CMHA Hamilton
Year 1 Practicum
January to May 2025
Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:
CMHA Hamilton-Community Enrichment Services
Location: 131 John St S Hamilton, ON L8N2C3
Description of the practicum site and student activities:
Community Mental Health agency, the Community Enrichment Services program is the voluntary intensive case management program at CMHA Hamilton. Students will have a small caseload to learn assessment, intervention and planning. Students will work on the foundations of generalist practice to prepare for their specialty in second year.
Students will also assist in various committee work and projects that the agency is undertaking given that Field Instructor is the program coordinator.
Practicum Requirements:
(Click on all the boxes that apply.)
☐ Immunizations per PHA Guidelines
☐ N95 Respirator/Mask Fitting
☐ Covid Vaccinations
☐ Influenza Vaccination (Flu shot)
☒Police Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check
☐ Driver’s License
☒ Use of Own Car
☒ Travel by public transportation between home visits, or satellite offices, or community meetings, etc.
☒ Comfort working with the population being served
☒ Comprehensive report writing and documentation
☐ Lived experience/Current member of the community being served
☐ Evening attendance
☐ Weekend attendance
☐ Changing shift attendance
☐ Language (specify in field below)
Other requirements:
Does your practicum require any previous experience?
(If yes, please specify.)
Some familiarity with community mental health preferred.
Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?
In-person
Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?
Mix, integration of micro and mezzo practice.
Number of practicums offered:
1
Field Instructor name and credentials:
James Curtis-Welsh BA, BSW, MSW, RSW, Cert.DR
Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?
Resume and cover letter
Accessibility Considerations:
- Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use? Yes, cubicle
- Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings? Yes
- Is the practicum considered fast-paced? Medium
- Is there a high noise level in the practicum? High
- Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes
- What are the physical demands of the practicum? Students may be walking to home visits or community agencies. Will provide accommodation if needed.
- Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? Will provide accommodations if required.
If you are interested in this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to miri.ben.dat@utoronto.ca by September 30, 2024. Applications will be forwarded on to the site.