• Job Description

  Req#: 101423

  Are you interested in working as a Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician with Indigenous families to build trust and supportive relationships within the community

  MCFD’s community based Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) teams work in partnership with families and communities to foster positive mental health outcomes and well-being for children and youth, and their families.

  Child and Youth Mental Health Clinicians provide direct office-based clinical services such as intake, assessment, treatment, suicide risk assessment, safety plans, waitlist management and crisis intervention for children and youth from birth to age 18 and their families. Clinicians work in flexible ways, including in home, school and community settings. Through consultation, the CYMH Clinician will build and maintain relationships to support coordinated services and positive outcomes for children, youth and families.
  
  Job Requirements:

  • Masters in Social Work (Clinical Specialization), Educational Counselling Clinical Psychology or Child and Youth Care or comparable graduate degree at the Master’s level, or equivalent.
    o 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 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 Driver’s license with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).
    

  Preference may be given to applicants:

  • With more than two years 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.
  • Who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.
    

  Willingness Statements:

  • Will be required to use own vehicle on an expense account basis.
  • May be required to work evening/weekends.
  • Exposure to regular travel in remote locations.
    

  For questions regarding this position, please contact Jamey.Dye@gov.bc.ca.
  
  About this Position:
  Amendment (July 04, 2023): Posting closing date extended to July 12, 2023.

  Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 1 day at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.

  An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.

  Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification. If hired, a successful applicant would be under-implemented at the Social Program Officer 21 classification with an employee development plan in place until the qualifications for Social Program Officer (CYMH) 24 are fully met.
  
  Working for the BC Public Service:
  The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to 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.

  The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service can help Indigenous applicants (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis or Inuit) interested in BC Public Service job positions.

  The BC Public Service is an award winning 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 list above.
  
  Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

  Resume required: 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 (COMPREHENSIVE) - You will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Ensure you 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. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

  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.

• About the company

  The provincial government of British Columbia is the body responsible for the administration of the Canadian province of British Columbia.

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