Pathstone Mental Health
Year 2 Practicum
September 2025- April 2026
Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:
Pathstone Mental Health
Locations:
1338 Fourth Avenue, St. Catharines
1604 Merrittville Highway, Welland
102 River Road, Welland
Description of the practicum site and student activities:
- Shadowing client appointments and helping to support clients/ families;
- Assisting with case consultations,
- Attending community meetings;
- Involvement in individual therapy as well as groups and clinics;
- Adhering to the organizational policies and procedures;
- Working in collaboration with other students and staff;
- Assistance with clinical assessments and clinical documentation
- Advocacy and case management experience;
- Providing assistance to staff with various research projects;
- Working directly with clients and completing administrative duties
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:
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.)
NA
Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?
In person
Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?
Yes
Number of practicums offered:
1-3
Field Instructor name and credentials:
TBA/ Credentials include MSW, RP
Application deadline:
March 15, 2025
Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?
Yes . Students can apply here and upload resume and cover letter here: Student Placements / Internships – Pathstone Mental Health
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? n/a
- Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of?
Students must apply for this opportunity directly through the Pathstone website (information above). Please email miri.ben.dat@utoronto.ca to indicate that you have applied.