LP 5A - CYMH Psychologist

The Team
Become part of our Youth Mental Health Services team! We are a diverse, multicultural group committed to making a meaningful difference for families across Langley, Delta, and other CYMH teams in the Fraser South region. With a focus on person-centered care, we work collaboratively to support children, youth, and families up to age 19, offering evidence-based, goal-driven support. We work alongside community partners to provide early intervention and long-term care for those facing mental health challenges.

Our team thrives on knowledge-sharing and mutual support, working in close partnership with schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations. We strive to create a welcoming, respectful environment where individuals feel safe, supported, and empowered to serve the diverse families in the Fraser South communities.

The Role
In this position, you will deliver a variety of psychological services, including conducting psychological mental health assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention for children, youth, and families. You will work closely with team members, community agencies, schools, hospitals, and other ministry programs while providing individual, group, and family therapy. As a vital member of our multidisciplinary team, your work will help youth, and their families feel confident in their ability to move through change and navigate recovery.

This role will provide an opportunity to work with a collaborative and passionate team, dedicated to supporting youth and families through their challenges. Additionally, the role provides a flexible hybrid work model, with the possibility of working from home up to two days per week, depending on operational needs and flexible work agreements.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Ph.D in Clinical, Counselling, or School Psychology or Psy.D (Doctor of Psychology)
• Registered with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia as a Psychologist. (Applicants in the process of being registered, or those who are eligible for registration may be considered at a lower classification)
• 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.
• Experience developing & running educational and treatment groups for parents, children and adolescents.
• Two (2) years recent (gained the past five (5) years) clinical experience working in child and youth mental health services, 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 - If you are the successful applicant you must acquire a valid B.C. driver's Class 5 driver's licence immediately).

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (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 Chipo.Mcnichols@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
3 positions available: One (1) permanent, full time position in Langley, one (1) permanent, full time position in Delta, and one (1) permanent, part time (0.5 FTE) position in Delta.

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies in Surrey, Langley, and Delta.

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.

Working for BC Public Service offers a competitive salary, diverse work environment, a healthy work/life balance, and excellent benefits. In addition to the base salary for Professional Employee Association members, there is an allowance to cover professional fees, strong dental and medical plans and much more. Salary listed does not include the additional 7% Overtime Shift Standby (OSS) provision that can be taken as taken as time off or salary on an annual basis which is on top of four (4) weeks annual leave.

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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