Position based in Ottawa. This posting is for a Social Worker supporting the Neurodevelopmental Health (NDH) Psychiatry Clinic as part of an interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment and care to children, youth, and their families.
Organization Context
CHEO is a pediatric health leader with a diverse team of staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers. CHEO has been recognized as a top employer and is committed to equity and inclusion. CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess family dynamics, functioning, strengths and weaknesses.
- Provide emotional support/counseling (e.g., trauma, crisis intervention, adjustment, behavior modification, grief/bereavement).
- Participate in interdisciplinary team rounds to support treatment planning of the psychological, social and emotional needs of children and youth.
- Provide psychotherapy to individuals, groups and families.
- Provide ongoing psychosocial assessments and after-hours response for trauma and other complex situations.
- Develop and implement services and programs to respond to psychosocial needs of the child, parent and/or family.
- Maintain psychosocial documentation with accurate and pertinent information.
- Discharge planning and coordination of services within hospital and community settings.
- Lead, supervise or participate in education of allied health professionals and students.
Qualifications
- Master’s of Social Work degree (Essential).
- Membership in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) (Essential).
- Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability diagnoses (Essential).
- Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential).
- Bilingualism (French/English) (Essential).
- Access to Vehicle and Valid Driver’s License (Essential).
What We Offer
CHEO values diversity and offers a comprehensive perks package and a supportive, family-friendly environment. The organization emphasizes collaboration, professional development, and a culture of respect and teamwork.
Application Notes
Please note: This description focuses on the role and CHEO’s context. For any accommodation during recruitment, please contact Human Resources at All information related to accommodations is kept confidential in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
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📌 Social Worker, Psychiatry Clinic - Neurodevelopmental Health, Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (until March 2027)
🏢 Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
📍 Ottawa
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