SPO MH 24 - Integrated Practice Clinician, CYMH

Posting Title SPO MH 24 - Integrated Practice Clinician, CYMH Position Classification Social Prog Off (CYMH) R24 Union GEU Work Options Hybrid Location Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA (Primary) Salary Range $85,563.25 - $97,633.20 annually which includes a 4 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment Close Date 10/2/2024 Job Type Regular Full Time Temporary End Date Ministry/Organization BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development Ministry Branch / Division CYMH Job Summary The Team The Kamloops Child and Youth Mental Health Team is an established group of eight clinicians and one team lead providing mental health services to children and youth living in the community of Kamloops as well as children and youth in care of MCFD. This team works collaboratively with MCFD colleagues both locally and across BC, as well as with community partners such as Indigenous organizations, health authorities, and schools. This work serves to protect our most vulnerable and high-risk children and youth and their families, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care and support. The Role The Integrated Practice Clinician provides Child and Youth Mental Health services, including intake, assessment, and treatment, to children and youth in MCFD care. You will work together with colleagues and community partners to ensure seamless provision of services to support the mental health and well being of children, youth, and their families. This role provides an opportunity to work collaboratively with vulnerable youth with complex support needs. 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 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 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. Experience in providing direct interventions around the trauma-based behaviours of children and youth. Experience providing a variety of outreach and community-based work-related activities. Who have completed formal post-graduate trauma training focusing on neurodevelopment, and attachment such as: Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (Child Trauma Academy), and/or the Complex Trauma Certificate (JIBC). Who have completed training in infant mental health and parent-child relational interventions and assessment tools such as: Watch, Wait and Wonder, The Circle of Security, and the AMBIANCE-Brief measure. Who have demonstrated experience facilitating presentations on trauma informed material to social workers, caregivers, educators, and other professionals involved in the care and treatment of complex children and youth. Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience. Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of willingness/ proviso requirements. For questions regarding this position, please contact Isabell.Martingov.bc.ca. About this Position: This position is also posted as a Nurse 7 under REQ 116338 Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 1 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement. An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies. Kamloops is surrounded by over one hundred lakes as well as the North and South Thompson rivers. Water-based activities are very popular, such as fishing, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, tubing, skiing, snowmobiling, and ice-fishing. Kamloops has a very strong First Nations culture. 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. 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 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 - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying. Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.). 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. Job Category Health Services, Social Services

Location: Greater Vancouver, CA

Posted Date: 10/2/2024