Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) – Toronto Drug Treatment Court

Location:

100 Stokes Street, Toronto ON, M6J 1H4

10 Armoury Street, Toronto ON, M7A 0B9

Description of the practicum site and student activities:

The Drug Treatment Court is a unique treatment program, featuring close collaboration between treatment and the criminal justice system. Clients apply voluntarily but have an ongoing accountability to the court throughout the duration of their program, which lasts a minimum of twelve months. Clients of the program have a dependence on opiates, crack/cocaine and/or methamphetamine and are facing criminal charges. Serving a diverse and marginalized population, the program provides group and individual therapy, case management and ongoing assistance with life skills and social determinants of health, including housing assistance. Our program is harm reduction focused and trauma informed. Students will have opportunities to gain skills in group facilitation and case management, with some potential opportunities for individual work.

Preference given to students who can attend placement on Tuesdays to observe weekly court proceedings at 10 Armoury Street.

Practicum Requirements:

☒ Immunizations per PHA Guidelines

☒ N95 Respirator/Mask Fitting

☒ Covid Vaccinations

☒ Influenza Vaccination (Flu shot)

☒ 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

Does your practicum require any previous experience?

Demonstrated comfort with and understanding of harm reduction is required.

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, with some opportunity for indirect.

Number of practicums offered:

Field Instructor name and credentials:

Laura Day, MSW, RSW

Joanna Seel, MSW, RSW

Application deadline:

Oct 8, 2025

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

Resume only

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? Typical office setting

Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of?

To apply for this practicum, please send a resume to leah.potash@utoronto.ca by 4pm Oct 8, 2025. Applications will be sent to the field instructor.