SPO MH 24 - Early Years Mental Health Clinician

The Team
The Child and Youth Mental Health team in Smithers is an established, medium-sized group comprised of dedicated professionals who support children up to age six and their caregivers. The team collaborates closely with a range of community partners, including social workers, pediatricians, daycares, other MCFD services, and Child Development Services. Together, they focus on early intervention and prevention by supporting children and families who may be at risk of developing mental health concerns. Their collaborative approach aims to build stronger, healthier communities by integrating services and enhancing the supports available to families.

The Role
In this role, the Early Years Mental Health Clinician works as part of the integrated CYMH team, delivering mental health services to young children and their families. Responsibilities include conducting intake and assessments, providing direct treatment, developing safety and suicide risk plans, and offering crisis intervention. The clinician also engages with families and caregivers to foster positive mental health outcomes and works within the framework of the provincial strategy, A Pathway to Hope, which emphasizes wellness promotion, integrated care, culturally safe access, and Indigenous health and wellness. This position plays a key role in expanding and enhancing Child Development Centre services through early years mental health support. 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.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Experience working with Indigenous children, youth and/or families.
• Experience in early childhood mental health services and infant mental health treatment approaches.
• Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.

Please note: Applicants may be considered who have not yet graduated but have completed all required courses and are able to provide a letter from their educational institution confirming completion of degree requirements.

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

For questions regarding this position, please contact Stephanie.Clay@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to 2 days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
There is currently one position available in Smithers. An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies in Smithers and Terrace.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments
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.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
This location is currently eligible for a retention incentive which is available to all regular permanent Social Program Officers residing in Hard to Recruit (HTR) designated communities across the province. In addition to the re-imbursement of relocation costs (where applicable), the incentive program provides the following:

• Up to a maximum of $6,000 annual lump sum payment to regular permanent full-time Social Program Officers in the SPO R18 to SPO R30 classifications* OR
• Up to a maximum of $3,000 annual lump sum payment to regular permanent full-time Social Program Officers placed in the SPO Growth Series (SPO Growth to SPO R24 classifications) **

*Full payment of the incentive is based on regular eligible classifications (SPO R18 to SPO R30) working in an approved location for the full fiscal year (April 1 to March 31). A pro-rated incentive payment may be provided to candidates who work a partial year and/or part-time hours.

**Full payment of the incentive is based on regular eligible classifications (SPO Growth Series) working in an approved location for the full fiscal year (April 1 to March 31). A pro-rated incentive payment may be provided to candidates who work a partial year and/or part-time hours.
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 - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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.