Unity Health Network, St. Michael’s Hospital, Family Health Team
Year 2 Practicum
September 2025- April 2026
Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:
Family Health Team (FHT) at St. Michael’s Hospital which is part of the Unity Health network.
Location:
Sumac Creek
Description of the practicum site and student activities:
The student will be working on a multi-disciplinary medical model team with a Family Health Team (FHT) at St. Michael’s Hospital which is part of the Unity Health network.
Students are required to deliver short term clinical and case management services to a diverse community of patients dealing with a wide variety of life issues, stress, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, life transitions etc., and connecting patients to outside resources as appropriate. The student will also get experience co-facilitating a group at the FHT according to population need and student interest. Students with a background in research will be welcomed to assist on any current FHT projects.
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.)
Some experience with client/patient facing working.
Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?
Hybrid
Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?
Mixed
Number of practicums offered: 1
Field Instructor name and credentials:
Heather Campbell, MSW, RSW
Application deadline:
March 17, 2025
Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?
Both
Accessibility Considerations:
- Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use? Yes
- 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?
Ability to meet with patients face to face when required
- Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of?
Students registered with University of Toronto Accessibility Services may receive appropriate accommodations for practicum settings. To register: https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/department/accessibility-services/ or call 416-978-8060
To apply for this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to miri.ben.dat@utoronto.ca by 4pm on March 17, 2025. Applications will be sent to the site.