Unity Health Network, St. Michael’s Hospital, Family Health Team
Year 1 or Year 2 Practicum
April- August 2025
Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:
Unity Health Network – St. Michael’s Hospital, Family Health Team
Department of Family Medicine
Location:
Sumac Creek Health Centre
73 Regent Park Blvd , Toronto, Ontario , M5B 1W8
Description of the practicum site and student activities:
The student will be working on a multi-disciplinary medical model team with a Family Health Team (FHT) at St. Michaels Hospital which is part of the Unity Health network. Students are required to deliver short term clinical and case management services to a diverse community of patients dealing with a wide variety of life issues stress, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, life transitions etc., and connecting patients to outside resources as appropriate. The student will also get experience co-facilitating a group at the FHT according to population need and student interest. Students with a background in research will be welcomed to assist on any current FHT projects.
Practicum Requirements:
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☐ 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:
For Year 2 Practicums only, select Fields(s) of Study:
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☐ Children and their Families
☐ Social Justice and Diversity
☒ Mental Health and Health
☐ Social Work in Gerontology
☐ Human Services Management & Leadership
Does your practicum require any previous experience?
(If yes, please specify.)
Has done client facing work regarding counselling and service navigation
Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?
hybrid
Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?
mix
Number of practicums offered:
1
Field Instructor name and credentials:
- Bachelor of Social Work Degree
- Master of Social Work Degree
- Registered Social Worker
Email: heather.campbell@unityhealth.to Phone: (416) 864-6060
Application deadline:
February 26, 2025
Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?
Yes
Accessibility Considerations:
- Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use? Yes
- Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings? Sometimes
- Is the practicum considered fast-paced? Fast
- Is there a high noise level in the practicum? Low
- Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes
- What are the physical demands of the practicum? Student has the ability to assess a situation and keep themself safe
- Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of?
To apply for this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to miri.ben.dat@utoronto.ca by 4 pm February 26, 2025. Applications will be sent to the site.
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