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CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers
- all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system.
Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.




POSITION SUMMARYThe 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 RESPONSIBILITIESAssess, plan, implement and evaluate the care for Program Patients and families.
Develop programming and activities for the inpatient unit and day treatment programs.
Offer support /counselling to individual patients and their families.
QUALIFICATIONSGraduate 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). Pre-screening might include testing.
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. 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.
Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).
CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

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