Spo 30r

Posting Title- SPO 30R - Team Leader CYMH- Position Classification- Social Prog Off R30- Union- GEU- Location- Powell River, BC V8A 5G7 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $82,578.37 - $94,300.04 annually- Close Date- 2/21/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- Coast North Shore- Job Summary**Working together with youth, families and communities to achieve positive outcomes and change lives**

The Team Leader, Child and Youth Mental Health works with diverse community partners to deliver a broad range of services within Powell River and the surrounding geographic area. In this role, you are pivotal in establishing and implementing the multi-disciplinary and culturally appropriate approach to service delivery. As well, you provide direction, leadership and support to staff within these teams for professional and integrated services delivery and must ensure adequate clinical support is provided as well as staff training and development.

Community-based Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Services provide a range of specialized mental health services. These services range from mental health promotion and mental illness prevention to early intervention, treatment and support services for infants, children and youth with mental health problems, from birth to 19 years of age, and their families/caregivers. Our dedicated CYMH staff typically includes psychologists, clinical social workers, counsellors with master’s degrees, and nurses who have training and expertise in CYMH. Working in a collaborative manner with the client and/or family, staff members provide services and supports that include intake, screening and referral, assessment and planning, treatment, case management, and clinical consultation.

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

**Job Requirements**:

- Masters Degree in Social Work (Clinical Specialty or equivalent training/education), Educational Counselling, Clinical Psychology, Child and Youth Care, or equivalent.
- **NOTE**:If this education 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.
- Experience in the provision of mental health services to children, youth and their families.
- Experience supervising staff.

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

**About this Position**:
An eligibility list may be established.

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**:
**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 be required to answer a standard questionnaire.

**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- Leadership and Management, Social Services