Support children and adolescents with complex mental health needs at CHEO in Ottawa through crisis intervention and multidisciplinary assessments.
The Child and Youth Counsellor works within multidisciplinary mental health programs.
This position supports patients and families through counselling, care planning, and learning experiences.
The work includes inpatient and day treatment programming for severe mental health issues.
Key Responsibilities: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients and families
Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team
Develop programming and activities for inpatient and day treatment programs
Provide counselling and support to patients and families
Offer mentoring experiences for students and current staff
Requirements: Three-year community college Child and Youth Counselling program
Experience in paediatric psychiatry
Eligibility for certified OACYC membership
Certification in CPR and First Aid
Knowledge of mental health treatment modalities
Apply your counselling, assessment, and mental health treatment knowledge to support children, adolescents, and families at CHEO.