Practicum Information

IMPORTANT: We are currently accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year.  Please see the postings section of our web-site for further information.

About Practicum Placements

We are very fortunate to be able to accommodate  practicum students into our three program areas when time and space allows. For students interested in a placement with the  Counselling Services programs, please familiarize yourself with our three areas of  counselling focus: Family Counselling; Suicide Prevention; and Sexual Abuse Counselling. We are currently posting for two placements, one in SPEAC and one in Family Counselling for the 2012-2013 school year.

We have found that most students prefer to work in the Family Counselling program as it offers the most range of issues, ages of clientele and is a short-term  counselling program.  The Suicide Prevention program (SPEAC) serves children and youth, is outreach based, and is a short-term counselling program. Students interested in a placement with  SPEAC  must have a vehicle.

Note: Our ability to provide practicum students is contingent upon our capacity to provide clinical supervision, office space and the overall time commitment.

At times, we may be unable to accomodate students.

How to Apply

Please apply only when we are accepting practicum placement applications. When applying, please submit a cover letter and resume outling your experience and goals, practicum needs (including start date, number of hours per week, etc.), and program preference.

Note: Due to the high number of applications that we receive each year, we may not be able to respond in person to each request/inquiry.  You will receive a letter from us confirming whether or not we will be setting an interview meeting.

Thank you for your understanding.

Address your applications to:
Nancy Orlikow, Program Manager
Counselling Services
9815 – 140th Street
Surrey, BC
V3T4M4
Nancy.Orlikow@options.bc.ca

Thank you for your interest!