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CHEO·Ottawa, Ontario
Social Worker, Mental Health Services – Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (until May 2027)- REVISED · CA$47 - CA$58/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 44 posted behavioral health roles in Ottawa, Ontario rates. This role sits in the 76th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 33% above the Ottawa, Ontario median for behavioral health roles.
The Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments and therapeutic interventions for children and youth in the Mental Health Acute Care Service. They work within an interdisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
$46.69-$57.74
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.
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.
Consistent with the interprofessional setting and the mission, vision and strategic directions of CHEO, the Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments and therapeutic intervention to children and youth who present with mental health challenges in our Mental Health Acute Care Service. The Service provides short-term crisis stabilization, assessment and diagnostic clarification to children and youth who are experiencing significant mental health issues through an interdisciplinary team approach. The Social Worker will work with individuals and families providing evidence based individual, family and group psychotherapy and interventions.
Candidates must hold a degree in Social Work and be members of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Expertise in children and youth mental health, along with the ability to conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, is essential.
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 [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).
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.
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 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.
We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
Market context
In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.
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