SPO MH 24 - CYMH Clinician

The Team
MCFDs communitybased Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) team is a dedicated group of experienced clinicians including fulltime and parttime professionals an outreach support worker and a supportive team leader. Together we bring energy expertise and a commitment to knowledgesharing working alongside families and community partners to deliver wraparound support for children youth and their families. We provide a welcoming and respectful environment with regular opportunities for training and clinical discussions empowering each team member to grow in their practice. Join us in our shared mission to foster wellness in the community through collaboration and mutual respect.

The Role
Child and Youth Mental Health Clinicians provide direct clinical services such as intake assessment treatment suicide risk assessment safety plans and crisis intervention for children and youth from birth to age 18 and their families. Clinicians work in flexible ways including in home school and community settings. Through consultation the CYMH Clinician will build and maintain relationships to support coordinated services and positive outcomes for children youth and families.

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 Masters 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 1 year fulltime equivalent experience working with children and youth and their families with responsibility for providing a wide range of community based mental health services.

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 selfidentify as having an Indigenous heritage (First Nations Mtis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.

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

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About this Position:
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
Flexible work options are available this position may be able to work up to one or two days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and temporary 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 adiverse workplaceto 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.

TheIndigenous Applicant Advisory Serviceis available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations status or nonstatus Mtis or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information please see What We Offer.

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 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.

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.