Family Services of York Region
Year 2 Practicum
September 2025- April 2026
Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:
Family Services York Region
Location:
We have 3 office locations: Newmarket, Georgina and Richmond Hill
Description of the practicum site and student activities:
Family Services York Region (FSYR) is both a learning and a teaching organization. Working in collaboration with universities across North America, FSYR offers student and volunteer placements for master’s level clinicians. Because of our varied and rich programming, volunteers and students can experience a broad range of services and programs in addition to developing their skills in individual, couple and family therapy. Services provided to our student volunteers include:
- Initial 4-day training prior to beginning at your site
- Regular Small Group Student Supervision (minimum four hours monthly, or more to meet the requirements of the learning institution)
- Group Supervision / Peer Consultation (2 hours monthly)
- One on one supervision regarding learning contracts and evaluations
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Opportunity to co-facilitate a group
We provide a unique learning experience that gives students an opportunity to work with an extremely diverse client base, with a range of presenting concerns including symptoms of anxiety and depression, trauma and abuse, family conflict, job/financial stress, gender identity/sexual orientation, grief/loss, mental health diagnosis, parenting, settlement, etc.
Family Services York Region requires that all students be available 2 evenings a week.
We have 3 office locations: Newmarket, Georgina and Richmond Hill. Currently we are operating in a Hybrid model, therefore students will be required to work in office one day per week. Students are placed primarily according to the location of their supervisor and available office space. All students will be required to abide by agency policies and procedures. Some travel between offices will be required.
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:
Practicum Requirements:
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Evening attendance- two evenings until 8 pm required.
- Driver’s license and access to a car
Does your practicum require any previous experience? If yes, please specify.
Not required, but preferred.
Please indicate whether this practicum will be in-person, remote or hybrid.
Hybrid
The practicum will involve both direct and indirect service. Indirect service would include Professional Development, agency meetings, paperwork, case management, various individual and group supervision meetings, etc.
Please 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.)
No prior experience is required.
Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?
Hybrid
Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?
Mix of direct and indirect
Number of practicums offered:
Ranges from 3-4 students per practicum placement, though is not firm.
Field Instructor name and credentials:
Melissa Tolman, M.A.,R.P., Clinical Supervisor and Practicum Co-ordinator
Application deadline:
March 7, 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? YES
- Is the practicum considered fast-paced? No (there are many opportunities for training, client contact, so schedule is typically full on a day to day basis, but it would not be considered fast paced)
- Is there a high noise level in the practicum? No
- Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes
- What are the physical demands of the practicum? Sitting for extended periods of time, being on screen for extended periods throughout the day (virtual sessions)
- Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of?n/a
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply by March 7, 2025 through the FSYR website: https://www.fsyr.ca/get-involved/clinical-placements/ Please notify miri.ben.dat@utoronto.ca that you have applied.