DBT EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM

A paid part-time externship in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to clinicians who are interested in developing their clinical skills and practice in delivering DBT to both adult and youth populations.

*Please note that this is a paid externship with the intention to extend into a permanent part-time or full time associate position with benefits.

Program Components

Clinical Training

  • 120-Hour Comprehensive DBT Training

  • 60-Hour DBT Skills Instructions Training

  • 12-Hour DBT for Adolescents Protocol Training

  • 12-hour DBT for Substance Use Disorders Protocol Training

  • 12-hour DBT PE Protocol Training

Clinical Supervision

  • Weekly Consultation Team Meetings

  • Weekly Individual Clinical Supervision

  • Weekly Direct Clinical Practice Supervision

  • Skills Group Orientation & Co-Facilitation

Clinical Practicum

  • Adult & Youth DBT individual service provisions

  • Parent & Family coaching service provisions

  • Adult & Youth Skills Group Co-Facilitation

Applicant Requirements

 

Education

  • A master’s degree in clinical or counselling psychology or equivalent

  • Registered with the BC Associations of Clinical Counsellor and/or the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

  • Training in CBT recommended

  • Previous training in DBT required

Professional

  • Rudimentary competency in DBT treatment

  • Part-time commitment (2 full days) for 1 full year

  • Able to travel to and from the Centre located in Abbotsford

  • Legally entitled to work in Canada

  • Interest in continued employment post-program .

How to Apply

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