Spo Mh24

Posting Title- SPO MH24 - Clinician- Position Classification- Social Prog Off (CYMH) R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- On-Site- Location- Daajing Giids, BC V0T 1S0 CA
- Hazelton, BC V0J 1Y1 CA
- Multiple Locations, BC CA
- Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA (Primary)
- Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA- Salary Range- $73,855.42 - $84,134.34 annually plus 4 GRID TMA Isolation Allowances $34.20 bi-weekly for Smithers; $40.42 bi-weekly for Hazleton;- Close Date- 6/16/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- SDD- 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.**

The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) promotes and develops the capacity of families and communities to care for and protect vulnerable children and youth, and supports healthy child and family development to maximize the potential of every child in B.C. The Ministry is responsible for regional and province-wide delivery of services and programs that support positive and healthy outcomes for children, youth and their families

B.C.’s new vision for transforming mental health and addictions care, Pathway To Hope, is a roadmap to make positive, lasting changes, so that B.C.’s system of mental health and addictions care works for everyone, breaking down barriers and meeting people where they are at when they need support. You will be joining a system based on four pillars: wellness promotion, prevention, and early intervention; seamless and integrated care; equitable access to culturally safe and effective care; Indigenous health and wellness.

Our teams provide wrap-around collaborative services, working together in flexible ways, including virtual, in home, school, and community settings to support children, youth, and families.

The Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician will provide direct clinical services such as intake, assessment, treatment, suicide risk assessment, safety plans and crisis intervention, for children and youth from birth to age 18 and their families. Through consultation, they will collaborate with regional service providers and build and maintain relationships with community mental health and substance use services, local hospitals, and Indigenous agencies to support continuity of care and integrated service delivery for children, youth, and families.

**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**:

- Experience providing service to children, youth, and families with MCFD child welfare involvement, preferably youth in care.
- Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities (First Nations, Métis or Inuit).

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

**About this Position**:
This position has full time on-site requirements.
This position is also posted as a Nurse 7 under REQ 100632.
Some locations are eligible for Isolation Allowance and/or Retention Incentive Programs.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent full-time 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.

**Questionnaire: YES -** You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

**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 Competenc