Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Downtown Central Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (Outpatient)

CAMH, Downtown Central Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (Outpatient)

Location:

The Downtown Central Clinic is located at 250 College St. Toronto, ON.

Description of the practicum site and student activities:

The Downtown Central FACT is an interdisciplinary outpatient team that follows a Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) model of care to address clients’ health and social care needs. It involves a strong community outreach component, wherein clients are seen at their homes/shelters in addition to the clinic. The student will participate in both community- and clinic-based care. 

Clients are ages 18-65, live with a primary psychotic illness, and often experience other co-occurring mental illnesses. The social work role involves providing comprehensive mental health case management services including: medication management; psychoeducation and supportive counselling; work with individuals and their families; support with housing, homelessness, substance use, crisis intervention; referrals to community resources; psychosocial assessment, and group programming.

Practicum Requirements:

☒ Immunizations per PHA Guidelines

☒ N95 Respirator/Mask Fitting

☒  Covid Vaccinations

☒ 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

Please select Fields(s) of Study:

☒ Social Justice and Diversity

☒ Mental Health and Health

Does your practicum require any previous experience?

N/A

Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?

In-person only.

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

Direct.

Number of practicums offered: 1

Field Instructor name and credentials:

• Drew Mclean, MSW, RSW

Application deadline:

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

Regular work space will not be private, but students can book rooms to use when needed.

• Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings?  Sometimes

• Is the practicum considered fast-paced?  Medium. Pace is difficult to predict.

• Is there a high noise level in the practicum?  Medium

• Is the site wheelchair accessible?  No

• What are the physical demands of the practicum?

There will be physical demands associated with conducting home/shelter/community visits.

• Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? N/A.

 If you are interested in this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to leah.potash@utoronto.ca by March 20, 2026.Applications will be forwarded on to the site.