Job Description
Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory.

The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land.

Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

Compensation Pay Range
$35.04-$43.00

Position Summary
The Child and Youth Counsellor will be a part of the multidisciplinary team that offers crisis intervention and multidisciplinary assessments for children and adolescents who have complex and severe mental health issues in programs across the MH PSU.

Main Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care for Program Patients and families.

Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

Develop programming and activities for the inpatient unit and day treatment programs.

Offer support /counselling to individual patients and their families.

Provide appropriate learning experiences for the patient and family.

Offer mentoring experiences for students and new staff.

Qualifications

Graduate of a three-year community college program in Child and Youth Counselling (Essential)

Experience in paediatric psychiatry (Essential)

Eligible for certified membership in the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Counsellors (OACYC) (Essential)

Certification in CPR and First Aid (Essential)

Demonstrated excellent team work and interpersonal skills (Essential)

Knowledge of mental health treatment modalities (Essential)

Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential)





Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)

Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs.

Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).

Please note that this position will be based out of Ottawa.

Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer.

All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening.

Pre-screening might include testing.

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process.

This process may include more diverse and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment.

All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider.

Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at .

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

📌 Child and Youth Counsellor, Mental Health – Temporary Part-Time (0.3) (until November 2027)
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📍 Canada