SPO MH 24 - High Intensity Outreach Clinician, CYMH

Posting Title
SPO MH 24 - High Intensity Outreach Clinician, CYMH

Position Classification
Social Prog Off (CYMH) R24

Union
GEU

Work Options
On-Site

Location
Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Oliver, BC V0H 1T2 CA
Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V0 CA

Salary Range
$85,563.25 - $97,633.20 annually which includes a 4 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment*

Close Date
12/10/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

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

Ministry Branch / Division
CYMH

Job Summary

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children, youth, and their families?

Join the MCFD's community-based Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) team, where you will play a crucial role in promoting mental health and well-being for young individuals in your community. As a Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician, you will provide essential support to children and youth from birth to 18 years old and their families. Your responsibilities will include conducting intake assessments, personalized treatment plans, suicide risk assessments, developing safety plans, and delivering effective crisis interventions

You will work flexibly in various settings such as homes, schools, and community spaces, meeting families where they are and collaborating with them, as well as with schools and community partners, to provide coordinated services and support. This role requires strong clinical expertise, a collaborative approach, and a dedication to building relationships that empower children, youth, and their families.

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.
• One year or more of experience providing services to individuals experiencing mental health challenges and problematic substance use.
• Experience providing services utilizing an outreach model.
• Experience providing services utilizing a strength-based case management model and multi-disciplinary wrap around services.
• 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 Daryl.Simourd@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
This position has full time on-site requirements. This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Children & Family Development offices: Keremeos, Oliver, Osoyoos

An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.

Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments .

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.

With over 200 different occupations available in 280 communities across the province, we offer exciting opportunities for your career. Come be a part of the BC Public Service, a Top 100 Employer that embraces diversity, health and career growth. 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.

Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation . Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.

Job Category
Health Services, Social Services

Additional Information