Community Counselling and Resource Centre (CCRC) Peterborough

Location:

540 George St North, Peterborough, ON, Canada, K9H 3S1

Description of the practicum site and student activities:

Establish and maintain professional and effective therapeutic relationships
Provide accessible, inclusive and responsive professional counselling services
Facilitate group and/ or workshops as required
Maintain clinical files in accordance with agency, professional practice, and accreditation standards
Conduct client screening, and risk assessments as appropriate
Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with clients
Engage in ongoing case conceptualization and clinical documentation
Collaborate with community resources to support client needs and improve access to services.
Advocate on behalf of clients in response to gaps in services
Participate in professional counselling clinical team meetings and agency staff meetings
Contribute positively to the functioning of the professional counselling team and agency
Participate in regular clinical supervision
Actively engage in supervision by bringing cases, questions, and reflections
Integrate feedback into clinical practice
Identify and respond appropriately to risk (e.g., suicidality, safety concerns, duty to report)
Follow agency protocols for crisis intervention and documentation

Practicum Requirements:

☒ Police Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check

☒ Comfort working with the population being served

☒ Comprehensive report writing and documentation

Please select Fields(s) of Study:

☒ Children and their Families

☒ Social Justice and Diversity

☒ Mental Health and Health

☒ Social Work in Gerontology

Does your practicum require any previous experience?
While this is a learning placement, practicum students are expected to enter with foundational counselling knowledge and skills. This includes prior academic preparation in clinical practice, familiarity with core therapeutic approaches, and readiness to engage in supervised client work.

Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?

In-person

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

Primarily direct work

Number of practicums offered:

1-2

Field Instructor name and credentials:

Laura Geffert, Clinical Team Lead, BSW MSW RSW

Adina Muskat, Clinical Team Lead, MA MSW RSW

Emily Rogers Nannarone, Clinical Counsellor, MSW RSW

Application deadline:

April 17, 2026 @ 4pm

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

Both

Accessibility Considerations:

Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use? No

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? No

If you are interested in this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to samar.hossain@utoronto.ca by Friday, April 17 @ 4pm.Applications will be sent to the site.