Unity Health Network, St. Michael’s Hospital Family Health Team

Year 2 Practicum, September 2026- April 2027

Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:

Family Health Team (FHT) at St. Michael’s Hospital, 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:

☒ Immunizations per PHA Guidelines

☒ N95 Respirator/Mask Fitting

☒  Covid Vaccinations

☒ Police Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check

☒ Comfort working with the population being served

Please select Fields(s) of Study:

☒ Mental Health and Health

Does your practicum require any previous experience?

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 23, 2026

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? N/A

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 March 23, 2026. Applications will be sent to the site.