SPO MH 25- Mental Health Clinician, CYMH

Posting Title

SPO MH 25- Mental Health Clinician, CYMH

Position Classification

Social Prog Off (CYMH) R25

Union

GEU

Location

Delta, BC V4L 2M1 CA
Langley, BC V3A 8T1 CA (Primary)
Multiple Locations, BC CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA

Salary Range

$71,238.66 - $81,188.08 annually plus 1 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment

Close Date

2/23/2023

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division

Child & Youth Mental Health

Job Summary

Be a part of a dedicated team who is passionate about achieving our vision of an inclusive and supportive community where children, youth and their families thrive.

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.

As a Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician, you provide direct clinical services such as intake, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention for children, 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 build and maintain relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders in the community to ensure that conflicts are resolved and appropriate outcomes are achieved.

Job Requirements:

• Masters in Social Work, Educational Counselling, Clinical Psychology or Child and Youth Care or comparable graduate degree at the Master’s level, or equivalent.
  • 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 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. (This is defined as: Experience relates to providing direct services with a focus on children and youth who experience complex mental health conditions including, but not limited to, psychotic disorders, concurrent disorders, eating disorders emotional dysregulation, trauma, anxiety, depression and issues related to suicide. Practicum experience at a CYMH team with children, youth and families may be considered equivalent.)
• Minimum one year of recent (within the past 5 years) clinical experience providing services to individuals experiencing co-occurring complex mental health conditions including, but not limited to, first episode psychosis, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, emotional dysregulation, suicidality, and/or non-suicidal self-injurious behaviours.
• Must possess and maintain a valid class 5 BC Driver’s license with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).
  

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Two 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.
• Recent (within the past 5 years) experience or training in providing services to clients with Eating Disorders and/or Early Psychosis Intervention.
• Training in specialty modalities such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT – minimum 30-hour foundational training), evidence-based trauma therapies, and/or evidence-based trainings in early psychosis intervention.
• Applicants who self-identify as 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/ proviso requirements.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Chipo.Mcnichols@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
These positions are also posted as a Nurse 7 under Requisition 97480 and an LP 5A under Requisition 97481

Currently there are multiple positions available.

• 2 Permanent Full time
• 1 Temporary Part time (17.5 hours weekly) for one year, which may be extended or become permanent.
• 1 Permanent Full time as Eating Disorder Specialist
  

An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and temporary vacancies.

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.

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.

Online Questionnaire: YES - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete an online 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.

The BC Public Service COVID-19 Vaccination Policy defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here.

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