SPO MH 24 - Indigenous Clinician, CYMH

Posting Title
SPO MH 24 - Indigenous Clinician, CYMH

Position Classification
Social Prog Off (CYMH) R24

Union
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Maple Ridge, BC V4R 2S1 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
New Westminster, BC V3M 6H8 CA
Port Moody, BC V3H 5C9 CA

Salary Range
$85,563.25 - $97,633.20 annually which includes a 4 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment*

Close Date
5/8/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date
2/14/2025

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division
Service Delivery, SDA 22 - North/East Fraser

Job Summary

Are you interested in social work practice in Indigenous settings where you can connect with community service providers and the local land based First Nation

This team has the honour and privilege of working with Indigenous community in the surrounding areas, offering a unique experience to engage with and learn from community in deep and meaningful ways. The team works in ways that honour truth-telling, wisdom of community and culture and focuses on creative ways to meet the needs of children, youth and families.

An integral member of a multi-disciplinary Community Mental Health Team and in coordination with other community agencies and professionals, you provide a range of mental health services to children, youth and their families, when the child or youth is suffering from serious emotional, psychological, behavioural or psychiatric illness.

The IndigenousClinician, CYMH provides direct clinical services such as intake, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention for Indigenous children, youth and their families. This role provides group and family therapy while incorporating Indigenous cultural perspectives and provides consultation with community agencies both on and off reserve. This role also provides consultation and training to MCFD clinicians to increase awareness in the development of culturally appropriate assessments, planning and treatment for Indigenous children and youth and their families.

Consulting with community agencies, schools, hospitals, and other ministry programs, you understand the importance of being involved in community education, development, coordination and prevention/early intervention programs. You have a desire to serve Indigenous children and youth, focusing your efforts on understanding their interests in order to increase the quality of the service and produce better outcomes. You notice and adapt to cultural uniqueness in order to create a sense of safety for all.

As noted below, some of these opportunities are for Indigenous Outreach Clinicians. Outreach Service involves activities designed to make contact with clients primarily in their 'natural or preferred setting' - at home, in community centres or other meeting places. Outreach is a community-oriented activity undertaken in order to contact individuals or groups from particular target populations, who are not effectively contacted, reached or provided for by existing services or though traditional channels. This ranges from bridging individuals with services to providing effective treatment in a true community context.

If you are ready to embark on a new career opportunity - please consider this rewarding career with the BC Public Service!

Job 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 licence with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).
  

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• With more than two years recent (within the last five years) post-Master's Degree full-time equivalent experience providing mental health services to Indigenous people and communities.
• With recent experience providing services utilizing an outreach model.
• 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 Jamey.Dye@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments .
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
There are currently five (5) positions available.
There are four (4) are Permanent Full Time positions.
There is one (1) Temporary Full Time opportunity in Port Moody untilFebruary 14, 2025.A permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment.
There are two (2) types of Indigenous Clinician positions are available: SPO 24 MH - Indigenous Clinician, CYMH (the role is conducted in the MCFD office), and SPO 24 MH - Indigenous Outreach Clinician, CYMH (the role is conducted in the community).
Positions are available inNew Westminster (this position is based in New Westminster and also provides services to Burnaby), Port Moody (this position is based in Port Moody and also provides services to Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam), and Maple Ridge(this position is based in Maple Ridge and also provides services to Pitt Meadows).
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent full time and part time vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

To learn more about these B.C communities you can click on the Hello BC link here!

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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

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 list above.

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, itmay notbe 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.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Category
Health Services, Social Services

Category

Government