Gray Matter Health

Location:

In-person at the Brampton office and virtual work as well.

Description of the practicum site and student activities:

At Gray Matter Health, we provide a highly supportive environment where MSW students receive extensive encouragement, guidance, training and preparation before beginning direct client work. Our practicum is designed to help students build confidence through hands-on learning and personalized support, ensuring they feel fully equipped and comfortable working directly with clients in a private practice setting. With dedicated mentorship, regular supervision, shadowing and a thorough introduction to best practices, we prioritize each student’s growth and readiness for client-centered mental health care. Once they begin engaging in direct client services, students participate in assessments, case management, and innovative therapeutic interventions with a diverse client base. Our practicum emphasizes self-reflection and introspective learning, particularly around concepts like transference and counter-transference, helping students to understand and manage their emotional responses in client interactions. Through regular supervision and mentorship, students develop awareness of how their own perspectives and emotions impact their work, which is essential for growth as a private practice clinician. Gray Matter Health we provide culturally sensitive psychotherapy for a diversity of clients. Working alongside a skilled team of mental health professionals, students apply trauma-informed, culturally sensitive and strengths-based approaches while taking part in outreach initiatives aimed at reducing mental health stigma. Gray Matter Health’s mission is rooted in creativity and compassion, encouraging students to explore new approaches, think critically, and advocate for anti-oppressive mental health services. Our practicum combines training with real-world experience, leaving students with a solid foundation in clinical skills, community engagement, and advocacy. By the end of their placement, students are well-prepared and inspired to make a lasting impact in the mental health field.

Practicum Requirements:

☒ Police Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check

☒ Comfort working with the population being served

☒ Evening attendance

☒ Weekend attendance

Other requirements:

Will work with people of various backgrounds including Black, racialized and other equity deserving groups.

Please select Fields(s) of Study:

☒ Children and their Families

☒ Social Justice and Diversity

☒ Mental Health and Health

☒ Human Services Management & Leadership

Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?

hybrid

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

Mix of direct and indirect

Field Instructor name and credentials:

Marci Gray, MSW RSW

Application deadline:

May 29, 2025

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

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? Low

Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes

What are the physical demands of the practicum? NA

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

To apply for this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to miri.ben.dat@utoronto.ca by 4pm May 29, 2025. Applications will be sent to the site.