SPO MH 24 - e-CYMH Clinician

Government of British Columbia; Port Moody; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health agency in British Columbia seeks an e-CYMH Clinician to provide virtual mental health services for children, youth, and families. This role emphasizes trauma-informed and culturally safe care, promoting wellness in underserved communities. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree and has experience working with vulnerable populations. Flexible work arrangements are available, with the possibility of remote work several days a week.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Diverse workplace culture

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year full-time equivalent experience with children and youth.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide virtual mental health services to children and youth.
• Collaborate with local teams to deliver assessments and therapy.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Culturally safe practices

Community-based mental health services

Dialectical/ Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Emotion Focused Family Therapy

Education

Masters in Counselling, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Overview

The Team
Thee-CYMH Team is a newly established group of professionals working to improve access to mental health services for children, youth, and families across British Columbia, especially in underserved and remote communities. The team includes five clinicians, a team leader, and a team assistant, based in different regions of the province. We value equity, cultural responsiveness, and trauma-informed care, and we collaborate with local CYMH teams, schools, health authorities, and community partners to provide flexible, meaningful service that reflects diverse needs.

The Role
As an e-CYMH Clinician, you’ll provide virtual mental health services to children, youth, and families across BC, focusing on culturally safe, trauma-informed care. You’ll work with local teams and community partners to deliver assessments, therapy, and coordinated support that meets diverse needs. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by improving access to care and promoting wellness in underserved communities. For more information about this rewarding career, please view the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q24fUsoNoLA&t=2s

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 must 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:

• Three or more years experience working with children and youth and their families, with responsibility for providing a wide range of community-based mental health services.
• One or more years (gained in the last three years) delivering virtual services for children and youth and their parents in a mental health setting.
• One or more years experience (gained in the last three years) working with parents providing mental health coaching and support for parenting children and youth with complex mental health presentations.
• Experience utilizing Dialectical/ Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (DBT/CBT) and Emotion Focused-Family Therapy (EFFT), gained in the last three years.
• Training and experience in working with high-risk populations.
• Past experience working as a SPO 24 (mental health clinician) in a Child and Youth Mental Health setting.
• 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 [e-mail]

About this Position

This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above. Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement. An eligibility list may be established. 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. Please email the 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 Indigenous applicants seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for guidance on the hiring process, including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward may be assessed on knowledge, skills, abilities, 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, but 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 education and employment history, including job titles and start/end dates, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Find more information on the recruitment process, including tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. You can join a Career Conversation to gain insights into the hiring journey. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date. If you experience technical difficulties applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.