UHN, Toronto Western Hospital

Toronto Western Hospital (primarily)

This is a GTA Hospital Practicum

Description of the practicum site and student activities:

This practicum offers an opportunity to develop leadership, management, and systems level skills within an outpatient mental health program setting. Working alongside, the Advanced Practice Clinical Educator, the student will engage in activities that support the program development, staff capacity building and quality improvement. 

Throughout the placement, the student will contribute to organizational and clinical practice improvement by participating in needs assessments, supporting the development and implementation of staff education. Further, the student will have an opportunity to be involved in guideline and policy revisions and development.

Students will be encouraged to take initiative, lead projects and actively participate in the development and facilitation of education programs with staff. There may be opportunities to be involved in supporting a research study exploring healthcare workers perceptions of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), and supporting system level responses related to IPV at UHN.

Practicum Requirements:

☒ Immunizations per PHA Guidelines

☒ N95 Respirator/Mask Fitting

☒ Comfort working with the population being served

☒ Comprehensive report writing and documentation

Other requirements: Laptop

Please select Fields(s) of Study:

☒ Human Services Management & Leadership

☒ Mental Health and Health

Does your practicum require any previous experience? (If yes, please specify.) Not required but asset

· Experience in educational or training settings

· Research experience

Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?

Mainly in person.

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

Primarily indirect, there may be opportunities to shadow clinicians within the mental health program.

Number of practicums offered: 1

Field Instructor name and credentials: Lindsay Bailey MSW, RSW Role: Advanced Practice Clinical Educator

Application deadline: April 7, 2026

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

Accessibility Considerations:

• Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use?  Yes

Shared office

• Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings?  Sometimes

• Is the practicum considered fast-paced?  Fast

• Is there a high noise level in the practicum?  Low

• Is the site wheelchair accessible?  Yes

• What are the physical demands of the practicum? Lengthy virtual meetings

• Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? NA

To apply for this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to samar.hossain@utoronto.ca by 4 pm on April 7, 2026. Applications will be sent to the site.