SPO MH 24 - Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Clinician

The Team
Join the Vancouver Island Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Services team-a collaborative, multidisciplinary group committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, youth, and families across the region. We take a person-centered, evidence-based approach to mental health care, offering early intervention and long-term treatment tailored to the needs of each community.

Our teams work closely with schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations to support young people navigating mental health challenges. We foster a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment-both for the families we serve and the professionals we work with.

Working in smaller and rural communities from Nanaimo northward offers clinicians the opportunity to build meaningful, long‑term relationships with families, partner agencies, and First Nations communities, while practicing in settings where your work has a visible and lasting impact. These communities offer strong collaboration networks, deep local connections, and the chance to provide care that is closely aligned with community strengths, culture and needs.

The Role
As a CYMH Clinician, you’ll support the mental wellness of children, youth, and families through direct clinical services such as intake, assessment, treatment, suicide risk assessment, safety planning, and crisis intervention for ages 0-18. Working flexibly across homes, schools, communities, and offices, you’ll collaborate with professionals including educators, healthcare providers, Indigenous service organizations, and community agencies to deliver holistic care. This role is ideal for those who value meaningful client relationships, teamwork, and lifelong learning. To learn more about the role and what it’s like to be part of our CYMH teams, we invite you to watch our short Child and Youth Mental Health video.

We currently have 2 permanent full-time vacancies in the following locations: (For more information about a specific location, click on the community name):
1 position in Port Alberni, and 1 position in Port Hardy

An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and/or temporary vacancies for the following locations: (For more information about a specific location, click on the community name):
Nanaimo, Parksville, Port Alberni, Courtenay, Campbell River and Port Hardy

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree 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).
• Minimum of 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.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Applicants with 2+ years of experience working with children and youth and their families, with responsibility for providing a wide range of community based mental health services.
• Applicants who self-identify as having an Indigenous heritage (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements:

• You must possess and maintain a valid B.C. Class 5 driver’s license (note - if you currently have a valid driver’s license in Canada, and if you are the successful applicant, you must acquire a valid B.C. Class 5 driver's license immediately).

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

For questions regarding this position, please contact Derek.Hockley@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
There are currently 2 positions available:

• 1 position is located in Port Alberni
• 1 position is located in Port Hardy

An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or temporary vacancies. Temporary offers made from the eligibility list may become permanent.
The list of locations is not exhaustive and the eligibility list may be used to fill other locations withing the Vancouver Island SDA.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work a hybrid schedule as per the Telework Agreement upon discussion with supervisor.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

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 resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

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.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.