SPO MH 24 - Indigenous Clinician, CYMH

Posting Title

SPO MH 24 - Indigenous Clinician, CYMH

Position Classification

Social Prog Off (CYMH) R24

Union

GEU

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$83,071.20 - $94,789.47 annually which includes a 4 GRID Temporary Market Adjustment

Close Date

11/7/2023

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

11/1/2024

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division

CYMH, SDA 22 - North/East Fraser

Job Summary

Are you interested in social work practice in Indigenous settings where you can connect with community service providers and the local land based First Nation

This team has the honour and privilege of working with Indigenous community in the surrounding areas, offering a unique experience to engage with and learn from community in deep and meaningful ways. The team works in ways that honour truth-telling, wisdom of community and culture and focuses on creative ways to meet the needs of children, youth and families.

An integral member of a multi-disciplinary Community Mental Health Team and in coordination with other community agencies and professionals, you provide a range of mental health services to children, youth and their families, when the child or youth is suffering from serious emotional, psychological, behavioural or psychiatric illness.

The Indigenous Clinician, CYMH provides direct clinical services such as intake, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention for Indigenous children, youth and their families. This role provides group and family therapy while incorporating Indigenous cultural perspectives and provides consultation with community agencies both on and off reserve. This role also provides consultation and training to MCFD clinicians to increase awareness in the development of culturally appropriate assessments, planning and treatment for Indigenous children and youth and their families.

Consulting with community agencies, schools, hospitals, and other ministry programs, you understand the importance of being involved in community education, development, coordination and prevention/early intervention programs. You have a desire to serve Indigenous children and youth, focusing your efforts on understanding their interests in order to increase the quality of the service and produce better outcomes. You notice and adapt to cultural uniqueness in order to create a sense of safety for all.

If you are ready to embark on a new career opportunity – please consider this rewarding career with the BC Public Service!

Job Requirements:

• Masters in Counselling, Social Work, Educational Counselling, Clinical Counselling, Clinical Psychology or Child and Youth Care or comparable graduate degree at the Master’s level in a similar subject may be considered.
  
  • NOTE:If your degree was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES). You must provide a basic report by the closing date of this posting to be considered.
    
• Minimum of one (1) year full-time equivalent experience working with children and youth and their families, with responsibility for providing a wide range of community based mental health services.
Must possess and maintain a valid class 5 BC Driver’s licence with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Two (2) years or more experience working with children and youth and their families, with responsibility for providing a wide range of community based mental health services.
• Experience providing mental health services to Indigenous people and communities.
• Experience providing services utilizing an outreach model.
Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.

Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of willingness requirements.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Tracey.Tantrum@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
One (1) temporary opportunity available until November 1, 2024. The temporary opportunity may be extended OR a permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment.
This temporary posting is not limited to the geographic area. Board and lodging and relocation expenses do not apply.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to one (1) day at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and temporary vacancies.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.

Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification. If hired, a successful applicant would be under-implemented at the Social Program Officer 21 classification with an employee development plan in place until the qualifications for Social Program Officer (CYMH) 24 are fully met.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements list above.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Category

Health Services, Social Services