SPO MH 24 - Psychiatric Social Worker

British Columbia Public Service Careers; Nanaimo; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services Nanaimo Clinic team is part of the BC Public Service and collaborates with social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, and contractors to provide direct client care for youth in the justice system. We value a supportive culture within the team and aim to make a meaningful impact on mental health and well-being in our community.

The Psychiatric Social Worker provides mental health assessments and treatment, including individual, group, and family

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counselling, Social Work, Educational Counselling, Clinical Counselling, Clinical Psychology or Child and Youth Care or comparable graduate degree at the Master’s level; MSW preferred.
• Registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW) within 6 months of employment.
• Minimum of one year full-time equivalent experience working with children and youth and their families, providing a wide range of community-based mental health services.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license with no restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health assessments and treatment services, including individual, group, and family counseling.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support youth in the justice system.
• Promote equity, diversity, and inclusion by addressing the unique needs of each young person.

Job description

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Posting Title

SPO MH 24 - Psychiatric Social Worker

Position Classification

Union

GEU

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Salary Range

$90,774.07 - $103,579.21 annually, which includes a 4 Grid Market Adjustment*

Close Date

11/3/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division

Youth Justice and Forensic Psychiatric Services

Job Summary

The Team

The Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services Nanaimo Clinic team is a group of experienced professionals, including administrative staff, and clinicians. This established team is part of a larger provincial service and collaborates with social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, and contractors to provide direct client care. We value the supportive culture within our team, making a significant impact on the mental health and well-being of youth in our community.

The Role

The Psychiatric Social Worker plays a key role in a team that supports young people in the justice system. They provide mental health assessments and treatment services, including individual, group, and family counseling. Through a multi-disciplinary approach, the objective is to jointly enhance the capacity of communities to plan and care for challenging youth through a closer to home focus. This work is critical in promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion by addressing the unique needs of each young person.

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:Successful MSW prepared candidates are required to seek and obtain registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW), within 6 months of employment.
  • 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 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:

• Two (2) years or more experience working with children and youth and their families, with responsibility for providing a wide range of community based mental health services.
• Recent experience working in a forensic setting or with a forensic population.
• Experience working in a psychiatric or mental health unit.
• 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 contact [e-mail] .

About this Position

There is one (1) full time permanent position available.

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to one (1) day at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent vacancies.

Please refer to MyHR for more information on 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.