SPO MH 24 - CYMH Clinician

The Team
Be a part of a dedicated team that is passionate about achieving our vision of an inclusive and supportive community where children, youth, and their families thrive. The Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre is a designated Mental Health facility within the Ministry of Children and Family Development. With services offered on-site in Coquitlam, Prince George, and Vernon, and community outreach provided across the province, the Maples brings together a multi-disciplinary team that includes Elders, Child and Youth Care Workers, Psychiatrists, Nurses, Indigenous Child Care Counsellors, Recreation staff, and Resource staff. This diverse and collaborative team works together to support the mental health and well-being of young people and their families.

The Team
In this role, Social Workers/Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Clinicians play a key part in delivering a broad range of mental health services to children and youth experiencing serious emotional, psychological, behavioural, or psychiatric challenges. You will provide direct clinical services including intake, assessment, treatment, suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and crisis intervention. Services are delivered flexibly, both on-site and in community settings, in collaboration with families, caregivers, and local supports to create coordinated service plans and achieve positive outcomes. To learn more about the important work we do to support children, youth, and families, please view our short video Child and Youth Mental Health. It shares valuable insights and personal stories that highlight the impact you can have in this role.

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 (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 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.
• 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 Crystal.Lai@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week as per the Telework Agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
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.
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 Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

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

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.

Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation. 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.