LP 5A - CYMH Clinician (Psychologist)

Posting Title
LP 5A - CYMH Clinician (Psychologist)

Position Classification
Psychologist R27

Union
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$50.4066 - $64.2624 hourly

Close Date
1/27/2025

Job Type
Regular Part Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division
Service Delivery

Job Summary

The Team
The Esquimalt Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) team is a dedicated group of Outreach Mental Health Clinicians from a variety of disciplines. The team is made up of Psychologist, Psychiatric Nurse, Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Counsellors and Support Workers. The team sees Indigenous Children and Families from Metchosin to Sidney and serves 6 Indigenous Communities as well as Urban Indigenous and Metis children, youth, and families. Together, we bring energy, expertise, and a commitment to knowledge-sharing, working alongside Indigenous families and community partners to deliver wrap-around support. We provide a welcoming and respectful environment with regular opportunities for training and clinical discussions, empowering each team member to grow in their practice. Join us in our shared mission to foster wellness in the community through collaboration and mutual respect.

The Role
As the Licensed Psychologist on the team, you'll play a vital role in providing direct clinical services to Indigenous children, youth, and families by providing, intake services, psychological testing and assessment, integrated practice (children in care), treatment and some crisis intervention. You will consult with your fellow team members in your capacity as a psychologist offering insight into testing, interpretation, and diagnosis. You will work closely with team members, community agencies, schools, hospitals and other ministry programs to provide comprehensive care, including individual, group and family therapy. You will have the opportunity to work with a supportive and passionate team to make a meaningful positive difference in the lives of children, youth, and their families.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Ph. D in Clinical Psychology.(Applicants with a Ph. D. and eligible for registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) may be considered for appointment at a lower classification. As a condition of continued employment, such an appointee is required to become registered as a Licensed Psychologist.)
  • 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.
• Registered (or in the process of being registered) with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia as a Psychologist.
• Completion of a psychological pre-or post-doctoral internship of 1600 hours in a child and youth mental health or hospital setting with specialization in formal psychological assessment, diagnoses and treatment of mental health disorders.
• Experience in clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology.
• 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 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 in providing direct interventions around the trauma-based behaviours of children and youth.
• Experience working with Indigenous children, youth and families providing mental health services.
• One or more years' experience providing a variety of outreach and community-based work-related activities.
• Completion of formal post-graduate trauma training focusing on neurodevelopment, and attachment such as: Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (Child Trauma Academy), and/or the Complex Trauma Certificate (JIBC).
• Completed training in infant mental health and parent-child relational interventions and assessment tools such as: Watch, Wait and Wonder, The Circle of Security, and the AMBIANCE-Brief measure.
• Experience facilitating presentations on trauma informed material to social workers, caregivers, educators, and other professionals involved in the care and treatment of complex children and youth.
• Applicants who self-identify as 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 Daniel.Casey@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
This is a part time position (0.8 FTE, 56 hours bi-weekly).
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 1 day at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Applicants who do not meet the full qualifications may be considered for underimplemtation.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary 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 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.

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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

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 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: YES- A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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.

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Job Category
Social Services