Michael Garron Hospital Child and Youth Mental Health Services
Michael Garron Hospital Child and Youth Mental Health Services – Outpatient
Location: Michael Garron Hospital, 825 Coxwell Ave., Toronto
Description of the practicum site and student activities:
Our program serves children, youth, and families struggling with a wide variety of mental health and developmental issues. Students will receive intensive training in long-term family therapy, primarily with young people between 12 and 17 and their parents/caregivers. There will also be opportunities to work individually with youth and parents/caregivers. Hours are approximately 930am-530pm, with an expectation of working at least one evening per week until 630pm or 7pm.
Practicum Requirements:
☒ Immunizations per PHA Guidelines
☒ N95 Respirator/Mask Fitting
☒ Covid Vaccinations
☒ Police Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check
☒ Comfort working with the population being served
☒ Comprehensive report writing and documentation
☒ Evening attendance
Please select Fields(s) of Study:
☒ Children and their Families
☒ Social Justice and Diversity
☒ Mental Health and Health
Does your practicum require any previous experience?
We are looking for students with some history of working in a social services or health environment, and who have a specific interest in being trained as family therapists. We need someone who is confident in their ability to hit the ground running, with the goal of taking on cases of their own within the first two-three months of the practicum.
Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?
In person.
Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?
Direct work.
Field Instructor name and credentials: Peter Trainor, MSW, RSW
Application deadline:
July 11th @ 4:00 PM
Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?
A resume is required, as is an interview.
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? None.
- Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? None.
If you are interested in this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to leah.potash@utoronto.ca by July 11th at 4:00PM. Applications will be forwarded on to the site.