Join CHEO as a Child and Youth Counsellor, where you'll provide crisis intervention and support for children facing mental health challenges. This Ottawa-based role requires your expertise in pediatric psychiatry and teamwork to foster healing.
As part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, your role is crucial in providing assessments and interventions for children and adolescents with complex mental health conditions. You will develop engaging programs for inpatient and day treatment settings while supporting patients and their families. Mentorship for new staff and students is encouraged, allowing you to shape future professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and plan care for program patients
- Participate in interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Develop activities for inpatient and day treatment programs
- Offer supportive counselling to patients and families
- Provide learning experiences for patients and families
Requirements:
- Graduate from a Child and Youth Counselling program
- Experience in pediatric psychiatry
- Eligible for OACYC certification
- Certification in CPR and First Aid
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
Utilize your counselling skills and passion for mental health to make a positive impact at CHEO in Ottawa.
Child and Youth Mental Health Counsellor employer: CHEO
CHEO is an exceptional employer, recognized as Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes for three consecutive years and consistently ranked among the top employers in the National Capital Region. With a strong commitment to employee growth, CHEO offers a collaborative work culture that values diversity and inclusivity, providing opportunities for professional development and meaningful contributions to pediatric health. Located in Ottawa, employees benefit from a vibrant community and access to cutting-edge research and clinical care, making it a rewarding place to advance their careers while making a difference in the lives of children and youth.
