SPO MH 24 - CYMH Clinician

Posting Title
SPO MH 24 - CYMH Clinician

Position Classification
Social Prog Off (CYMH) R24

Union
GEU

Work Options
On-Site

Location
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$46.85 - $53.46 hourly which includes a 4 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment*

Close Date
9/26/2024

Job Type
Regular Part Time

Temporary End Date

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

Ministry Branch / Division
Service Delivery, SDA 13 - Interior East Kootenay

Job Summary

The Team
The Cranbrook Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) team is a close-knit, established group of six clinicians and one team leader who bring years of experience to their work. Known for their strong teamwork and supportive culture, the team emphasizes collaboration, mutual empowerment, and fosters a healthy, inclusive environment leveraging individual strengths and interests to support local families. They work closely with area pediatricians, schools, other community partners and internal Ministry teams to make a meaningful impact on child and youth mental health by supporting the whole family system. We look forward to embracing and supporting our new team member.

The Role
As a Clinician, you will use a breadth of knowledge to provide direct clinical services to children and youth, including intake, assessment, treatment, and crisis intervention. You will collaborate to create a strong support network for families, helping children navigate challenges and thrive in today's world. This part-time role offers the chance to work with complex cases, mentor practicum students, collaborate with community professionals, and make a meaningful positive connection with families in your community.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Masters in Counselling, Social Work, Educational Counselling, Clinical Counselling, Clinical Psychology or Child and Youth Care or comparable graduate degree at the Master's level in a similar subject may be considered.
  • 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 .
  

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

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jennifer.Westcott@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments .
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
This position is part time 0.4 FTE.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.
Cranbrook is one of the sunniest cities in British Columbia and sits in the middle of the Rocky Mountain Trench. Cranbrook has multiple heritage sites, such as the Fort Steele Heritage town and Rails to Trails, which is converted to a path for walking and biking. Cranbrook has multiple festivals, such as the Children's Festival and the Sam Steele Days.
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: NO- Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES- Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

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

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Job Category
Health Services, Social Services