Sick Kids Hospital, Outpatient Mental Health Services, Division of Psychiatry
Year 2 Practicum
September 2025- April 2026
Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:
Outpatient Mental Health Services, Division of Psychiatry
Location:
The Hospital for Sick Children
170 Elizabeth St., Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X8
Description of the practicum site and student activities:
The primary part of this role will involve carrying a caseload of patients to provide short-term, evidence-based therapy services (CBT/DBT), both individually and in group settings.
Therefore, training and prior practice using CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy) with children and youth would be an asset.
Respond to and support children and adolescents who are experiencing moderate to urgent mental health concerns
Provide support through a variety of modalities including crisis intervention (I.e.: conducting suicide risk assessments), using a trauma-informed approach, providing consultation to other clinicians, case navigation/management, and advocacy.
Support patients and their families in safety planning and exploring mental health resource options.
Practice from an integrated biopsychosocial model that considers the implications of medical, physical, mental health, family cultural contexts and issues of social complexity.
Demonstrate skills in patient and family engagement, interviewing skills with individuals, parents, and families.
Demonstrate capacity to manage highly charged situations inclusive of the prevention and management of behavioral escalations.
Collaborate with diverse inter-professional health care teams.
Navigate and secure resources that address issues related to the social determinants of health.
Work as needed with community agencies and services such as CAS (Children s Aid Society), Ontario Works, Children’s Mental Health agencies.
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:
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.)
It is expected for the successful candidate to feel comfortable carrying a reasonable caseload of patients, to provide short-term, evidence-based therapeutic interventions both individually and in group settings.
Therefore, training and prior practice using CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy) with children and youth would be an asset.
Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?
Hybrid
Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?
Direct work
Number of practicums offered:
1
Field Instructor name and credentials:
Angela Yohan, MSW, RSW
Emily Power, MSW, RSW
Application deadline: April 3, 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? Yes
- Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings? Yes
- Is the practicum considered fast-paced? Fast
- Is there a high noise level in the practicum? Medium
- Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes
- What are the physical demands of the practicum? Minimal physical demands
- Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? None
To apply for this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to miri.ben.dat@utoronto.ca by 4 pm April 3, 2025. Applications will be sent to the field instructor.