Family Services York Region

Year 2 Practicum, September 2026 – April 2027

Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:

Location:

We have 2 office locations: Georgina and Richmond Hill

Description of the practicum site and student activities:

Family Services York Region (FSYR) is both a learning and a teaching organization. Working in collaboration with universities across North America, FSYR offers student and volunteer placements for master’s level clinicians. Because of our varied and rich programming, volunteers and students can experience a broad range of services and programs in addition to developing their skills in individual, couple and family therapy. Services provided to our student volunteers include:

Initial 4-day training prior to beginning at your site
Regular Small Group Student Supervision (minimum four hours monthly, or more to meet the requirements of the learning institution)
Group Supervision / Peer Consultation (2 hours monthly)
One on one supervision regarding learning contracts and evaluations
Professional Development Opportunities
Opportunity to co-facilitate a group

We provide a unique learning experience that gives students an opportunity to work with an extremely diverse client base, with a range of presenting concerns including symptoms of anxiety and depression, trauma and abuse, family conflict, job/financial stress, gender identity/sexual orientation, grief/loss, mental health diagnosis, parenting, settlement, etc.

Family Services York Region requires that all students be available 2 evenings a week.

We have 2 office locations: Georgina and Richmond Hill. Currently we are operating in a Hybrid model, therefore students will be required to work in office one day per week. Students are placed primarily according to the location of their supervisor and available office space. All students will be required to abide by agency policies and procedures. Some travel between offices will be required.

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 – two evenings until 8 pm required.

Please select Fields(s) of Study:

☒ Children and their Families

☒ Mental Health and Health

Does your practicum require any previous experience?

Not required, but preferred.

Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?

Hybrid

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

The practicum will involve both direct and indirect service. Indirect service would include Professional Development, agency meetings, paperwork, case management, various individual and group supervision meetings, etc.

Number of practicums offered:

Ranges from 3-4 students per practicum placement, though is not firm.

Field Instructor name and credentials:

Melissa Tolman, M.A.,R.P., Clinical Supervisor and Practicum Co-ordinator
Additional MSW staff supervisor TBD

Application deadline:

May 1, 2026
Highly competitive, We begin accepting applications as early as January, and if we still have open placement position, we can accept as late as July.

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? No (there are many opportunities for training, client contact, so schedule is typically full on a day to day basis, but it would not be considered fast paced)
Is there a high noise level in the practicum? No
Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes
What are the physical demands of the practicum? Sitting for extended periods of time, being on screen for extended periods throughout the day (virtual sessions)
Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? n/a

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply by 4pm on May 1, 2026 through the FSYR website: https://www.fsyr.ca/get-involved/clinical-placements/. Please also notify alexi.sparaggis@utoronto.cathat you have applied.