• To provide opportunities for practicum students to increase their knowledge of the requirements of professional counselling practice such as developing a professional identity through reflective practice, understanding one’s scope of practice and limitations, and approaches to ethical dilemmas
• To provide practicum students with information and skill development opportunities related to current relevant counselling trends
• Providing opportunities to increase the practicum students’ understanding of what it means to provide counseling in a university context with an emerging adult population including learning about and using community resources when appropriate
• To provide opportunities for practicum students to increase competence in case conceptualization, the delivery of single-session solution focused therapy and brief ongoing therapy under the framework of a walk-in service delivery model and maintaining client records

• To be eligible for the SCHW Counselling Practicum, applicants are encouraged to have completed a previous practicum/placement and/or previous supervised counselling experience. Relevant/equivalent experience is welcome
• SCHW clinicians are registered in the province of Ontario and conduct their practice in accordance with professional regulatory bodies and standards in the Ontario jurisdiction
• SCHW primarily provides practicum supervision for the purpose of fulfilling a student’s learning contract (e.g., as outlined in the requirements for obtaining an educational degree)
• Applicants must have a commitment to the value of learning
• Applicants must have a commitment to upholding the ethical and professional standards of the professional college corresponding with their scope of practice
• All selected candidates must be on-site for a minimum of 3 days per week and one of these days MUST include Wednesday
• All selected candidates must be available to attend the mandatory orientation the week prior to Labour Day
• Placement students are expected to be on-site beginning of September to end of April. Students are also expected to participate in practicum according to the York University academic calendar/SCHW hours (i.e., we are closed for a period of time over the December holidays, and this may differ slightly from the closures at other schools). Placements starting in January to August and May to December will be considered
• SCHW can offer approximately 150 to 200 direct client hours to counselling practicum students who are doing a 3 day per week placement

The application process to SCHW Counselling Practicum:

Online Application

Applications are received through an online form. Please complete the online application form to be considered for the SCHW Practicum. 

Reference Checks

On the online application form, applicants will be asked to provide at least two individuals who can be contacted as references. At least one of these individuals should have supervised the applicant in a clinical/counselling capacity (e.g., supervisor at a prior placement). Reference checks will take place for all selected applicants.

Interview

Selected applicants will be notified via email of an invitation to interview. Interviews will begin the end of February. Offer letters will be sent out to the successful applicants starting early to late March. 

Other

If selected as the successful candidate, all applicants will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to commencing their placement.

The University community consists of a highly diverse population, with diversity found on almost all dimensions such as: presenting issue; socio-economic status; sexual orientation; race and/or ethnic or cultural affiliation; religion; age. Our awareness of, and sensitivity to, these differences, and our efforts toward inclusivity, are reflected in all aspects of our services. SCHW recognizes that the diversity of the university community is a source of excellence, enrichment and strength.

SCHW affirms its commitment to human rights, and to the principle that every member of the York community has the right to equitable treatment without harassment or discrimination on the grounds prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code, including race, ancestry, place of origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. SCHW is committed to creating an inclusive environment in which students, staff, and faculty feel respected, valued and celebrated for their unique identity and experience.

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code. Student Counselling, Health & Well-being is committed to equity and diversity, and a positive and supportive environment.

York University offers accommodations for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a practicum placement opportunity, please advise if you require accommodations.