Spo Mh 24

Posting Title- SPO MH 24 - Infant and Early Years Clinician- Position Classification- Social Prog Off (CYMH) R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- On-Site- Location- Powell River, BC V8A 5G7 CA (Primary)
- Salary Range- $85,563.25 - $97,633.20 annually which includes a 4 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment*- Close Date- 10/11/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- Child and Youth Mental Health- Job Summary**The Team**
As a part of the Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) team, you will join an experienced team of supportive and caring clinicians who bring diverse skills and collaborate closely to provide the best care for children and youth. You will work alongside school staff, primary care providers, caregivers, Community Support Workers, Early Childhood Educators, and other community partners as part of an Integrated Child and Youth Care Team. We work together to provide relief from symptoms of mental illness, while increasing awareness of mental health across the life span, and advocating for individuals and families to get the supports that they need within the community. This team has Clinicians that have a background and knowledge of art and play therapy models. We also have a supportive space that includes an established play room and a family meeting room.

**The Role**
The key responsibilities of this role include, assessment, treatment planning, caregiver support, documentation and record keeping with a focus on early intervention and providing support for families. You will help improve the relationships between caregivers and their young children while also advocating for mental health and wellness in the early years, thereby improving caregivers' capacity to support their children in developmentally appropriate ways.. There are ongoing learning and professional development opportunities. Our community has a long history of effective collaboration across agencies and we value community engagement and participation in collaborative teams. In this meaningful role you will see young people thrive and relationships between caregivers and children improve.

**Qualifications**:
**Education and Experience 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:

- One (1) year or more experience working with parents/caregivers and children 6 years of age or under.
- Experience with a variety of developmental screens and assessments related to mental health in young children.
- Training in infant/child development as well as clinical experience working with infants and young children.
- 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.
- Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.

**Please refer to the Job Profile located in the additional information section at the bottom of the posting for**:

- Salary placement based on education and experience.
- A full list of related work experience.
- Definition of job specific experience. Willingness/proviso statements.**About this Position**:
This position has full time on-site requirements.
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.

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