Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care – Bayview Program for Dual Diagnosis
Year 1 Practicum
January to May 2025
Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care – Bayview Program for Dual Diagnosis
Location:
500 Church Street, Penetanguishene, L9M 1G3
Description of the practicum site and student activities:
Inpatient regional psychiatric hospital. Program specializes in serving people with intellectual disabilities.
Students will learn clinical documentation, how to do referrals, work with the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, collaborate with Transfer Payment Agencies, learn about Developmental Services Ontario, work with the Ontario Disability Support Program, conduct biopsychosocial assessments, collaborate with interdisciplinary team, attend case conferences, develop understanding of Mental Health Act, basic behaviour analysis, advanced system navigation and advocacy.
Practicum Requirements:
(Click on all the boxes that apply.)
☒ 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:
Fluency in English
Does your practicum require any previous experience?
(If yes, please specify.)
An interest in the population served
Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?
In person
Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?
Mixed
Number of practicums offered:
1
Field Instructor name and credentials:
Chris Prete BSW, MSW, RSW
Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?
Apply through the hospital website.
Include a resume.
https://www.waypointcentre.ca/i_want_to/request_a_student_placement
Notify the Practicum Office that you have applied.
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? Medium
- Is there a high noise level in the practicum? High
- Is the site wheelchair accessible? No
- What are the physical demands of the practicum?
- Sitting for long periods of time, walking between buildings
- Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of?
- The location is a bit remote, there is a local bus but car is recommended
If you are interested in this practicum, please apply through the organization’s website. Instructions are above. Notify miri.ben.dat@utoronto.ca that you have applied. Deadline to apply is October 7, 2024.