Bring your excellent communication and project management skills to this important role

The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Program provides specialized community based mental health services to children and youth with mental health challenges, and their families in BC. The CYMH Provincial Services Branch is responsible for the development and implementation of coordinated programs and services and strategic planning within Service Delivery Division to support delivery of CYMH services across the province. These services align with the MCFD Strategic Framework, CYMH Strategic Framework and with the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions Mental Health Strategy.

The position functions as a lead for programs and initiatives within CYMH Provincial Services. The position provides expertise and leadership in the research, development, implementation, and evaluation of CYMH service delivery initiatives.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (Clinical), Counselling, Educational Psychology, Health Promotion and Prevention, Special Education, Child and Youth Care or the social sciences, or equivalent field.
• A candidate may be considered equivalent when they are registered and a member in good standing with the BC College of Social Workers or has a letter from the College confirming that their application for registration has been approved.
• A minimum of 5 years of related experience in the field of child and youth mental health.
• Experience in the research of and development and/or revision of resources.
• Experience in program planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.

Preference may be given to qualified applicants with experience in one or more of the following:

• Master’s degree in in Social Work (Clinical), Counselling, Educational Psychology, Health Promotion and Prevention, Special Education, Child and Youth Care or the social sciences, or equivalent field.
• Experience providing clinical child and youth mental health services.
• Experience working with Indigenous children, youth, and families, and/or with Indigenous communities.
• Experience in the facilitation of adult orientation/education/training.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Kyle.Deleurme@gov.bc.ca.

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 4 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based in any Ministry of Children and Families office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

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.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.