Build your Assessment Skills in a Supportive Learning Environment

At Springboard Clinic, our practicum program is designed for graduate psychologt students who want to strengthen their skills in psychological assessment. With a primary focus on ADHD and related conditions, you’ll gain hands-on experience conducting comprehensive evaluations, interpreting results, and providing feedback to clients. Guided by experienced supervisors and a multidisciplinary team, you’ll develop the confidence and expertise needed to take the next step in your professional journey.

About Springboard Clinic

Springboard Clinic is a multidisciplinary health clinic specializing in the assessment and treatment of ADHD across the lifespan – supporting children, teens, adults and older adults in our community. Our team includes specialized physicians, psychologists, psychological associates, social workers, psychotherapists, art therapists, and other health professionals, offering a wide range of expertise and perpectives.

Supervision & Support

You will work closely with your registered Psychologist or Psychological Associate supervisor to determine the exact scope of your practicum experience. We follow an open-door supervision policy, meaning support is available when needed. In addition, you will receive a formal hour of weekly supervision to discuss cases, monitor progress, and reflect on your learning.

Training:

Your practicum will provide hands-on opportuntities to develop core clinical skills, including:

• Psychological interviewing
• Assessment administration and scoring
• Test interpretation
• Case conceptualization
• Differential diagnosis
• Report writing
• Providing clinical feedback to clients

Seminars:

Students are invited to attend and actively participate in seminars, which may include:

• Clinical case presentations
• Special interest topics
• Collaborative discussions with peers and supervisors

Research Opportunities:

In addition to clinical training, students may contribute to:

• Program evaluation initiatives
• In-progress research projects
• Clinical research protocols for ethics review

What You'll Learn

This practicum placement is primarily an assessment-focused training experience. As a practicum student, you will:

• Develop skills in comprehensive psychoeducational and ADHD assessments across different age groups.
• Gain experience in addressing referral questions related to neurodiversity.
• Build proficiency in evaluating ADHD and co-occuring conditions, including:
  • Anxiety disorders (e.g. generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety)
  • Depressive disorders (e.g. major depressive disorder)
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Learning disorders
• Strengthen your ability to differentiate neurodiverse presentations from other mental health conditions and develop robust diagnostic and case conceptualization skills.

Our Culture

At Springboard, we emphasize continous learning, a growth mindset, collaboration, and adaptability. We are looking for students who are eager to learn, enjoy working as part of a team, and can thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete our online application form linked here.

You will be asked to upload the following documents when submitting your application.

• A brief cover letter indicating training experience and goals for further training
• An up-to-date CV
• Latest graduate transcript (unofficial copy accepted)
• Two reference letters (signed pdf copies)

Applicants will receive a confirmation upon submitting the online application form. Completed applications will be shared with our practicum supervisors. Interested supervisors will contact applicants for interviews at least two weeks before the practicum deadline.

Application deadlines align with the Greater Toronto Area Practicum Training Programs.

Submit your Practicum Application