SPO MH 24 - High Risk/Outreach Clinician

The Team
The Chilliwack Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) team is an established group dedicated to providing evidence-based, family-centered mental health services to children, youth, and their families. Our team collaborates closely with Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) colleagues, including child and family service workers, psychiatrists, and community partners like the local school district, to promote mental well-being and resilience. With nine full-time team members and two contract psychiatrists, we pride ourselves on our strong camaraderie, supporting each other through every challenge and sharing in the rewards of our meaningful work.

The Role
As a High Risk/Outreach Clinician, you will play a key role in supporting high risk youth and their families in Chilliwack and surrounding areas. You will provide community-based mental health care and direct clinical services. These services include intake, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention for children, youth, and their families who are hard to reach or face barriers accessing traditional Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) office-based services. You'll consult with community agencies, schools, hospitals, and other ministry programs, playing a vital role in community education, development, and early intervention programs. This role provides the chance to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, making a meaningful difference in the mental health and well-being of children and youth. You will thrive in a compassionate, collaborative environment where your skills and dedication will positively affect the lives of children, youth, and families.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s 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 experience in a treatment role working with children and youth with mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• 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 (2) or more years of experience in a treatment role working with children and youth with mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Experience using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) with children and/or youth.
• Experience treating children and youth with suicidal risk.
• Experience with family based treatment.
• Experience with trauma-informed practice.
• Experience providing services utilizing an outreach model.
• Experience providing services utilizing a strength-based case management model and multi-disciplinary wrap around services.
• Experience liaising with or working in hospital settings.
• 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/ proviso requirements.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jae.Sun.Yoo@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to one (1) day at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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:
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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.

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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.