Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County, Barrie
Year 1 or Year 2 Practicum, April- August 2026
Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program: Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County
Counselling and Wellbeing
Location:
Barrie
Description of the practicum site and student activities:
-Provide 1:1 single session counselling and multi-session counselling and psychotherapy
-Attend weekly student clinical supervision and clinical team meetings
-Maintain accurate and timely documentation
-Consult and collaborate with the clinical team
-Contribute to program evaluation
Practicum Requirements:
☒ Police Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check
☒ Driver’s License
☒ Use of Own Car
☒ Comfort working with the population being served
☒ Comprehensive report writing and documentation
☒ Evening attendance
For Year 2 Practicums only, select Fields(s) of Study:
☒ Mental Health and Health
Does your practicum require any previous experience?
No, although this is preferred
Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?
In-person. Students who work 4 or 5 days per week, will have the opportunity to work from home, provided that they have a private and confidential space to do so.
Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?
Both indirect and direct work
Number of practicums offered:
2
Field Instructor name and credentials:
Meghan Edwards, MSW, RSW -Field Instructor
Catherine Cilia, MSW, RSW – Clinical Manager
Application deadline:
Feb 23, 2026
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? Fast
- Is there a high noise level in the practicum? Low
- Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes
- What are the physical demands of the practicum? Sedentary work
- Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? Not that I’m aware of
If you are interested in this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to miri.ben.dat@utoronto.ca by 4pm Feb 23, 2026. Applications will be forwarded on to the site.