CAMH Downtown Central Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team
CAMH Downtown Central Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team
Location:
250 College St., 7th Floor
Description of the practicum site and student activities:
The Downtown Central FACT is an interdisciplinary outpatient team that follows a Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) model of care to address clients’ health and social care needs. It involves a strong community outreach component, wherein clients are seen at their homes/shelters in addition to the clinic. The student will participate in both community- and clinic-based care.
Clients are ages 18-65, live with a primary psychotic illness, and often experience other co-occurring mental illnesses. The social work role involves providing comprehensive mental health case management services including: medication management; psychoeducation and supportive counselling; work with individuals and their families; support with housing, homelessness, substance use, crisis intervention; referrals to community resources; psychosocial assessment, and group programming.
Practicum Requirements:
☒ Immunizations per PHA Guidelines
☒ N95 Respirator/Mask Fitting
☒ Covid Vaccinations
☒ Police Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check
☒ 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
Please select Fields(s) of Study:
☒ Social Justice and Diversity
☒ Mental Health and Health
Does your practicum require any previous experience?
No
Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?
In-person
Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?
Direct
Number of practicums offered:
1
Field Instructor name and credentials:
Eda Bacarro, MSW, RSW
Application deadline:
March 26, 2026
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. Pace is difficult to predict.
- Is there a high noise level in the practicum? Medium
- Is the site wheelchair accessible? No
- What are the physical demands of the practicum? There will be physical demands associated with conducting home/shelter/community visits.
- Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? No
If you are interested in this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to leah.potash@utoronto.ca by March 26, 2026. Applications will be sent to the site.