Nurse 7 (C) _Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician
Nurse 7 (C) _Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician
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Job Description
The Team
The Child and Youth Mental Health Kelowna team brings together a passionate and skilled group of mental health clinicians support workers and psychiatric nurses dedicated to supporting children youth and families. This multidisciplinary team provides free confidential and evidencebased mental health services that are culturally responsive inclusive and familycentered. With strong collaboration across healthcare education and community sectors the team fosters an environment of support ethical care and worklife balance while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those they serve.
The Role
As a Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician you provide mental health assessments individual and group therapy and case management to support children youth and families. Your work focuses on early intervention ensuring young people receive the care they need to navigate mental health challenges. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while working alongside a skilled supportive and passionate team.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Registered or eligible for immediate registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) with a Bachelors degree in Nursing.
- 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.
- 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:
This position is also posted as a SPO 24Runder REQ 119725.
There is one (1) permanent position located in Kelowna.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in Kelowna and West Kelowna.
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.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
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.
This is your opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful regions in British Columbia and work for the BC Public Service. We offer a healthy work/life balance excellent benefits and much more.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
