Lp 5a

Posting Title- LP 5A - Psychologist- Position Classification- Licensed Psychologist 5A- Union- PEA- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Maple Ridge, BC V4R 2S1 CA (Primary) - Salary Range- $50.4066 - $64.2624 hourly- Close Date- 1/5/2025- Job Type- Regular Part Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- Child and Youth Mental Health- Job Summary**The Team** The Ridge Meadows Child and Youth Mental Health team is a close-knit, creative, and collaborative group of ten clinicians dedicated to supporting children and youth with moderate to severe mental health challenges. This established team includes Master’s-level counselors, psychiatric nurses, and a consulting psychiatrist and works as part of an Integrated Child and Youth Team within the community. Together, they make a meaningful impact by improving the mental health and well-being of the young people they serve. **The Role** As a Psychologist with the Ridge Meadows Child and Youth Mental Health team, you’ll provide direct clinical treatment and conduct standardized psychological assessments to support children and youth with mental health needs. Your work will play a vital role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services for young people, helping them thrive. This position offers the chance to grow and learn as part of a multidisciplinary, community-based team dedicated to making a meaningful difference **Qualifications**: Education and Experience Requirements - Ph.D. in Clinical/Applied Psychology, Counselling Psychology, **OR** PsyD, **AND** *registered with, or eligible for registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC). **Note**: If you are registered as a Psychologist in another province, equivalencies for out of province applicants may be considered by the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC). Please contact the association for registration requirements in BC. - **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. - Completion of a psychological pre-or post-doctoral internship of 1600 hours in a child and youth mental health or hospital setting with specialization in formal psychological assessment, diagnoses and treatment of mental health disorders. - 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. - Experience in clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology - 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: - Applicants with 2+ years of experience working with children and youth and their families, with responsibility for providing a wide range of community based mental health services. - Experience using Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. - Applicants with experience / knowledge with Child and Youth Mental Health Services in British Columbia. - 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**: Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification. This is a part-time (0.4 FTE, 28 hours biweekly) position. An eligibility list may be established to fill future part-time, full-time, temporary and permanent vacancies. 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. **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. The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits, including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. Regular, full time Professional Employee Association members are also entitled to 7% allowance in Lieu of Overtime Shiftwork and Standby (taken as time or money), have a 35 hour work week, and 4 weeks’ annual paid leave entitlement. To find out more, explore What the BC Public Service offers You **How to Apply**: **Cover Letter: NO** - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed. **