Lp5a Mental Health Group Clinician, Cymh

Posting Title- LP5A Mental Health Group Clinician, CYMH- Position Classification- Licensed Psychologist 5A- Union- PEA- Work Options- Location- Delta, BC V4L 2M1 CA (Primary) V4K 0A2 CA - Salary Range- $50.4066 - $64.2624 hourly- Close Date- 10/13/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- CYMH- Job Summary**The Team** The Child and Youth Mental Health - Delta team is a close-knit group of professionals dedicated to supporting the mental health needs of children and youth in North and South Delta, as well as Tsawwassen. This small but highly skilled team including some part-time staff, collaborates with social workers, clinical counsellors, psychologists, and psychiatrists. Working primarily in-office, the team partners with local agencies, schools, and health authorities to make a meaningful impact in the community. Passion, flexibility, and a strong commitment to the wellbeing of children and youth define their approach. **The Role** As a Mental Health Group Clinician, you will lead therapy groups for children, adolescents, and parents, significantly contributing to reduced wait times for mental health services and enhancing the well-being of families. This role allows you to creatively develop and run group sessions in collaboration with a dedicated multidisciplinary team. We value passion and dedication to create positive change within the community. **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 Psychologists of British Columbia as a Psychologist. *Note: If you are registered as a Psychologist in another province, equivalencies for out of province applicants may be considered by the College of Psychologists of BC. 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. - Experience in clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. - 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 (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. - Recent experience providing services utilizing an outreach model. - One (1) year or more experience delivering groups for children and youth and their parents in a mental health setting. - One (1) year or more experience working with parents around issues related to parenting children and youth with complex mental health presentations. - Experience utilizing Dialectical/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Applicants who self-identify as having 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 is one (1) Permanent Part-time (0.8 FTE, 56 hours biweekly) position available based in Ladner, provides services to South Delta, North Delta and Tsawwassen. This position is also posted as a SPO MH 24 under REQ 116488 and a Nurse 7 under REQ 116580 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. 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. **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 comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information