Child & Youth Counsellor

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

The Child & Youth Counsellor will provide direct care to children/ youth and their families experiencing acute crisis, mental health issues, or eating disorders on 7A.

Here’s What You’ll Get To Do

• Develop and implement a plan of care in collaboration with the child/family and the multidisciplinary team
• Work within the ‘Harm Reduction’ model of care for patients as individuals and within groups
• Facilitate and co-facilitate therapeutic groups
• Assist with the school program
• Work with adolescents in a ‘Primary Worker’ function to assist with the development of treatment goals
• Work with the adolescents to acknowledge successes and strategies to support their efforts as they transition to the community.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Certification as a Child and Youth Counsellor
• Child and Youth Counselling Diploma from a community college with a Baccalaureate degree in a related field (preferred)
• Professional membership with the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Counsellors (OACYC)
• Broad experience in mental health services for children and adolescents
• Minimum 3 years dedicated experience in crisis management
• Experience working with patients coping with mental health issues related to anxiety and depression
• Experience with patients with attention issues (i.e. ADHD)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively as a member of the health care team and to take initiative when appropriate
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking and problem solving
• Demonstrate commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion objectives

Here’s What You’ll Love

• This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
• For more on why you’ll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

Employment Type:

• 30 hrs/week (0.8 FTE)
• Full-time Permanent

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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