IQ Clinical Practicums
Structured clinical training for psychology students and graduates seeking supervised experience within a working mental health setting.
IQ Clinical Practicums combine teaching, clinical discussion, supervision, documentation practice, and supervised clinical exposure, with each practicum designed for a different stage of psychology training.
Structured training within a clinical setting.
IQ Clinical Practicums are structured training programs with defined learning objectives, training hours, eligibility criteria, and supervision requirements.
Depending on the practicum, trainees participate in seminars or workshops, supervised IPD exposure or supervised clinical exposure with approved cases, clinical discussions, assessment activities, documentation practice, and feedback from clinical supervisors.
The level and nature of clinical involvement varies according to the practicum and the trainee’s stage of training.
Find the training pathway appropriate for your level.
Each practicum has its own minimum eligibility criteria, training structure, intake schedule, and application form. Check the current status of your chosen practicum before applying.
Neurodevelopmental Assessment & Intervention
An introductory clinical practicum focused on neurodevelopmental assessment and intervention. Trainees are introduced to developmental screening, autism and ADHD assessment processes, parent interviewing, occupational therapy activities, case formulation, and clinical discussion within a supervised setting.
The practicum concludes with a community-based project planned and implemented by trainees for IQ’s inpatient community.
Applications Open
Mental Health Care Level 1
Foundational training in working within a psychiatric clinical setting. The practicum introduces trainees to psychiatric classification, clinical intake, Mental Status Examination, case formulation, clinical documentation, psychoeducation, and supervised IPD exposure.
It is designed for psychology students seeking a structured introduction to clinical mental health practice and the processes involved in working within a psychiatric setting.
Applications Closed
Therapeutic Assessment & Practice
A practice-oriented clinical practicum combining structured seminars with supervised clinical hours. Trainees develop therapeutic and assessment skills through clinical teaching, supervised clinical exposure with approved cases, case discussion, documentation, and feedback from supervisors.
The practicum includes 10 hours of seminars and 40 supervised clinical hours.
Applications Closed
Mental Health Care Level 2
Advanced clinical training for trainees ready to progress beyond foundational psychiatric exposure. Mental Health Care Level 2 places greater emphasis on clinical reasoning, psychological assessment, supervised practice, and structured workshops.
The practicum includes supervised clinical hours alongside focused training in psychological assessment and crisis intervention.
Applications Closed
Which practicums can you apply for?
3rd Semester Psychology Students & Above
You meet the minimum academic eligibility for:
- Neurodevelopmental Assessment & Intervention
- Mental Health Care Level 1
4th Semester Psychology Students & Above
You also meet the minimum academic eligibility for:
- Therapeutic Assessment & Practice
Psychology Undergraduate Completed
You meet the minimum academic eligibility for:
- Mental Health Care Level 2
MHC Level 2 is also open to trainees who have successfully completed IQ Mental Health Care Level 1.
Focused sessions on specific clinical topics.
Alongside IQ Clinical Practicums, IQ offers focused workshops and short training sessions on specific clinical topics. These sessions are designed for psychology students, graduates, and early-career professionals who want concentrated training in a particular area without committing to a full practicum.
Topics may include psychological assessment, crisis intervention, clinical documentation, case formulation, interviewing skills, and other areas of applied mental health practice.
Learning within a clinical environment.
IQ Clinical Practicums are designed to help trainees understand how concepts taught in psychology programs translate into clinical practice. Depending on the practicum, training may include:
- Structured seminars and workshops
- Supervised IPD exposure
- Supervised clinical exposure with approved cases
- Clinical interviewing
- Mental Status Examination
- Psychological and developmental assessment
- Case formulation and clinical reasoning
- Clinical documentation
- Case discussions
- Occupational therapy and neurodevelopmental exposure
- Supervisor feedback and reflection
- Community-based projects
The exact activities and level of clinical involvement vary according to the practicum and the trainee’s level of training.
Clinical exposure within defined supervision structures.
Trainees work under the guidance of IQ’s clinical supervisors and are expected to remain within the scope of activities approved for their practicum and level of training.
Clinical exposure is supervised. Access to patients, cases, assessments, and clinical material is determined by the clinical team according to suitability, consent, confidentiality, patient care requirements, and the learning objectives of the practicum.
A closer look at clinical training.
Experiences from IQ Clinical Practicums
Read reflections from psychology students and graduates who have completed IQ Clinical Practicums and their experiences with supervision, clinical exposure, assessment, case discussion, and developing their skills within a clinical setting.
Applying for an IQ Clinical Practicum
Review the minimum eligibility, training structure, schedule, training investment, and current application status for the practicum you are interested in.
If applications are open, select Apply Now on your chosen practicum and complete its application form. Each practicum has a separate application form, so please make sure you are applying through the correct program.
Your application will be reviewed by the IQ team to confirm that you meet the practicum’s minimum eligibility requirements.
Eligible applicants will receive instructions for payment of the applicable training investment within the specified deadline.
Once your application and payment have been verified, your place in the practicum will be confirmed and joining information will be shared with you.
Before You Apply
Please review the minimum eligibility criteria for your chosen practicum before submitting an application.
Each practicum has its own application form, intake schedule, and application status.
Places are limited. Submission of an application does not confirm a seat. Placement is confirmed following eligibility review and completion of the required payment process within the specified deadline.
Clinical activities depend on the practicum, trainee level, patient suitability, consent, supervisor approval, and the clinical requirements of IQ Institute of Neuropsychiatry. Specific patient, case, or assessment exposure cannot be guaranteed.
Schedules, training investments, application deadlines, and intake availability may change between cohorts. Current information will be displayed on the relevant practicum card.
Find the practicum that fits your stage of training.
Review the available pathways, check your eligibility and the current intake status, and apply directly to the practicum appropriate for you.
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