Support children and adolescents with complex mental health needs at CHEO in Ottawa through counselling, crisis intervention, and assessment.
As a Child and Youth Counsellor, you will work within the MH PSU's multidisciplinary team. The position supports crisis intervention and multidisciplinary assessments for children and adolescents with severe mental health issues. Care planning, family support, programming, and mentoring are central responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient and family care
- Participate actively within an interdisciplinary mental health team
- Develop inpatient and day treatment programming activities
- Provide counselling and support to patients and families
- Offer learning experiences and mentor students and new staff
Requirements:
- Three-year community college Child and Youth Counselling program
- Experience in paediatric psychiatry
- Eligibility for OACYC certified membership
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Mental health treatment modalities knowledge and Level 3 check
Bring child and youth counselling expertise, interpersonal skills, and mental health knowledge to CHEO's Ottawa programs.
Child 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.
