Summary
Description
The Team:
As a member of the West Shore Mental Health team, you will collaborate with a dynamic group of dedicated professionals. Our team includes skilled clinicians, psychologists, psychiatrist, and team leader who are all committed to enhancing the mental health of children and youth under 19 years of age. Together, we strive to make a meaningful impact on the lives of these children and their families, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. We welcome applicants who are passionate about child and youth mental health.
The Role:
As a Children and Youth Mental Health Clinician, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting children and youth facing moderate to severe mental health challenges. You’ll provide intake, assessment, and evidence-based treatment, working closely with caregivers and other professionals to create personalized treatment plans. Your work will directly impact the lives of children, youth, and their families, helping them navigate challenges and reduce the symptoms of mental illness. With ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development, this role offers the chance to do meaningful work in a supportive team environment in the heart of the West Shore community.
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.
- Experience working with parents/caregivers and adolescents.
- Experience providing Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) group and/or individual therapy to youth and the families who struggle with emotion dysregulation, high-risk behaviours and/or safety concerns.
- Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Sukkie.Sihota@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home 1 day a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
There are currently 1 permanent opportunity available in West Shore.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or temporary vacancies within the Greater Victoria CYMH offices (which may include West Shore, Victoria, Saanich, and Sooke). The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
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.
