New Moon Psychotherapy
Year 2 Practicum
September 2025- April 2026
Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:
New Moon Psychotherapy
Location:
130 Spadina Ave, Suite 402, Toronto ON, M5V 2L4
Description of the practicum site and student activities:
Provide psychotherapy to individuals (adolescents and adults), couples and families experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns, relational difficulties, and intrapersonal challenges
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:
Access to a personal and password protected laptop
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
☐ Human Services Management & Leadership
Does your practicum require any previous experience?
(If yes, please specify.)
Experience in providing peer support, delivering mental health services (e.g. support group co-facilitator, crisis line operator, etc.) and/or lived experience with therapy.
Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?
Hybrid- Student must have access to quiet, confidential space with adequate office setup including a webcam and reliable internet connection. Student must also have consistent availability for in-person/in-office work.
Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?
Mix- a balance of direct clinical hours providing counselling to clients as well as program development
Number of practicums offered:
2
Field Instructor name and credentials:
Camila Espana, MSW, RSW, RMFT-Associate
Application deadline:
April 17, 2025
Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?
Resume and cover letter
Accessibility Considerations:
- Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use? No
- Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings? Sometimes
- 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? Sitting for extended periods of time (5+ hours)
- Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of?
The office has an operating elevator and washrooms on the same floor. The hallways and doorways may not be wide enough for some wheelchairs.
If you are interested in this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to samar.hossain@utoronto.ca by April 17, 2025. Applications will be forwarded on to the site.