LP 5B – Integrated Practice Clinician-CLOSIND DATE EXTENDED

The Team
The South Fraser CYMH Integrated Practice Team supports children and youth in non-parental care by collaborating closely with their care teams to improve mental health outcomes. This established team of five clinicians, a team leader, and an administrative assistant utilizes cutting-edge research in trauma, neurodevelopment, and attachment to provide targeted interventions. Team members also engage with MCFD, Indigenous Children and Family Service Agencies, Indigenous Elders, and other community partners, offering education to build community capacity and enhance support for children and youth. We value diverse perspectives and provide ample opportunities for professional growth and innovation, ensuring that every member contributes to a supportive and inclusive environment.

The Role
As an Integrated Practice Technician, you play a vital role in improving the mental health and well-being of children and youth in non-parental care, impacting all areas of their lives, including behavior, emotions, relationships, education, and health. By enhancing the community’s capacity to support these individuals, you help create a more inclusive and understanding environment for those affected by complex developmental trauma. This role offers opportunities to collaborate with diverse professionals, contribute to meaningful change, and develop creative interventions that make a lasting difference in the lives of clients and their support networks.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience 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.
• 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 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).
• Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security screening checks as required by the ministry (Note: It is important that you read the job posting carefully to understand the specific security screening requirements pertaining to the position).

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Two 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. 
• Completion of the CCI (Complex Care Intervention) Certification Program or training, or training and experience and Attachment, Regulation, Competency (ARC) Framework, and/or Neurosequeitnial Model of Therapeutics.  
• Completion of training and/or experience in attachment focused modalities such as Filial Therapy, Circle of Security, Parent-Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT), Connect Attachment Program, and/or Theraplay
• Completion or in process of completion of the graduate certificate program in Complex Trauma from the Justice Institute of British Columbia.
• Experience providing a variety of outreach and community-based work-related activities.  
• Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience
• Experience working with children, youth, and families, impacted by complex developmental trauma in collaboration with their care team 

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

For questions regarding this position, please contact sachiko.thiessen@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

AMENDMENT SEPTEMBER 12, 2024: CLOSING DATE EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 25, 2024.

This position is also posted as a C Nurse 7 under REQ 113338 and a SPO MH 24 under REQ 113337

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.

An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and /or temporary opportunities.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

This position serves Surrey, White Rock, Delta and Langley.

Please view this video to learn more about what we do. The Integrated Mental Health Services for Complex Kids Program (youtube.com)

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..

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