LP 5A - Licensed Psychologist

The Team
The Saanich & Westshore Child and Youth Mental Health Teams bring together psychologists, social workers, counsellors, nurses, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals who work collaboratively to support the mental health and well-being of children, youth, and families across the South Island. As part of the well-established teams, you will work alongside 6 to 10 clinicians in a supportive, learning-focused environment that values evidence-based practice, professional growth, and respectful collaboration. We foster an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives and experiences strengthen our work, and where team members share a commitment to helping children, youth, and families build resilience and achieve positive outcomes.

The Role
As a Licensed Psychologist, you will provide comprehensive psychological assessment, treatment, crisis intervention, and consultation services for children, youth, and families experiencing a range of mental health concerns. You will conduct psychological and mental health assessments, develop evidence-based treatment plans, deliver individual, family, and group therapy, and collaborate with schools, physicians, hospitals, community agencies, Indigenous partners, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support positive outcomes. Through your work, you will help improve the mental health and well-being of children and youth while fostering culturally safe, trauma-informed, and inclusive services that respect diverse identities, experiences, cultures, and community connections. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team, contribute specialized psychological expertise, support the development of future professionals, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, youth, and families. You will also have the opportunity to supervise students and psychology residents.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Ph.D. in Clinical/Applied Psychology, Counselling Psychology, OR PsyD, AND *registered with, or eligible for registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC).
  • *Note: If you are registered as a Psychologist in another province, equivalencies for out of province applicants may be considered by the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC). Please contact the association for registration requirements in BC.
  • 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.
• Completion of a psychological pre- or post-doctoral internship of 1600 hours in a child and youth mental health or hospital setting with specialization in formal psychological assessment, diagnoses, and treatment of mental health disorders.
• Experience in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology.
• Minimum of 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.
• More than 1 year experience as a Registered Psychologist

About this Position:
This position requires full-time, in-person work at one of the CYMH offices in the Victoria area.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or 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:
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 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.

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.