SPO MH24 - Integrated Practice Clinician-CYMH

The Team
The Sunshine Coast CYMH team is an established, close-knit and caring group of professionals who support each other through regular case consultation, collaboration and clinical supervision. With six clinicians based in Sechelt and Gibsons, a Team Leader and a CYMH Support Worker, the team works closely with MCFD child safety teams and community partners to provide responsive, culturally respectful support to children and youth experiencing moderate to severe mental health concerns. Their strong community relationships and a child and youth approach help create inclusive, supportive services that promote the emotional and mental well-being of children, youth and families.

The Role
In this role, you’ll provide compassionate, trauma-informed and attachment-based clinical support to children and youth in care of the Ministry of Children and Family Development through assessment, treatment, crisis intervention and collaborative care planning. Working collaboratively alongside families, foster parents, internal Ministry teams, and community partners, you’ll help build stronger relationships, stability and emotional well-being for children and youth who have experienced trauma and other significant challenges. This is a meaningful opportunity to be a source of care and support for children and families while contributing to positive change in their lives.

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.
  • 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 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 in providing direct interventions around the trauma-based behaviours of children and youth.
  

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

For questions regarding this position, please contact Darren.deRoon@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to half a day at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position is part time (0.5 FTE/35 hours biweekly).
This position can be based out of either the Sechelt or Gibsons office. Regular ravel between both communities is required for service delivery.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent full time and part time vacancies.
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:
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.

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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: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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.