University Health Network UHN, Toronto Rehab Institute (TRI)

Location: Toronto Rehab – University Centre (550 University Ave, Toronto) (in-person) and cross-site work across UHN with Social Work Discipline Head (in-person and remote)

Description of the practicum site and student activities:

This practicum will be split between on-site direct activities within the neurological rehab program at Toronto Rehab (TRI) as well as indirect and leadership projects within UHN where you will work closely with the UHN Social Work Discipline Head.

For the direct, clinical role at Toronto Rehab (approx. 2 days per week), you will work primarily on an inpatient rehab unit to support medically complex patients and families as they adjust to living with brain injury. You will have the opportunity to develop skills in completing comprehensive assessments, facilitating family meetings, planning complex discharges, attending team rounds, and linking patients and families to community resources. You will learn about living with brain injury and how to support patients and families in coping with challenges with cognition, movement, balance, coordination, speech and language, or behavioural and emotional issues.

For the indirect/leadership component of the practicum (approx. 1 day per week), you will have the opportunity to support UHN’s Social Work Discipline Head in the professional practice department.  You will work with various leadership projects, quality improvement initiatives, and representing social work within the hospital system. A particular focus will be supporting quality improvement and capacity-building within palliative care.  

Other opportunities available in professional practice include resource development, drafting of patient education materials, participating in committees and working groups, and aiding in developing practice standards.

Practicum Requirements:

      x  Immunizations per PHA Guidelines

x  N95 Respirator/Mask Fitting

x  Comfort working with the population being served

x Comprehensive report writing and documentation

Please select Fields(s) of Study:

X  Mental Health and Health

X Human Services Management & Leadership

Does your practicum require any previous experience?

Interest or prior experience in palliative care and health care quality improvement would be an asset

Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?

This practicum is primarily in-person, although there may be some opportunities for remote work

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

2 days direct work and 1 day indirect work

Number of practicums offered: 1

Field Instructor name and credentials:

Tristan Gerrie, UHN Social Work Discipline Head, MSW RSW

Jennifer Squibb, Inpatient/Outpatient Brain Rehab Social Worker, MSW RSW

Gail Clement, Inpatient Brain Rehab Social Worker, MSW RSW

Application deadline: April 7, 2026

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

Resume required

Accessibility Considerations:

• Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use?  Shared office space with other students. Computers and phones available in student workroom.

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

• Is the practicum considered fast-paced?  Medium pace

• Is there a high noise level in the practicum?  Not generally

• Is the site wheelchair accessible?  Yes

• What are the physical demands of the practicum? Not a physically demanding placement. Desk work and in person/virtual meetings with patients, families, team members, UHN stakeholders, etc.

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

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