Spo Mh 24

Posting Title- SPO MH 24 - Eating Disorder Clinician - Specialist- Position Classification- Social Prog Off (CYMH) R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA
- Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B9 CA
- Maple Ridge, BC V4R 2S1 CA
- Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
- New Westminster, BC V3M 6H8 CA
- Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 4W6 CA
- Port Moody, BC V3H 5C9 CA- Salary Range- $73,855.42 - $84,134.34 annually, plus 4 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment (TMA)- Close Date- 4/3/2024- Job Type- Temporary (Auxiliary)- Temporary End Date- 9/26/2025- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- Child and Youth Mental Heath, North Fraser Eating Disorder Program- 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.**

Child and Youth Mental Health Eating Disorder Specialist Clinicians provide direct clinical services such as screening referrals, triage, intake, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, safety planning, and crisis intervention for children and youth suffering from eating disorders (primarily Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). The clinician is responsible for coordinating service within a multi-disciplinary regional team setting. Clinicians work in flexible ways, including in home, school, and community settings. Through consultation, the Eating Disorder Specialist Clinician will build and maintain relationships to support coordinated services and positive outcomes 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.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience recommended in eating disorder services or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, with preference for two (2) years of experience in eating disorder services within the last 5 years.
- 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 (2) 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.
- At least one (1) year experience with family counselling.
- Documented and demonstrated clinical training and experience in delivery of evidence-based interventions for individuals with eating disorders.
- Experience providing Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) or Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, group and/or individual therapy to youth and the families who struggle with emotion dysregulation, high-risk behaviours and/or safety concerns.
- Experience working with parents/caregivers and young children (age 8-12).
- Experience and training in Emotion Focused Family Therapy, Family Based Treatment, or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders.
- Experience working with neurodiversity, sensory processing disorders, or Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder.
- Applicants who self-identify as having an Indigenous heritage (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.

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

**About this Position**:
There are two (2) full-time temporary opportunities available: 6-month assignment until November 29, 2024 and an 18 month assignment until September 26, 2024.
These positions have the possibility of being extended or may become permanent.
Both temporary opportunities are based on Port Moody.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in Burnaby, New Westminster, Maple Ridge, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, and the North Fraser Float.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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