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Crisis Counsellor
@ The Ottawa Hospital
Ontario
Overview
The Ottawa Hospital is hiring a temporary part-time Crisis Counsellor until about May 1, 2027, working 12-hour day shifts including weekends. The role provides crisis intervention to people in mental health crisis, working with families, police and healthcare partners. Requires a master's in psychology or social work, current Ontario registration, and 2 to 5 years of multidisciplinary mental health experience.
Responsibilities:
- Assess and support people in mental health crisis
- Educate and consult with clients, families, police and healthcare professionals
- Make referrals to TOH departments and community partners
- Document cases and deliver in-services and presentations
Requirements summary:
- Master's in psychology or social work
- Current Ontario College registration
- 2 to 5 years in multidisciplinary mental health
- Crisis intervention knowledge and legislation
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- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Schedule | day, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | College of Psychologists of Ontario registration, Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers registration |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Psychology, Social Work |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness |
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The Ottawa Hospital
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Inspired by research. Driven by compassion.
Full company description
The Ottawa Hospital is one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals, with more than 1,100 beds, approximately 12,000 staff members and an annual budget of about $1.2 billion. Our focus on learning and research helps us develop new and innovative ways to treat patients and improve care. As a multi-campus hospital affiliated with the University of Ottawa, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region, but our techniques and research discoveries are adopted around the world. We engage the community at all levels to support our vision for better patient care. From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges. ---------------------------------------------------- L’Hôpital d’Ottawa Inspiré par la recherche. Guidé par la compassion. L’Hôpital d’Ottawa est l’un des plus importants hôpitaux d’enseignement et de recherche au Canada. Il est doté de plus de 1 100 lits, d’un effectif de quelque 12 000 personnes et d’un budget annuel d’environ 1,2 milliard de dollars. L’enseignement et la recherche étant au cœur de nos activités, nous possédons les outils qui nous permettent d’innover et d’améliorer les soins aux patients. Affilié à l’Université d’Ottawa, l’Hôpital fournit sur plusieurs campus des soins spécialisés à la population de l’Est de l’Ontario. Cela dit, nos techniques de pointe et les fruits de nos recherches sont adoptés partout dans le monde. Notre vision consiste à améliorer la qualité des soins et nous mobilisons l’appui de toute la collectivité pour mieux y parvenir. Par la compassion de son personnel et la quête perpétuelle de nouvelles découvertes, L’Hôpital d’Ottawa cherche sans relâche des solutions aux défis les plus complexes en santé.
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- 1053 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E9, CA
- 1967 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, K1H 7W9, CA
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The Ottawa Hospital is one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals, with more than 1,100 beds, approximately 12,000 staff members and an annual budget of about $1.2 billion. Our focus on learning and research helps us develop new and innovative ways to treat patients and improve care. As a multi-campus hospital affiliated with the University of Ottawa, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, ON |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1998 |
| Specialties | RehabilitationResearchHealth CareNursingTraumaEmergencySurgeryAmbulatory CareFamily HealthMental Health |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 49 |
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About The Ottawa Hospital
The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.
From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.
Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.
Position Information
Temporary position until approximately May 1, 2027
Rotation/Shifts
Days, including weekends, 12 hour shifts.
*For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.
Basic Requirements
- Master's Degree in Psychology or Social Work;
- Current registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario OR current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers;
- Two (2) to five (5) years of experience in a multidisciplinary mental health setting;
- Demonstrated theoretical and practical knowledge of mental illnesses, intervention approaches, especially crisis intervention with persons experiencing a mental health crisis;
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
- Ability to educate and provide consultation to clients/patients, families, police partners and allied healthcare professionals;
- Ability to make effective referrals, reflecting in depth knowledge of community resources and strong collaborative skills in working with TOH departments, police officers and other community partners;
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation;
- Proven ability to assess, plan, prioritize, organize, implement, evaluate and problem solve;
- Proven ability to exercise mature, effective judgment and behaviour in emergency situations and to work as part of an interdisciplinary team;
- Ability to develop, co-ordinate and deliver in-services, presentations;
- Proven ability to be organized and demonstrated excellent documentation practices;
- Proficiency in the use of personal computers, including Windows-based programs;
- Possession of a valid driver's license and access to own automobile;
- Completion of a criminal records check, with results acceptable to the Ottawa Hospital;
- Eligible to work in Canada.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in English and French oral expression (level 4 - advanced) and comprehension (level 4 - advanced)
.The Ottawa Hospital uses a 5-level language proficiency scale to define the required level of language skills in English and in French for positions at the Hospital, and to evaluate job candidate language skills. Language proficiency requirements are based on the nature of the position and the level of interaction with French and English speaking clients.
Click here for additional information on The Ottawa Hospital's language proficiency levels.
What you can expect from us
The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.
We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.
The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.
Interested? Apply today!
If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact [email protected].
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