SPO MH 24 Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Clinician

The Team
North Frasers Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) teams are passionate community-focused professionals who deliver mental health services in fast-paced and diverse urban environments. We work alongside school districts health partners and Indigenous service providers to offer responsive and coordinated care for children and youth experiencing mental health challenges. Our team culture is grounded in mutual respect clinical excellence and a strong belief in collaborationboth within our teams and with our partners.

The Role
As a CYMH Clinician youll support the mental wellness of children youth and families through direct clinical services such as intake assessment treatment suicide risk assessment safety planning and crisis intervention for ages 018. Working flexibly across homes schools communities and offices youll collaborate with professionals including educators healthcare providers Indigenous service organizations and community agencies to deliver holistic care. This role is ideal for those who value meaningful client relationships teamwork and lifelong learning. To learn more about the role and what its like to be part of our CYMH teams we invite you to watch our short Child and Youth Mental Health video.

We currently have 6 full time permanent vacancies in the following locations: (For more information about a specific location click on the community name):
CoquitlamPort CoquitlamPort Moody

An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and/or temporary vacancies for the following locations:(For more information about a specific location click on the community name):
BurnabyCoquitlamPort CoquitlamPort Moody New Westminster

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Masters degree 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).
• 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.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Applicants with 2 years of 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 having an Indigenous heritage (First Nations Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements:

• You must possess and maintain a valid B.C. Class 5 drivers license (note - if you currently have a valid drivers license in Canada and if you are the successful applicant you must acquire a valid B.C. Class 5 drivers license immediately).

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 6 full time permanent positions available.

• 4 positions are located in the Tri Cities (Port Moody Coquitlam Port Coquitlam)
• 2 float positions that may be required to work out of any of these North Fraser offices(Burnaby Coquitlam Port Coquitlam Port Moody New Westminster)

An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanentand/or temporary vacancies. Temporary offers made from the eligibility list may become permanent.
The list of locations is not exhaustive and the eligibility list may be used to fill other locations within the North Fraser SDA.
Any temporary opportunities from this competition may be shortened extended or become permanent.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position but at a lower classification.
Please refer to MyHR for more information onTemporary Market Adjustments.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work a hybrid schedule as per the Telework Agreement upon discussion with supervisor.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA)will berequired.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

This position is also posted as a Nurse 7 under REQ 122281.

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.

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 youve worked on or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process including helpful tips and videos about the application process visit theYour Job Application page of MyHR.

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.

Applicantswho 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 theTechnical Assistancepage of MyHR.