McMaster Children’s Hospital, Hamilton
Year 2 Practicum
September 2025- April 2026
Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:
Pediatric Chronic Pain Program
Location:
McMaster Children’s Hospital, Hamilton Health Sciences – 1200 Main St W, Hamilton, ON
Description of the practicum site and student activities:
Psychosocial assessments, individual therapy, psychoeducational groups, interdisciplinary team collaboration, program development/evaluation
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:
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
Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?
- Hybrid (1-2 days in person/remote)
- Practicum can be completed Wed-Fri but it is preferred the student can attend some Tues for their learning benefit; I am flexible to accommodate a student’s changing schedule (ie if they can only come a few Tuesdays we can adjust their schedule as needed)
Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?
Mix of direct and indirect (mostly direct)
Number of practicums offered:
1
Field Instructor name and credentials:
Serena Goel, MSW, RSW
Application deadline:
March 19, 2025
Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?
Resume
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? Medium
- Is there a high noise level in the practicum? Low
- Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes
- What are the physical demands of the practicum? N/A
- Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? N/A
To apply for this practicum, please send a resume to miri.ben.dat@utoronto.ca by 4 pm March 19, 2025. Applications will be sent to the site.