Inner Voice Therapy
Year 2 Practicum
September 2025- April 2026
Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:
Inner Voice Therapy
Location:
55 Village Centre Place, Building 28, Unit 207
Description of the practicum site and student activities:
- Students are expected to see 4-5 clients per week (in person and virtual)
- Create resources for clients.
- Write a blog per week (300-500 words).
- Organize workshops and seminars in the community
- Co-facilitate a DBT skills group
- Contribute ideas for improving client care or operational efficiency, which can lead to innovative practices and better outcomes.
Practicum Requirements:
(Click on all the boxes that apply.)
☐ 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:
Arabic, Spanish, Urdu/Hindi/Punjabi, or Mandarin
Please select Fields(s) of Study:
(click on all boxes that apply.)
☐ Children and their Families
☐ Social Justice and Diversity
☒ Mental Health and Health
☐ Social Work in Gerontology
☐ Human Services Management & Leadership
Does your practicum require any previous experience?
(If yes, please specify.)
Previous clinical experience working with individuals with mental health
The person must have knowledge, training and experience in using CBT.
Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?
Hybrid
Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?
Mixed of direct and indirect
Number of practicums offered:
1
Field Instructor name and credentials:
Dr. Natasha Ramzan, MSW, RSW, PsyD.
Application deadline:
March 26, 2025
Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?
Both
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? No
- What are the physical demands of the practicum? None
- Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of?
The office is not accessible unfortunately.
If you are interested in this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to miri.ben.dat@utoronto.ca by 4pm on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Applications will be forwarded on to the site.