Across Boundaries

Year 2 Practicum

September 2025- April 2026

Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:

Across Boundaries, Intensive Case Management (ICM)

Location:

51 Clarkson Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M6E 2T5

Description of the practicum site and student activities:

Across Boundaries is a Mental Health agency providing a range of support services to people from ethno-racial communities who are experiencing mental health and addiction challenges. Across Boundaries utilizes a holistic approach to serve individuals from racialized communities, with sensitivity to their needs, based on anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and anti-Black racism frameworks. The services are offered using strength-based approaches that foster a sense of individual cultural inclusion and celebration.

The Intensive Case Management Services at Across Boundaries provide services to those experiencing serious mental illness/addictions and may be involved with the criminal justice system. The students will report directly to a Team Lead and Program Manager and work collaboratively within and across teams to provide prompt and appropriate access to services to individuals from racialized communities who are experiencing mental health problems and substance use challenges. The students will provide more non-intensive services depending on skill level and user needs and will assist in Social Rehab Program.

Practicum Requirements:

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☐ Immunizations per PHA Guidelines

☐ N95 Respirator/Mask Fitting

☐ Covid Vaccinations

☐ Influenza Vaccination (Flu shot)

☐ Police Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check

☐ Driver’s License

☐ Use of Own Car

☒ 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

☒ Lived experience/Current member of the community being served

☒ Evening attendance

☒ Weekend attendance

☒ Changing shift attendance

☐ Language (specify in field below)

Other requirements: Across Boundaries only hires racialized staff and placement students.

Please select Fields(s) of Study:

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☐ Children and their Families

☐ Social Justice and Diversity

☒ Mental Health and Health

☐ Social Work in Gerontology

☐ Human Services Management & Leadership

Does your practicum require any previous experience?

(If yes, please specify.)

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:

Field Instructor name and credentials:

Rumi Rajkarnikar, MSW

Application deadline: April 3, 2025

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

Is there a high noise level in the practicum? Medium

Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes

What are the physical demands of the practicum? Sitting, walking, and some travel. We do grocery drop-offs so some lifting of grocery items.
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 resume to miri.ben.dat@utoronto.ca by 4pm April 3, 2025. Applications will be forwarded on to the site.

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