SPO MH 27 - Clinic Coordinator

The Team
The Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services (YFPS) in Surrey is a dedicated multidisciplinary team providing specialized mental health care to young people involved in the justice system. You’ll work alongside psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and administrative staff in a collaborative and supportive environment. This established team brings diverse expertise together to make a meaningful impact on the lives of youth, offering compassionate care and intervention when it’s needed most.

The Role

As the clinic coordinator with YFPS you play a vital role in supporting youth involved in the justice system by providing compassionate, court-mandated mental health care. You assess and treat young people who require specialized services under the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other legislation, including those found unfit to stand trial or not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder (NCRMD) under the Criminal Code of Canada. Your work helps create pathways to recovery and stability, offering youth the opportunity to heal, build resilience, and reintegrate into their communities.

This position co-ordinates and supervises the administration of Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services programs for youth who have offended within the various clinics and catchment areas served by these clinics. In addition, this position provides direct clinical assessment and treatment services to youth clients and the youth courts. This position reports directly to the Regional Manager/Director of Operations and works closely with the Regional Clinical Director.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent education and training, i.e. MSW, M.Ed (Counselling) and MA (Clinical Psychology). Successful MSW candidates must be registered with the BC College of Social Workers (BCCSW).
• Minimum of three (3) years of post-degree clinical experience providing adolescent, outpatient oriented mental health assessment and treatment services.
• Minimum one (1) year recent (within the past five (5) years) related supervisory experience.
  • 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).

Preferences may be given to applicants with the following:

• Clinical registration with BCCSW.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Danielle.Gorton@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position is also posted as a Nurse 8 under REQ 122104.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on 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.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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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. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

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. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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.