SPO MH 24 - e-CYMH Clinician

Government of British Columbia; West Kelowna; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health agency seeks an e-CYMH Clinician to provide virtual mental health services to children, youth, and families in British Columbia. This role emphasizes trauma-informed care and collaboration with community partners to ensure effective support. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a relevant field and experience in mental health services. The position offers flexible work options, including the potential for remote work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience with children and youth in mental health services.
• Must possess a valid class 5 BC Driver’s license or equivalent.
• Preference for three or more years experience in community mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide virtual mental health services to children, youth, and families across B.C.
• Deliver assessments, therapy, and support based on diverse needs.
• Collaborate with local teams and community partners.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Culturally safe practices

Community mental health services

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Education

Masters in Counseling, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or similar

Tools

Telehealth software

Job description

The Team

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

The Role

As an e-CYMH Clinician, you’ll provide virtual mental health services to children, youth, and families across B.C., focusing on culturally safe, trauma-informed care. You’ll work closely with local teams and community partners to deliver assessments, therapy, and coordinated support that meets the diverse needs of each family. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by improving access to care and promoting wellness in underserved communities. Please find out more about this rewarding career: 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 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:

• 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, 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 Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service 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 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.

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