York University Osgood Hall
Year 2 Practicum
September 2025- April 2026
Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:
York University, Osgoode Hall
Location:
Ignat Kaneff Building, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON. M3J 1P3
Description of the practicum site and student activities:
Populations Served: Law School Students, Adults aged 21+. Counselling provided in English only. Individual counselling. Diverse student body including: Black, racialized, Indigenous, mature students, international students, students with disabilities, first generation students Areas of Focus: Academic performance issues- high pressure, competitive culture; challenges navigating law school experience; mental health concerns: depression, anxiety, trauma, some moderate to severe mental illness; substance use issues; grief and loss; managing stress; trauma-informed practice; family life; discrimination/inequity; relationship/interpersonal issues; career and job prospect related concerns; adjustment and transitions; procrastination and motivation; isolation; imposter syndrome; self-care and wellness. Learning Opportunities: Counselling individual clients: conducting intakes and carrying ongoing client caseload within a brief service model Participation in planning and facilitation of Wellness related events and activities in the law school Participation in weekly peer group case consultation meetings with other counselling practicum students/ Interns in placements across York U Attendance at biweekly practicum student seminars on variety of counselling related topics delivered by various counsellors from across the university setting Primary Models of Care drawn from: Short-term, brief individual counselling Primary emphasis on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and CBT skills Additional modalities drawn from: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Motivational Interviewing Crisis Intervention Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Trauma-informed care Mindfulness based interventions Feminist, Crisis intervention Solution-focused
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.)
Previous clinical experience is required. There is a required orientation training week (offered virtually) for this practicum that is co-ordinated through York University’s central counselling office – Student Counselling, Health and Wellbeing. The exact dates for orientation week have yet to be determined – but will occur during the week before Labour Day (offered remotely). Osgoode placement intern would likely need to attend only 3 days of the sessions offered in that orientation week (TBD) – pending the finalization of the schedule of sessions. These hours would be credited to the student’s total practicum hours.
Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?
Hybrid
Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?
Direct
Number of practicums offered:
1
Field Instructor name and credentials:
Elizabeth Stephen M.S.W., R.S.W
Application deadline:
Wednesday March 19th, 2025
Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?
Resume and Cover Letter
Accessibility Considerations:
- Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use? Yes
- Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings? Yes
- Is the practicum considered fast-paced? Medium
- Is there a high noise level in the practicum? Low
- Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes
- What are the physical demands of the practicum?
- Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of?
The student will need to move between the Osgoode offices and the central counselling centre offices once a week for seminars and peer consultation. This is approximately an 8-10 minute walk.
To apply for this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to miri.ben.dat@utoronto.ca by 4 pm on Wednesday March 19th 2025. Applications will be sent to the site.