SPO MH 24 - High Intensity/Outreach Clinician, CYMH - Closing Date Extended

This is your opportunity to work with families facing difficult challenges and help make a difference

In 2019, the Province of BC announced a new strategy, A Pathway To Hope, that aims to address service gaps and to integrate service delivery for mental health and substance use services. As part of this strategy, the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), is expanding specialized services for children and youth with severe mental health and/or substance use conditions that require intensive services. The High Intensity Outreach Team (HIOT), will be composed of specialized clinical staff and outreach workers who will provide mental health and substance use treatment for at-risk children and youth through in-person and virtual outreach services.

The High Intensity/Outreach Clinician provides short term, intensive clinical services including risk assessment, safety planning, crisis intervention and stabilization care plans for children and youth experiencing acute mental health and/or substance use challenges. The High Intensity/Outreach Clinician provides urgent mental health care in community, using an integrated service approach, to reduce the need for hospitalization and provide aftercare to help clients return home to community from inpatient services. The High Intensity/Outreach Clinician works closely with families and caregivers to support the implementation of treatment recommendations and the day-to-day care and supervision of children and youth experiencing acute mental health and/or substance use challenges.

Through consultation, the High Intensity/Outreach Clinician collaborates with regional service providers and will build and maintain relationships with community mental health and substance use services, local hospitals and Indigenous agencies to support continuity of care and integrated service delivery for children, youth and families. The High Intensity/Outreach Clinician will support the implementation and development of regional HIOT services and the alignment of services within the A Pathway To Hope provincial strategy.

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

Job 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.
  • Applicants with a completed Bachelor degree and are within 6 months of completion of their Masters degree may be considered. Applicants must provide a letter from their educational institution confirming completion of their Masters degree requirements.
• 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) or more years of experience working in a treatment role with children and youth with mental health and substance use challenges.
• Experience providing services utilizing an outreach model.
• Experience providing services utilizing a strength-based case management model and multi-disciplinary wrap around services.
• Experience liaising with or working in hospital settings.
• Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.
  

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 Wendy.Bastiaanssen@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
Currently we have 2 full time permanent positions available, and an option for the temporary/auxiliary appointment is also available.
This position is also posted as a C Nurse 7 under Requisition 111841
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or temporary, full time and/or part time vacancies.
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 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 required: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume required: 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.

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:
Amendment (June 12, 2024): Posting closing date extended to July 04, 2024.

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.