Southlake Health (Newmarket)

Year 1 or Year 2 Practicum, April – August 2026

Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:

Outpatient Neuro Rehab

Location:

Southlake Health (Formerly Southlake Regional Health Centre)- 596 Davis Drive, Newmarket, ON L3Y 2P9

Description of the practicum site and student activities:

The Outpatient Neuro Rehab is a multi-disciplinary allied health OHIP-funded program for patients 18+ who have had a one-time neurological event, such as stroke, TBI, GBS or MS, who are now medically stable and require rehabilitation services (please note we do not offer services to patients with long-term/ongoing neurological or neurodegenerative diseases, such as dementia or Parkinson’s). The majority of patients seen are 65+, however, young adults/adults are also seen regularly.

Students will have the opportunity to shadow, co-lead and individually lead psychotherapy sessions for patients and/or their caregivers, co-facilitate support groups and/or patient-family meetings, screen patients for mental health using the Canada Stroke Best Practice-approved validated measures, shadow / co-facilitate home and/or community visits (transportation will be provided and students will not attend any off-site visits independently), and possibly shadow/co-lead sessions with interdisciplinary professionals (such as PT, OT, and/or SLP), including documenting/charting duties. Additional student activities include indirect services such as resource gathering, making referrals/community connections, and attending weekly rounds; however, this practicum is direct-service heavy. The setting is fast-paced but there is opportunity for students to develop and implement services based on their area of interest, within the scope of our program / service user population needs. There are no evening or weekend hours.

Practicum Requirements:

☒ Immunizations per PHA Guidelines

☒ N95 Respirator/Mask Fitting

☒ Police Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check

Please select Fields(s) of Study:

☒ Social Justice and Diversity

☒ Mental Health and Health

Does your practicum require any previous experience?

None, but an interest in working in a medical setting/ in medical-emotional trauma would be an asset.

Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?

Fully in person.

Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?

Mostly direct, with some opportunity for indirect.

Number of practicums offered:

Field Instructor name and credentials:

Sara Desroches, MSW RSW

Application deadline:

4 pm. Feb. 18, 2026

Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?

Resume, plus cover letter explaining why they are interested in this specific practicum/population.

Accessibility Considerations:

Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use? Sometimes

Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings? Sometimes

Is the practicum considered fast-paced? Fast

Is there a high noise level in the practicum? Medium

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? Physical space is limited; our department can become crowded, noisy, and/or we often have to share office rooms.

We are about a 10-15 minute walk from the Newmarket Go station. There are bus stops through York Region Transit right by the hospital. If not taking public transit, parking is paid, and about a 5 minute walk from the hospital. Our department is on the main floor of the hospital.

To apply for this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to miri.ben.dat@utoronto.caby 4pm February 18, 2026. Applications will be sent to the site.