Full job description
Posting Title
SPO MH 27 - Provincial Practice Consultant, CYMH
Position Classification
Social Program Officer R27
Union
GEU
Work Options
Hybrid
Location
Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Creston, BC V0B 1G6 CA
Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 CA
Fort St James, BC V0J 1P0 CA
Hope, BC V0X 1L0 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
Port Moody, BC V3H 5C9 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA
Salary Range
$90,797.02 - $103,685.14 annually which includes a 3 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment*
Close Date
9/3/2024
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development
Ministry Branch / Division
Provincial Practice Branch
Job Summary
The Team
The provincial Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) practice consultant team is a small but dynamic and impactful team that works independently, yet collaboratively, supporting the large network of practitioners and team leaders within the province. This position will primarily support practitioners in the Northern Service Delivery Area. Through consultation, training, and mentoring activities, CYMH provincial practice consultants influence clinical practice with children, youth and their families who access CYMH services.

The Role
In this pivotal role, you will provide mental health clinical consultation and support to colleagues in a wide range of serious and complex situations, primarily within the Northern Service Delivery Area. You will work alongside Child and Youth Mental Health practitioners, other provincial practice consultants, team leaders, Directors of Practice, and cross divisional colleagues. While responding to case specific consultation requests, you will also support capacity building by assisting in the development and provision of training and learning opportunities to support best practice.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Educational Counselling, Clinical Psychology or Child and Youth Care or comparable graduate degree at the Master’s level, or equivalent.
NOTE: If this education 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 comprehensive report and the MCFD supplemental report by the closing date of this posting to be considered.
A minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a practicing clinician in Child and Youth Mental Health.
Experience in program and policy development.
Experience providing training and group facilitation.
Experience establishing relationships in the community.
Experience working with Indigenous Agencies, Indigenous service providers and/or Indigenous community members.


Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

Experience mentoring staff.
Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.


Additional Requirements:

Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e., from another Canadian Province).


Willingness Statements:

Travel, as necessary, is a requirement; therefore, transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Ministry.
May be required to travel in adverse (reasonable) weather conditions.
May be required to use your own vehicle, with appropriate insurance, on an expense account basis.
This position requires irregular work hours, including some evenings and weekends.


For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected].

About this Position:
This position is also posted as a C NURSE 7 under REQ 115732 and as a LP 5B under REQ 115733.

While this position can be based in any Ministry of Children & Family Development office, this position will primarily serve communities in Northern BC (for example; Terrace, Dawson Creek and Quesnel). The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to 2 days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.

An eligibility list may be established to fill both temporary and permanent vacancies in any Ministry of Children and Family Development office throughout the province.

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.

This is your opportunity to build your career and to gain a better understanding of all the public service has to offer, such as competitive employee benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with an award winning employer. The BC Public Service encourages a healthy work/life balance that enables you to take advantage of the community and surrounding area in which you live. For more information, please visit What The BC Public Service Offers You.

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.

Job Category
Health Services, Social Services
 
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