or early March.

Practicum/Extern (Masters Level program)

Birch provides specialized training in trauma focused therapy with recently arrived individuals and families (new immigrants, asylee seekers). Specialized training includes grief/loss, trauma focused therapy and other areas of expertise.

Please email CV’s/Resumes & Cover Letters to info@birchpsychology.com. Our deadline for applications is approximately January-February with our positions cycling between Summer to Summer. Interviews occur during the months of January-February with our decisions/offers completed by February or early March.

Post-Doctoral Fellows

Birch Psychology holds post-doc fellow positions on the child and adult side of our practice, under the supervision of licensed clinicians. The program is primarily focused on professional development in the area of private practice, with specialized training in therapy and assessment (including options ranging from early childhood psychology & infant mental health, grief/loss, family therapy, and group therapy). Ideal candidates have interest in a career in private practice and may transition into a full-time position within the practice (if deemed appropriate). Didactic (special interest) training can be provided, as well as opportunities to provide supervision to current practicum students. In addition to individual supervision, the practice offers daily consultation meeting with other psychologists within the practice.

Please email CV’s/Resumes & Cover Letters to info@birchpsychology.com Our deadline for applications is approximately January 5th, with our positions cycling approximately from August to August and a 2 year post-doc is typical (although most recent post-docs have completed their hours in approximately one year). Interviews occur during the months of January and February with our decisions/offers completed by early to mid February.