Social Worker – Youth Net/Transitional Youth Program, Mental Health – Permanent Full Time (1.0)

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CHEO is seeking a permanent full-time Social Worker to support Youth Net Reseau Ado and the Transitional Age Youth Program in Ottawa, delivering intake assessments, brief therapy, crisis intervention and group facilitation for youth aged 13 to 24, with travel to schools and community sites as needed. The role requires bilingual French/English, flexible evenings, 3 years of youth mental health experience (BSW essential, MSW preferred), knowledge of addictions and risk assessment, strong group skills, and access to a vehicle with EPIC EMR competence. Applications should be submitted by 11:59 pm the day before the closing date; internal CHEO applicants should apply via Workday, and candidates should tailor their resume to show concrete youth-focused outcomes, highlight interdisciplinary collaboration, and prepare for pre-screening tests. This position is represented by OPSEU.

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Please Note: 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. 

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

* Flexibility in scheduling with ability to work evenings, and/or weekends.

Consistent with the interprofessional setting and the mission, vision and strategic directions of CHEO, the Social Worker provides intake assessments, short-term therapeutic intervention, clinical back and group facilitation to youth who are taking part in our Outpatient Mental Health Services, primarily through Youth Net-Reseau Ado (YN/RA) and the Transitional Youth Program.  YN/RA supports youth 13 – 20 years of age, in a youth friendly, bilingual “by youth for youth” mental health promotion program which offers alternative support services for youth with an aim to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health & mental illness through activities, education, research and advocacy.  The Transitional Age Youth Program addresses the mental health needs of individuals 16 – 24 years of age.  This program offers group-based interventions and helps to bridge the gap for emerging adults in our community.  The Social Worker will conduct intake appointments and will have an active role in program development, service evaluation, education and skills-based training as required.  The Social Worker will participate in providing mentoring and training opportunities to Social Work students studying at the BSW/MSW level.

Please note that the initial assignment will be supporting Youth Net-Reseau Ado (YN-RA) and the Transitional Age Youth Program (TAY); however, the time split may be variable dependent on needs.

The Social Worker will be a member of the CHEO Discipline of Social Work and may be required to participate in the Social Work Coverage Model.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts intake assessments in a youth friendly manner by methods such as interviewing youth, obtaining relevant information and gathering social data in accordance with professional practice standards and clinical policies.
• Utilize the Electronic Medical Record (EPIC) as required
• Provides short-term counseling (1 – 8 sessions), crisis intervention, and clinical support to group facilitators and conflict resolution for youth participating in this service.
• Engages in clinical on-site support for intervention programs such as the monthly drop-in and weekly programming
• Provides support to the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)
• Participates in facilitator training (clinical protocol and support) and community presentations
• Provides group based interventions and co-facilitates with mental health community provider
• Develops relationship with adult mental health services and builds partnerships
• Travel to different sites including schools and community locations
• Engages in training and the delivery of education to Social Work students and health care professionals
• Meets youth in the community or on site
• Maintains current knowledge on social work evidence based practice by such methods as reviewing literature, consulting with clinical and community experts in the field, evaluating clinical practices and participating in professional development activities in order to improve care through new practices.
• Performs administrative tasks such as maintaining clinical documentation, progress notes, workload statistics and updating health records in accordance with established standards.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Liaises with various community partners, including the School Boards, child welfare organizations and community mental health providers.
• Participates in and supports clinical research activities with the inter-professional team members.
• Participates in committees within the discipline of Social Work
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• M.S.W. graduate from an accredited university program (Preferred)
• B.S.W. graduate will be considered if other qualifications are met (Essential)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in youth mental health (Preferred)
• Bilingual (French and English) (Essential)
• Flexible work schedule and availability to work evenings as required (Essential)
• Experience in risk assessment and crisis management (Essential)
• Knowledge and experience working with addictions (substance abuse and gambling) (Essential)
• Well-developed group work skills (Essential)
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills (Essential)
• Youth-friendly and knowledge of specific needs of emerging adults (Essential)
• Knowledge of community youth resources (Essential)
• Access to a vehicle (Essential)
• Membership, Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers (Essential)
• Experience working with an interdisciplinary team (Preferred)
• Knowledge and experience in fundraising and research (Preferred)

*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 [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.

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.