St Michael’s Hospital – Family Health Team
Year 1 or Year 2 Practicum, April- August 2026
Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:
St Michael’s Hospital- Family Health Team
Location:
73 Regent Park Blvd 3rd floor / 80 Bond St.
Description of the practicum site and student activities:
The Family Health Team is a multidisciplinary team of family physicians, nurses, dieticians, pharmacists, and other allied health professionals. This placement is with the social worker in the Substance Use Management (SUM) program. Referrals come from family doctors and require students to contact patients, complete biopsychosocial assessments, and short-term counselling. Students are also expected to support with case management needs and updating resources for staff and patients. You have the option of facilitating psychosocial groups. Students are required to be in person at 73 Regent Park Blvd on Wednesdays, and 80 Bond on Thursdays.
Practicum Requirements:
☒ Immunizations per PHA Guidelines
☒ N95 Respirator/Mask Fitting
☒ Covid Vaccinations
☒ Influenza Vaccination (Flu shot)
☒ 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
For Year 2 Practicums only, select Fields(s) of Study:
☒ Social Justice and Diversity
☒ Mental Health and Health
Does your practicum require any previous experience?
Previous experience working with vulnerable clients. Previous experience working in harm reduction and substance use management is an asset.
Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?
In person, with ability to work remotely
Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?
Mostly direct work with some indirect projects.
Number of practicums offered:
1
Field Instructor name and credentials:
Lauren Brouhard-Chuck, MSW, RSW, Social Worker- Family Health Team (FHT)
Application deadline:
4PM February 13, 2026
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? 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 long periods of work, documentation and communication is via Electronic Medical Record.
- Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? N/A
To apply for this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to alexi.sparaggis@utoronto.ca by 4PM February 13, 2026. Applications will be sent to the site.