SPO MH 24 Indigenous Clinician, CYMH

The Team
The Indigenous Child and Youth Mental Health (ICYMH) Outreach Team based in Surrey and serving the Delta Langley Surrey South Surrey and White Rock areas provides culturally grounded mental health support to Indigenous children and youth through both traditional and clinical approaches. Guided by the Circle of Courage and a holistic view of wellness the team walks alongside families in an outreach capacity blending Indigenous teachings community knowledge and therapeutic interventions to promote healing and resilience.

The Role
The Indigenous Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Outreach Clinician plays a vital role in supporting the mental emotional spiritual and physical well-being of Indigenous children youth and families through relationship-based culturally informed care. Working collaboratively with Indigenous communities schools hospitals and service providers this position helps strengthen community capacity promote early intervention and enhance access to holistic mental health supports.

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 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 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.
• Experience providing mental health services to Indigenous people and communities.
• Experience providing services utilizing an outreach model.
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations Métis 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:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position but at a lower classification.
An eligibility list may be established.
Please refer to MyHR for more information onTemporary 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 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 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.

This is your opportunity to build your career and to gain a better understanding of all the public service has to offer such ascompetitive employee benefits amazinglearning opportunitiesand a chance to engage in rewarding work with anaward winning BC Public Service encourages a healthy work/life balance that enables you to take advantage of the community and surrounding area in which you live. For more information please visitWhat The BC Public Service Offers You.

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.