Communiticare Health

CommunitiCare Health; Therapy/Counselling Program, Allied Health Team

Location:

Dundas Site, 3446 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON, M6S2S1

Description of the practicum site and student activities:

We are a community health care agency that provides a full range of community health care and support services, making us a distinctive agency in Toronto offering a blend of community support services, community mental health and addictions services, supportive housing, interprofessional primary care and home care services. We serve a diverse client population including those with complex health care needs and those who are uninsured.

As a social work student, you will work with our Primary Health Care/Allied Health Care Area Team located at the Dundas Site. You will have the opportunity to conduct individual psychosocial assessments, provide psychotherapy and counselling, work collaboratively within the interprofessional team, and plan and facilitate group programs. This role also includes assisting with resource navigation and care coordination. This position provides the unique opportunity to observe a 21-week DBT skills group as well as assist with facilitation of the group.

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

Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?

In-person – primarily onsite with some opportunities to work from home.

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

Mix – primarily direct work with clients; opportunities for evaluation and creating resource materials 

Field Instructor name and credentials:

Van Quach, MSW, RSW

Application deadline:

April 23, 2025

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

Yes, cover letter and 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 at a desk for a period of time, computer use, walking

• 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 samar.hossain@utoronto.ca by April 23 Applications will be forwarded on to the site.