Internship Opportunities at Clinic Altera

At Clinic Altera, we believe in cultivating the next generation of compassionate, skilled, and reflective mental health professionals. Our clinic is not only a space for client care but also a learning and teaching environment where interns can gain high-quality clinical training, supervision, and professional mentorship.

We are committed to offering inclusive, trauma-informed, and relational training opportunities that prepare future clinicians to thrive in the diverse realities of mental health practice in Quebec, Ontario and beyond.

Psychotherapy Internships (OPQ Psychotherapy Permit)

As a recognized supervisor with the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ), Amanda Hankins, MSW, T.S (Clinical Director) offers psychotherapy internships for professionals working toward the psychotherapy permit.

• Interns may complete the required 600 hours of supervised practice under our qualified supervision, in alignment with OPQ standards.

• Training is rooted in psychodynamic, relational, somatic, and trauma-informed approaches.

• Interns benefit from both 1:1 and group supervision, reflective practice, and access to continuing education activities.

• Interns gain exposure to diverse clinical presentations, including trauma, perinatal mental health, ADHD and neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ related issues, marriage and family therapy, and relational difficulties.

Learn more about the OPQ’s 600-hour supervision requirement

Social Work & Counselling Internships

Clinic Altera also partners with universities and training programs to host social work and counselling interns who are completing their practicum or stage.

• Interns gain hands-on experience in individual, couple, and family therapy within a supportive, structured learning environment.

• Training emphasizes trauma-informed, accessible, and community-oriented practice, with attention to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• Supervision includes case consultation, reflective dialogue, review of session material, and integration of evidence-informed interventions.

• Opportunities may also include program development, resource creation, group facilitation, and community outreach.

What Interns Can Expect

• Ongoing Support & Mentorship: Regular individual and group supervision with experienced clinicians.

• Professional Development: Opportunities to attend workshops, team trainings, and psychotherapy intensives.

• Collaborative Team Culture: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team in a clinic that values inclusivity, growth, and clinician well-being.

• Flexible Format: Internships may be offered in-person in Montreal and/or virtually, depending on program requirements.

Who Should Apply

• Graduate students in social work, counselling, psychology, or related fields

• Licensed mental health professionals seeking the OPQ psychotherapy permit internship

• Clinicians interested in relational, trauma-informed, and integrative practice

Join Our Training Community

If you are seeking a supportive, reflective, and growth-oriented environment to complete your internship, we invite you to explore opportunities at Clinic Altera.