Regional Manager, Youth Forensic Services (Hybrid/Remote)

Tobermory; Prince George; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Public Service in Prince George, BC is seeking a Regional Manager to lead mental health services for youth, ensuring delivery of programs and policy across outpatient and travelling clinics in the region. The role emphasizes strong leadership, fiscal oversight, and cross‑agency collaboration.

The ideal candidate will bring a nursing degree with licensure, at least three years of clinical and supervisory experience in youth mental health, and a BC driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Licensed and registered as a Nurse or Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Minimum 3 years of post-degree clinical experience in adolescent mental health.
• Minimum 3 years of recent supervisory experience (within the past 5 years).
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with BCCNM.
• Preference for inpatient and outpatient psychiatric experience within the last 5 years.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence or equivalent.
• Must be located in British Columbia at the time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate the delivery of YFPS programs and policies for young offenders through outpatient clinics, contracted services, and travelling clinics in outlying areas.
• Establish a macro-regional delivery system and maintain effective working relationships with counterparts, clients, and communities across the region.
• Supervise staff, including assigning work, developing and evaluating performance plans, and approving leave.
• Develop and implement systems to monitor, review, measure performance, and evaluate standards of practice for management reporting.
• Ensure a quality improvement process for the team’s clinical records and case reviews.
• Manage substantial fiscal resources, including contracts, contractor selection, service schedule negotiations, budget oversight, and performance evaluation to authorize payment releases.
• Develop and manage the regional budget by allocating and monitoring effective use of resources.
• Represent YFPS in planning and developing services with regional service delivery partners.
• Participate in YFPS provincial management, including inter-regional and provincial working groups to develop policy, practices, and programs supporting integrated service delivery.
• Represent the Director of Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services at Review Board hearings and liaise with the Review Board for ongoing community-based management of individuals found unfit to stand trial or not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder under the Criminal Code of Canada.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Nursing degree (Master’s or Bachelor’s)

BC CNO/BCCNM license

Job description

BC Public Service in Prince George, BC is seeking a Regional Manager to lead mental health services for youth, ensuring delivery of programs and policy across outpatient and travelling clinics in the region. The role emphasizes strong leadership, fiscal oversight, and cross‑agency collaboration.

The ideal candidate will bring a nursing degree with licensure, at least three years of clinical and supervisory experience in youth mental health, and a BC driver’s license.