LP 5A - CYMH Clinician

Be a part of a dedicated team who is passionate about achieving our vision of an inclusive and supportive community where children, youth and their families thrive

An integral member of a multi-disciplinary Community Mental Health Team and in coordination with other community agencies and professionals, you provide a range of mental health services to children, youth and their families, when the child or youth is suffering from serious emotional, psychological, behavioral or psychiatric illness.

As a CYMH Clinician, you provide direct clinical services such as intake, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention for children, youth and their families. Consulting with community agencies, schools, hospitals, and other ministry programs, you understand the importance of being involved in community education, development, coordination and prevention/early intervention programs. You build and maintain relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders in the community to ensure that conflicts are resolved and appropriate outcomes are achieved.

If you are ready to embark on a new career opportunity - please consider this rewarding career with the BC Public Service!

Job 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 (1) 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.
• Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.
  

NOTE: Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.

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

For questions regarding this position, please contact Kathleen.Collins@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Two (2) positions available: One in Waglisa (Bella Bella) and one in Bella Coola

The positions are also posted as a SPO MH24 under REQ 114063 and an NURSE 7C under REQ 114111.

The positions can be based out of any of the locations listed above.
The positions can work on a travelling schedule working two (2) weeks per month possibly in either Bella Coola, Waglisa (Bella Bella) in the office followed by two (2) weeks per month in your home location (home location is defined as your usual place of work). The positions are on travel status two weeks a month while in Bella Coola or Waglisa (Bella Bella).
Flexible work options may be able to work up to one (1) day at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and temporary vacancies.

With a population of 1,200, Waglisla (Bella Bella) is the largest community to be found on the Central Coast north of Queen Charlotte Strait and the Heiltsuk are strong stewards of these lands and waters. Paddlers can enjoy the many small straits, exposed coastline, and islands accessible from the communities of Bella Bella and Denny Island (Shearwater), such as the Goose Group in the western reaches of the Hakai Provincial Recreation Area. From fully exposed shorelines to rolling, forested hills and 1000-metre peaks, Hakai offers some of the most varied and scenic coastline in the province. Special features such as lagoons and reversing tidal rapids, beaches, all-weather anchorages, and an intricate network of coves, inlets, and channels make it an ideal area for boaters, anglers, scuba divers, naturalists - and experienced sea kayakers. Over 100 species of birds have been identified in the park, ravens and ospreys among them. Feeding flocks of gulls, auklets, murres, and murrelets are numerous in the waters of Kildidt and Queens Sounds.

Bella Coola sits in the Bella Coola valley and is a gateway to the Great Bear Rainforest, serving as a centre for more remote communities in the area. Bella Coola is a beautiful valley community, surrounded by mountains, with limitless recreation opportunities including fishing, hiking, camping, and hunting. Bella Coola is very connected with its First Nations heritage, and communities such as the Nuxalkmc people live within the town. Bella Coola boasts of spectacular mountain scenery, rivers, trees and wildlife. Set in stunning wilderness, with a taste of civilization and essential amenities, Bella Coola is a paradise. As a small community, it offers hassle-free driving and parking, affordable housing and land prices, and day to day shopping. It is accessible by road (via Hwy 20), air, and ferry.

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 Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

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 list above.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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 be required to answer a standard questionnaire.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.