Child & Youth Counsellor (TPT 0.6 FTE)

The Royal Mental Health Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health facility in Ottawa is seeking a Child and Youth Counsellor to plan and implement therapeutic programs for youth with psychiatric disorders. Responsibilities include managing crisis situations, leading group activities, and maintaining records. The ideal candidate holds a Child & Youth Care diploma and has experience in therapeutic settings. Compliance with safety practices and effective communication skills are essential. Bilingual candidates are preferred, and the role may require variable hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to create and maintain therapeutic relationships with youth.
• Experience in working with high-risk youth preferred.
• Up-to-date CPR and Safety and Security in the Workplace certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement Child and Youth Counsellor Programs.
• Maintain records and statistics for reporting.
• Supervise Child and Youth Counsellor Students as needed.

Skills

Therapeutic relationship building

Crisis management

Group facilitation

Effective communication

Collaboration

Education

Child & Youth Care Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's in Child & Youth Care

Job description

Duties:

• Plan and implement Child and Youth Counsellor Programs to youth with early onset major psychiatric disorder.
• Maintain appropriate records and statistics for regular reporting.
• Confer and cooperate with other Child and Youth Counsellors, and treatment team members in the provision of comprehensive assessment and treatment services.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic milieu within the unit, including management of crisis situations.
• Supervise Child and Youth Counsellor Students as needed.
• Provide coverage on all units (inpatients, partial and day treatment).
• Manage crisis situations and adhere to policy and guidelines for intake procedures.
• Lead and participate in groups with patients and families.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
• Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
• Ensure a work environment that is conducive to the Royal 2019s Anti‑Racism, Harassment and Discrimination Free Workplace Policy.

Qualifications:

• Child & Youth Care Advanced Diploma or Bachelor of Child & Youth Care.
• Experience in working with youth in “therapeutic milieu”.
• Ability to create and maintain therapeutic relationships with youth and to relate to other team members.
• Capable of working independently, while being a collaborative member of a team.
• Experience in DBT treatment modalities and working with high risk youth preferred.
• Willingness to work variable hours, and to be involved in all types of Child and Youth Counsellor Programs as set out by the Department/Program.
• Ability to develop, implement and facilitate groups.
• Possess up-to-date CPR and Safety and Security in the Workplace workshop.
• Ability to write and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of computers/ability to learn computer skills appropriate to patient record keeping needs.
• English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading, and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.