SPO MH 24 - Eating Disorders Clinician

The Team
If you are looking for challenging yet rewarding work, then join the South Vancouver Island - Eating Disorders Program! We are a multi-disciplinary team comprised of mental health clinicians, a psychologist, family physicians, pediatricians, a psychiatrist, dieticians, and a administrative support staff. Our multi-disciplinary team works together to make a positive impact on children, youth, adults, and families in the greater Victoria area. We work collaboratively to provide evidence-based treatment to those throughout the lifespan that are struggling with an eating disorder. We collaborate with community partners in supporting those to access the right service at the right time often partnering with other programs, schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations to meet the unique needs of those we service in the south island. The Eating Disorder team values diversity, professionalism, ongoing professional development, and collaborative planning.

The Role
In this role, as a Mental Health Clinician you will provide direct clinical services such as intake, assessment, treatment, suicide risk assessment, safety plans and crisis intervention for children, youth, adults, and families struggling with an eating disorder. Through consultation, the Clinician will build and maintain relationships to support coordinated services and positive outcomes for children, youth, adults, and families. Being a vital member of the multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to individuals and families feeling 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 to support youth and families to meet their wellness goals.

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, youth, adults 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, youth, adults and their families, with responsibility for providing a wide range of community based mental health services.
• Minimum one year experience providing family counselling services.
• Minimum one year of training and/or experience working with eating disorders (and/or practicum in eating disorders).
• 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 Kim.Ellison@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 1 day at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position is part time (0.5 FTE, 35 hours biweekly).
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future part-time and full-time 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.

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.

This is your opportunity to build your career and to gain a better understanding of all the public service has to offer, such as competitive employee benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with an award winning employer. The BC Public Service encourages a healthy work/life balance that enables you to take advantage of the community and surrounding area in which you live. For more information, please visit What The BC Public Service Offers You.

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 - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be 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.

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.