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St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, Mood Disorders Treatment and Research Clinic

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton

Mood Disorders Treatment and Research Clinic (Outpatient)

Location:

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton – West 5th site

100 West 5th Drive

Hamilton, ON

Description of the practicum site and student activities:

The Mood Disorders Treatment and Research Clinic provides both consultation and time-limited multidisciplinary treatment to about 1,000 patients per year. We aim to provide in-person and online/virtual care that is uniquely tailored to address the needs of each individual – we focus on aspects of a patient’s mood disorder and work with individuals to reduce suffering, improve mood, and form social connections, and increase meaning in their lives.

The role of a Social Worker within the MTRC is primarily to provide evidence-based psychotherapy in a group and individual format. Social Workers are also responsible for assisting with brief referrals related to social work concerns such as housing and finances that are impacting individual’s functioning.

Practicum Requirements:

☒ Immunizations per PHA Guidelines

☒ N95 Respirator/Mask Fitting

☒  Covid Vaccinations

☒ Comfort working with the population being served

Other requirements:

Requirement of CBT Level 1 or equivalent

Please select Fields(s) of Study:

☒ Mental Health and Health

Does your practicum require any previous experience?

(If yes, please specify.)

Requirement of CBT Level 1 or equivalent

Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?

In Person

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

Direct

Field Instructor name and credentials:

Ann Raback, MSW, RSW

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

Resume required

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? Sometimes we have virtual groups which may place a physical demand on the learners, in addition we have in-person groups where we may be sitting for long periods of time.
  • Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? None that come to mind

To apply for this practicum, please send a resume to leah.potash@utoronto.ca by 4 pm May 5, 2025. Applications will be sent to the site.

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