Spo Mh 24

Posting Title- SPO MH 24 - CYMH Clinician- Position Classification- Social Prog Off (CYMH) R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Kitimat, BC V8C 2N1 CA
- Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
- Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4M8 CA
- Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
- Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA- Salary Range- $83,071.20 - $94,789.47 annually which includes a 4 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment*, plus $43.17 biweekly Isolation Allowance for Prince Rupert, plus $36.53 biweekly Isolation Allowance for Smithers- Close Date- 4/2/2024- 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**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 Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) 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**:

- **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.
- Applicants with a completed Bachelor degree and are within 6 months of completion of their Masters degree may be considered. Applicants must provide a letter from their educational institution confirming completion of their Masters degree requirements.
- 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.
- Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.

Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.

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

**About this Position**:
There are four (4) regular full time positions available; One (1) position in each of the following locations: Kitimat, Prince Rupert, Terrace and Smithers.

These positions are also posted as a C Nurse 7 under Req 111051

Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.

**IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS**
Kitimat, Prince Rupert, Terrace and Smithers are currently eligible for a retention incentive which is available to all regular permanent Social Program Officers residing in Hard To Recruit (HTR) designated communities across the province. In addition to the re-imbursement of relocation costs (where applicable), the incentive program provides the following:

- Up to a maximum of $6,000 annual lump sum payment to regular permanent full-time Social Program Officers in the SPO R18 to SPO R30 classifications* OR
- Up to a maximum of $3,000 annual lump sum payment to regular permanent full-time Social Program Officers placed in the SPO Growth Series (SPO Growth to SPO R24 classifications)**An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent vacancies.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Kitimat is by the Kitimat River, resulting in a wide range of water activities, such as kayaking, canoeing, boating, and visiting hot springs. Surrounded by beautiful forests and mountains, it is perfect for hiking, rock climbing, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing. Kitimat regularly hosts community events, such as fishing derbies and Winterfest celebrations.

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