C NURSE 7 - CYMH Clinician - Closing Date Extended

Posting Title
C NURSE 7 - CYMH Clinician - Closing Date Extended

Position Classification
Nurse 7 (C)

Union
BCN

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$73,874.72 - $93,685.11 annually

Close Date
9/22/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division
Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH)

Job Summary

The Team
The East Kootenay Rural Child and Youth Mental Health Team provides vital mental health services to children, youth, and their families. Our team works directly with children and youth facing serious emotional, psychological, behavioral, or psychiatric challenges. We collaborate closely with families and communities to promote positive mental health and well-being. By joining this team, you'll partner with a diverse group of professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and youth.

The Role
In this role, you'll provide direct clinical services, including intake, assessment, treatment, and crisis intervention, to support children, youth, and their families. You'll work closely with community agencies, schools, hospitals, and other programs to ensure comprehensive care. Your work will have a lasting impact, as you build strong relationships with clients, families, and community partners to coordinate services, resolve conflicts, and influence positive outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing emotional and behavioral challenges.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Registered or eligible for immediate registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
  • 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:

• 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 .
• Experience providing intake services and/or initial assessments to children and youth virtually.
• Applicants who self-identify as 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.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Christina.Mcdonaugh@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
Amendment September 13, 2024: Posting closing date extended to September 22, 2024.
This position is also posted as a SPO MH 24 under REQ 115762
This position requires travel one (1) to three (3) days per week to rural communities in the East Kootenays (Creston, Fernie, Invermere and occasionally Golden).
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) day at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future 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.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer .

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover letter required: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume required: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, itmay notbe used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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Job Category
Health Services, Social Services