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 recent 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.

📌 Child Youth Mental Health Counsellor (Ottawa)
🏢 Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
📍 Ottawa