Ministry of Children and Family Development
Ashcroft, BC
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification. This location is currently eligible for a retention incentive which is available to all regular permanent Social Program Officers residing in Hard to Recruit designated communities across the province. Relocation costs may be available where applicable.
CYMH Clinician
$85,563.25 – $97,633.20 annually which includes a 4 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment
The CYMH/EHN team has a lot to offer! We cover the communities of 100 Mile House, Ashcroft and Lillooet, offering a supportive environment where collaboration thrives. With a mix of experienced clinicians and support workers, we come together in rotating meetings across these communities, working alongside social workers, psychiatrists and local non-profits to make a real difference. Our team is friendly, welcoming and committed to reducing mental health challenges while empowering youth, families, and caregivers with the care they deserve.
As a CYMH Clinician, you’ll play a key role in supporting clients, families and the community by triaging cases, making referrals and participating in collaborative community meetings. You’ll work closely with team leaders and local partners to reduce mental health concerns and ensure early identification of neuro-divergent clients for timely assessments.
For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service, please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service – Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).
Qualifications for this role include:
• 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.
• 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 experience working with children and youth and their families, with responsibility for providing a wide range of community based mental health services.
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.
For more information and to apply online by October 10th, 2024, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/116150