SPO MH 24 - CYMH Clinician - CLOSING DATE EXTENDED

Posting Title
SPO MH 24 - CYMH Clinician - CLOSING DATE EXTENDED

Position Classification
Social Prog Off (CYMH) R24

Union
GEU

Work Options
On-Site

Location
Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Oliver, BC V0H 1T2 CA
Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V0 CA

Salary Range
$85,563.25 - $97,633.20 annually which includes a 4 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment*

Close Date
1/8/2025

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

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

Ministry Branch / Division
CYMH

Job Summary

The Team
The Oliver Osoyoos Similkameen teams covers the areas including Oliver, Osoyoos, Keremeos and Princeton. We are part of the Integrated Child and Youth team for SD53. Our team consists of 4 generalist clinicians, a specialist Infant Mental Health Clinician, a specialist High Intensity Outreach Clinician and a Mental Health Support Worker. The team has strong relationships in the community and spend a lot of time in outreach at the schools or other community settings.

The Role
The position involves outreach to small rural communities, where Child and Youth Mental Health Clinicians deliver direct clinical services such as intake, assessment, treatment, and crisis intervention for children and youth from birth to age 18 and their families. Clinicians work flexibly in home, school, and community settings, building and maintaining relationships through consultation to ensure coordinated services and positive outcomes for those they support.

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 Master's 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 (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.
• 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 one or more of the following:

• Two (2) 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.
• 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 Daryl.Simourd@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
POSTING UPDATED December 9, 2024 - Closing date extended to January 8, 2025
This position has full time on-site requirements. This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Children & Family Development offices: Keremeos, Oliver, Osoyoos

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 to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

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.

This is your opportunity to build your career and to gain a better understanding of all the public service has to offer, such as competitive employee benefits , amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with an award winning employer. The 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 visit What 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.

Job Category
Social Services

Additional Information