Spo Mh24

Posting Title- SPO MH24 - Child & Youth Mental Health Clinician -Closing date extended- Position Classification- Social Prog Off (CYMH) R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Squamish, BC V8B 0H3 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $73,855.42 - $84,134.34 annually plus 4 GRID TMA- Close Date- 7/10/2023- Job Type- Temporary Assignment (TA)- Temporary End Date- 8/16/2024- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- RZQ - Squamish CYMH, Vancouver-Coastal Region- Job SummaryAmendment June 20th, 2023: Posting closing date extended to July 10th, 2023.

**Be a part of a dedicated team who is passionate about achieving our vision of an inclusive and supportive community where children, youth and their families thrive.**

An integral member of a multi-disciplinary Community Mental Health Team and in coordination with other community agencies and professionals, you provide a range of mental health services to children, youth and their families, when the child or youth is suffering from serious emotional, psychological, behavioral or psychiatric illness.

As a Clinician, you provide direct clinical services such as intake, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention for children, youth and their families. Consulting with community agencies, schools, hospitals, and other ministry programs, you understand the importance of being involved in community education, development, coordination and prevention/early intervention programs. You build and maintain relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders in the community to ensure that conflicts are resolved and appropriate outcomes are achieved.

**If you are ready to embark on a new career opportunity - please consider this rewarding career with the BC Public Service**

**Job Requirements**:

- Masters in Social Work, Educational Counselling, Clinical Psychology or Child and Youth Care or comparable graduate degree at the Master’s level, or equivalent.
- **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 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.

Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of willingness/ proviso requirements.

**About this Position**:
Currently there is one (1) full-time temporary opportunity until August 16, 2024.

A permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment.

This position is also posted as a Nurse 7 under REQ 100655 and an LP 5A/5B under REQ 100656

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

**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.

**How to Apply**:
**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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

**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.
- Job Category- Social Services