Scarborough Health Network – Adult Outpatient Mental Health Clinic
Adult Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, Scarborough Health Network
Location:
1940 Eglington Ave East, Scarborough, ON. M1L 4R1 , 2nd floor
Description of the practicum site and student activities:
The Adult Outpatient Mental Health Clinic at Scarborough Health Network is a diverse interdisciplinary team consisting of social workers, psychotherapists, nurses and psychiatrists. As social workers, we provide evidence-based individual and group psychotherapy care to adults 18+ presenting with various mental health concerns. This practicum offers the opportunity to hone skills in both group and individual psychotherapy.
You will co-facilitate stage-1 trauma treatment groups for individuals living with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), also known as relational or attachment trauma. The group content focuses on safety and stabilization of trauma symptoms through mind, body, and relational healing interventions.
In addition, you will build an individual caseload and provide psychotherapy utilizing evidence-based modalities that are of interest to you. As supervisors, we practice and can support your development within the following modalities: CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT, IFS, attachment focused and applied polyvagal theory.
The qualities and skillset needed to excel in this practicum include previous experience providing psychotherapy/counselling, previous trainings, workshops or self-learning around therapeutic modalities/basic counselling skills, and qualities including being self-directed, taking initiative, and having a genuine passion and curiosity for psychotherapy and working with clients living with CPTSD.
Practicum Requirements:
☒ Immunizations per PHA Guidelines
☒ N95 Respirator/Mask Fitting
☒ Police Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check
☒ Comfort working with the population being served
☒ Comprehensive report writing and documentation
Please select Fields(s) of Study:
☒ Mental Health and Health
Does your practicum require any previous experience?
Yes, prior experience providing psychotherapy, counselling, and or trainings/self-learning around therapeutic modalities.
Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?
In-person only
Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?
Direct
Number of practicums offered: 2
Field Instructor name and credentials:
· Corrina Rittwage, MSW, RSW
- Nirupa Thana, MSW, RSW
Application deadline: March 13, 2026
Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?
Resume & Cover letter. Please include in the cover letter why this practicum interests you and outlining your previous experience and trainings in psychotherapy or therapeutic modalities.
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? Medium
- Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes
- What are the physical demands of the practicum? A lot of sitting
- Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? N/A
If you are interested in this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to alexi.sparaggis@utoronto.ca by 4pm on March 13, 2026. Applications will be sent to the site.