Unity Health Toronto, St. Michael’s Hospital, Sumac Creek Family Health Team
Family Health Team (FHT) at St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto
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 Toronto.
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?
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:
Feb. 26, 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?
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
If you are interested in this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to miri.ben.dat@utoronto.ca by 4pm Feb 26, 2026. Applications will be sent to the site.