SPO MH 24 - CYMH Clinician

The Team
TheChild & Youth Mental Health team cover the communities of Terrace Kitimat and Dease Lake offering a supportive environment where collaboration thrives. With a mix of experienced clinicians and support workers this cohesive team provides quality mental health services working collaboratively alongside social workers psychiatrists local nonprofits and community partners to make a real difference. Our team is friendly welcoming and committed to reducing mental health challenges while empowering youth families and caregivers with the care they deserve.

The Role
As a CYMH Clinician youll play a key role in supporting clients families and the community by facilitating individual family and group mental health treatment. Youll work closely with your team. team leaders and local partners to reduce mental health concerns and support mental health service projects. This role offers the opportunity to grow alongside a knowledgeable and diverse team while gaining valuable experience working in beautiful northern British Columbia.

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 one 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.

• Must possess and maintain a valid class 5 BC Drivers 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 selfidentify as Indigenous (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.

For questions regarding this position please contact .

About this Position:
There are currently two 2 positions available. These positions can be based in any of the locations listed above.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in the locations listed above.
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 Temporary 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

This location is currently eligible for a retention incentive which is available to all regular permanent Social Program Officers residing in Hard to Recruit (HTR) designated communities across the province. In addition to the reimbursement of relocation costs (where applicable) the incentive program provides the following:

• Up to a maximum of $6000 annual lump sum payment to regular permanent fulltime Social Program Officers in the SPO R18 to SPO R30 classifications* OR
• Up to a maximum of $3000 annual lump sum payment to regular permanent fulltime Social Program Officers placed in the SPO Growth Series (SPO Growth to SPO R24 classifications) **

*Full payment of the incentive is based on regular eligible classifications (SPO R18 to SPO R30 working in an approved location for the full fiscal year (April 1 to March 31. A prorated incentive payment may be provided to candidates who work a partial year and/or parttime hours.

**Full payment of the incentive is based on regular eligible classifications (SPO Growth Series) working in an approved location for the full fiscal year (April 1 to March 31. A prorated incentive payment may be provided to candidates who work a partial year and/or parttime hours.

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 awardwinning 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 A resume is required as part of your application however it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles start and end dates (month and year) of your employment and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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.