SPO MH 24 - High Risk Outreach Clinician

Government of British Columbia; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of British Columbia is seeking a High Intensity Outreach Clinician to work within the Child & Youth Mental Health team. This role involves providing critical short-term mental health stabilization to children and youth, implementing treatment plans, and collaborating with families and other professionals. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a relevant field and experience in community mental health, helping to support the development of regional services aligned with provincial strategies.

Benefits

Flexible work options available

Competitive benefits

Diverse workplace

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in community-based mental health.
• Experience working with youth facing mental health challenges.
• Valid B.C. Class 5 driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based mental health care for children and youth.
• Collaborate with families to implement treatment plans.
• Offer risk assessments and crisis intervention services.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Safety planning

Treatment planning

Community support

Mental health assessment

Education

Masters in Counselling

Masters in Social Work

Masters in Clinical Psychology

Job description

The Team
The High Intensity Outreach clinician works within the community Child & Youth Mental Health team, providing crucial short-term stabilization for children and youth facing severe mental health or substance use challenges. Your work will be instrumental in connecting families to the right community supports at the right time. As a specialized High Intensity Outreach clinician, you’ll collaborate closely with other mental health clinicians, psychiatry, and psychiatric nurses while also engaging with a variety of agency partners in both acute (hospital) and community settings. We value this person’s ability to be flexible, creative, and leverage diverse skills to make a real impact in mitigating long-term difficulties for those we serve.

The Role
As a High Intensity Outreach Clinician, you will play a key role in supporting the development and implementation of regional services aligned with the Pathway to Hope provincial strategy. You will provide community-based mental health care to reduce hospitalizations and ensure smooth transitions back home for children and youth. By working closely with families and caregivers, you’ll help implement treatment plans and provide day-to-day support for those experiencing acute mental health or substance use challenges. Your work will have a direct impact on the lives of children and youth, offering intensive services such as risk assessments, safety planning, crisis intervention, and stabilization care.

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 (1) year full-time experience in a treatment role working with children and youth with mental health and/or substance use challenges in a community-based mental health setting.
• Must possess and maintain a valid B.C. Class 5 driver’s license (note - if you currently have valid driver’s license in Canada, and if you are the successful applicant, you must acquire a valid B.C. driver's Class 5 driver's license immediately).

Preference may be given to applicant with the following:

• Two (2) or more years of experience in a treatment role working with children and youth with mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Experience using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) with children and/or youth.
• Completion of foundational DBT training (30 hr or equivalent)
• Completion of training in Early Psychosis Intervention or equivalent
• Experience treating children and youth with suicidal risk.
• Experience with family based treatment.
• Experience with trauma-informed practice.
• Experience providing services utilizing an outreach model.
• Experience providing services utilizing a strength-based case management model and multi-disciplinary wrap around services.
• Experience liaising with or working in hospital settings.
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (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 [e-mail].

About this Position:

This is a regular full time position
Please refer to MyHR for more information onTemporary Market Adjustments.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to one (1) day at home biweekly subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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 adiverse workplaceto 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.

TheIndigenous Applicant Advisory Serviceis 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.

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 seeWhat We Offer.

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: YES- A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES- Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES- You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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