$46.69-$57.74
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.
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.
The Social Worker addresses the patient and family’s psychosocial factors that are relevant to diagnosis, illness or hospitalization through assessment and counseling, building community relationships, coordinating social services, education, research, and teaching.
This contract will support the Neurodevelopmental Health (NDH) Psychiatry Clinic, which operates as an interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment and care to children, youth, and their families. The Social Worker will collaborate closely with psychiatrists and other interdisciplinary team members to deliver coordinated, family-centred care that addresses the psychosocial needs of patients and supports treatment planning and service navigation.
Provide emotional support/counseling (e.g., trauma, crisis intervention, adjustment, behavior modification grief/bereavement, etc.)
Provide after hours response for trauma, acute sexual assault, new diagnoses, complex situations, and death.
Participate in various discipline and interdisciplinary committees throughout the hospital (e.g., Social Work, Family Forum, PLEO, Community Advisory Committee, etc).
Consult and collaborate with a variety of community agencies (e.g., ministries, school boards, child welfare authorities, police, etc.) primarily in Ontario, Quebec and Nunavut.
Promote social awareness in the community by participating as a board member, educator, conference speaker, consultant and expert witness (i.e., court appearance) as required.
Participate in disciplinary and interdisciplinary research and write projects (e.g., respite care, child abuse, and neglect).
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.
Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).
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.
Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. 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.
We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
