Clinical Training Opportunities in Psychology at Possibilities

Possibilities is an exciting and dynamic clinic offering assessments and treatments for ADHD and comorbid conditions such as Learning Disabilities, Tourette Syndrome, and Anxiety Disorders. Our assessments are conducted by Multidisciplinary Teams with experts from various disciplines including psychology, psychiatry, paediatrics, family medicine, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. Treatment services are also offered by experts from various disciplines, including psychology.

Currently we offer training opportunities for psychology residents and psychologists in supervised practice. Virtual and in-person opportunities are available. We offer assessments and treatments to individuals and families across the lifespan.

Unique Training as Part of a Team

The Possibilities Clinic offers unique opportunities to develop strong clinical skills. Most mental health disorders have high cormobidities—so diagnoses rarely exist alone. At Possibilities, we give potential comorbidities the thorough investigation they require. That’s why our assessments involve a team of experts from different fields—like psychology and psychiatry—working together to determine diagnoses and develop comprehensive and integrated Treatment Plans. Clinical Team Meetings take place daily where experts from different fields collaborate to review data, make diagnostic formulations, and discuss scientifically supported treatments. Students in our Residency Program, and post-graduates in Supervised Practice, are welcome to join these meetings to discuss their clients and to learn more about clinical formulations and treatments.

Residency Program

For residents, our residency program is offered on a full year, part-time basis. Residents are supervised by licensed doctoral psychologists who have experience supervising psychology students and residents. Our psychologists are registered in a range of areas including Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, School Psychology, and Clinical Neuropsychology.

Residents have the opportunity to gain assessment experience with a range of options, including our Multidisciplinary Team Signature Assessment —a unique psychoeducational assessment that includes comprehensive ADHD testing plus mental health measures. Our Multidisciplinary Team Focus Forward 360 Assessment for ADHD provides additional assessment experience for psychology residents. Our psychologists also conduct Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments, and there may be opportunities to participate in these assessments depending on interest and availability.

Residents will develop skills in diagnostic interviewing, administering standardized assessment measures, making clinical formulations and diagnoses, writing reports, collaborating with colleagues in Clinical Team Meetings where data are presented and discussed, and providing feedback to clients. Teaching related to evidence-based assessment, ethical practice, and jurisprudence guidelines is incorporated into our residency training.

Currently, most assessments are provided over secure telemedicine sessions.

Regular supervision includes weekly meetings, opportunities to observe clinicians while learning new skills, and opportunities to be observed to receive feedback and guidance. Residents can also participate in a Clinical Consultation Group, and attend clinic workshops and lectures on various topics related to diagnoses and treatments.

Supervised Practice for Registration with The College of Psychologists of Ontario

For individuals seeking supervised practice for registration with The College of Psychologists of Ontario, we offer supervision from licensed doctoral psychologists who have experience supervising students, residents, and post-graduates in supervised practice. Our psychologists are registered in a range of areas including Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, and Clinical Neuropsychology.

We offer supervision on a part-time or full-time basis. Supervision opportunities include a mix of assessment and intervention experiences. We strive to nurture astute, current, and highly competent clinicians who will ultimately become independent practitioners. Supervision will be administered in accordance with CPO guidelines and will focus on case discussion and preparation for registration exams.

Psychologists in supervised practice will gain assessment experience with a range of options, including our Multidisciplinary Team Signature Assessment—a unique psychoeducational assessment that includes comprehensive ADHD testing plus mental health measures. Our Multidisciplinary Team Focus Forward 360 Assessment for ADHD provides additional assessment experience in supervised practice. Our psychologists also conduct Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments, and there may be opportunities to participate in these assessments depending on interest and availability.

For assessment, clinicians in supervised practice will develop skills in diagnostic interviewing, administering standardized assessment measures, making clinical formulations and diagnoses, writing reports, collaborating with colleagues in Clinical Team Meetings where data are presented and discussed, and providing feedback to clients. Teaching related to evidence-based assessment, ethical practice, and jurisprudence guidelines is incorporated into our supervision for registration program.

Various intervention experiences are also available. ADHD Coaching,  and therapies for treating symptoms of anxiety, low mood, and emotion regulation are examples. Therapeutic approaches may include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS).

Currently, most assessments and treatments are provided over secure telemedicine sessions.

Regular supervision includes weekly meetings, opportunities to observe licensed clinicians while learning new skills, and opportunities to be observed to receive feedback and guidance. Participation in a Clinical Consultation Group, and attendance at clinic workshops and lectures on various topics related to diagnoses and treatments are also options in supervised practice.

Contact Us

If you are interested in either training opportunity, please send an updated CV along with a cover letter specifying the training program you are requesting to careers@possibilitiesclinic.com