Child and Youth Counsellor, Neurodevelopmental Health, Temporary Full Time (1.0) (Until November 2027)

Job Description:

If you are a current CHEO employee with access to Workday, please apply to this posting via the Workday application as an internal applicant using the Jobs Hub.

To successfully apply for this position, please submit your application by 11:59 pm the day before the advertised closing date in the posting to ensure your application is received.  

The Child and Youth Counsellor will be a part of the multidisciplinary team that offers urgent care intervention and is part of a multidisciplinary team supporting children and youth who have complex needs (including mental health issues and developmental disabilities). 

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care for Program Patients and families across Eastern Ontario areas. 
• 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 members. 
• Perform other duties as required. 

• Graduate of a three (3) year community college program in Child and Youth Counselling (Essential)  
• Experience in pediatric psychiatry (Essential)  
• Experience working with children/youth presenting with developmental disabilities/ASD (Preferred)  
• Eligible for certified membership in the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Counsellors (OACYC) (Essential)  
• Certification in CPR and First Aid (Essential)  
• Knowledge of mental health treatment modalities (Essential)  
• Demonstrated skills in facilitating both group setting and individual support using Mental Health techniques and strategies (Essential)  
• Demonstrated skill in Crisis intervention and De-escalation and willingness to maintain industry standard Mental Health competencies (which includes training and possible certifications) (Essential)  
• Demonstrated commitment to mentoring students and new staff (Essential)  
• Demonstrated excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills (Essential)  
• Flexible hours including evening, weekend, and holiday work (Essential) 
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential)  
• Bilingualism (French and English) (Essential)   

*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 varied 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 TalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca. 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).

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