Bethesda
Year 2 Practicum
September 2025 – April 2026
Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:
Bethesda
Location:
3280 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, ON, L2V 4Y6
Description of the practicum site and student activities:
Bethesda Clinical Services provides clinical supports to adults living with Intellectual and developmental disabilities. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, Bethesda aims to improve the lives of adults who require support in any of the following areas: Mental health and well being (1:1 or group counselling and Psychotherapy), Speech and Language supports, Occupational Therapy, Psychometric Assessments, Dual Diagnosis Justice Case management, Complex Support Coordination, and Behaviour Supports.
Students would have the opportunity to shadow each member of the team and observe how each Clinician provides assessment and treatment. Students would learn about the service model utilized at Bethesda called the Choice and Partnership Approach (CAPA). Students would be expected to assist with CHOICE appointments (intake) as well leading assessments and counselling/Psychotherapy sessions (both 1:1 and group) with direct guidance from Clinical Supervisor. Student would have the opportunity to attend Clinical meetings and community meetings.
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:
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.)
No, but awareness of Autism/ Dual Diagnosis would be an asset.
Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?
In person.
Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?
A mix of direct and indirect.
Number of practicums offered:
1
Field Instructor name and credentials:
Maggie Lewis, MSW
Application deadline:
March 14, 2025
Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?
Yes
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? Low
- Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes
- What are the physical demands of the practicum? Nothing strenuous.
- Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? Not that I can think of.
If you are interested in this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to leah.potash@utoronto.ca by 4pm on March 14, 2025. Applications will be forwarded on to the site.