Practicum Placement - Registered Psychotherapist (Yorkville Approved)
True Self Counselling is excited to offer virtual practicum placements for May & September 2025. This position is open to candidates across Canada, as long as you plan to register with the CRPO.
If you?re eager to work with real clients, refine your skills, and embrace your authentic self as a therapist, you?ve come to the right place. I have a special place in my heart for career-changers and people who have been on their own therapy journey as a client - since I'm one myself! If this sounds like you, I highly encourage you to apply.
Why You?ll Love Practicum with Us
We get it?choosing the right practicum placement is a big deal. Will you get enough hours? Will you enjoy the work? Will you grow? At True Self Counselling, we?ve designed a practicum experience that checks all the boxes?and then some.
Here?s what makes us stand out:
? 200+ Direct Client Hours: No chasing down clients?we handle all the marketing so you can focus on therapy.
? Diverse Clients: Gain experience working with clients of all ages, cultures, and presenting concerns.
? 100% Virtual Placement: Work from anywhere in Ontario with a reliable internet connection.
? Flexible Schedule: Set your hours (minimum 15/week) to fit your life.
? Clinical Supervision Included: We?ll pair you with a top-notch external supervisor (and cover the cost!).
? Business Mentorship: Learn the ins and outs of private practice from our MBA-equipped founder.
? Career Growth Opportunities: A chance to join our team post-graduation as an independent contractor.
What You?ll Be Doing
? Conducting client sessions using trauma-informed, neuroscience-based, and solutions-focused approaches.
? Building confidence as a clinician while honing your preferred modalities.
? Developing essential professional skills in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.
Who You Are
You?re not just looking for any practicum?you want one that aligns with your passion for helping others and your desire to grow personally and professionally.
Here?s how we picture you:
? Warm, personable, and relatable (your clients will feel seen and heard!).
? Excited to uncover new layers of personal growth?even when it?s challenging.
? Committed to balancing self-care with your academic and practicum responsibilities.
? Eager to refine your niche and deliver the highest quality care to clients.
? Open communicator with a collaborative spirit.
Bonus Points if:
? You?ve had therapy yourself and understand the client perspective.
? You?re a career changer or bring experience from a different field.
Meet Your Mentor
Hi, I?m Jaclyn! Before founding True Self Counselling, I worked in medical device sales, earned my MBA, and traveled to nearly 60 countries. Now, I?m all about helping aspiring therapists like you find your unique voice and make a meaningful impact. When I?m not working, I?m probably hanging out with my cat, my boyfriend, or my two spirited bonus kiddos.
I know how intimidating practicum can feel because I?ve been there too. That?s why I?ve made it my mission to create a placement experience that?s supportive, empowering, and yes?fun!
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like the practicum experience you?ve been dreaming of, don?t wait! Submit your resume and cover letter today, and I'll be in touch shortly to set up an interview.
To read more about us, check us out at:
www.trueselfcounselling.ca
@jaclyn_spinelli on Instagram
Let?s make your practicum an incredible chapter in your journey to becoming the therapist you?re meant to be.
Can?t wait to meet you!
? Jaclyn & the True Self Counselling Team
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $1.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 per week
Flexible language requirement:
? French not required
Education:
? Master's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
Expected start date: 2025-05-05