Social Worker, Ambulatory Care - Temporary

Compensation Pay Range

$46.69-$57.74

In order to be qualified for this position, you must be currently registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

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 inter professional setting and the mission, vision and strategic directions of CHEO, the Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments and intervention to assist patients and families in regard to trauma, acute illness, new or complex diagnoses, end of life and other complex biopsychosocial situations. In the Emergency, Neonatal, Pediatric Intensive Care units and inpatient units, the social worker will be part of a team assigned to support these units and will be required to have availability evenings and weekends.

• Provides crisis assessments and interventions to patients and their families.
• Offer consultation to hospital physicians and staff on various issues such as child maltreatment, conflict, and mental health.
• Coordinate emergency resources in regards to transportation, accommodations and meals.
• Liaises with community partners, including Child Welfare Authorities, Police and other hospitals.
• Works collaboratively with other professionals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team rounds providing knowledge and expertise in the treatment planning of the psychological, social and emotional needs of children and youth.

• Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
• M.S.W. graduate from an accredited university program in social work (Preferred)
• B.S.W. graduate will be considered if other qualifications are met (Essential)
• Member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (Essential)
• Minimum of 2 years experience within a pediatric or health care setting (Preferred)
• Sound knowledge and experience in crisis, trauma and bereavement intervention (Essential)
• Strong problem- solving skills (Essential)
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary team (Essential)
• Fluent in both English and French (Essential)
• Strong interpersonal and team work skills (Essential)
• 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