SPO MH 24 - Indigenous Mental Health Clinician

The Team
The Indigenous Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) team in Nanaimo is a well-established, medium-sized group dedicated to providing culturally sensitive mental health services to children, youth, and families. Operating on the traditional territories of the Snuneymuxw, Sna-Naw-as, and Stz’uminus First Nations, the team collaborates with local Indigenous Nations, community support workers, clinicians, and psychiatrists to deliver comprehensive care. Their approach respects Indigenous knowledge and traditions, fostering strong, supportive relationships with families and community partners while ensuring cultural safety and inclusion.

The Role
As a CYMH Clinician, you will provide mental health services to Indigenous and Metis children, youth, and families facing emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. This includes conducting assessments, creating culturally informed treatment plans, and offering individual, group, and family therapy. You'll collaborate with community partners and provide consultation and training to MCFD clinicians on culturally appropriate practices. Your work will contribute to the healing and wellness of the community, making a meaningful impact on children and families, while supporting reconciliation and culturally grounded practices. To learn more about the important work we do to support children, youth, and families, please view our short video Child and Youth Mental Health. It shares valuable insights and personal stories that highlight the impact you can have in this role.

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 (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 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.
• One (1) or more years’ experience working with indigenous communities providing mental health services to children and youth.
• Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.
  

Please note: Applicants may be considered who have not yet graduated but have completed all required courses and are able to provide a letter from their educational institution confirming completion of degree requirements.

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

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jerry.Boychuk@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to 2 day a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or temporary 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.

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.